# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: FL-2021-0507
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MARY ESTHER
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 24, 2021 at approximately 1934 hrs, a 1989 black Baja struck a dock in the Santa Rosa Sound and got wedged under it.  The operator stated he was traveling east in the sound and had engine problems. OP1 stated he heard his engine backfire and was concerned of a fire starting. OP1  stated he left the helm of his vessel, with it still in gear, to look for a fire extinguisher to evaluate the engine and ran into a dock. Upon my inspection of the vessel, I observed the vessel was still in the forward gear with the motor turned off.


BARDID: FL-2021-0508
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON BEACH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east through Bean Point.  Several waves break over the bow and swamp the vessel, causing it to sink.
~1440 hours: the Vessel, FL 9471PF (V1), operated by OP1 and three passengers was traveling east bound through Bean Point.  
At the same time V1 was operating in Bean Point, severe thunderstorms moved through the area, causing hazardous marine conditions. 
V1 took several waves over the bow, swamping the vessel and causing it to sink.  All occupants had life jackets on and entered the water.  
~1508 hours: Occupants were recovered by either United States Coast Guard (USCG) or Manatee County Sheriff's Units, and transported to Rod and Reel Pier and evaluated for injuries.  No one involved sustained any injuries.
1546 hours:  I arrived on scene and conducted interviews with the operator and the occupants.  OP1 notified his insurance provider (Progressive) of the accident and the provider was working with Sea Tow to recover the vessel.
1626 hours: Sea Tow was in contact with OP1's Insurance Provider and removed the vessel


BARDID: FL-2021-0509
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Paradise Marina
NearestCityorTown: NORTH FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in a northwesterly direction into Paradise Marina.  Vessel 1 lost power to the port engine.  The loss of the engine along with the rain and wind conditions caused vessel 1 to collide with vessel 2 and then vessel 3.  Both vessel 2 and 3 were tied to the Paradise Marina’s first dock.  Vessel 2 was unoccupied at the time of the collision and no one was injured on vessel 3.
I asked OP1 what happened.  He stated that he was coming into dock after testing out the boat.  He and his friend had just gotten the vessel back after having extensive mechanical work done on the vessel.  OP1 and PAX1 were caught in a thunderstorm while returning to the marina.  When they approached the marina their port engine stopped working.  The lack of the port engine along with the wind from the thunderstorm resulted in OP1 losing control over the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0510
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 21, 2021, a 24’ Rinker Bow Rider Vessel bearing Florida registration (FL 8768 PJ), was traveling in a southerly direction, approximately 1 mile east of Anclote Island State Park, with (8) occupants. The Rinker struck (2) waves, which resulted in one of the occupants to be ejected over the bow of and under the vessel. The operator stopped the vessel and swam to the injured occupant. The operator and occupant were picked-up by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Marine Unit and transported to the Anclote River Park Boat Ramp. The injured occupant was transported via air to the hospital.  ; 

Subject received injuries to his head, arm, and leg.


BARDID: FL-2021-0511
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palatlakaha river
NearestCityorTown: CLERMONT
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel occupied by two people ran over anther vessel also occupied by two people 
On the evening of July 17th, 2021, V1 and V2 were traveling South on Lake Palatlakaha. V2 passed V1 on the lake and entered the Palatlakaha river. V2 arrived at the ‘no wake’ zone roughly 200-300 yards prior to V1 arriving at the ‘no wake’ zone. V2 came to an idle speed once it arrived at the ‘no wake’ zone while V1 continued a plane in the ‘no wake’ zone.
Roughly 50 yards from the Highway 50 bridge, V2 was operating in the ‘no wake’ zone at an idle speed when V1 struck V2 on the port stern side. V1 continued to power over V2 across the stern and steering controls.
V1 continued its course on plane crashing into the rocks on the Northwest side of the bridge. V2 was towed back to shore. Both the operator and occupant of V1 remained on shore and did not attempt to render aid to V2’s operator and occupant. V2’s operator and occupant were admitted to the hospital with injuries. Operator was suspected of BUI by the responding police dept. ;
PAX 2:head concussion;
OP2:broken back, broken T10,T11,T12, and L1 vertebras


BARDID: FL-2021-0512
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: GRANT-VALKARIA
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/7/2021 at approximately 1250 hours, V1, a personal watercraft (11 foot Sea-Doo), with two occupants was traveling southbound in the Intracoastal Waterway Channel (ICW) near Grant-Valkaria, Florida in Brevard County. The operator reported that a large 30-40 foot cabin cruiser vessel was traveling northbound and created a large wake. The operator stated he attempted to navigate though the wake but took a shallow angle which cause his PWC to intercept the reported 3-4 foot wake at a flat angle. The operator reported losing effective steering and getting caught in the trough of the wake. The vessel was traveling at approximately 30 mph when it allided with red day marker 40. The allision caused substantial damage to the PWC and broke the day marker from at its base. No injures were reported and the PWC was declared a total loss.


BARDID: FL-2021-0513
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/4/2021 at approximately 2000 hours V1 (White 19ft Proline) was at anchor fishing on the North side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway bridge, just West of the boat ramp. The three occupants were fishing when they noticed an unusual amount of water inside the hull. The three occupants pulled anchor and headed towards the boat ramp. The vessel continued to take on water and capsized on the shoal just North of the boat ramp. The three occupants put life jackets on and swam to a nearby vessel who brought them to the boat ramp. The three occupants were uninjured.


BARDID: FL-2021-0514
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS

On 8/29/2021, at approximately 1745 hours, boating accident # FWCC21OFF009528 occurred in a Venetian Isles channel, Tampa Bay, Pinellas County Florida.  Vessel One (V1), with one operator and two occupants was traveling west in the channel south of Venetian Isles heading toward the residence.  The operator of V1 began throttling down the vessel and steering to the north to enter the canal between Illinois Ave NE and Iowa Ave NE. The operator steered V1 too sharp to the north and the bow and starboard catamaran pontoon of V1 struck a wooden dock at a perpendicular angle.  The operator of V1 and the two occupants were not injured in the collision.  The two southern most wood pilings to the dock were broken away and free floating in the canal.


BARDID: FL-2021-0515
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: HALLANDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/25/21, at approximately 1400 hours, upon the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and approximately 2 miles off Hallandale Beach, (V1) collided with (V2). V1 struck V2 from the rear and completely went over V2. Two people from V2 got treatment and was released from the hospital that same day. This accident was reported on 9/27/21. 

OP1 stated that he was operating V1 at the time of the accident looking for birds and weeds and did not see V2. OP1 stated that he was not using his radar that V1 is equipped with. OP1 stated he hit something and fell out of his seat. His son put the vessel in neutral and the vessel came to a stop. OP1 saw that he collided with V2 and provided assistance.;  

PAX 1: Subject received cuts and scrapes during the accident. subject self transported to the hospital and received treatment and was released the same day.;  

OP1: Subject received three fractured ribs and a large hematoma to his shoulder during the accident. Subject self transported to the hospital and received treatment and was released the same day. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0516
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALIFAX RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PORT ORANGE
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling north on the Halifax River/ Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway near Channel Marker 63 within Ponce Inlet, Florida. V-1 encountered a commercial tow vessel with a unknown vessel under tow northbound also. 

The area was congested with other vessel traffic and V-1 attempted to pass V-2 on the portside. The wave action and passing close to V-2 caused V-1 to be caught in V-2's wave vortex drawing V-1 up and over V-2's crash bar protecting V-2's motors.

This action caused the crash rail and engine cowlings to be damaged on V-2. No damage was notated to V-1.


BARDID: FL-2021-0517
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hatchineha
NearestCityorTown: HAINES CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (14 foot airboat) operated by OP1 was traveling South East through a narrow canal just South of Chandlers Point in Lake Hatchineha. Vessel 2 (14.1 foot airboat) operated by OP2 was traveling North West entering the narrow canal just South of Chandlers Point in Lake Hatchineha. Vessel 2 then collided with Vessel 1 impacting the port side of vessel 1 with the port bow of vessel 2. There were no injuries as a result of this accident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0518
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20, 2021, an incident occurred in Estero Bay/Matanzas Pass area, near Doc Ford's restaurant. Two subjects were on a Personal Watercraft (PWC), when they struck Channel Marker 22. Both subjects were ejected, one being picked up by a good Samaritan vessel, and the other boarding the PWC again and driving South in the channel. The operator then hit a sandbar and ejected himself a second time. the operator sustained injuries to his left leg and knee and was treated at Lee Memorial Hospital after being investigated and arrested for operating a PWC while under the influence of alcohol. ; 
OP1 had injuries to his left leg. He had multiple lacerations beginning approximately mid-thigh, and traveling down his leg, over his knee, and onto his shin/calf area. Many of the lacerations were deep, exposing muscle tissue below. He also had a small laceration on his left foot.   OP1 was treated by USCG at the scene to clean the injury and wrap his leg. I brought OP1 to Lee Memorial Hospital after arrest as he refused EMS treatment earlier in the night. He was treated and the wound disinfected at the Hospital and was told by the Dr. that he had injured his anterior cruciate ligatment (ACL) and would need to see a specialst for further treatment. He was given a knee brace and crutches.


BARDID: FL-2021-0519
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: NOKOMIS
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22nd, 2021, Vessel A was heading Southbound on the ICW. Behind it was Vessel B. Vessel A stopped before the Albee road bridge waiting for it to open so it could pass. Vessel B went to pass Vessel A on vessel A’s starboard side. Vessel B got caught in the current under by the bridge and turned facing Vessel A. When the operator of Vessel B tried to reverse Vessel B went forward instead of reverse and hit the starboard side of Vessel A by the bow. 
	When Vessel B hit Vessel, a passenger from vessel B fell into the water. The passenger was able to get back onto Vessel B uninjured.


BARDID: FL-2021-0520
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/19/2021 3 subjects were onboard a 27 Ft bow rider vessel leaving from Matanzas Pass (Lee county) out to the Gulf of Mexico navigating there way to Carl Johnson Boat Ramp (Lee County). While exiting the pass, the vessel's bilge compartment erupted in flames. The operator attempted to put the fire out but was unsuccessful. Once on scene, the vessel fire had been extinguished by the fire department and anchored onshore. All 3 subjects swam to shore with no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0521
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloosahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: NORTH FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26, 2021 at approximately 1050 hours, Vessel 1, a 1970, 47 foot, Piney Point cabin motorboat, with an operator and one occupant on board, was attempting to leave the Paradise Marina basin in North Fort Myers, Florida, when it struck a docked vessel, Vessel 2, a 1979 48 foot Jersey Boats cabin motorboat with two occupants on board.  Both vessels sustained minor damage.  There were no injuries.

Vessel 1 was originally designed to be powered by twin inboard motors.  However, it had been converted to add an outboard transom and was powered by a single 300 hp outboard motor.  This single motor severely restricts the maneuverability of Vessel 1.

After leaving his dock, OP1 attempted to make a 90 degree turn to port in order to leave the basin and enter the channel into the Caloosahatchee River.  OP1 claimed the vessel did not respond to his attempt to turn to port.  Additionally, though he attempted to reverse power, the momentum of the vessel continued to carry her forward.  Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2, a docked 1979, 48 foot, Jersey Boats cabin motorboat.


BARDID: FL-2021-0522
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miami Marine
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/09/21, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, at 1433 hrs, our FWC dispatch received a report of a boating accident in the area of Miami Marine Stadium located in Miami-Dade County. 
At approximately 1437 hours, Officer 1 arrived at the accident scene by land, Officer 2 arrived on scene at approximately 1515 hours. I went to the Jackson Ryder Trauma Center, where one of the operators were being transported to. V1 was bearing Florida registration # (FL1514TB). V2 was bearing Florida registration # (FL1509TB). 
According to witness statements and damage assessed, V1 collided with V2’s starboard center. The damage sustained to V2, was small cracks on the starboard hull. Damage sustained to V1 was, small paint scratches on the bow. V1 operator was heading approximately 15 miles per hour and released off the throttle to avoid the collision, instead of giving the pwc throttle to turn. Operator of V2 was transported to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center, where he was treated for his injuries. The injury sustained was a compound fracture to his right ankle. No citations were issued.; OP2: Sustained open fracture to right leg (ankle area)


BARDID: FL-2021-0523
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Toho
NearestCityorTown: ST. CLOUD
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/27/21 at approximately 1215 hours a single vessel accident occurred on West Lake Toho near the Granada Boat Ramp, in Osceola County Florida.  One 43 year old man and a juvenile went fishing together on separate kayaks.  The two separated to fish in different areas at approximately 1130 hours.  The juvenile fished alone for 30-45 minutes and was returning to the boat ramp area when he saw his fishing partner's kayak overturned in the canal leading into the ramp.  The adult was not moving and was trapped under the vessel.  The juvenile went to the ramp and flagged down a vehicle to call 911.  The events leading up to the accident are unknown.  The victim was not wearing a personal flotation device and none was found at the scene. "other" used as Unknown for acc. type and acc. contributor; Medical Examiners Preliminary findings are as follows: Manner of Death-Accident Cause of Death-Drowning Contributing Factors-Hypertensive Artherosclerosis Cardio Vascular Disease


BARDID: FL-2021-0524
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was at anchor when big wave came over bow and swamped vessel.  All occupants were ejected and good SAM picked them up.  All occupants could swim. Occupants were transferred to Sheriff's patrol vessel and transported to Black Pearl Ramp.  The vessel was recovered by Sea Tow Ft. Pierce.


BARDID: FL-2021-0525
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Burn Bay
NearestCityorTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Florida vessel FL-2179-NZ (Vessel 1) was traveling northbound at idle speed in the intercoastal waterway between channel markers 32-33 toward Blackburn bridge. Vessel 1 consisted of one operator and two passengers. All occupants of vessel 1 were located on the center deck near the helm.

Vessel 1’s fiberglass arch struck the underside of Blackburn bridge. Vessel 1 then travelled in reverse. Vessel 1 went forward again, approaching Blackburn bridge sideways with the bow facing west. Vessel 1’s stern struck the wooden fender located on the east side of Blackburn bridge. Vessel 1 went forward while turning to port with the bow facing south. Vessel 1’s starboard side hull struck the wooden fender located on the west side of Blackburn bridge. 

Vessel1 continued to travel southbound in the intercoastal waterway until it was stopped by local law enforcement near Albee bridge located in Nokomis.


BARDID: FL-2021-0526
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: INDIALANTIC
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was jumping waves at monster hole. Operator was thrown off vessel after jumping a wave and broke his ankle; Subject was jumping waves on his jet ski. He landed hard and was thrown from the jet ski injuring his left ankle. He was transported to hospital were x-rays were taken and it was determined that he had broken his ankle and would require surgery to fix it.


BARDID: FL-2021-0527
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND ENTRANCE
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 12, 2021, vessel 1 was traveling South in the Choctawhatchee Bay at approximately 30 mph, when it struck vessel 2 from behind on the port side.  Hitting vessel 2 cause injury to the right leg of both the operator and passenger of vessel 2.  Passenger of vessel 2 was ejected on the starboard side.  Operator of vessel 1 was not injured, operator and passenger of vessel 2 were taken to the hospital to treat both of their right legs for broken bones.
We conducted a vessel stop on both FL9196SY and FL2440PH just East of RENTAL COMPANY where they rented them from.  When asked OP1 what happened, he explained that he tried to come off the throttle but was coming in to fast and struck FL2440PH.  Both were towed to RENTAL COMPANY for pictures. There was scrape damage to the starboard side of vessel 2 and the mirror was broken off.  Transfer scraps were found on the hull of vessel 1 one matching the damage on vessel 2.  ;
OP2 :Injury to lower right leg at the knee, leg was splinted while waiting for x-ray/CT scan.; 
VICTIM 2:Injury to lower right leg; was waiting for x-ray/CT scan.


BARDID: FL-2021-0528
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 3rd, 2021, at approximately 1732 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on water patrol on the Indian River Lagoon when I received a call reference a capsized vessel with people in the water located at the Sebastian Inlet State Park (SISP) on the south side, beach side access point, Indian River County, Florida. The operator OP1 (swimmer 02) told me he was trolling southbound at about 7 knots, approximately 100 yards from the beach. When an unexpected wave crashed over the port bow, causing the bow to become swamped and forcing the bow underwater, with forward momentum this caused the vessel to capsize turning the left side of the vessel over first. The passenger (swimmer 01) then jumped out of the vessel to the left to prevent the vessel from rolling over on top of him. The operator OP1 was unable to react fast enough, and the vessel capsized with him underneath it. OP1 said he swam from under the boat and surfaced next to PAX1 where they both held onto the capsized vessel until it was pushed onto the beach by the waves.


BARDID: FL-2021-0529
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 Esprit De Corps 32 ft sailing vessel was headed southbound under the Vilano Bridge and the mast struck the underside of the bridge causing damage to it.
On Monday, 8-23-2021, the 32-ft sailing vessel Esprit De Corps, which was operated by OP1 was returning to Camachee Cove Marina after a day of sailing offshore of St. Augustine. Also on the boat was PAX 1.
At approximately 1445 hrs, the vessel entered the entrance channel for the marina. According to OP1, due to the strong falling tide with fast current, he failed to maintain control of the sailboat and ran aground just north of the entrance. OP1 was able to get the vessel off the mud bar, turned around, and headed back out into the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to await a favorable change in the tide.
OP1 stated that while waiting for two small fishing boats to clear the center of the channel at the nearby Vilano Bridge, his vessel drifted toward the bridge much faster than he anticipated. When he turned to navigate through the bridge he realized he wasn’t at the center span. Subsequently, the top of his mast hit the underside of the bridge breaking an antenna. The impact caused damage to the spreaders and rigging as well.


BARDID: FL-2021-0530
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
We went to Lighthouse Point FL to meet up with one of the parties. I identified OP1 as the operator of his 1998 33ft Contender involved in the incident. His wife and three children were also on board. OP1 stated that he was trolling south bound approximately 10 miles offshore the Boca Raton Inlet when he engaged the auto pilot on his vessel to attend to the fishing lines he was trolling. OP1 stated that he did not there was any other boats in his vicinity. PAX1 stated she observed the other vessel just before the collision and tried to signal her husband and the other vessel by yelling and waving her hands. The Contender then ramped up the stern of a 25ft Pro-Line. After the collision both vessels drifted away from each-other. OP1 stated he asked if everyone was okay which they were then an argument ensued on who’s fault the collision was. Both parties then left the area to not escalate the situation. I photographed the OP1’s vessel and obtained a Sworn Written Statement from his wife. 
We then went to Boca Raton, FL to meet with the other party involved. I identified the owner and occupant of the second vessel as PAX 2 and OP2. PAX 2 stated he was asleep at the time of collision at the rear of the vessel and was awakened by the impact noise. He stated the bow of a boat had struck the rear of his damaging his starboard motor. PAX 2 was not injured. OP2 who was operating the vessel said he was looking forward trolling at approximately 6 knots and did not see any other boats in the vicinity. OP2 stated he did not see the other vessel until after the impact. They stated a short verbal confrontation occurred after the collision and they told the other vessel they were going to call the United States Coast Guard. I received statements from PAX 2 and OP2 and photographed the damage to the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0531
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL 9760 JM, operated by OP1 and carrying two other occupants, was Westbound in the Jupiter Inlet during an outgoing tide when the vessel stuffed the bow into a wave. The vessel turned sharply to the port and was caught by a wave on the stern and was capsized at the mouth of the Inlet. No parties onboard sustained injuries and were recovered by a Good Samaritan.


BARDID: FL-2021-0532
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/13/21 at approximately 1145 hours, V-1 was cruising about 1/4 mile offshore of Shell Island in the Gulf of Mexico.  V-1 was about 4 miles east of the Panama City Pass.  While looking at dolphins and other wildlife, one of the swimmers jumped off the front starboard side of the vessel.  

The vessel was cruising at approximately 5 mph.  The vessel's propeller struck the swimmer on the left leg below the knee resulting in 3 lacerations.  V-1 turned around and picked up the swimmer.  The captain called for help on the VHF Radio.

V-2 arrived on scene a few minutes later.  The injured swimmer was transferred to their vessel because the vessel was larger and much faster than V-1.  The captain of V-2 brought the injured swimmer and her daughter back to the dock.

EMS arrived and the injured swimmer was transported to Bay Medical Center, where she received treatment for her wounds.  See attached detailed narrative for further information.  

VICTIM was struck with the propeller from an outboard engine on her left lower leg.  She sustained 3 lacerations on her left leg below the knee.  The largest laceration was approximately 5 inches long and over an inch deep.  She also had 3 bone fractures on her left fibula.  The fractures coincided with the lacerations locations.   The photographs of her injuries are attached to this report.


BARDID: FL-2021-0533
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2021, at approximately 5:30 OP1 was operating a 2017 21’ Key West vessel with Florida Registration FL 6889 RN (v-1) with five other occupants and towing three additional occupants on a tube behind the vessel.  The operator was traveling north on the Intercostal Waterway (ICW) passing channel marker 63. While traveling the ICW there was other boat traffic which caused the tube being towed to hit channel marker 63 and throw the three children off the tube into the channel marker. 
Two tubers received injuries and were transported to the hospital and one tuber was treated on scene and released. 
I then spoke with the operator/owner of the vessel, later identified as OP1. The vessel was bearing Florida registration FL 6889 RN. I asked him what happened during the incident. He stated that he was towing the 3 kids on a tube leaving the Fort George area. He described heavy boat traffic in the area of the ICW. He stated that he made a right turn (north) on the ICW to head back to where he kept his boat. He described the heavy boat traffic caused the waves in the area to be rough. He wanted to tow the tube with the kids to the other side of the channel to avoid collision. He stated he was to the right of the channel marker trying to make it to the left side of the channel. He was able to maneuver the vessel out of the way, but the tube with the 3 children struck the green ICW channel marker 63. ; 
VICTIM 1 has a broke right ankle and several lacerations/scratches from barnacles on left foot and right leg/foot from impact with channel marker 63.;
VICTIM 2:He had abrasion above his left eye and lacerations/scratches from barnacles when he made impact with Channel marker 63.
VICTIM 3 had minor scratches from barnacles after making contact with channel marker 63.; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0534
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Homosassa River
NearestCityorTown: HOMOSASSA SPRINGS
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel destruction
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 single vessel accident experienced machinery failure when the outboard engine transom/motor pod broke loose from the pontoon boat cross members while underway. The starboard side of the motor pod broke and bent down rendering the outboard engine incapable of being operated safely. 
On September 4, 2021 at approximately 1500 hours I responded to Homosassa Springs Marina to assist FWC with a boating accident involving a rental boat. I arrived at the Homosassa Springs Marina at approximately 1546 hours and made contact with the operator of the vessel identified as OP1. OP1 walked me over to a vessel stand in the marina parking lot where I observed a pontoon boat bearing registration FL1996LN. I observed the outboard motor hanging from the rear of a detached transom/motor pod of the pontoon boat. OP1 advised me that she was operating the vessel inbound the Homosassa River near Hells Gate at marker 57 when she heard "pop-pop". OP1 stated that she looked back at the outboard engine and it was dangling, so she turned the engine off and called the Marina. 
I visually looked underneath the pontoon boat and photographed multiple locations on the motor pod that were broken from the pontoon boat cross members. I did not observe any damage to the lower unit of the outboard engine, propeller or front edge of the motor pod. The vessel did not show any evidence of striking an underwater obstruction. The motor pod also showed evidence of aftermarket welding in multiple locations. I also made contact with the occupants onboard the vessel at the time of accident who also heard the "pop-pop" sound while the vessel was underway. I then made contact with the owner of the vessel. He claims that the outboard motor is ruined based on water intrusion. I photographed the damages and evidence of machinery failure. No citations were issued. Events recorded on Getac Body Camera.


BARDID: FL-2021-0535
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASS
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 25, 2021, a 2012 20' Nautic Global collided with a 2020 30' Bennington near Punta Rassa. Weather conditions was clear and partly cloudy with sea conditions of chop/waves <6". Both operators stated that a large vessel that was approximately 35'-40' was navigating through the intercostal and creating large wake. The Bennington slowed down due to the wake. The Nautic Global also slowed down due to the wake, but lost sight of the Bennington and collided with the Bennington's starboard motor.


BARDID: FL-2021-0536
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/30/21 at approximately 1400 hours a single vessel accident occurred in Tampa Bay near the North Skyway Approach Bridge.  The vessel, a 25' Parker struck a channel marker head on due to a medical condition of the operator who was the only subject on board. The operator hit his head as a result of the accident and was transported to the ER.
From what I could determine based on what OP1 had stated to PCSO, USCG, and later FWC,  OP1 had been heading to the Skyway Bridge to fish when he blacked out due to low blood sugar. OP1 had not eaten anything since early that morning. 
OP1 had then woken up on the floor of the vessel unsure of what had happened.  OP1's vessel had collided with a channel marker after he blacked out and he had hit his head.:OP1 suffered a diabetic blackout while operating his vessel which then struck a channel marker, causing him to hit his head.  Injuries include a possible concussion.


BARDID: FL-2021-0537
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
WHAT: S4B
WHEN:September 9, 2021 at approx 2010 hrs
WHERE:Jupiter Inlet / Intercoastal Waterway 
	On September 9, 2021 at approx 2010 hrs, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on marked vehicle patrol in Palm Beach County, FL.
	 A call came out through our dispatch center advising a vessel was taking on water and beginning to sink in the Jupiter Inlet and was drifting towards U.S. 1. It was unknown how many persons were on board, in the water, or if there were any injuries. I responded by land as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded by water from the Jupiter Field Office. I arrived at UTIKI in Jupiter FL where the owner/operator of the vessel was located. Upon my arrival at the scene, FWC and Seatow were on scene, securing the sinking vessel and beginning the investigation.                                                            
	OP1 the owner/operator, was the sole occupant of the vessel. He was uninjured and explained the situation and the reason for the vessel sinking. OP1 advised he forgot to put the plug in the vessel and began to take on water. He was able to make it back into the inlet when the vessel began to sink. 
	I took the information for him and for the vessel while Seatow spent the next two hours recovering the vessel. I photographed the vessel and gathered final information on the boating accident and advised OP1 how the process worked. OP1 trailered the vessel and left the scene without further incident. 
END OF REPORT


BARDID: FL-2021-0538
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fell from swim platform, feet first into the water, striking top of right foot on unknown portion of engine. Said contact caused a 2" laceration to top of right foot.
On the listed date and time, at the listed location, the victim was standing on the swim platform of Ves-1. Said vessel was stopped, engine off, and drifting. The subjects on board were engaging in tubing and stopped to change riders. While standing on platform, the victim lost his balance, falling feet first from the platform, between said platform and the engine of Ves-1. During the fall, the top of victim's right foot struck and unknown portion of the engine underwater. This contact caused a laceration approximately 2" long and approx. 3/8" deep. Victim was returned to shore and met with EMS. Victim was transported by EMS to Health Park ER for treatment. Same being sutures only.; 

Victim suffered an approximate 2" laceration to top of right foot, approx. 3/8" deep. Said injury requiring sutures only.


BARDID: FL-2021-0539
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOBE SOUND
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/21 at 3:59 pm. We were dispatched to a vessel accident at pecks lake where a vessel  hit a channel marker. On the way to the accident we witnessed  channel marker 18 was broken and laying in the water. 
Martin County Sheriffs office arrived on scene first and followed the vessel into Loblolly marina.
When we arrived on scene MCSO officers informed us of the individuals on board with their names and dates of birth. 
When I interviewed the operator he informed me he was traveling south in the ICW from the Stuart sandbar when he tried to turn, left, away from a day marker. He said the steering wheel lagged, causing them to strike the piling. They then went to a beach near the marker and then traveled to Loblolly Marina docking the boat in the proper slip. 
When I inspected the steering the engine did lag behind the steering and there was a sheen of oil near the engine. 
While the operator was being interviewed by another officer for BUI, he advised, that he took off the hydraulic lines while on the beach. 
I am unable to determine if there was a mechanical problem before the accident or only after the operator pulled off the hydraulic lines. operator exhibited signs of impairment, however was not evaluated to be at level to effect an arrest for BUI


BARDID: FL-2021-0540
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4th, 2021 at approximately 17:44 three individuals were being towed behind a jet ski near the Sebastian Inlet State Park, in Indian River County. The jet ski bearing Florida registration numbers FL 2326 TA, operated by OP1, was operating at approximately 25 mph. Individuals VICTIM, TUBER 2, and TUBER 3 were the occupants on the towed ski tube. 
	OP1 began to make a large turn causing the tube to gain centrifugal force outward from the jet ski. The tube began to skip across the top of the choppy water and the occupants were thrown from the tube. VICTIM was knocked unconscious from contact with the water. 
	TUBER 2 grabbed VICTIM from the water and secured her on the jet ski. VICTIM was immediately rushed back to the boat ramp approximately 500 yards away. While back at the shoreline VICTIM regained consciousness and began to expel water through her mouth. 
	Witnesses immediately called 911. EMS, Indian River County Sheriffs Department, and Florida Fish and Wildlife arrived on-scene. VICTIM was treated by EMS personnel, she was conscious and stable in the ambulance. VICTIM was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center for further treatment. ; VICTIM:THE VICTIM WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS WHEN SHE MADE CONTACT WITH THE WATER. SHE GAINED CONSCIOUSNESS WHILE BACK AT THE STATE PARK BOAT RAMP, AND BEGAN TO VOMIT WATER. EMS TREATED HER ONSCENE AS SHE WAS STABLE, AND SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOLMES REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER EVALUATION. VICTIM HAD A CATSCAN AND WAS DEEMED UNINJURIED, SHE WAS LATER RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: FL-2021-0541
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: SANTA ROSA BEACH
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling westbound on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay at approximately 20-25 knots when it struck the fixed object dock. V1 was resting on the dock with the bow pointed towards the sky facing west and the stern and motor in the water. V1 had considerable damage to the port side. OP1 said that she was concentrating on the light for their own dock and did not realize that she was that far south of their original line and that’s why she struck the dock. She misjudged the distance of impacted dock and did not see it until they struck.; Subject sustained a minor scrape under her chin and had minor bruising that appeared the day after the accident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0542
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: APOLLO BEACH
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/26/21 at approximately 1930 hours a single vessel accident occurred in Tampa Bay, South of Beer Can Island.  A vessel with 7 people on board began taking on water, then overturned and sank after losing electrical power. Nobody was injured in the accident and the vessel was later recovered.


BARDID: FL-2021-0543
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTWHATACHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FREEPORT
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/25/21 at the Cowford Landing near Ebro on the Choctawhatchee River at approximately 4 PM, a boating accident occurred from a boat striking a dock.  The V1 operator was identified as OP1.  He was not injured.  The only V1 passenger was VICTIM, was injured and transported to the Sacred Heart Hospital for evaluation and treatment.  FWC Officers investigated the scene and interviewed the passenger at the hospital.  The officers' investigation found careless operation in violation of NAV Rules for the vessel to strike the dock. The officers's investigation found the V1 operator was operating northbound on the Choctawhatchee River approximately 1/2 miles south of the Hwy 20 Bridge.  The V1 operator was steering and the V1 passenger was to his left side while underway.  According to statements, they turned around for OP1 to take a selfie picture with his cell phone of both of them.  He was distracted failing to pay attention and upon turning back to steer, it was too late to take action to avoid the dock and pilings.   She stated her injuries were pain and muscle spasms along arms and thorax area. She stated she had a cut on back side of her head (I observed dried blood along her left cheek from around her ear.)


BARDID: FL-2021-0544
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 29, 2021, at approximately 1235 hours, a single vessel (PWC) incident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico approximately 500 yards northeast of Clearwater Pass, Pinellas County, Florida.  A male operator and female occupant on the PWC (V1) struck a wave and were thrown into the Gulf of Mexico. The male operator was able to get back aboard the PWC, and the female occupant was helped onto a nearby vessel where she began having a medical episode. At approximately 1332 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officers responded to the Seminole Boat Ramp. The female occupant was transported to Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater where she was pronounced dead at 1312 hours. 
External examination in lieu of an autopsy at the request of VICTIM’s family completed at 1100 hrs. No component of drowning was found to have caused VICTIM’s death. Cause was ruled as arterial sclerotic cardiovascular disease, with contributing factors of COPD and obesity. Per the Pinellas County Medical Examiner:  External examination was done in lieu of autopsy at the request of the family. No component of drowning. Cause of Death: Arterial sclerotic cardiovascular disease. Contributing factor: COPD, and Obesity. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0545
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was coming home from the Bahamas. V1 was running north along the beach and struck the Palm Beach Inlet South Jetty. The vessel ramped over the rocks and ended up in the inlet. The operator was ejected but all other occupants stayed on the vessel. One occupant was injured and transported to St. Marys hospital. I exited the hospital and spoke with OP1. I read over the sworn statement with him and he signed the statement. 
Victim’s daughter showed me an app on her phone that was a GPS tracker of the vessel. According to the tracker, the vessel was heading west towards land from the Bahamas. OP1 had advised it was rough in the ocean so they wanted to see land. They ran to the Boynton Beach area. They saw land and the water tower and then proceeded towards Palm Beach Inlet. He advised he was zooming in on the GPS, when he felt and heard the impact with the inlet. The GPS tracker app confirmed impact at 8:48 PM. He was ejected into the water on the north side of the inlet. The occupants gained control of the vessel and picked him up. He was yelling back to the vessel to make sure everyone was accounted for and no major injuries. Once he was in the vessel, they called to get EMS to their residence. The vessel was still able to operate, and he got the vessel back to the residence. Upon arrival, EMS was walking into their backyard. They loaded VICTIM onto a stretcher and transported her to St. Mary’s ; 
VICTIM: Compression fracture Thoracic area T4 and T12, Left Side rib fracture 4-9, lung contusion, concussion, nasal bone fracture, pneumonia


BARDID: FL-2021-0546
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Marks River
NearestCityorTown: ST. MARKS
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4th, 2021 at approximately 1630 hours, a vessel displaying Florida registration (FL 0099 SU), which was operated by OP1 with six other passengers onboard was traveling in the area of marker 59 in the St. Marks river. A larger sport fish vessel was traveling in the opposite direction producing a large wake. As vessel one met and struck the wake from the larger vessel, VICTIM who was seated on the bow deck, was thrown up in the air and landed onto the deck. Immediately after VICTIM complained of back pain and for a short time became unresponsive.
	After arriving at the St. Marks Fort boat ramp, VICTIM was transported by Wakulla County EMS to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries. After contacting VICTIM's wife on September 8th, she advised VICTIM sustained compression fractures in his L1 and L2 vertebra. VICTIM was released from the hospital with a back brace and medication for his pain management.; 
On September 9th, 2021 I made contact with VICTIM's wife by telephone to check on the extent of VICTIM's injuries. VICTIM's wife stated that VICTIM sustained several compression fractures in his L1 and L2 vertebrae. He was placed in a back brace and given medication to regulate his pain before being released from the hospital. I told VICTIM's wife to contact me if she needed anything further or if there are any changes to VICTIM's injury.


BARDID: FL-2021-0547
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, July 26th, 2021, I was dispatched to a call reference two PWC's colliding near Pace Picnic islands at approximately 2000hrs. I responded where I was informed the victim would be picked up by EMS from water. Once I arrived I was informed by Miami Beach PD that the victim was transported to Ryder Trauma by Fire Rescue # 2 at approximately 1956hrs. Miami Beach PD also informed me that the call came in at approximately 1948hrs and FWC was not notified until 2000hrs. 
Shortly afterwards the operator of the striking vessel walked up to me to inform me that he and the operator of the struck vessel left their belongings in the PWC's after they where transported to shore by a near by vessel. I identified the operator of the striking vessel (V1) as OP1 and the operator or the struck vessel (V2) as OP2. OP1 explained to me that he and his friends including OP2 was put into connection with an unknown individual to rent PWC's. OP1 stated that he was contacted by the owner of the PWC that OP2 was operating PWC OWNER and informed to meet him at 79th Street Boat Ramp. PWC OWNER then transported them to Pace Picnic islands where they used Cash App to pay PWC OWNER $150 each to rent his PWC's illegally. 
OP1 stated that he and OP2 had little to no experience operating PWC's and was not given and instructions on the safe handling of PWC's before operating. I asked OP1 how the accident occurred and he stated OP2 was sitting still (drifting) on (V2) while he was on plane operating (V1) within close proximity to the left side of OP2 PWC (V2), when OP2 accidentally accelerated (V2) forward while taking a left hand turn and OP1 collided with the Port side of OP2's PWC striking his lower left hip, leaving a laceration that caused him to fall off the PWC. OP1 stated that immediately after the accident PWC OWNER demanded his PFD's and PWC's back and they where offered a ride to shore by a close by vessel that witnessed the accident. 
OP1 stated that as soon as they made it to land they called 911 and the vessel operator left the scene. I radioed for a back up Officer to come by vessel and search for the PWC's and renter. Officers searched the island and advised the renter took the PWC's and left the scene. At approximately 2200hrs I cleared the scene and headed to Ryder Trauma Center to meet with the struck victim OP2. I arrived at Ryder Trauma at approximately 2234hrs and met with OP2 as he was being treated for his injuries. 
I asked OP2 what had happened and he stated that he was picked up from the boat ramp by a PWC renter and was taken to the island, when he arrived OP2 stated he paid the renter $150 using cash app and was given a PWC to ride. OP2 was able to provide me with pictures/videos of him and OP1 operating the PWC's before the accident occurred. OP2 stated he was sitting still on the PWC (V2) then decided to throttle forward and that is when OP1 (V1) made contact with the Port side of his PWC and striking him in his left hip area. OP2 stated that the impact knocked him off of his PWC but he was wearing his PFD and was able to swim. OP2 also stated his friends observed blood coming from his left hip and that's when he noticed the laceration. 
OP2 stated he was offered a ride to shore from a near by vessel and transported to Ryder Trauma by EMS. I provided OP2 and OP1 with a business card containing the agency case number and my contact information. I also informed them that renting PWC's from illegal livery operators is a big problem and educated them on some of the requirements renters are responsible for.


BARDID: FL-2021-0548
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TEQUESTA VILLAGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1: 39 FT CONTENDER "WATERFRONT" DO1255976 3 X MERCURY VERADO 400 HP
On Saturday, September 5, 2021 at approximately 1800 hours, the operator of V1 was westbound in the Loxahatchee River. The operator of V1 then turned to starboard to enter the north fork of the Loxahatchee at a high rate of speed.  While turning, the operator lost control of the vessel, resulting in the vessel rotating abruptly to starboard while rapidly decelerating (known as a spin out, bow digs into the water and stern spins out to side).  This action resulted in six of the seven occupants being ejected from the vessel into the water.; 
OP1 SUFFERED A FRACTURE OF L1 VERTEBRA; 
VICTIM 2 SUFFERED A SPRAIN TO HER RIGHT ANKLE
VICTIM 3 SUSTAINED 7 BROKEN RIBS, COLLAPSED LEFT LUNG, AND DAMAGE TO KIDNEY AND SPLEEN; 
VICTIM 4 BROKE HIS LEFT SHOULDER.; 
VICTIM 5 SUFFERED MULTIPLE TIBIAL FRACTURES TO THE RIGHT LEG, REQUIRING SURGERY, AS WELL AS SEVERE ABDOMINAL CONTUSIONS; 
VICTIM 5 SUFFERED A LARGE LACERATION TO RIGHT KNEE, REQUIRING APPROXIMATELY 30 STITCHES.; 
VICTIM 6 SUSTAINED BRUISING TO HER RIGHT FOREARM.; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0549
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river lagoon
NearestCityorTown: GRANT-VALKARIA
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 27th, 2021, at approximately 1452 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on water patrol when I responded to a call reference a boating accident located at Treasure Coast marina, near 5185 US-1, Grant-Valkaria, Brevard County, Florida. V3 was seen operating southbound in the ICW main marked channel, producing a large wake, the large wake produced by the vessel caused property damage to V1, V2, and the marina dock pylons and cleats, OP1/OP2 boarded V1 to track down V3, upon tracking down V3 Operator was advised his vessel created a wake causing property damage, V3 was advised to return to the marina, V3 turned around but seemed confused on where the marina was located, V1 operated back to the marina once I arrived on scene to escort me to V3. Photograph and security camera video evidence collected showed V3 at fault.


BARDID: FL-2021-0551
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico / Florida Bay
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was northbound in the ICW approaching Cowpens Cut just east of Islamorada when for unknown reasons vessel 1 veered sharply out of the ICW eastbound then cut hard to port causing it to go up into the Mangrove tree shoreline.  No injuries reported.  Vessel 1 salvaged the following morning.  Incident witnessed by approaching vessel but could not identify vessel 1 operator due to lighting conditions. 

Witness advised vessel was traveling at 40 mph at time of incident. 
On 10-03-21 Vessel 1, a triple engine powered center console vessel, was traveling northbound in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) approaching Cowpens Cut and ICW daybaord red 73 at the mouth of the cut (Islamorada, Monroe County).  Witness 1 was traveling southbound in Cowpens Cut in the ICW and saw vessel 1 approaching at an estimated 40 mph.  For unknown reasons Witness 1 said Vessel 1 veered sharp to starboard/East and then cut hard to port/North and ran up into the Mangrove tree lined shoreline.  Witness 1 said he thought Vessel 1 was going to avoid Cowpens Cut and take the nearby Toilet Bowl Cut, a local channel, in the dark and at a high rate of speed.  Witness 1 could not see who was operating but said he saw Vessel 1 go into the Mangroves and then heard the engines revving loud "as if they were trying to back out of the Mangroves."  

USCG Station Islamorada arrived on scene along with Tow Boat US and assisted removing the female adult operator/co-owner, a male adult passenger/owner, and an infant child.  No injuries were reported.  All occupants of Vessel 1 were taken back to USCG Station Islamorada so this investigating officer could conduct his investigation.  

Vessel 1 operator stated she was operating the vessel (hands on the helm) while holding her infant daughter in her arms.  For unknown reasons, just prior to the accident meaning less than a 1 minute prior, Vessel 1 operator stated she handed her child over to her husband who was standing next to her.  She doesn't know how she ended up in the Mangroves, missing Cowpens Cut.  Operator 1 has a weekend home in the area and has operated this vessel numerous times over the years in this area.  She had no explanation for what happened and advised not seeing Witness 1 approaching.  She claimed to be driving the boat at only 20 mph.  Witness 1 is a licensed aircraft pilot and flies for a local governmental agency and can accurately visually estimate speeds through his professional training and experience. 
 
Passenger 1 of Vessel 1 said his wife was operating the vessel at the time of the accident but that "she was not responsible.....no one was responsible as it was an accident."  He refused being at the helm at the time of the accident, not being the operator or in charge, and his version of the incident was almost identical to his wife's.  Passenger 1 was administered landside sobriety testing but refused to cooperate.  He said his wife's hands were on the steering wheel at the time of the accident and not his.  He never mentioned that he was holding their infant child at the time of the impact with the Mangrove trees.  With no independent "wheel witness" Operator 1 was found to be responsible for causing the accident based on her and her husband's statements.


BARDID: FL-2021-0552
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: Spot lock failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel accident involving two vessels with injuries. 
According to the operator of V1, he stated the following:
1.	OP1 engaged the spot lock V1. 
2.	While they were using spot lock, an unidentified vessel began encroaching close to V1. 
3.	OP1’s brother, who is also the registered owner of V1, fended off the unidentified vessel to keep from hitting his. 
4.	After doing so, OP1 stated both he and PAX1 were standing near the helm and were facing towards the stern of the vessel. 
5.	OP1 stated somehow the spot lock became disengaged and he believes the vessel was drifting forward towards V2 however they were not looking forward. 
6.	OP1 heard “look out” and when he turned around, he was making impact with V2. 
V1 made impact with V2’s starboard quarter with its bow. V1 had enough momentum that it overrode the starboard side of V2. V1’s final position was sitting on top of the platform of V2. The port side bow of V1 made impact and caused damage to both Mercury outboard engines on V2. The Mercury engines left paint transfer on the port side bow of V1 (see attached photos). V2’s T-top was hooked onto the starboard gunwale of V1 and left several scratches on the gunwale.
I spoke with Mr. PAX1 and he stated the following:
1.	He helped fend off the unidentified vessel.
2.	He was speaking with his brother near the helm. 
3.	When they struck V2, Mr. PAX1 believes his brother put the throttles in the forward position and that is what caused his vessel to override the starboard quarter of V2. 
4.	Mr. PAX1 noticed the T-top of V2 was hooked on his starboard gunwale and began trying to unhook it by hand. 
5.	Once they were unhooked, Mr. PAX1’s brother put the vessel in reverse, and they backed off V2.
I Spoke with all other occupants on V1, both listed female occupants were sitting in a seat facing the stern at the time of the accident, so they did not observe anything. All occupants aboard V1 did not report any injuries as a result of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0553
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: state water
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The PWC was unable to be controlled as off throttle steering was ineffective. The PWC's forward momentum caused a collision with another vessel's stern. No reported injuries. 
The PWC had minor damage from striking V-1 that was at anchor. The vessel that was struck had a significant amount of damage to the stern area mostly the cowling of the engine (see attached pictures).

Upon interviewing the operator, OP2, stated she was operating the PWC towards the direction of the at anchored vessel. She noticed she was going to hit stern of V-1 and came off the throttle and attempted to veer and avoid the collision. The forward momentum and off throttle steering caused the collision. The operator of the struck vessel stated that he did not see the impact but heard a “bang” then noticed the PWC floating away. The operator of the striking PWC stated he did not see the point of impact. At the time of accident, neither of the two subjects suffered any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0554
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackwater Sound
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were both traveling west in Blackwater Sound. V1 was approximately 20 feet behind V2, when V2 made a left turn V1 continued straight resulting in a collision with V2. Operator of V2 bearing registration number FL9330RV was traveling west in Blackwater Sound. Operator of V1 bearing registration number FL8496RW was traveling west as well but on the left side of V2 and approximately 20 feet behind V2. V2 then made a left turn, V1 continued straight resulting in a collision on the port side of V2. Both operators were ejected into the water while wearing the correct personal flotation devices. OP2 obtained a laceration to his leg and bruising to his abdominal area, he was transported to Mariners Hospital where he was treated for his injuries. OP1 had no injuries. ; OP2 received a contusion to his abdominal area and a laceration to his leg.


BARDID: FL-2021-0555
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2 on starboard side, causing injuries to struck pwc operator
On the date and time listed, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on state water patrol in a marked FWC patrol vessel with another officer (FWC). We were dispatched to a boating accident north of Venetian Causeway. 
On arrival, a salvage vessel had two personal watercraft (PWC) in tow with one operator. Fire Boat with City of Miami advised one operator was transported to the hospital with injuries to the abdomen and leg. We spoke with the operator of the striking vessel FL 3607 PU, OP1 who advised he was riding the pwc and when he hit a wake, it caused him to strike vessel FL 3604 PU on the starboard side with his friend and operator OP2.
Officers responded to the Nicholas Children’s Hospital where he spoke with OP2 who advised that he saw a big boat and stopped. He said OP1 did not know that OP2 had stopped and then struck the pwc on the right side. Both operators fell of their pwc. Both were assisted by a Good Samaritan and waited for EMS to arrive.; 
OP2:Per City of Miami Fire Boat 25, injuries to right hip, abdomen, and leg. At hospital, head injury.


BARDID: FL-2021-0556
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched to Ryder Trauma Center reference a victim that was transported to the hospital reference injuries to her lower back which occurred while on board her husband's vessel while he was operating.
As per several telephone calls made to the operator reference how the injury occurred and to follow up with his wife's condition, the operator stated that while operating his vessel in congested summer waters in Biscayne bay, his vessel approached a double wake causing his wife to rise from the deck as the vessel dipped, and rose to meet her in mid air before she could place her hands behind and underneath her to soften the landing causing an injury to her lower back near the pelvis. 
The victim sustained injuries to her lower back when the vessel dipped, and rose to meet her in mid air before she could place her hands behind and underneath her to soften the landing causing an injury to her lower back near the pelvis.


BARDID: FL-2021-0557
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck piling. 1 occupant ejected and sustained head injuries. 1 occupant sustained rib injuries. Operator uninjured. The men had been snorkeling on a reef in the Atlantic Ocean, East of Elliot Key. They decided to get back on the boat and head towards Fowey Light to continue snorkeling. OP1 was operating the vessel from the helm on the starboard side. VICTIM 2 was standing up between and slightly behind the captain’s chair and passenger chair and VICTIM 1 was sitting on the bow. OP1 stated that he began running North towards Fowey Light and he saw a green channel marker far in the distance along his direction of travel, so he used that as a visual landmark to maintain his course. While running on plane at approximately 30mph, the three men were talking, and OP1 stated that he got distracted by the conversation and failed to maintain proper lookout ahead of him. When he looked forward, the channel marker was directly in front of his vessel. He immediately decelerated and turned to starboard attempting to avoid collision but was unable to due to the speed and proximity of the marker when he finally saw it. 
By taking action attempting to avoid collision, OP1 decreased the severity of the collision significantly. The vessel’s port side bow struck the channel marker, causing significant fiberglass damage to the gunnel on the port bow and to the chine from midship towards the stern. Upon collision, VICTIM 1 was ejected and hit his head on an unknown object, either the piling or a fixed part of the vessel. He sustained a contusion to his head. VICTIM 2 struck an unknown fixed part of the vessel with his upper torso. He sustained fractured ribs and a punctured and bruised lung. Both VICTIM 1 and VICTIM 2 were transported to Ryder Trauma center in stable condition and are expected to make a full recovery. ; VICTIM 1:Contusion to center of head.; VICTIM 2:Rib tenderness, puncture to lung, bruise lung, rib fractures.


BARDID: FL-2021-0558
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CUDJOE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 travelling westbound in open water.
V-1 impacts wake from other boat at high rate of speed.
V-1 operator loses control and falls forward.
Operator of V-1 hits head on steering column and is knocked unconscious.
Operator of V-1 falls in water and aspirates sea water.
OP1 advised; he was following his son with a distance of about ¼ of a mile; they were navigating East to West. He saw a boat approaching South to North. The boat crossed in front of him creating a wake. After the boat crossed and traveled about 200 feet, OP1 impacted the wake at 38 MPH causing him to lose his balance. OP1 advised; he must had hit himself with the PWC but he does not remember due to he lost consciousness. ; 
VICTIM: After interviewing the operator, it was determined that no serious bodily injury occurred. When the operator hit his head on the steering column, the operator was knocked unconscious and fell in the water. While in the water, the operator aspirated seawater into his lungs and potentially drowned but CPR was performed by good Samaritans and the operator had positive response to CPR.  When Investigator interviewed operator at the hospital, the operator was alert, speaking and was being monitored for pneumonia due to the water intrusion into lungs.  Other injuries are fractured (left) eye socket.


BARDID: FL-2021-0559
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 10,2021 at approximately 1530 hours vessel FL311PT was traveling east through Snake Creek in Islamorada, Florida. The vessel struck a green stationary channel marker (7A) located on the South side of the channel. The vessel began to take on water and was beached. Commercial salvage arrived on scene and added pumps to remove the water from the vessel. Once I arrived, the vessel was being towed west through snake creek. I boarded the tow vessel gathered information on the occupants and conducted a safety inspection of the vessel involved in the incident. From statements made on scene and sworn written statements gathered, I concluded the operator was looking at the vessels GPS and struck the channel marker. Once the vessel was out of the water, I assessed the damage. The damage was to the port bow along the gunnel and first chine for almost the length of the vessel. The damage to the rub rail portion of the vessel had stress fracture damage consistent with a glancing blow on the channel marker. A 10-foot-long tear/rip was visible on the first chine of the vessel. The ripped section of the hull and was visible on the inside of the vessel. Black paint transfer from the struck channel marker was also present on the hull side of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0560
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/06/2021 at 1538 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), were on water patrol in a marked patrol vessel in the area of Haulover sandbar, located in Miami-Dade County. We then observed a vessel bearing a Florida registration of FL 6083 NW operating on plane in a posted idle speed area, near the Haulover Fuel Dock. The vessel (FL 6083NW) produced a massive wake which caused damage to other vessels in the area. I then initiated a boating accident investigation.


BARDID: FL-2021-0561
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Halifax River
NearestCityorTown: PORT ORANGE
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday June 09th 2021 at approximately 2330 hrs a 15' vessel occupied by two adults was traveling north on the Halifax River in Port Orange FL. The vessel struck green channel marker number 57 ejecting one adults from the vessel into the water the other remained in V1. Neither occupant was wearing life jacket.  The accident was heard by a good Samaritan who responded to the scene and assisted the occupants back to the Dunlawton Boat Ramp. 911 was called and both occupants were transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach,FL for treatment of their injuries.  Investigation is ongoing.
On 06/09/2021 at approximately 2330, a single vessel accident occurred on the Halifax River at channel marker 57 in the City of Port Orange, Volusia, Florida. V1 is a fiberglass constructed vessel, white in color, 1996 Sun Bird, 15’ in length, powered by a single 50 hp outboard engine, and displaying Florida registration number FL 2268 JK. V1 was occupied by two adults one male and one female.
OP1 and PAX1 launched V1 at the Dunlawton Boat Ramp at approximately 2100 hours on 06/09/21. OP1 operated V1 south on the Halifax River (ICW) and V1 began to have engine problems.  Sometime after dark, OP1 turned V1 around to return to Dunlawton Boat Ramp. To keep V1 running, OP1 had to put V1 in full throttle and continuously squeeze the fuel priming bulb. OP1 stated V1 would only travel one to one and a half miles per hour but would accelerate faster at times.  While OP1 operated V1 sat on the seat in front of the center console using a spotlight to look for obstacles. 
OP1 stated he remembered being in sight of the Dunlawton Bridge and then waking up on the rear deck area near the gas tank of V1. OP1 stated he did not know what happened, and then he could hear PAX1 yelling from the water, and then he passed back out. 
PAX1 stated she was in the front of V1 with a spotlight helping OP1 navigate in the dark. PAX1 stated when she saw the channel marker, she yelled to OP1 to watch out, but it was too late. V1 struck the channel marker, and she was ejected into the water. PAX1 shouted for help and was pulled from the water by another boater.  PAX1 and GOOD SAM searched for OP1 and located him in V1. 
GOOD SAM was fishing near the Dunlawton Boat Ramp. At approximately 2330 hours, GOOD SAM heard a vessel being operated in the ICW, then he heard a collision. GOOD SAM stated he then saw V1 and heard the engine shut down. GOOD SAM heard someone calling for help and saw a light in the water. GOOD SAM responded to the area and located PAX1 in the water. GOOD SAM pulled PAX1 from the water and called 911.  PAX1 advised GOOD SAM there was another person somewhere. GOOD SAM operated his vessel in the direction of V1 until they located OP1 in V1. GOOD SAM towed V1 back to the Dunlawton Boat Ramp.
PAX1 and OP1 were transported to Halifax Hospital. PAX1 was treated and released, OP1 was admitted and released a few days later. ; 
OP1 was transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach FL for treatment of laceration to the head, skull fracture, eyesocket damage.; 
PAX1 was transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach FL and treated for fractured ribs.


BARDID: FL-2021-0562
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC accident with injury to Operator of V-2.  Victim was taken to Lower Keys Medical Center for treatment. The statements of V-2 and V-1 concur to the facts of the accident.  While (V-2) was idle and drifting, (V-1) approached and while under power collided with V-2 while attempting to turn.  The collision caused injury to V-2's right foot, specifically the small toe and knocked him from the PWC.  V-2 received damage along the right side of the hull and V-1 has minor damage on the left side.  V-2 was admitted to the Emergency Room at Lower Keys Medical Center for medical examination and received stitches on the small toe of his right foot.  ; V-2: Injury was laceration to smallest toe on right foot. Was transported to Lower Keys Medical Center by EMS/Ambulance and was receiving stitches.  Photo of injury provided.


BARDID: FL-2021-0563
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miami Marine Stadium
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 found damaged and abandoned.
On Monday, August 2nd, 2021, I was at Dinner Key Boat Ramp when I was approached by RP who informed me of a boating accident that occurred the day before, Sunday, August 1st. RP informed me that he had rented his PWC FL2872SX to a male subject at the Miami Marine Stadium. The subject took the PWC and began operating. Some time later, the PWC was found damaged, taking on water and beached near the stadium. There were no witnesses to provide any details of how the PWC received damage, who was operating it or who abandoned it.


BARDID: FL-2021-0564
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling through a narrow channel. Operator was inexperienced with this type of vessel and cause it to crash into mangroves. Operator and passenger were injured during this crash. 
       OP1 stated that she was on a tour with a company, which is a paid tour that has a tour guide and comes with a rented vessel the customer operates themselves. The vessel is small, two-person vessel that looks like two paddle boards connected and has an outboard engine, the boat is operated with a throttle and a lever for steering, not a steering wheel. OP1 stated she has never operated a vessel of this kind before but has been on many PWC tours. 
      I asked OP1 if she could tell me what caused the crash, and she made the following statement. OP1 stated that during the tour they entered a narrow waterway with mangroves on both sides. The tour leader stopped at this location to make sure that everyone was caught up so he could continue the tour. While stopped OP1 stated she was having trouble keeping the boat straight while standing still. The tour leader continued going down the creek. OP1 stated she was having issues with the throttle, that it seemed difficult to move. OP1 pushed the throttle all the way down causing the vessel to accelerate rapidly into the mangroves. OP1 stated the believed the throttle got stuck but was not really sure what happened because everything happened so fast. 
     The vessel went approximately 20 feet into the mangroves. Both occupants of the vessel received multiple lacerations all throughout their bodies. The tour guide noticed what happened and went to assist, during this time he all called the owner of the company to also comes assist. TOUR GUIDE and OWNER were able to assist both occupants of the vessel back to shore for medical treatment. Both OP1 and occupant received medical treatment at NCH North. 

OP1 received the following treatment;  CT scan as well as X-rays, labs taken, vitals, iv pain medication, stitches in 2 locations above each eye and wound care for multiple contusions and lacerations on each limb, extremities, torso, and face/head 

OCCUPANT 1 received the following treatment; X-rays, labs and vitals taken, steri-strips were applied to several lacerations for stiches, a cauterizing liquid was applied to stop persistent bleeding from a wound in her heel and wound care for a very large hematoma throughout almost the entire arm and a large one on her left hip and additional wound care for various contusions and lacerations on her limbs, extremities and torso.; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0565
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OP1 did verbally state that he was heading south at around 30 MPH when he hit a wave causing the hull to break apart. He was able to make it back to the boat ramp to pull the vessel out of the water. 
Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2021-0566
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackwater Sound
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 15th, 2021, at approximately 0937 hours, OP1 was operating a 21’ Action Marine Inc. vessel, referred in this report as V-1. The vessel was cruising on plane from the Caribbean Club Boat Ramp, toward Dusenbury Creek. V-1 was approaching the entrance to Dusenbury Creek, the location is approximately one half mile from Key Largo, V-1 was traveling at a high rate of speed, the operator, OP1, took a wide turn to enter the channel. He crossed the entrance of the creek and struck a mangrove branch. OP1 lost control of the vessel and entered the mangroves. OP1 sustained fatal injuries from being struck by the mangrove branches. Good samaritans present in the area assisted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with removing OP1 from his vessel.  Operator BAC at .235;
EVIDENCE OF INJURY:   Multiple lacerations and internal bleeding in the head, internal bleeding. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0567
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miami Marine Stadium Basin
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck rocks.
OP1 stated that she did not remember much, but she did remember boarding and operating the PWC with PAX1 sitting behind her. She remembered cruising around and going fast, then the next thing she knew she saw the rocks in front of her right before she collided with the rocks. She did not remember exactly what happened during or immediately after the collision, but she vaguely remembered other PWC’s assisting them and being loaded onto the Fireboat. The hospital staff told me that PAX1 was conscious when she arrived at the hospital, but she was not responding to their commands, so they intubated her for her own safety. PAX1 suffered a laceration and small fracture on the right side of her pelvis and small bleeding in the brain. OP1 suffered a laceration to her right hip and small bleed in the brain.
	I asked OP1 if she had rented the PWC, and she said no. She stated that the PWC belonged to her friend. After leaving the hospital, I went to Dinner Key Boat Ramp where I met with the owner of the PWC. I asked him what happened, and he stated that he was at the Marine Stadium and he let his friends ride one of his PWC’s. He stated that OP1 was operating when she got too close to the island and hit the rocks. He did not witness the accident, but arrived on scene shortly after to find his PWC up on the rocks on the North side of the basin, adjacent to the Virginia Key No Entry Zone.;
PAX1 suffered a laceration and small fracture on the right side of her pelvis and small bleeding in the brain. ; 
OP1 suffered a laceration to her right hip and small bleed in the brain.


BARDID: FL-2021-0568
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: holover canal
NearestCityorTown: TITUSVILLE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 23rd, 2021 at approximately 0100 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a call reference a vessel sinking and taking on water at the Haulover Canal, Titusville, Brevard County. The operator was found and the vessel was towed back to a local boat ramp without incident. 
I first spoke with the witness who told me he was operating back through the Haulover canal when he saw a vessel capsized in the water and standing on the waters edge was OP1. He then assisted up-righting the capsized vessel and towed OP1 and his vessel back to the boat ramp (see attached witness statement). 
I then spoke to OP1 who told me he was operating his vessel when the waves were crashing over his bow and filling the bottom deck of his vessel with water. OP1 attempted to bilge pump water out as he was operating, the bilge pump could not keep up with the amount water coming in. OP1 then began paling water out with a 5-gallon bucket while underway with the bilge running. OP1 told me his motor bracket had broken and his vessel motor was trimmed to far down swamping the engine causing it to stall. OP1 said at this time after attempting to fix the engine the vessel had completely filled with water and the vessel rolled to the port side capsizing and causing him to fall out of the vessel. OP1 said he then used his right arm to grab ahold of the vessel and with his left arm he grabbed a seat cushion floating next to him. OP1 then swam to the shoreline until he was seen by Good Samaritan. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0569
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/30/2021, a 12 foot zodiac ridged inflatable boat was in the area of Hen and Chickens sanctuary preservation area off Islamorada Florida. Onboard the vessel was the captain and another occupant. The couple arrived at Hen and Chickens reef and tied off their vessel to a yellow SPA Buoy instead of a mooring ball. According to their statement, they tied a line off their bow to a shackle underneath the yellow SPA buoy and back to their bow leaving only between 3 and 6 foot of scope. The couple went on to dive for about 40 minutes and when they resurfaced at about 12:30 PM, the vessel was beginning to break apart and take on water. Occupant boarded first and noticed water inside the vessel and that the sponsons separating from the ridged hull. The hull ultimately separated completely from the inflated sponson except for a small portion which kept the sunken ridged part of the boat suspended off the bottom by the inflatable part which was still stuck to the yellow SPA buoy. 
USCG and FWC responded, and the 2 persons involved were picked up by USCG and taken to Holiday Isle Marina.
FWC, arrived shortly after USCG and took photos of the vessel and met operator and passenger at Holiday Isle Marina. I took a written and verbal statement from operator and passenger. Operator mentioned having recent work done to the Zodiac including redoing the sponsons. The breaking apart of the vessel can be primarily attributed to the improper tying of the vessel though the recent work may or may not also be a factor. 
Nothing Further


BARDID: FL-2021-0570
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barley Basin
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: Solar panels
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/31/2021, at some time around 2:30 PM, a 56 foot Johnson motor yacht named Revelation (DO1028527) partially caught fire in the area of Barely Basin on the bayside of Islamorada, Monroe County, Florida. Onboard the vessel were 2 people. 
The fire broke out on the fly bridge and seemed to have started on a faulty wiring harness that led from solar panels on top of the bimini top down to the batteries of the vessel. The wiring harnesses merged the positive leads off each panel and the negative leads off each panel. (there were 2 panels) Of the two wiring harnesses, one showed more apparent heat damage than the other and it seems to be where the fire initiated/where the fault occurred. These wiring harnesses would have been resting on the bimini top fabric prior to the fire and the fire did quickly involve the bimini top fabric. The fabric in turn “melted” and “dripped” fire down onto the cushions under the bimini top causing them too (the cushions) to catch fire. 
OP1 alerted PAX1 of the fire and they quickly collected fire extinguishers and OP1 was able to put out the fire using 3 B1 fire extinguishers. 
FWC and USCG arrived on scene at about 3:30 PM and FWC took photographs of the damage and interviewed both occupants. 
There were no injuries reported.
Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2021-0571
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Long Key Bayside
NearestCityorTown: LAYTON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Snorkeler from V1 was accidentally struck by prop when V1’s momentum crossed paths with snorkeler. Snorkeler suffered non-life-threating laceration to his calf. On July 30th, 2021, VICTIM as well as the operator/owner of the vessel later identified as OPERATOR 1 was interviewed by me regarding this incident that had occurred. Per VICTIM’s and OPERATOR 1 witness statements, they explained to me that they were bayside on the south side of Long Key Bridge located in Layton Florida. With just the two of them on the vessel, they explain how they threw out their marker, had a dive flag present and VICTIM jumped in the water to scout holes. As VICTIM was in the water, OPERATOR 1 was still on board the vessel when he started a notice a vessel that was coming extremely close to VICTIM in the water. OPERATOR 1 then put his vessel in gear to attempt to use it as a barrier from the oncoming vessel that was heading towards VICTIM. He then states that he took the vessel out of gear. As VICTIM was approaching the vessel to board, he claims that the inertia from the vessel just being in motion stuck him under the vessel causing his left leg to get struck on the propeller. VICTIM received a laceration to the back side of his left leg. VICTIM received a small laceration on the back side of his left leg.


BARDID: FL-2021-0572
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting off shore approximately 1/2 mile southeast of the Boynton Beach Inlet with four occupants on board.  The four occupants voluntarily went for a swim off the vessel and the victim had trouble swimming and was unable to make it back to the vessel.  The victim was brought to shore by the other vessel occupants and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.; Victim: Medical Examiner's cause of death: drowning


BARDID: FL-2021-0573
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/21, a subject launched an inflatable kayak from the Sexton Plaza beach access onto the Atlantic Ocean at approximately 0130 hours. The subject spent the remaining night on the ocean and contacted friends through the morning. Contact was lost with the subject around 1000 hours on 8/3/2021. Prior to the incident being reported, later that day the subject’s kayak was found capsized by a passing vessel. The subject was reported missing later that evening by a friend when the subject did not return home. An extensive search and rescue operation was conducted by multiple agencies for in the area over 5 days. The missing subject was not located, and Vero Beach Police have an open missing person investigation for the subject.

VIOLATIONS

No evidence was discovered that would indicate a violation of USCG Navigation Rules or a violation of Florida Statute.


BARDID: FL-2021-0574
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: miami marine stadium
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling West from Miami Marine Stadium towards the prickle Key area when the operator encountered a "double wake" in congested waters causing the passenger than was not holding on to the operator, yet the stern handles used primarily to mount the PWC from the rear. When the PWC absorbed the force from the second wake, it caused the passenger to loose grip of the stern handle, ejecting him from the PWC. It is unsure whether or not the passenger was injured from hitting the water or the PWC, neither parties involved could provide information toward the injury. ;
 
Victim:stable, ICU, tube in left lung that collapsed, approximately 3 to 4 broken ribs.  released from hospital 8-15-2021.  spoke with him on 8-18-21 @ 10am for first time since accident reference missing information and to check up on his recovery.  He is recovering, yet still in pain. Left Side Ribs 1,2,3,4 broken. difficulty breathing due to recovering from left lung collapsed.


BARDID: FL-2021-0575
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject borrowed PWC from uncle. After Onboarding, subject went on her own and lost control of the PWC striking a rock on the shoreline and suffered minor injury. As result of impact subject scraped behind both ankles, inflammation of lower right side of lip and right knee. Subject was transported to Jackson Trauma VIA MDFD.  

OP1 collided with a rock, was ejected, and hit the water. As result of impact OP1 scraped behind both ankles, inflammation of lower right side of lip and right knee (all injuries were minor). She was admitted to Ryder Trauma and scheduled for CT scans.


BARDID: FL-2021-0576
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manatee River
NearestCityorTown: PARRISH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling southbound toward vessel 2 in the Manatee River, east of channel marker 14. Vessel 1 was approaching vessel 2’s portside between speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Vessel 1 was only occupied by the operator. Vessel 2 was traveling eastbound at idle speeds possibly 3 to 4 mph in the Manatee River, east of channel marker 14. Vessel 2 was only occupied by the operator.  The bow of vessel 1 struck the portside of vessel 2 at approximately 20 to 30 mph, causing the operator of vessel 2 to be ejected from his personal watercraft. The operator of vessel 1 was not ejected and remained on his personal watercraft. The operator of vessel 2 was injured and unable to get back on his personal watercraft (vessel 2). The operator of vessel 2 was transported to the shoreline by hanging on to vessel 1 while being towed at slow speeds. The operator of vessel 2 received medical attention on the river shoreline from medical personnel and transported to the hospital. 
OP1 stated that his father (OP2) was teaching him how to drive a jet-ski for the first time. OP1 stated that after driving for 30-45 minutes, he got overly comfortable and lost control of the jet-ski while trying to make a sharp turn. OP1 stated that his jet-ski hit the side of his father’s jet-ski knocking his father off his jet-ski. OP1 stated that they got his father to shore and called 911.; The operator of vessel 2 received 6 broken ribs and a punctured lung. The operator of vessel 2 was transported to the hospital by EMS.


BARDID: FL-2021-0577
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Residential Canal
NearestCityorTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person tangled in vessel equip
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was docking along seawall, passenger on V1 grabbed and began securing bow dock line. Operator of V1 bumped V1 in reverse as to tuck the stern closer to the seawall. As V1 drifted backwards, the passengers left ring and middle finger got entangled in the loop of the dock line and the bow cleat. Due to backward momentum the dock line removed the passengers fingers.
The tips of victim's left middle and ring fingers were amputated from the pressure of the dock line constricting around her fingers. She lost both tips just before the first knuckle of each finger. (Please see attached photographs)


BARDID: FL-2021-0578
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Harris
NearestCityorTown: TAVARES
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by object
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14th at approximately 1114 AM OP1 attempted to start his 18 foot Stingray at Hickory Point boat ramp in Tavares on Lake Harris. While attempting to start his vessel fuel vapor ignited and caused an explosion and fire in the engine compartment of the vessel. OP1 recieved burns to his legs, arm and face during the fire.  I questioned OP1 as to what had taken place. OP1 stated while attempting to start his boat it almost started, and he heard a loud bang. OP1 said when he turned around, he observed black smoke coming from the motor and the engine cover was blown off and landed on him. He stated he then threw the cover off himself and exited from the bow of the boat. While speaking with OP1 I asked him if he had properly ventilated the inboard/outboard engine before attempting to start the motor. He stated that he did but he and his wife mentioned that they could also smell the odor of gasoline. ;
OP1 recieved burns to his legs, arms and face when he attempted to start his inboard/outboard motor. Upon starting the motor fuel vapor ignitied creating an explosion and fire subsequently burning OP1.


BARDID: FL-2021-0579
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/14/21 at approximately 3:30 p.m. two vessels exited the idle speed zone at Ft. McRee traveling west into Big Lagoon. Vessel 1 (V1) a Seafoam Green Nautic Star center exited the idle speed zone ahead of Vessel 2 (V2), a black Key West center console. 
V1 maintained a slow speed after exiting the idle speed zone. V2 overtook V1 traveling west towards Alabama. According to statements from both vessels V2 caused a wake that rocked V1. There was no damage or injuries to either vessel at this time. 
V2 was traveling at approximately 25 miles per hour. V1 accelerated and collided into the starboard side of V2. Two passengers from V1 were ejected into the water. Good samaritans stopped to assist. 
V2 called 911 and V1 departed the area. The operator of V1 reported the incident on 8/14/21 after arriving at his residence. ; 
OP1/VICTIM 1 went to the ER. He was informed that he had 4 broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung.; 
OP2/VICTIM 2: Minor injuries; 
VICTIM 3:Minor Injuries; 
VICTIM 4:Bruised buttock; 
VICTIM 5 had surgery on 9/30/21 to repair a torn meniscus
VICTIM 6:Minor Injuries; 
VICTIM 7:Pain in knee. Received MRI no broken bones. ; 
VICTIM 8:Minor injuries; 
VICTIM 9:Minor injuries; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0580
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday September 30th, 2021 at approximately 1330 hours, boating accident # FWCC21OFF014173 occurred in the west of Madeira Beach north of Johns Pass, Pinellas County, Florida.  Vessel two (V2) with one operator and no occupants was traveling north, west of the swim zone along Madeira Beach.  Vessel one (V1) with one operator and no occupants was also traveling north, west of the swim zone along Madeira Beach, behind and to the right of V2.  V2 began slowing down and turning right, into the path of V1.  V1 collided with V2 at approximately the starboard midship freeboard, striking in front of the operator of V2 and ejecting both operators.  Neither operator sustained Injuries. Both operators re-boarded their vessels and returned to the livery.


BARDID: FL-2021-0582
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Rousseau
NearestCityorTown: DUNNELLON
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, an 18ft pontoon vessel bearing FL9105KP, was being operated in the Withlacoochee River by OP1. OP1 was traveling westbound in the Withlacoochee River, near channel marker 151. According to a statement given by OP1, he observed two vessels traveling eastbound in the marked channel. OP1 turned his vessel slightly to starboard (right) in order to give more distance for the vessels to pass. At that time, the right pontoon of his vessel struck a submerged object and began taking on water on the starboard quarter. A passerby picked up OP1 and his passenger, and took him back to land. 
	Sea Tow responded to the area on 10/13 to recover the vessel. According to Sea Tow, the rear cap on the starboard pontoon had been ripped off in the collision and had caused the pontoon to fill up with water. 
	On 10/14, I met with OP1 at his residence and was able to photograph the damage to the vessel. I observed the starboard quarter pontoon to be dented where the cap would meet the pontoon and the cap to be missing. No other visible damage was noted, however there was a water line mark on the outboard motor where the motor had been under water. 
	After taking statements, documenting and photographing the damage to the vessel, it is determined that the cause of the accident was due to OP1 striking a submerged object. It is most probable that OP1 struck a submerged tree stump which are highly prevalent in the area. OP1 informed me that he was not very familiar with this area. This particular area's hazards of underwater obstructions, coupled with the way the channel markers curve with no clear lines of demarcation are possible contributing factors in this accident as well.


BARDID: FL-2021-0584
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Talquin
NearestCityorTown: QUINCY
County: GADSDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08 Oct 2021 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on patrol in Leon County when dispatch contacted me about a boating accident on Lake Talquin with the boat taking on water.  
I responded by getting a boat and launched the boat at Hopkins landing, Another officer joined me on the vessel.  
Once heading towards the accident location, I noticed another vessel with a red light (Fire and Rescue) leaving from the proximity of the location.  I came along side the Fire Rescue vessel and they had the two occupants of the vessel that was taking on water. 
Owner/operator and occupant both stated that they were moving just above idling when they ran up on a stomp.  Once on the stomp they could not get off of it and started to take on water.  At that time they called 911. 
I left another officer with boat owner and passenger and I went over to the accident location (N 30.4046 W 84.6414).  By the time i got there the vessel had rolled over off the stump and capsized. The stump was approximately 3 inches under the water line.  The water was shallow enough that once the vessel capsized the cowling of the motor was touching bottom and the vessel was stationary.  I attempted to tie it off to a tree, but was unable to move the capsized vessel. 
Once back at the boat ramp, we took both individuals (by truck) to their vehicle.  Officers and myself met them at the other boat ramp by vessel. 
Once there OP1 made contact with his insurance company and was working on how to recover the vessel.  At that time this concluded our encounter for the day.
On 09 Oct 2021 we went back to Lake Talquin to ensure the vessel had been removed.  I searched the area and the vessel was gone.
I spoke with OP1 and told him that he has to be more careful while navigating on Lake Talquin. This concluded my investigation on this accident.
End of Report


BARDID: FL-2021-0585
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Andrews Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting the shoreline actively fishing, near the mouth of Smack Bayou. Vessel 2 left out of the Panama City Marina and was heading towards Smack Bayou. Vessel 2 did not see Vessel 1. Vessel 2 crashed into the Starboard side of Vessel 1. I spoke to Operator 1’s brother on the phone. He stated that they were fishing near the mouth of Smack Bayou. He stated that he saw a vessel coming in their direction. He stated that he thought that they were going to cut in between them and the shoreline. He stated that the boat was coming straight at them and they began to yell and wave their arms. He stated that he could see someone standing in front of the console looking back towards the driver. He stated that the vessel did not turn in time and struck the side of their vessel.

Officers interviewed the people onboard the striking vessel on 10/01/2021. He took photographs of the vessel and got statements from the operator and passenger of the striking vessel. The owner of the vessel was a passenger. The operator of the vessel was OP1. Owner stated that they left the Panama City Marina and went in the direction of Smack Bayou. She stated that she was sitting in front of OP1 and she was blocking his view. She heard screaming and turned and their vessel hit another vessel. They both stated that they made sure that everyone was ok and went back to the marina. Once at the marina they exchanged numbers and insurance information.


BARDID: FL-2021-0586
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28th 2021 at approximately 06:30 pm. I responded to a boating accident in Lake Wyman, Boca Raton FL.
Two boats were traveling southbound on Lake Wyman through the slow speed zone. V2 was ahead of V1 to it's port side. V2 started to make a turn to it's starboard side, V1 trying to pass V2 and clear a wake from another boat, struck V2 on it's starboard bow. After impact V1 was stuck on top of V2's bow. The occupants of V2 with the help of other people had to lift V1 off the bow to free one of the injured occupants.
V2 had 5 subjects on board, three of which were transported to the hospital with injuries. V1 had only the operator on board. 
PASSENGER 3:Contusion to the head no visible lacerations and a chip tooth.; 
PASSENGER 1:Small lacerations to the right arm with bruising and per medical staff contusion to the chest area with bruising. ; 
PASSENGER 2:Contusion to the left eye socket with bruising and lacerations, small lacerations to both legs.


BARDID: FL-2021-0587
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloosahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: ALVA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident involving two PWCs occurred in Alva near the Franklin Locks. See detailed narrative While the operators were separated, I asked OP1 to tell me how the accident happened. OP1 explained he was traveling in the same direction as OP2 when OP2 made a right turn which put them in a crossing situation. OP2 explained he did not have time to react to avoid collision. OP1 "t-boned" OP2 causing significant damage to the starboard hull of the PWC. OP1 suffered minor damage to the bow of his PWC.


BARDID: FL-2021-0588
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEY WEST HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 14th, 2021, a single vessel boating accident occurred in Key West Harbor. 
OP1 was operating a personal watercraft (PWC) with his wife on the back. OP1 powered through a large wake and managed to get lifted from the surface of the water. When the PWC came back down, VICTIM got injured from the impact and was transported to the Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West complaining of back pain. ; VICTIM was complaining of back injuries after the Personal Watercraft (PWC) she was on came down hard after going over a big wave. She was still able to walk and swim around when they brought her back to the dock. After some time in pain back at the dock, she decided to have EMS transport her to the Lower Keys Medical Center to get looked over.


BARDID: FL-2021-0589
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CEDAR KEY
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was engaged in recreational fishing approximately 5 miles offshore of Cedar Key. The vessel had 2 Persons On Board (POBs). The operator attempted to return to dock when the vessels batteries ran low and the motor began to have issues. The occupants called in a distress call to their parents. The 2 POBs were rescued by FWC personnel and the vessel was towed in towards Yankeetown by United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel. The vessel began to take on water, was unable to bilge due to electrical system failure from drained batteries, and an attempt to bilge was made by the USCG Crew with their bilge kit. The vessel was hit by a wave, and was sunken in 15 feet of water. The vessel did not have Flares onboard and neither occupant was injured. No further law enforcement action taken at this time.


BARDID: FL-2021-0590
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roberts Bay
NearestCityorTown: NOKOMIS
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was a 30ft sailing vessel operated by OP1. V2 was a docked and unoccupied 46ft cabin vessel. V1 was docked directly behind V2 when it was attempting to undock. While maneuvering, V1 was overcome by strong tidal currents and collided with V2. During the impact, V1’s rigging became entangled in V2 and subsequently snapped the rear mast of the vessel. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2021-0592
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel had trouble pulling out of a dock in West Palm Beach. Operator added too much throttle to 28-foot vessel causing a large wake and left the scene.  The wake pushed 25-foot vessel onto a concrete piling and the dock causing damage to port side stern slope.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2021-0593
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, October 7, 2021, at approximately 0545 hours, boating accident #FWCC21OFF015099 occurred approximately 2 miles west of Clearwater Pass, off Sand Key Park Beach, in Pinellas County.  Vessel One (V1) with one operator and one occupant had rendezvoused with Vessel Two (V2) with one operator and one occupant just west of the Clearwater Pass channel marker 1.  V1 had operational bow navigation lights turned on but had not installed the stern 360-degree white light.  V2 had operational bow navigational lights and the 360-degree white navigational light turned on.  V1 and V2 came on plane and were heading to a fishing location approximately 10 miles west, southwest of Clearwater Pass.  Approximately 3 minutes after coming on plane, V1’s occupant notified the operator of a crab trap buoy in the path of V1.  The operator of V1 came off throttle to avoid the crab trap.  Approximately 1 minute later, V2 came from behind V1, and the two vessels collided.  V2’s port bow collided with V1’s starboard transom and engine.  V1’s operator sustained serious injuries and was transported to Bay Front Medical Center.  V1’s occupant sustained minor injuries and refused treatment on scene.  V1 was disabled but later recovered by Sea Tow.  V2’s operator and occupant sustained minor injuries and refused treatment on scene.  V2 was taking on water but was later recovered by Tow Boat US.; 
OP1 went into shock due to the boating accident and was airlifted to Bayfront Hospital.  He received a concussion and lacertions to the face and both arms.; 
OP2 had a contusion on his left forearm.  He transported himself to the hospital after the accident was cleared.; 
PAX 1 stated he had pulled muscles in his back and was sore.  Received no medical attention.
PAX 2 received a laceration across the bridge of his nose.  He received no medical attention.; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0594
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/2/2021 documented vessel 1223050, a 2008 42' Meridian cabin cruiser struck the submerged south jetty rocks of the St. Marys Inlet just west of marker 17.  OP1 was the owner operator.  There were no injuries and the vessel was able to make it back to Fernandina to be removed from the water.  There was damage to the port side hull along with the port side prop.  OP1 used the starboard engine to return to port.  OP1 mentioned that the steering was also compromised.
OP1 was transiting out the St Marys Inlet, and he turned south out of the inlet west of marker 17.  The vessel struck the submerged section of the south jetty at approximately 08:20 hours. The vessel had damage to the port side hull towards the rear half of the vessel.  There is also damage to the port side prop.  The vessel did have water intrusion.  OP1 was able to operate the vessel off one engine.  OP1 said the vessel's steerage was also compromised.  There were no injuries and OP1 had one passenger aboard.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets when Nassau CO Sheriffs Office arrived on scene.  OP1 did have the vessel's chart plotter on while operating the vessel.  The chart plotter did illustrate the south jetty.  OP1 was issued warning number W 1017415 for violation of navigation rule, improper lookout.


BARDID: FL-2021-0595
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wekiva River
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2021, at approximately 4:43pm, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a boating accident involving two personal water crafts (PWCs).  Dispatch advised that the accident occurred on the Wekiva River just west of the St Johns River and that the collision of the two PWCs resulted in one female operator being ejected and injured.  
	At approximately 4:48pm, dispatch advised that the Sanford Fire Department was towing in the injured female operator and her PWC, FL5153HK (V1) to Wayside Park Boat Ramp, where she would be transported by EMS to the Central Florida Regional Hospital (CFR) in Sanford.  It was advised that the operator of the second PWC, FL0787NA (V2) involved in the collision was OP2, and also had another occupant on the vessel with him, his girlfriend.  She was ejected as well from the PWC but was uninjured. 
	While FWC Officers responded to Lake Monroe Park Boat Ramp, I headed to CFR to collect a statement from OP1 and determine the extent of her injuries.  I arrived at CFR at approximately 5:28pm.  OP1 had bruising to her left leg and was complaining of leg and hip pain.  OP1 stated that she had been traveling north on the Wekiva River towards the St Johns River with a group of four others also on PWCs.  OP1 advised that she was ahead of her group and proceeded to do a lap around an island on the Wekiva River to allow the others to catch up.  OP1 also advised that she was operating her PWC at speeds of approximately 40mph-50mph.  OP1 stated that as she came around the island southbound, another person on a PWC was coming around the island on the same side as her but northbound, at speeds that were greater than hers.  OP1 stated that she tried to veer to her right but they collided, causing her to be ejected from her PWC.  OP1 stated that her friend was behind her and saw what had happened.  
	After leaving CFR, I met with FWC Officer at Lake Monroe Park Boat Ramp, where he had collected witness statements from the group that was riding with OP1 and photographed her PWC (V1).  The witnesses that were riding with OP1 stated that OP2 left the scene and did not check to see if OP1 was okay.  One of the witnesses followed OP2 north and was able to get his phone number from him.  It was reported that OP2 was heading to Highbanks Boat Ramp in Debary and was taking on water.  An FWC Officer was able to make contact with OP2 by phone and planned to meet him at his residence.
	I left Lake Monroe Park and headed to OP2's residence, where I met two other FWC officers.  I proceeded to get a statement from both OP2 and his girlfriend.  OP2 explained to me that he was traveling north on the Wekiva River towards the St Johns River and when he went to go around an island, OP1 was coming southbound towards him at an excessive speed and that they side swiped each other, causing OP1, himself and his girlfriend to all be ejected from the PWCs.  OP2 stated that as he was trying to recover his PWC and his girlfriend, OP1’s boyfriend came up on his PWC and sprayed OP2's girlfriend, while yelling and cussing at them.  OP2 stated that he was afraid of getting into a fight over how upset OP1’s boyfriend was, and left in an attempt to de-escalate the situation.  OP2 also stated that his PWC was taking on water so he had to beach it on the bank, where OP1’s friend followed and got OP2's contact information.  OP2 stated that he had to be towed in because his PWC would not operate. 
	I wrote OP2 a citation for careless operation as well as improper display of FL registration numbers on his PWC.  I also wrote OP1 a citation for careless operation.


BARDID: FL-2021-0596
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: SANTA ROSA BEACH
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
14ft vessel accident caused by weather conditions and was swamped by about a 2 to 3 foot wave, once the vessel took on too much water it sank.
On 10-16-2021, FWC was called out to a boating accident with the occupants in the water in Choctawhatchee Bay.  Dispatch advised that a boat had taken on water and that two men were onboard, and had called 911 and the call was disconnected right after they told 911 dispatch that the vessel was sinking.  Their last known location was East of the Clyde Wells Bridge and West of the mouth of the Choctawhatchee RIver.  I launched my vessel from Grady Brown Park in Freeport, I made contact with other officers who were positioned on the highest point of the Clyde Wells Bridge.  Officers informed me that they had seen something East of my vessel.  I followed their directions and located OP1 in the water clinging to a tackle bag and a cooler, he was in distress, and I was able to pull him into my boat.  OP1 told me his son was further East of his direction, attempting to swim towards the Pilcher Park Landing.  A short time later I located PAX 1 floating on a type IV throwable.  I was able to get PAX 1 into the boat safely and took them to Pilcher Park Landing.  The two men were assessed my EMS and cleared a short time later as no injuries had occurred.  
I then had both men fill out sworn written statements on what had occurred.  From their statements, OP1 was the operator at the time of the accident.  According to their statements, they had launched earlier that morning from Pilcher Park and had went East into the mouth of the Choctawhatchee RIver to fish, when they were on their way back to the landing, the SW wind had increased to around 20 knots, and had created severe chop in the middle portion of the bay.  The men were in a small 14 ft jon boat travelling W SW at a slow speed (less than 10 mph)  and a large wave rolled over their starboard side stern, and they took a lot of water into the boat, they tried to bail it and keep moving but soon the waves kept coming over, the motor quit and at that point the vessel quickly took on water and sunk.  
Both men stated that they had two lifejackets in the floor of the boat that they didn't have time to put on and they stated that once the boat went under the lifejackets did not float.  
They stated that they had all of the required safety equipment, and PAX 1 stated that he fired off a couple of flares before the boat sunk.  They stated they hadn't had any alcohol, and I did not see any signs of impairment.  Due to the windy conditions that day, it was probable from that the frequency and size of the waves, that they were the main cause of the accident.
Owners stated that they would attempt to locate and recover the vessel.  I was unable to get any photographs of the vessel because it is somewhere on the bottom of the Bay.


BARDID: FL-2021-0597
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (FL1684JY), 27FT SAIL, operated by OP1 left Halifax at daylight was northbound under sail approximately 4 miles east of St. Augustine . V1 lost power.
Conditions were calm the operator fell asleep on the boat.
The vessel was thrown in the surf, OP1 was also thrown forward into the cabin and broke his ankle. OP1 woke up and he was in the surf and had run aground. The motor to the boat would not start and hadn’t been started in days according to OP1.  OP1 (wearing life jacket ) called mayday on VHF 16 between 0200 and 0400. SJSO and SJFR arrived on scene to assist. OP1 jumped out of the vessel to get to rescue and further injured his ankle.
 OP1 was transported to Flagler Hospital with a broken ankle.
On September 26, 2021 at approximately 10AM FL FWC, responded to the area of Dondonville Rd and Matanzas Ave beach ramps in St. Augustine Beach, St Johns County, reference to an aground sailboat.
On arrival, I was advised the owner, OP1, had been transported by Fire Rescue approximately four hours before and was enroute back to the scene. When I met with OP1, he explained he was coming from South Daytona beach (Ocean Side) going north. He advised between 0200 and 0400 he lost power to his vessel and tried to use his external gas engine to maintain his voyage, but it would not start. OP1 fell asleep while drifting and that’s when the vessel came aground and the sudden stop caused OP1 to fall from his bunk and break his foot.  OP1 called US Coast guard for medical assistance on the VHF radio. St. Johns Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue was able to locate him. Fire Rescue transported him to the Flagler Hospital. Contact was made with OP1 at Flagler Hospital by St Johns Sheriff’s Office and he was transported back to the scene once cleared by medical staff. 
OP1 advised he had no way to pay for a tow of the vessel and the vessel was now damaged to the point it would not be seaworthy. OP1 advised he would be willing to sign the vessel over to St. Johns County for destruction as he would have to leave it on the beach. SJSO lead the destruction and removal process of vessel. 
I explained to OP1 that he committed several US Coast Guard violations. I wrote OP1 one Citation for VIOLATION OF NAVIGATION RULES: NAV RULE 5 IMPROPER LOOKOUT: requires that all vessels at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing so that the operator can fully appraise the situation and the risk of collision.
 I also wrote a warning for Rule 7 - Risk of Collision(a) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists.
End of Report. ; OP1, OP1:Subject hit foot/leg on compartment of the vessel. Subject was transported to the hospital and treated for an broken ankle.


BARDID: FL-2021-0598
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW Tolomato-Matanzas River
NearestCityorTown: PONTE VEDRA
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A 65-foot Carver Yacht (V1) was heading south at approximately 15 knots in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in the channel south of Palm Valley Bridge (SR210) near channel marker 18. V1 then ran aground on a sandbar which protruded into the west side of channel.
The four people on board were uninjured from the grounding.  The impact from the grounding caused a crack in the hull which allowed water to protrude into the engine room. The grounding also caused a crack in V1's transmission. 
United States Coast Guard (USCG) Station Mayport personnel were on scene with a dewatering pump when FWC arrived.  We transported the four occupants in our patrol vessel to St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
Commercial assistance, Seatow, arrived after our departure and towed V1 to St. Augustine Marine Center.  Marine Center removed the vessel from the water for emergency repairs. 

				    END OF SYNOPSIS


BARDID: FL-2021-0599
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLIGATOR BAY
NearestCityorTown: PORT CHARLOTTE
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22, 2021 at approximately 1100AM vessel (FL2490JC) was traveling at idle speed when the bow of the vessel hit Channel Marker 4. The operator was knocked forward, and the passenger was ejected off the bow. When the operator stood up he realized the passenger was in the water he shut off the engine and jumped in to rescue her. A Good Samaritan vessel turned around to help. The passenger was brought to the beach where emergency rescue services met her. She was flown to Lee Memorial. The operator was not treated for any injuries. There was no damage to the vessel or Channel Marker. 
On October 22, 2021, at approximately 1140AM the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call from Charlotte County Sheriff’s dispatch that there was a single vessel boating accident at Port Charlotte Beach Complex in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County. I was on patrol in a marked vehicle and responded to the call.  Weather conditions were sunny, high visibility with a moderate wind of about 7 miles per hour. The vessel traffic was light, and the water condition was calm with waves less than 6 inches. 
The accident was a single pontoon vessel (FL2490JC) traveling at a low rate of speed when the operator looked at the engine to check if the steering was responding correctly. The vessel hit Channel Marker 1 (green) on the right bow where it left a scuff mark on the aluminum hull. When the vessel hit the channel marker the operator OP1 was standing at the helm when he was knocked forward by the seat back behind him. At the same time the occupant was at the bow of the vessel. The occupant was ejected from the vessel and was found floating in the water unconscious by OP1. When he stood up from the impact, he immediately shut off the engine and yelled for Victim. He jumped into the water where he tried to get her to respond and yelled for help. A nearby vessel (FL9356MZ) with two occupants had launched at the same time from the boat ramp were idling out of the channel when they heard OP1 yelling. They turned around to help, Good Sam 1 called 911 and Good Sam 2 towed the pontoon back to the dock. Two good Samaritan on kayaks assisted Operator and Victim on the beach. When Emergency medical services (EMS) arrived victim stated she could not feel her toes and had a laceration on her forehead. She was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital. She was diagnosed with a closed C2 fracture, and two staples placed on her right forehead; Victim was airlifted to Lee Memorial and kept overnight for observation. Victim was diagnosed with a C2 closed fracture.


BARDID: FL-2021-0600
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating the vessel bearing Florida registration #: FL 3738TB, headed Northbound on the ICW, at Atlantic Blvd Bridge in Pompano Beach, FL. There were three other passengers on board. OP1 was travelling approximately 8 to 10 mph. As OP1 passed underneath Atlantic Blvd. Bridge, he continued operating in a manner that caused a large wake to throw from his vessel. Another vessel bearing Florida registration #: FL 7614PR, was docked at the Sand's Harbor Patio Bar. The wake from OP1 vessel smashed OP2’s vessel into the dock, causing significant damage to the fiberglass and railing on the starboard side. OP1 was unaware of the damages until OP2 chased after and confronted him. No injuries were sustained.


BARDID: FL-2021-0601
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday October 16, 2021 I was dispatched to a boating accident in New Smyrna Beach between Chicken Island and the South Causeway. I was able to make contact with the complainant, OP2 by telephone. He stated that a 28 ft cabin boat made contact with his sailboat and that there was damage to both vessels. I then made contact by telephone with OP1, operator of cabin boat. He stated that he was already back at his home located in Ponce Inlet. I confirmed with both parties that no injuries occurred during the collision. 
On Sunday October 17, 2021 I met with OP1 at his vessel. It was located on a boat lift behind his condominium in Ponce Inlet. I surveyed the damage to his vessel (FL 6742 SY) (V1) and documented it with photographs. OP1 was able to provide me with a detailed witness statement. 
On Thursday October 21, 2021 I met with OP2 at the New Smyrna Beach City Dock. I surveyed the damage to his vessel (FL 6871 DL) (V2) and documented it with photographs. I observed flakes of fiberglass on the bow pulpit. He was able to provide me with a witness statement describing the incident.
Overview based on my interviews and the physical evidence: On Saturday October 16, 2021 at approximately 12:00 pm OP1 was at the helm of his vessel (FL 6742 SY) (V1), he was maneuvering at slow speed outside of the channel near channel marker 38 in New Smyrna Beach. This is on the west end of Chicken Island. The area that he was traversing is a common place where vessels moor up outside both the ICW and Sheepshead Cut marked channels. 
OP1 maneuvered his vessel (V1) near the bow of OP2l’s sailboat (V2). OP1 then came in contact with the anchor line attached to the bow of the sailboat (V2). This then caused the sailboat’s (V2) bow to swing into the portside bow of V1. This caused damage to both vessels (see attached pictures). No one was onboard V2 at the time of collision. OP2 observed the collision from a separate vessel and made contact with OP1. OP1 provided contact information and returned to his home in Ponce Inlet. 
I issued OP1 two written warnings for violation of Navigation rule 5 and 8.


BARDID: FL-2021-0602
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hillsborough River
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading North in Hillsborough River and struck a fixed dock. Two people were ejected from V1. One person was transported to the hospital and required medical treatment beyond first aid. 
On Saturday, 10/23/2021 at approximately 1520 hours V1 (grey Panther Airboat FL 0617 LM) was traveling North through the tall grass in the marsh of the Hillsborough River. The operator, OP1, was traveling through the tall grass at a high rate of speed and hit a fixed dock behind the above address. Upon collision OP1 was thrown from his position in the vessel to the floor of the vessel. 
The two occupants were both ejected from the vessel. Post collision, one passenger was on the dock and suffered abrasions to the face and legs. The other passenger was found face down, unconscious in the water, near the edge of the dock. Both passenger 1 and OP1 pulled him onto the dock and place him on his side.
Passenger 2 quickly regained consciousness as EMS arrived. Passenger 2 received multiple lacerations to the head that required 13 total staples to close. Passenger 2 did not have any traumatic injuries. ; Passenger 2: 2 lacerations to the head, 13 staples to close. Lost consciousness does not remember accident.; Passenger 1:Minor abrasions to the face and legs


BARDID: FL-2021-0603
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/2021, Operator six (6) other passengers set out for a day of boating from White City Boat Ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in Gulf County, FL.  The vessel they were aboard was a 21ft Bennington pontoon boat powered by a 150 hp Yamaha outboard motor.  At approximately 2000 hours central time, a juvenile occupant was sitting on the front center bow area of the vessel with his legs dangling over and touching the water as V1 was traveling forward at approximately 5-10 mph.  
This juvenile occupant sitting on the bow, was ejected by the force of the water and/or possibly unknown object(s) via pulling his feet and legs under the vessel as it was traveling in a forward direction.  Victim went under V1 and was subsequently struck by the motor’s propeller causing severe lacerations to his lower left leg as the vessel passed over him.  The operator stopped the vessel and the juvenile’s mother (occupant) jumped into the water and helped him back on board.  Gulf County EMS responded and transported to Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. for treatment of his injuries.; 
Victim was transported to Ascension / Bay Medical Center in Panama City, FL. by Gulf County EMS for treatment and surgery to three (3) severe lacerations to his lower left leg.  Victim was discharged the following day on 7/25/21 to return home.  After returning home, victim developed a fever and was taken to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. for treatment of a possible infection that was developing as a result of the injuries.  Victim was subsequently released and expected to make a recovery.


BARDID: FL-2021-0604
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Withlacoochee River/Bonnet Lak
NearestCityorTown: FLORAL CITY
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident with injuries/Bonnet Lake Withlacoochee River
Vessel 1, a 15 foot open motor Jon boat, bearing FL9224DJ, was being operated in the area of the Withlacoochee River/Bonnet Lake area. The other occupant was seated towards the front of the vessel on a cooler. 

According to statements taken by both parties, the vessel was traveling back towards the Trails End boat ramp from Bonnet Lake and entering a canal. The entrance to the canal has a 90 degree bend with several floating PVC poles attached to large wooden pilings to designate the safe navigable portion. 

While traveling at a speed of approximately 20 mph, Operator ran through a patch of sea grass, causing his outboard motor to cavitate and lose control. The port side stern of the vessel collided with a wood piling, ejecting Occupant into the water, and causing her injuries. The collision sent the vessel into another piling where the port side near the bow was further damaged.

 Operator was able to assist Occupant back into the vessel where they contacted FWC and came back into the Trails End boat ramp to wait for EMS.; OCCUPANT:-Left Hip Dislocation -Abrasion on Left Elbow -Broken Left Elbow


BARDID: FL-2021-0605
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HALLANDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south bound on the ICW, A second Vessel was traveling north bound when its wake caused V1 to strike the seawall.; Victim: Swollen Ankle


BARDID: FL-2021-0606
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 2110 hours, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Lake Worth Regional Communication Center (LWRCC) received a complaint reference a boating accident with injuries in the vicinity of North Bay Village, FL. I responded to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Medical Center at 2149 hours and I was able to interview a Hispanic female who was the victim of a boating collision in Biscayne Bay. Victim was admitted to the hospital due to fractures received above her left ankle approximately two hours prior to my arrival. According to Victim, she was a passenger on a Personal Watercraft (PWC) when a second PWC impacted her vessel from the port side causing injury to her left leg. 
On Thursday, August 26, 2021, at approximately 1815 hours, while operating V-1 operator attempted to “spray” the operator and passenger of V-2 which was drifting stationary while V-1 was operating at a high rate of speed approaching it from the port side. V-1 continued to approach it until it was within close proximity. The operator of V-1 then made a sharp left turn in attempt to throw water from the stern of the PWC onto the operator and passenger of V-2. The operator of V-1 miscalculated his attempt to turn at the last second causing the starboard quarter of his PWC to make contact with the port side of Vessel 2. Victim’s left leg was seated in the contact area causing it to be caught between the two PWC’s.   Victim’s Injuries: Left leg fracture above ankle.


BARDID: FL-2021-0607
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Juniper Way
NearestCityorTown: ALTOONA
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 13, 2021, at approximately 1700 a two-vessel crash happened in Juniper Creek, in Marion County, Florida. 
Vessel 1 (V1), a 2013, 13’ homemade fiberglass airboat displaying Florida registration numbers FL0947PM was occupied by two adults and a child.
Vessel 2 (V2), a 2008, 13’ Airboats Inc. aluminum airboat displaying Florida registration numbers FL3024NT was occupied by two adults.
V1 was traveling up stream on plane and V2 was traveling downstream at an idle when they met on the inside of a blind curve. V1 turned to Port and V2 turned to Starboard causing the vessels to collide head-on causing injuries to one adult and one child in V1 and one adult in V2. Life jackets were not used.
INVESTIGATION
	On September 13, 2021, at approximately 1700, two airboats were traveling in opposite directions on Juniper Creek in Marion County, Florida. All of Juniper Creek is either a slow speed or an idle speed zone. The portion in Volusia County is a slow speed zone, the portion in Marion County is an idle speed zone.
	Vessel 1 (V1) is a 2013, 13’ homemade fiberglass airboat displaying Florida registration numbers FL0947PM and was operated by OP1. His passengers were his fiancée and son.
	Vessel 2 (V2) is a 2008, 13’ Airboats Inc. aluminum airboat displaying Florida registration numbers FL3024NT and was operated by OP2 and passenger.
	V1 was traveling upstream on a plane, V2 was traveling downstream at an idle. Both vessels entered the blind corner at approximately the same time. When V1 saw V2, it turned to Port, striking V2 in the bow with the starboard bow of V1. The bow of V1 went under the bow of V2, causing V2 to strike both passengers of V1. V2’s passenger, was thrown into V1, receiving an injury to his knee. Both passengers in V1 sustained injuries to their lower legs.
	V2 Passenger stayed on V1 and helped care for V1 passengers while OP1 operated V1 to Juniper Wayside Park. OP2 operates V2 to the same location. Victim was flown by medical helicopter to Shands Hospital in Gainesville. Passenger 1 was taken by ambulance to Ocala Regional Medical Center. Passenger 2 was treated for a laceration on his knee at the scene by Marion County Fire Rescue personnel. Neither operator was injured.
	Investigators interviewed both operators and the V2 passenger at the scene. Below are brief excerpts of those post-Miranda interviews.
V1 operator:
•	Went to work 
•	He got off about 4
•	Loaded up
•	Came up the run 
•	Came sliding around the left-hand curve
•	Saw the other airboat about a boat length away
•	He turned to the left to try to get away from him
•	He shut his boat off
•	Right after the crash, he called 911
•	Passenger 1 was in the top right seat
•	Son was in the bottom seat right

Passenger V1. Interviewed by FWC at the hospital on 9/13/21
•	They were traveling upriver at a slow speed
•	They were in the middle of the river
•	They were going around a left-hand curve
•	She saw another airboat moving slow hugging that boat’s right-hand shoreline
•	She was seated on the upper right seat
•	Operator 1 was driving from the upper left seat
•	Son was in the lower right seat
•	The dog was in the lower left seat

V2 operator:
•	He was traveling downstream on Juniper creek at idle
•	He went around a right-hand corner
•	When he saw the other airboat, he turned to the right
•	Kid and woman on other boat were hurt
•	He called 911
•	He told other airboat to go to the SR19 bridge
•	He then went to the SR19 bridge

Passenger V2:
•	They went upriver then turned around
•	Stayed on the right side of the river
•	Headed towards the lake
•	They were going around a right-hand corner
•	They collided
•	He ended up in the other airboat
•	He held on to the female passenger from the other airboat while they went t


BARDID: FL-2021-0608
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was fishing just outside of the Destin Pass when a large sport fish vessel came by in close proximity of V1 creating a large wake, causing it to swamp V1 with water. O1 drove the vessel to the beach so his vessel would not sink.
On September 5, 2021, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a report of a vessel running aground on the beach on the west side of the Destin Pass. Upon arrival, I observed FL 7622 LB grounded in the beach surf and the hull was full of water. I also observed OP1 standing on the beach close to his vessel. I asked OP1 what happened, and he stated that while he was fishing on the outside of the west jetty, a large vessel operating close to his location came by creating a large wake. OP1 stated when the wake reached him, it filled his vessel with water. OP1 stated he tried to get the water out of his vessel by getting it on plane, but the water kept coming into it from the waves. OP1 stated he did not want his vessel to sink so he drove his vessel onto the beach to be able to get water out. I was not able to observe any damage to OP1’s vessel due to it still being in the water when I arrived.
We helped OP1 and the other occupant put their stuff in the back of my patrol truck. We drove both individuals to Highway 98 so they could get a ride and we drove their belongings to the road as well. OP1 stated he would come back and remove his vessel in the morning. 
When I came on duty the next day I checked to see if the vessel was still on the beach, and it had been removed. 
On November 04, 2021 FWC made contact with the vessel owner and was advised that the vessel had been totaled by the insurance company due to salt water intrusion of the electrical systems and outboard motor. The replacement cost of the vessel was valued at $26,000 by the Allstate insurance adjuster.


BARDID: FL-2021-0609
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dania Cutoff Canal
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately 1600 hours, in Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida, a 50’ Catamaran sailboat (Vessel 1) was crossing the Dania Cutoff Canal from the Royal Palm Yacht Basin to dock on the north side of the canal. Vessel 1 began to reverse his vessel to dock on a floating dock off of the Dania Cut Marina. While reversing, Vessel 1 lost control of steerage and the outgoing tide’s current caused Vessel 1 to collide with a 193 foot yacht (Vessel 2) which was docked on the east side of the same floating dock that Vessel 1 was attempting to dock on.


BARDID: FL-2021-0610
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling south in the Intracoastal Waterway when the steering cable broke.  V-1 turned hard to the right causing the operator and one of the passengers to be ejected out the port side.  After regaining control, the ejected occupants were attempting to reboard the vessel when too much weight on the port stern caused the vessel to take on water and the vessel capsized ejecting the other two occupants


BARDID: FL-2021-0611
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On above time and date, V1 was recreational cruising approximately 250 yards offshore of Fort Myers Beach in Lee County. Operator and occupant were ejected from V1 for an unknown reason. The operator was able to re-board V1 and assisted occupant with re-boarding. Occupant began to "panic" while in the water and became unresponsive for an unknown reason ultimately leading to the occupant becoming deceased.  
On Friday, July 30th, 2021, District 21 Medical Examiner's office performed an autopsy on VICTIM, and the following was determined: 
VICTIM Manner of death: Accident  
VICTIM Cause of death:  A. Probable cardiac dysrhythmia B. Hypertensive cardiovascular disease and physiological stress associated with watercraft accident  Other significant conditions: Terminal water submersion


BARDID: FL-2021-0612
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: CUDJOE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL 2787 SY (V2) was tied to the seawall behind Mote Marine Laboratory.  Vessel FL 2829 LS (V1) was undocking and struck vessel ones propeller and lower unit. 
At approximately 1330 hours, I arrived at Mote Marine Laboratory.  The reporting party stated that the vessel (FL 2787 SY) was docked behind Mote Marine Laboratory.  The vessel was docked there on October 22, the damage was observed on October 25.  I observed damage to the vessels port engine propeller and a crack in the lower unit housing.
	RP advised me that there are no security cameras on the premises and I did not observe any other cameras in the immediate area.  Evidence photographs were taken at the scene.
	RP made contact with my state issued telephone, approximately one week after the incident, and advised that OP1 contacted her and stated that he had struck the docked vessel.  I called OP1 to gather more information about the incident.  OP1 stated the following:
- On October 24, 2021, he was operating vessel FL 2829 LS.
- He was undocking the vessel.
-He put the vessel in gear and was going too fast.
- His vessels bow struck the port engines propeller and lower unit of vessel FL 2787 SY.
- He has less than 10 hours of experience operating vessels.


BARDID: FL-2021-0613
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, 10/23/21 at approximately 11:50 am, Vessel one (V1) was refueling at Harbour Towne Marina 801 NE Third St, Dania Beach, FL 33004. After fueling the vessel, the owner failed to properly vent the fumes. Another passenger on the vessel attempted to start the engine of the vessel which led to a sudden explosion. The explosion caused burns to six people on the vessel. The vessel did not catch on fire and no damage was done to any other vessels or property. 
Victim 1 sustained 2nd degree burns to her legs and buttocks.    
Victim 2 sustained minor burns to both legs.    
Victim 3 sustained 2nd degree burns on both knees. 
Victim 4 sustained minor burns to her arms, legs, and face.    
Victim 5 sustained minor burns to her legs and her left elbow.     
Victim 6 sustained burns to both legs and the front lower abdomen area.


BARDID: FL-2021-0614
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whale Harbor Channel
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM and OP1 were on board their 26 foot vessel when it had caught fire. OP1 heard an explosion that came from the inside of the engine room. He went down to see exactly what happened and observed a small fire. He attempted to put it out with a fire extinguisher but the fire was building rapidly. They grabbed their essentials and jumped overboard where a good Samaritan picked them up. 
The individuals were later identified as OP1 and VICTIM. OP1 and VICTIM were on a two level 26-foot Carvar with an outboard 300hp with 60 hours on the motor. They were on the upper level near the helm when the incident occurred. OP1 explained how they had just got on their vessel (a 26-foot Carver), traveling east at one knot, and not even five minutes later and he had heard an explosion coming from the engine compartment of the vessel. OP1 explains how the glass had shot out and that items went flying everywhere. He went down to see what happened and he observed a small fire from the engine compartment room, he attempted to put it out with a close by fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful due to the fire building rapidly. This is when they grabbed the essentials and jumped overboard. Before jumping off the vessel, VICTIM received a minor burn to her leg, she was treated for her injuries.
The vessel was completely burnt down to the water line making the vessel registration unable to see at the time of accident. I’ve made numerous attempts to try to obtain the vessel registration but was unsuccessful due to the lack of paperwork on the vessel. ; VICTIM received a small burn, approximately the size of an apple to her lower left leg.


BARDID: FL-2021-0615
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MONROE
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 15, 2021, at approximately 6:10pm, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to an incident regarding a personal watercraft (PWC) exploding at the Sanford Marina, which resulted in one person, the occupant, being ejected and receiving ankle injuries.  The occupant of the PWC was attempting to load his PWC onto the trailer when it exploded, ejecting him into the air and landing in the water near the dock.  OP1 was pulled out of the water with injuries to his ankle.  It was remarked that the PWC had been having fuel line issues.

Operator received injuries to his ankle from being ejected off of the PWC when it exploded, and landing back into the water.  He was transported by EMS to Central Florida Regional Hospital (CFR) in Sanford, FL to treat his injury.


BARDID: FL-2021-0616
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: ROCKLEDGE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, August 20, 2021, at approximately 1021 hours, a two vessel collision occurred in the Indian River Lagoon, vicinity of red channel marker 90, north of the Pineda Causeway, Rockledge, Florida (N 28° 16.094, W 80° 40.425). 

Vessel one (V1), a 2020, 11-foot, Yamaha Wave Runner and  Vessel two (V2), a 2000, 23-foot Godfrey Marine.  As a result of the collision, V1 occupant was ejected from the vessel.  He was transported by Brevard County Fire Rescue to Health First’s Viera Hospital, Melbourne, Florida, where he was pronounced deceased.  

On the morning of August 20, 2021, at approximately 0853 hours, V1 and V2 were rented from 321 Boat Rentals and Club, departing the docks east of North Harbor City Boulevard and the Eau Gallie River, Melbourne, Florida.  Both vessels entered onto the Indian River, traveling in a north direction continuing north of the Pineda Causeway, Rockledge, Florida. 

At approximately 1021 hours, the operator of V1, jumped the wake created by V2.   Operator was ejected upon jumping the wake, the occupant stayed onboard. The Yamaha Wave Runner continued in a forward motion causing a collision with the port side bow of V2, who was conducting/completed a right turn.  

As a result of the collision, the occupant of the PWC was ejected, receiving fatal injuries of blunt force trauma. 

Victim was five feet – five inches in height and 158 pounds.  He was positioned behind the operator prior to collision.  He sustained fatal injuries consistent with blunt force trauma, not limited to four loose front bottom teeth, an abrasion on the chin, laceration inside lower mouth, bleeding from left ear, and broken neck.  Cause of death determined to be, “Accident – Blunt Force Trauma.”


BARDID: FL-2021-0617
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake
NearestCityorTown: LEESBURG
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to turn around in marina.  V2 was dock in the marina with no persons on board.   V1's bow struck V2's  port stern causing damage to the port stern.

Vessel 1 was being operated by OP1, who just recently purchased the vessel from Noble Marine and was just delivered to them.   According to OP1, Noble Marine was supposed to go over the vessel and the operation of it.

OP1 stated the vessel was out of gas, so they went directly to the marina in Venetian Gardens to obtain fuel.  While maneuvering vessel 1, OP1 was trying to avoid hitting the dock, where she switched the engine from reverse into forward and struck Vessel 2, which was docked.  No one was on Vessel 2.


BARDID: FL-2021-0618
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south at approximately 10-20mph, on the Atlantic Ocean, State Waters, south of the 7 Mile Bridge. An occupant on V1 was standing on the forward bow deck of the vessel. The vessel came into contact with a set of waves. The motion from the waves caused the bow to lift up and fall down. The occupant began to feel immediate pain in both feet once landing back down. The occupant fell onto a bean bag chair on the deck of the vessel, and was transported to awaiting EMS personnel at 33rd Street Boat Ramp in Marathon, Florida, Monroe County.; 
The injured victim on V1 was standing on the forward bow deck of the vessel. The vessel came into contact with a set of waves. The motion from the waves caused the bow to lift up and fall down. The occupant began to feel immediate pain in both feet once landing back down. The victim was transported by EMS to Fishermen's Hospital in Marathon, Florida.


BARDID: FL-2021-0619
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: steinhatchee river
NearestCityorTown: STEINHATCHEE
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 16th at approximately 0930 hours, V1 was traveling southwest in the Steinhatchee river with 2 occupants. V1 was attempting to make a right turn and the operator was unable to make the turn. V1 struck channel marker 28 on the port bow of the vessel. Both occupants were transported to the hospital for treatment.   
Vessel FL 5440 KB operated by OP1 was heading west out of the Steinhatchee river at approximately 30-35 mph on plane and was not paying attention to her direction of travel. The passenger on board yelled at OP1 to grab her attention, OP1 then attempted to make a right turn to the North but was unable to complete the turn and struck channel marker 28 on the port side of the bow of the vessel. Causing OP1 and Passenger to get thrown to the floor of the boat and sustain injuries. 
OP1 suffered from several contusions and lacerations as well as injuries to her left leg.; 
PASSENGER suffered from a broken left arm and left leg, as well as several contusions and lacerations.


BARDID: FL-2021-0620
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BEVERLY BEACH
County: FLAGLER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 17, 2021, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Division of Law Enforcement, responded to Flagler County Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) regarding a boating accident. 
A single vessel had crashed into a homeowners association dock on the east side of the ICW belonging to Treasure by the Sea RV Park Flagler Beach, 32136.
After interviewing the operator of vessel 1, I discovered that while he was making way north at planning speed in the ICW,  the overhead compartment on the T-Top came open allowing items to fall out. The passenger on board started collecting the debris. The operator also started to pick up items; however, he did not reduce speed or take the vessel out of gear. The vessel meandered starboard and out of the channel striking a dock piling. The passenger then attempted to put the vessel in reverse however it went under the dock causing a 12'-15' section to lift and then collapse.  The vessel came to a rest next to the dock. Neither the operator nor the passenger were injured, but the vessel sustained minor crushing fiberglass damage to its starboard side and bow. 
Based on physical evidence, interviews with witnesses on land, and statement from the operator and passenger, I determined the operator violated the following Navigation Rules: 
Rule 5 “Look-Out” 
Rule 6 “Safe Speed” 
Rule 7 “Risk of Collision” 
Rule 8 “Action to Avoid Collision” 
The operator was issue written warnings as noted above.
END of NARRATIVE


BARDID: FL-2021-0621
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Santa Rosa Sound
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2021, at approximately 1800, vessel 1 was traveling west in the Choctawhatchee Bay just east of Brooks Bridge at approximately 30 mph, when it hit Vessel 2 bow to bow.  Vessel 2 attempted to turned to avoid collision.  Both operators were uninjured and were not ejected from the vessels.
When interviewing both OP2 and OP1 their recollection of the accident was consistent with the damage on both vessels.  OP1 was heading East towards the Brooks Bridge in the Santa Rosa Sound when he noticed a vessel behind OP2 was exiting the slow speed zone.  OP1 continued at the same speed West when OP2 turned to avoid the vessel exiting the slow speed zone.  Both V1 and V2 collided bow to bow.  V1 obtained hull damage to the bow, causing a gauging hole from the collision.  V2 obtained hull damage to the bow, causing a crack on the bow from the collision. 
Neither operator was injured in the crash or thrown from the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0623
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Canaveral
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was backing up to the dock and struck vessel 2 while it was tied to the dock.  This accident caused little damage to the bow and trolling motor of vessel 2 and little damage to a handrail on the stern of vessel 1.  No one was injured in the accident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0624
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday November 16, 2021, at approximately 1400 hours in the City of Pompano Beach, FL in Broward County, Vessel One was travelling down a canal after leaving the dock of the operator’s residence. The operator, was attempting to make a directional adjustment while travelling down the canal. Due to OP1's inexperience with operating the vessel she placed the throttle of the vessel too far into reverse causing the vessel to accelerate quickly in reverse. Vessel one struck Vessel two pinning it up against the dock that it was tied off too.


BARDID: FL-2021-0625
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 28th, 2021 at approximately 1456, vessel 1 (V1) a 85ft yacht, white in color, bearing documentation number DO1292440 struck the shoreline at the entrance of Ocean Reef channel.
OP1 provided a written statement. He advised that he was entering the channel to Ocean Reef club and auto pilot took over and caused the vessel to go hard starboard. He advised he tried to correct this by using the thrusters to counter the starboard drift, thrusters continued minimally but was unable to counter the wind from the south and hit the rocks on the north side of the channel. 
After my initial encounter with OP1, I examined V1 and found an impact points on the starboard side of the vessel and multiple shallow gouges and gel coat damages. There was a hole in the fiber glass from impact and approximately 4-inch shallow gouges in the fiberglass where V1 made contact with the channel marker. I took photos of the vessel and gathered witness statements. 
Based on my investigation, interviews, and my observations. I found that OP1 was operating an approximately 85-foot yacht when the auto pilot was on and caused the vessel to turn hard towards starboard side causing the vessel to strike a channel marker and collided into the rocks. The estimated damage is approximately 8,000.00 dollars.


BARDID: FL-2021-0626
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tolomato River
NearestCityorTown: PALM VALLEY
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) at approximately 5-7 mph and towing two juveniles on a tube.  V2 was traveling south in the ICW from the Palm Valley Bridge SR 210 area at planing speed.
As both vessels passed port-to-port, V1 did not slow and gradually altered course. Due to the narrowness of the channel, the wake from V2 caused the towed tube to be "surfed" toward the east shoreline.  The tube then struck the piling of navigation marker/day beacon Green 9.
As a result of the tube striking the piling, the two juveniles on the tube suffered physical injuries: the male sustained moderate abrasions to this legs while the female suffered a dislocated hip.
The operator of V1 placed his two children into the boat and transported them to the Palm Valley boat ramp.  EMS personnel then transported the children to the emergency room at Baptist Beaches Hospital in Jacksonville Beach.
V2 continued south in the ICW and due to a lack of identifying information, the operator was never located.
Victim 1:Dislocated hip due to impact with marker pole.; 
Victim 2:Abrasions from barnacle growth on marker pole.


BARDID: FL-2021-0627
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Matanzas Pass
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 18, 2021 at approximately 1730 hours, an incident occurred at the Pink Shell Marina, located at 275 Estero Blvd, Ft. Myers Beach, FL, 33931. A vessel that was docked in slip had caught on fire and smoke could be seen by neighboring vessels pouring out of different compartments. The vessel was untied and pushed off the dock by neighboring vessel occupants to ensure no other vessels were caught by the flames. The fire was determined to be an electrical fire by the Fire Rescue team after they were able to put the flames out. There were no passengers on board, and no injuries reported by any involved parties. 
After the fire was put out and the vessel was inspected by the response team, it was returned to the owners at the Bowditch Point public docks. The fire team informed the owners that the fire had started somewhere in the engine room and was an electrical fire. They were unsure where the initial fire had started, but believe that it had been burning low and for a long time before the first big clouds of smoke were seen by the neighboring vessels. 
Owner stated that they had picked the vessel up from Olsen's Marine Services in Ft. Myers Beach earlier that day. He informed me that they only worked on the rudder, but for some reason the house energy bank was almost completely drained, so he connected to the shore power at Pink Shell Marina to recharge while they stepped out to West Marine; he was only gone for an hour and fifteen minutes. He insisted that the batteries were turned off when it was dropped off at the marine mechanic and that there is no history of electrical problems with the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0628
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTER-COASTAL WATERWAY (ICW)
NearestCityorTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was floating near a bridge waiting on vessels to pass through. V-2 created a large wake as it passed by V#1, while both were in an idle speed zone. As a result, the wake disturbed V-1 causing it to rock violently and injuring a passenger, leaving V-1 rocking in its wake as it continued northbound. The victim was later transported and admitted at a local hospital.  
Operator identified by her Wisconsin drivers license as OP1.  She reported she was operating the vessel very slowly, southbound, entering into the Manatee idle speed zone. She reported she came to a stop approximately 15 feet north of the green day maker #33, waiting for a few boats to pass through the turn bridge. As a large white 32+ V hull vessel passed them going north bound, it picked up speed while still in the idle speed zone and created a large wake as it was still approaching the 25 MPH speed signs. She added that the stern was low in the water as it quickly began to come up on plane, still in the idle speed zone. She stated when the waves came towards them, she had to quickly navigate her bow to point at a "45 to 30 degree angle" in order to cut through the wake and not roll over. She then noticed Passenger lose balance as she attempted to stand up and appeared to fall over, injuring her back.  Afterwards they contacted the U.S.C.G. to report the incident and continued south towards the Gulf Harbor Marina in Nokomis where they launched from, and  where they arranged to have an ambulance standby for Passenger. Operator 1 stated they only additional information she had on the other boat was that it was dirty white. ; Passenger:Hospital X-ray revealed cracked vertebrae.


BARDID: FL-2021-0629
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Captiva Island South Seas Mar
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 collided with seawall several times before losing electronic controls of vessel. Vessel 1 then drifted across marina bouncing off a piling and hitting vessel 2 which was on a boat lift.

Due to the strong winds he made quick adjustments on the throttle after the winds took him off course and hit the seawall several times with the stern of the vessel. These quick adjustments resulted in a safety feature to disable the throttle controls. The vessel was redirected to the “F” dock inside the marina by the winds and bounced off a pilling. This caused the bow of the vessel to drift into a moored LCSO patrol vessel(V2) on a boat lift causing minor damage to the outboard motor cowling.

With assistance from the marina crew. The vessel was secured at the “F’ dock until the electronic system was rebooted and the vessel was moved to its assigned docking space.


BARDID: FL-2021-0630
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 30, 2021, at approximately 1700 hours, boating accident # FWCC21OFF018529 occurred in Tampa Bay, Pinellas County, Florida approximately 200 yards east of the Tierra Verde bridge. Vessel One (V1) a Personal Watercraft (PWC) with one operator and two small dogs was traveling northwest at idle speed toward the northeastern shoreline of the bridge. V1’s operator noticed the water became very shallow and turned V1 180 degrees and began traveling to the southeast. The water inlet on V1 became clogged with seaweed. V1’s operator attempted to clear the seaweed out of the water inlet by revving the engine. V1’s engine overheated and stalled. V1 then began drifting and taking on water. V1’s operator threw out the anchor and then called his wife. He then swam to shore with the two small dogs. Pinellas County Sherriff Marine Unit recovered the operator and V1 and transported to Tierra Verde bridge. The operator of V1 did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0631
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: pine island sound
NearestCityorTown: pineland
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at approximately 1:47 PM, Lee County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit responded to Cabbage Key Restaurant, in reference to a boat crash. Prior to arriving on scene at Cabbage Key, another officer located a 54' Carver "Mad Max" (Vessel 1) in the ICW near marker #46 and made contact with the owner/operator. OFFICER 2 inspected the vessel and did not see any visible damage. OFFICER 2 asked OP1 what happened at Cabbage Key and he stated that he was trying to dock his boat and the strong winds blew him around causing his starboard stern to strike a piling. The piling broke off and was submerged under water. OFFICER 2 took pictures of the vessel and confirmed once again that there was no visible damage to the stern of the vessel.
OFFICER 2 then proceeded to Cabbage Key and made contact with the manager on duty and dock attendant. He stated that a 54' vessel was attempting to back in to a slip at the marina and struck a piling. The piling had submerged underwater and was later retrieved by staff members and towed to shore. The vessel then proceeded forward and struck another piling on another dock. He showed OFFICER 2 the second piling that was struck and it had obvious signs of damage and cracked pieces of the piling were observed on the dock. He then contacted the property owner, and estimated the damage to the pilings to be $3,000.00. OFFICER 2 took pictures of the pilings and the dock where the incident took place.
At the conclusion of this investigation, Vessel 1 was determined to be at fault for the crash.


BARDID: FL-2021-0632
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAXAMBAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 7th, 2021, at about 2pm three subjects on board a PWC were on a tour near Horr’s Island. The guide turned a corner in the mangroves and stopped. The subject’s vessel turned the corner at approximately 25mph and to avoid colliding with other vessels turned into the mangroves. All three occupants were thrown off the vessel into the water. (V2) came around the corner at approximately the same speed and turned right to avoid hitting (V3). Operator and rear passenger were injured and brought to the hospital. OP1 had fractured her C7 vertebra, received a concussion and a laceration near her face.  OP2 had a laceration on his left foot requiring three stitches.; VICTIM 1 was riding on the back of the PWC and jumped off as the vessel was striking the mangroves. He stood up and cut his foot. He does not know what he cut it on. The cut is about 2” long and required 3 stitches. The hospital cleaned it out and gave him antibiotics.; 

OPERATOR 1 WAS BROUGHT  TO THE HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSED WITH A FRACTURED C7 VERTEBRA, A CONCUSSION AND A LACERATION NEAR THE FACE.


BARDID: FL-2021-0633
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Creek
NearestCityorTown: GREEN COVE SPRINGS
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27th, 2021 at approximately 1736 hours, a single vessel incident occurred in Clay County on Black Creek just west of the US-17 bridge.  The victim, VICTIM, was seated on the port gunwale holding on to the vessel's T-Top while it was underway.  At some point and for some unknown reason, VICTIM left the vessel and entered the water off the port side. The vessel operator and remaining occupants lost sight of VICTIM underwater and reported him as missing. Clay County Sheriff's Office, Green Cove Springs Police Department, and The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the scene and began searching for VICTIM. 
On June 28th, 2021, at approximately 1000 hrs, VICTIM was found deceased underwater in Black Creek by the Clay County Sheriff's Office and FWC Dive Teams.; 
Victim: On July 13th, 2021, I received an autopsy and toxicology report from the Medical Examiner's Office in Jacksonville for the victim. The autopsy revealed that VICTIM's primary cause of death was from fluid in his respiratory system which caused his heart to stop, apparent drowning. VICTIM also exhibited signs of ethyl alcohol intoxication and had a blood alcohol content of 0.170 g/100mL, which is over twice the legal limit to safely operate a vehicle or vessel. VICTIM's heart was slightly enlarged and exhibited signs of hypertension. VICTIM's intoxication and heart condition likely contributed to his fall from the vessel and inability to swim to safety.


BARDID: FL-2021-0634
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on my investigation, interviews, and my observations. I found that OP1 was operating his approximately 28-foot Grady-White V1, into Snake Creek when he came off plane and struck the green channel marker number one. The vessel owner deemed V1 to be a total loss due to the electronics, engine and all wiring being completely submerged. 

OP1 provided a verbal and a written statement. He advised that he was returning from fishing right at dark. OP1 advised that he came off plane and his boat struck the channel marker and immediately the boat capsized. OP1 explained to me that he was able to get out and get on the bottom of the hull.


BARDID: FL-2021-0636
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Okeechobee
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8 AM, on November 26th, 2021, Vessel 1 (V1) (FL3052RE) (Mud Boat), and Vessel 2 (V2) (FL4175LP) (Airboat) were operating in a narrow trail on Lake Okeechobee, in Glades County. The trail is in the area of Moonshine Bay and Cochrans Pass. The trail varies from approximately 10 to 20 feet wide and has cattails on both sides that stand approximately 10 feet high. The trail makes a slight turn at approximately N26.89086 W81.00676. At this location the trail is approximately 15 feet wide, and view is obstructed by cattails when traveling from either direction. V1 and V2 were traveling into the turn from opposite directions and collided. One occupant of V1 was injured; and was treated at Raulerson Hospital for a possible concussion. 
As V1 approached the turn it was traveling on plane at approximately 15-20 miles and was operating between the center of the trail and its eastern edge. As V2 approached the turn it was traveling on plane at approximately 13-15 miles an hour and was operating with its starboard side on the western edge of the trail. As both vessels came into the turn, both operators saw the other vessel and turned to starboard. 
V1 and V2 collided at approximately N26.89086 W81.00676, near the center of the turn. V1’s port side bow made impact with V2’s port side just behind its bow. The damage to V1 and V2 show that V2 was turned farther to starboard at the time of impact. Based on damage to the light mounted to the front of V1 and damage to bottom of V1 it appears the V1 went under V2 for a short distance during the impact. 
Upon impact, the operator and all three occupants of V1 were either ejected or dove out of V1 (none of them remember if they were ejected or dove), off the starboard side of the vessel, into the water. After the impact V1 continued to travel Northeast and came to rest upright, running, and near the Northeast corner of the turn. 
Upon impact, V2’s bow was pushed so that it was facing West and then rolled onto its starboard side. The operator and occupant of V2 fell off the vessel’s starboard side, into the water as it rolled. The operator shut off the vessel before he fell off. V2 came to rest on its starboard side, in approximately 2 feet of water, in the cattails off the West side of the turn. 
After the collision, V2’s operator and occupants got back aboard V2 and picked up V1’s operator and occupant. A good Samaritan then came by and picked up V1’s Occupant and brought him to his mother at the Harney Pond Canal boat ramp. V2’s Operator stayed at the scene with V2 and contacted Lake Tow to have his vessel towed.
V1 transported V2’s equipment followed V2 back to Harney Pond Canal while it was being towed another so as to involve risk of collision.


BARDID: FL-2021-0637
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sombrero Reef
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Around 12:30pm on the 21st of November 2021 east of Sombrero Key Lighthouse a recreational fishing vessel offshore was in heavy seas (3-6 foot swells) when the tuna door started to take on water. As the occupants of the vessel tried to keep the door close and start the bilge pump. The bilge pump failed, and one of the occupants tried to bail water out of the boat. All attempts were unsuccessful and the vessel sank. At 12:46pm the stranded swimmers activated their EPIRB. Before we arrived on scene, we noticed the hard T-top of the vessel floating above water and thirty to forty yards to the left of the vessel were four swimmers, all wearing type IV non-inflatable lifejackets. We were able to safely pull all swimmers aboard before Coast Guard arrived on scene. Officers noted that the electronic systems in the boat were still functional. 

	At 1:30pm another officer arrived on scene and stayed with the vessel while we returned to USCG Marathon with the four individuals. 

	At 1:56pm Seatow arrived on scene and took over salvage of the vessel. Victim had a small laceration to his right leg. Victim was treated at USCG Marathon by USCG personnel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0638
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2021, at approximately 1743 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Tallahassee Regional Communications Center (TRCC) received a report of a boating accident involving a personal watercraft (PWC) and an unidentified vessel in the Santa Rosa Sound, near 511 Dory Ave in Fort Walton Beach, FL (Okaloosa County). As a result of the accident, the operator of V2 was hospitalized and the operator of V1 left the scene prior to law enforcement arrival. 

Based on the investigation, it was determined V1 was traveling west in the Santa Rosa Sound behind V2. V2 performed a tight, clockwise turn, commonly referred to as a “donut”, then continued to travel west for a short distance. V2 then performed a tight, counterclockwise turn, ahead of V1. V2 completed an approximately 270-degree rotation, then accelerated in a northerly direction. As V2 began to accelerate in a northerly direction, V1 struck V2 on the starboard side.; Victim sustained the following injuries: 1) 9 fractured ribs on his right side. 2) Fracture scapula and clavicle on his right side. 3) Contusion and collapse of his right lung.


BARDID: FL-2021-0639
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake Creek
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Rented vessel struck two other docked vessels while launching from a marina.
According to interview and witness statements, after receiving handling and safety instructions, livery staff assisted with untying VSL 1, and OP1 placed the throttle in reverse and began backing away from the dock to port. As OP1 throttled from reverse to forward, he over throttled and as VSL 1 lunged forward, the bow struck VSL 2 at the stern. OP1 placed the throttle into reverse to back away and the vessel reversed back towards the liveries dock. Livery employee managed to jump on the vessel to take control and arrest the movement of vessel, however before he could do so, the vessel struck VSL 3, impacting into the port outboard engine. After striking VSL 3, employee brought VSL 1 back to the dock, secured it and everyone departed the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0640
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 26, 2021, a family of three rented a PWC near Fort Myers Beach, Florida. A mother and daughter both fell off while trying to turn the PWC around. The daughter was immediately pulled out of the water by the father, but the mother could not be rescued by her family and was pulled out of the water approximately a minute later by an employee from the rental company. VICTIM :Subject was transported to the hospital for treatment due to swallowing a considerate about of seawater.


BARDID: FL-2021-0641
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, April 10th, 2021, I was on state water patrol in Miami Dade county at approximately 1600hrs when I received a call about a delayed boating accident that occurred at Sunset Harbor Yacht Club at approximately 1235hrs. 

I arrived on scene at approximately 1620hrs and met with  the dock master for Sunset Harbor Yacht Club. He informed me that a large vessel plowed by in the slow speed zone at 12:35pm outside of the yacht club causing a large wake that shook the entire marina causing damage to many of the vessels moored inside the Sunset Harbor Yacht Club. 

He also provided me with security footage that identifies the large vessel and the wake that it put off while plowing by. He then guided me around the marina to review the damage caused to the vessels within the marina by the wake. 

                                                                           See Initial Report for more details.


BARDID: FL-2021-0642
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityorTown: boca grande
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, at approximately 1449 hrs., a report of a capsized vessel with 02 people in the water in Boca Grande Pass off of the Boca Grande Lighthouse was received. Lee County Sheriffs Office Marine Unit responded. Upon arrival on scene, Deputies observed a capsized white hulled boat with two males in red shirts sitting on the hull. The sea conditions were 2-3 foot waves, with SSW winds at approximately 15-20 mph, weather was cloudy with good visibility. Deputies approached the capsized vessel and passed a rescue line over to the occupants. Deputies retrieved one of the males and Boca Grande Fire Department retrieved the owner/operator of the vessel. All persons were accounted for.
The vessel was a white, 22 foot Offshore, Center Console bearing Florida registration FL0109JB with a Honda 130 horsepower outboard engine. The occupants reported that they were anchored and fishing in Boca Grande Pass. When they were finished fishing, they attempted to pull the anchor up, but got the line tangled around the propeller. While attempting to free the anchor line, the vessel spun around putting the stern to the seas. The 2-3 foot waves came over the stern and swamped the boat quickly and caused the vessel to capsize. Both occupants entered the water. Both occupants then climbed up onto the hull of the vessel and waited for help to arrive. The owner/operator stated all of the safety equipment was on the vessel, but the water came in too fast and the vessel capsized before they could grab the PFDs. The vessel was apparently still anchored as the vessel stayed stationary during the rescue evolution.
Both occupants were transported to Boca Grande with no reported injuries. The vessel remained on scene and the owner was attempting to work out how to retrieve the vessel.
The US Coast Guard was notified of the vessel location and description so a Notice to Mariners could be put out.


BARDID: FL-2021-0643
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake eloise
NearestCityorTown: winter haven
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
occupants were out night fishing and had the livewell filling. Operator noticed that water was coming up deck drains. Operator got the vessel on plane but water was coming over the transom. Operator turned off the boat and all occupants donned PFDs and jumped overboard then swam to shore. the vessel soon capsized after the occupants abandoned ship.  The vessel was later recovered and investigation revealed the water line to the livewell had become unattached and was free flowing water into the vessel bilge.


BARDID: FL-2021-0644
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
v-1 WAS ANCHORED ON THE WEST SIDE OF PEANUT ISLAND SANDBAR IN FRONT OF V-2. THE ANCHOR OF V1 PULLED FROM THE BOTTOM CAUSING V1 TO DRIFT WEST. AS V1 WAS DRIFTING, THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD COLLIDED WITH THE BOW ANCHOR OF V2 CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO BREAK. V1 CONTINUED TO DRIFT WEST CAUSING CONTACT DAMAGE TO V2.


BARDID: FL-2021-0645
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake pierce
NearestCityorTown: lake wales
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting on Lake Pierce with its navigational lights turned off. Vessel 2 collided into Vessel 1 bow to bow due to operator 2 unable to see Vessel 1 blacked out. Upon collission occupant on Vessel 2 was ejected out  of the boat and into the water. Operator 1, Operator 2 went to hospital where they sustained non-life threatning injuries.

OP1 :lacerations to left arm and right hand. received stitches to hand.; OP2: abrasions to stomach and leg, soft tissue contusions


BARDID: FL-2021-0646
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Pass
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessels were leaving Big Pass Sandbar when the accident occurred. V1 carrying operator 1 and passenger 1 were traveling in an unknown direction at approximately 15mph in Big Pass while they waited for their tour guide to leave the sandbar and begin leading them back to Siesta Key Jet Ski Rentals. At the same time V2 carrying operator OP2 and passenger 2 were idling in the pass awaiting the tour guide as well. While OP1 was maneuvering V1 a lack attention caused him to not see V2 idling in front of him until it was too late to avoid collision. V1 struck V2 with its bow on V2’s starboard side. 
	During the collision all persons involved were ejected from the PWC’s. It then became apparent PAX 2 was injured during the accident. At this time, the involved parties began yelling and signaling for help. A nearby vessel saw the commotion and motored over to assist. Good samaritan was able to assist PAX 2 onto his vessel and transport her to Marina Jack’s where EMS was waiting to transport her to Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH). 
	PAX 2 received treatment at SMH for minor injuries to her right side. Officer with FWC, obtained a written statement from PAX 2 while at SMH. These injuries included lacerations to her lower legs and contusions to her abdomen/ribs. All other persons involved were uninjured.; PAX 2:Subject was treated for lower leg and rib injuries to her right side at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: FL-2021-0647
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling at approx. 22mph south with 6 POB’s, 6 miles north of Stump Pass - 3/4 mile off the coastline. V1 came across an area of rough water, which caused the owner of the vessel to fall and hit his head, knocking him unconscious. The operator of the vessel was a captain for hire, which took the injured to the nearest marina (Stump Pass). The injured was taken to the local hospital for observation but sustained minimum injuries. Boating Accident Report and Incident Summary Report were submitted. No further actions are required.; VICTIM: Individual was in and out of consciousness from hitting his head during a fall.


BARDID: FL-2021-0648
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: MELBOURNE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel caught fire just off of the Front Street Boat Ramp. The vessel was towed in by a good Samaritan and fire was put out. The only damage was to the engine and the gel coat by the transom and no one was injured.
Operator 1 told me he was operating the vessel with his wife on board when the vessel stalled just off the boat ramp. He took the cowling off and inspected his engine. Not finding any issues, he restarted the engine and began idling back towards the ramp, when his engine caught fire. His wife grabbed a lifejacket and swam to shore. Operator 1 attempted to put the fire out with his fire extinguisher, however it did not work. A good Samaritan helped tow Operator 1 to the ramp, where they used coolers and buckets to put the fire out.


BARDID: FL-2021-0650
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WARNERS BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Wood piling and V1 (stationary on a boat lift) was struck by hit and run vessel, V2. Collision resulted in damage to V1, wood piling, and boat lift. No injuries.
At approximately 11:15 P.M., I made contact with the complainant over the phone. The complainant and registered owner of the struck vessel advised that at approximately 9:50 P.M., an unknown make and model vessel hit his wood piling and vessel  that was unmanned and on a boat lift behind his residence. Owner advised the only information he had for the hit and run vessel was that it was an about 22ft white deck boat with a stripe near the rub rail and there was a man, woman, and dog onboard. Owner advised that when he tried to make contact after he heard the collision around 10:00 P.M., the vessel fled with no lights on and left out to the Manatee River, unknown direction of travel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0651
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: GENEVA
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 29, 2021, OPERATOR 1 was traveling west in the St. Johns River after dark.  He attempted to bypass the Idle Speed Zone at Lemon Bluff on the St. Johns River.  He had a throttle issue with his vessel, and he tried twice to get the throttle to work and the vessel to slow down.  He attempted to make the turn at speed (approximately 40mph) and struck one of the pilings of the idle speed sign.  This caused him to veer hard to the left and into the wooded shoreline.  
The initial impact threw him forward and to the right and down on to the starboard floor of the vessel.  He was knocked unconscious for a short time.  When he re-gained consciousness, the motor was still running and in forward gear and the vessel was stuck on the shoreline.  He was able to get the motor to turn off while he got the vessel un-stuck.  Once back underway, OPERATOR 1 went straight back to Mullet Lake Park and called 911.  He was complaining of chest and head pain and was transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.
I met with OPERATOR 1 at CFR, he had one obvious contusion to his right elbow, several abrasions to his right knee and shin, and one small abrasion on his right foot.  I did not notice any discoloration of his rib cage, but he continued to complain of rib pain.  
On December 3,2021, I spoke with OPERATOR 1 on the telephone.  He told me that he had 3 broken ribs and a "Grade 3" liver laceration.; OPERATOR 1 claimed to be knocked unconscious upon impact.  When he came to, he had severe rib pain.  He drove his vessel back to Mullet Lake Park Boat Ramp and called 911.  Seminole Co. Fire Rescue transported him to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford.    I met with OPERATOR 1 at CFR, he had one obvious contusion to his right elbow, several abrasions to his right knee and shin, and one small abrasion on his right foot.  I did not notice any discoloration of his rib cage but he continued to complain of rib pain.    On December 3,2021, I spoke with OPERATOR 1.  He confirmed 3 broken ribs and a "Grade 3" liver laceration.  The injuries were consistent with his body being thrown forward and to the right upon impact.


BARDID: FL-2021-0653
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Florida Bay
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was in idle reverse waiting to dock at the 33rd Street boat ramp in Marathon, Monroe County Florida. The operator heard a splash and put the vessel in neutral. One of the occupants of V1 went to the stern port side of the vessel to urinate. The individual lost their balance and fell into the water. The individual sustained injures to both legs from the prop. The individual was transported to the hospital. 
According to victim/occupant, he stated that he went to the stern port side of the vessel to urinate. He advised that he lost his balance; possibly from the wake of the boat in front, he fell in the water and was stuck by the propeller. His friends called 911 and got him out of the water.; Victim was transported via air to Jackson South Medical Center in Miami-Dade County. He was admitted to the hosiptal at approximately 1805 hours and was taken into the operating room at 1811 hours. Victim’s injuries consisted of several bilateral lacerations and incisions to both legs from the groin area down to the knee. The Patella on his right leg was exposed.


BARDID: FL-2021-0654
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: ROTONDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was anchored 12 to 14 miles in the Gulf of Mexico. V1 began to have water accumulate in rear deck stern. V1 operator started outboard and began traveling in a Northwest direction to retrieve anchor line but anchor line wrapped around outboard engine prop. V1’s stern turned toward the waves and capsized V1.


BARDID: FL-2021-0655
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anna Maria Sound
NearestCityorTown: ANNA MARIA
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/31/21 at approximately 1630 hours FWC was on land patrol in Manatee County.  While such, I was dispatched to a boating accident involving one rented PWC from H2O Watersportz, and one center console open motorboat.  While in route, owner of H2O Watersportz explained to me, that one of his PWC’s hit a boat, that the operator of the PWC and the passenger were both injured, and that they were being towed back by the boat that they hit.
	When I arrived at H2O Watersportz, manager informed me that the operator of the PWC (OPERATOR 1) and the passenger, his mother (PASSENGER 1), were taken to Blake Medical Center by their family members.  Furthermore, I was informed OPERATOR 1 refused to take the boating safety exam when the PWC was rented, and that both he and his parents were informed that he (OPERATOR 1) was not authorized to operate the PWC.   After verifying that the injuries sustained were not too severe, I spoke with the operator and occupants of the second vessel involved.  	
	The operator, OPERATOR 2, was waiting aboard vessel FL 7531 RU, along with the owner and occupants.  After ensuring that there were no injuries sustained aboard this vessel and confirming that OPERATOR 2 was the operator at the time of the accident, I asked OPERATOR 2 to explain to me where and how the accident occurred. 
	OPERATOR 2 explained that they were cruising south in the ICW and had just passed under the Manatee Ave. Bridge.  While passing a slower moving PWC along their starboard, his port, the PWC turned into him, striking the bow portion of their vessel.  OPERATOR 2, and all the occupants, agreed that the turn was sudden and unexpected.  OPERATOR 2 said he attempted to swerve to avoid the collision, but it happened so fast, there wasn’t anything he could.  After impact, OPERATOR 2 turned his vessel around and provided assistance, helping OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 1 back onto their PWC, and towing them to H2O Watersportz.  
	I then inspected both vessels; the damage matched the story that OPERATOR 2 and the occupants explained to me.  Low on the port bow of the open motorboat, there was a gouge, originating near the front and moving towards the stern, followed by striations and paint transfers.  On the PWC, it was clear that the starboard handle of the PWC impacted the bow of the boat causing the gouge.  After impact, both vessels deflected, the PWC more so, and the entire starboard side of the PWC was impacted.
	I then spoke with OPERATOR 1 and PASSENGER 1 at Blake Medical Center to hear their version of what occurred.  Firstly, I recognized that both of their injuries were consistent with what I already understood.  The right wrist of OPERATOR 1 was fractured, due to the fact he was operating the PWC, and the right handlebar he was holding impacted the bow of the boat.  PASSENGER 1 mostly sustained bruising to her right hip and thigh and also hit the right side of her head on the boat.  OPERATOR 1 was able to explain very little, stating he could not remember the details of what happened.  However, both he and his mother stated the impact occurred after they turned towards the right, and that they never saw the boat until impact.  PASSENGER 1 confirmed that they were returning back to H20 Watersportz, and had just passed under the Manatee Ave. Bridge, utilizing the ICW.  
	All accounts of the accident are consistent, and the damages to both vessels match my understanding.  OPERATOR 1 was issued a written warning for failure to maintain proper lookout.   Changing course within the ICW, without first obtaining an accurate assessment of surrounding vessel, I found to be the primary cause of this accident.; OPERATOR 1:	Operator of PWC fractured his right wrist and hit his


BARDID: FL-2021-0656
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: PABLO CREEK
NearestCityorTown: PONTE VEDRA
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12, 2021, at approximately 1830 hours, a single vessel fatality incident occurred on Pablo Creek, within St Johns County, FL. V1, a 2021, 11-foot Bombardier jet ski powered by a single 170 horsepower inboard. V1 was being operated on plane by an adult male and had one adult female passenger heading northeast out of Pablo Creek. V1 came around a 90-degree curve towards a low-laying concrete bridge. V1’s operator failed to come off plane as he approached the bridge. V1’s operator ducked, and V1’s passenger failed to do so, causing her to strike her head on the bridge and was ejected into the water. V1’s passenger succumbed to her injuries at the scene, and she was transported to St Johns County Medical Examiner Facility. There were no other injuries. All were wearing life jackets.
A blood warrant was obtained, and medical personnel were called to extract blood.  The blood sample was obtained approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes after the boating incident. The sample was tested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Laboratory and found that OP1 had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.123 grams of ethyl alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.  FDLE Blood Retrograde Extrapolation report showed the approximate blood alcohol level of OP1 at the time of the boating incident was between 0.17 and 0.27 g/100mL. The legal limit to prove BUI is a BAC of 0.08.  Due to alcohol impairment, OP1’S judgment and reaction time were impaired and contributed to the boating incident.; Victim was fatally injured due to impact from bridge. Victim's cause of death was listed as blunt force head injury


BARDID: FL-2021-0657
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one pulled away from the pier heading generally west, vessel one lost propulsion and the current pushed vessel one to the east down river into vessel three and four that were moored at the pier. The collision caused damage to the aft starboard side of vessel one and the port side of vessels three and four. No one was injured in the collision.


BARDID: FL-2021-0658
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at approximately 1500 hours, seven people were onboard a vessel on the St. John's River, north of Wayside Park near channel marker 113. The vessel is 22' in length, has an aluminum constructed hull, and is grey in color. The occupants stated at some point two of the male occupants were 'horseplaying' when they went into the water while the vessel was drifting. One male surfaced while the other did not. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Dive team (SCSO), Volusia County Sheriff's Office Aviation (VCSO), and the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD), completed a two day search in encompassing the area where the incident occurred. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office Forensics Unit responded to the scene and documented the vessel on the water. The Davenport Police Department notified the next of kin that the victim was missing. 
On Sunday, October 17th, 2021, at approximately 1040 hours, the FWC dive team located and recovered the victim on the water bottom in close proximity to the incident location. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene, and was turned over to the Lake County Medical Examiner’s Office who responded to the scene.  The autopsy report from the Lake County Medical Examiner’s Office list the cause of death as drowning, and the manner of death as accidental.  The toxicology report state Victim’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.176g/100 mL. The report also states there were no drugs present in the blood specimen.


BARDID: FL-2021-0659
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean State waters
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on my investigation, interviews, and my observations. I found that OP2 was operating V2, his 55’ Hatteras yacht towing V1, a 15-foot Carolina Skiff, into Snake Creek when he observed another vessel in distress. OP2  then attempted to aid the operator. As OP2 attempted to maneuver V2 to help the operator, V1 struck channel marker 1, capsized, filled with water and sank. V1 deemed to be a total loss due to the electronics, engine and all wiring being completely submerged.


BARDID: FL-2021-0660
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sarasota Bay
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON BEACH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/24/21 at approximately 1600 hours, FWC officers were informed by Longboat Beach Police Department (LBPD) of a boating accident in Sarasota Bay.  I arrived at the South Coquina Boat Ramp just as the involved PWC (FL 6607 SY) was being pulled ashore, after being towed in by LBPD.  I then spoke with the operator, and only occupant on the PWC at the time of the accident; OPERATOR 1 explained to me what happened.
	OPERATOR 1 was unfamiliar with the waters of Sarasota Bay.  The best that OPERATOR 1 could explain, was that he was somewhere along the East shore of Sarasota Bay, most likely in the vicinity of Bayshore Gardens.  At a speed of approximately 35mph, OPERATOR 1 drove the PWC into very shallow water.  The sudden deceleration ejected OPERATOR 1 over the handlebars and onto his back.  OPERATOR 1 informed me that he was experiencing soreness in his lower back, and there was a visible abrasion.  The PWC sustained a very small crack in the hull, causing it to take on water as OPERATOR 1 attempted to drive it back to the South Coquina Boat Ramp.  As the PWC lost most of its buoyance, LBPD arrived to assist OPERATOR 1 back to the ramp.  
	OPERATOR 1 refused any medical treatment during the time I was with him.  After speaking with OPERATOR 1 and having him write a brief description of what happened, I concluded my stop.  OPERATOR 1 and his party waited at the South Coquina Boat Ramp for the owner of the PWC to arrive; the PWC was rented by OPERATOR 1. OPERATOR 1 described his lower back as being sore and tender, there was also a visible abrasion.


BARDID: FL-2021-0661
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay/Sound
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took on water from other vessels wake and capsized. The captain of the capsized vessel explained a large vessel, that was approximately 30Ft with blue lettering and a Personal Watercraft stored on the stern of the vessel, drove by them creating large wake and causing their vessel to take on water and capsize. All occupants of vessel were in the water until the Good Samaritan and City of Miami Police Department recovered them.
 	While gathering information at 79th St boat ramp, Fast Response Marine Salvage and Towing recovered and towed the capsized vessel to the boat ramp. No injuries were reported


BARDID: FL-2021-0662
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST VINCENT SOUND
NearestCityorTown: APALACHICOLA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis
On 09/03/21 at approximately 1019 hours Tallahassee Regional Communications Center (TRCC) received a call of a vessel adrift with a deceased body in the water next to it in the St. Vincent Sound/Apalachicola Bay Area.  RP was pulling crab traps in the area when he noticed a vessel a vessel drifting with a body in the water next to it, at which time he notified the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office who in turn notified TRCC.  At approximately 1119 hours Officers arrived on the scene and located the vessel and body.  The deceased victim was identified as VICTIM 1.  The victim had a cast net attached to his right wrist.  FWC units then transported the deceased and vessel to 13 Mile Boat Ramp where he had launched earlier. Shortly thereafter, Kelly Funeral Home out of Apalachicola arrived on scene and took possession of the deceased and transported him to the Medical Examiner's Office in Tallahassee. I then seized the vessel for evidentiary purposes and transported it to the Carrabelle Evidence Facility for storage. The preliminary cause of death was ruled as drowning with contributing factors of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension
VICTIM: Subject was cast netting when he fell overboard of vessel. A passing vessel discovered the victim in the water. Preliminary cause of death is drowning per the Medical Examiner's Office.


BARDID: FL-2021-0663
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was not seaworthy, the operators were not given the proper pre ride instructions. The vessel filled with water from the cracks visible in the hull. The vessel was not able to self bilge. A combination of the two passengers and the water in the hull caused it to capsize, ejecting both passengers.

On November 15, 2021, I was a member of the Search and Rescue Crew at Coast Guard Station Miami Beach.  We were performing a routine safety inspection and general boarding of a vessel in the vicinity of Hobie cat Beach, when a Pan-Pan (marine distress broadcast), came out over channel 16.  The report was for a capsized jet ski with two people in the water located on the North Side of Rickenbacker Causeway.   We immediately discontinued our boarding and responded.  Fortunately, we were within 1NM of the incident.  
A Good Samaritan who initially reported the distress was located on the northeast side of Rickenbacker causeway.   He was attempting to assist when the current and elements swept the Jet Ski and two people under the causeway to the south side.    We sighted the jet ski just as it had passed underneath the Rickenbacker causeway and came to the aid of the two people in the water just on the southeast side of the causeway.  The two gentleman were wearing life jackets holding onto the Jet Ski, and one of them informed us that the other gentleman was unable to swim.  We safely assisted the two men and brought them on board the Coast Guard Vessel CG45648.  
One of our Coast Guard Crew members speaks Spanish and was able to effectively translate and communicate with the two men.  After ensuring they had no injuries or medical emergencies we learned they had rented the Jet Ski from a man who was renting jet skis from the small island at the mouth of the Miami Marine Stadium.  To assist in determining the owner and information we attempted to locate and record the FL’s on the capsized Jet Ski.  It took three of our crew members to try and turn the Jet Ski just enough to gather the FL #’s.  In doing so, we noticed a significant amount of water that the Jet Ski had taken in.  We also noticed that the bottom of the hull was quite worn and the fiberglass had multiple hairline cracks and stress marks.  We decided that the integrity of the hull was compromised which caused the vessel to capsize.  Making the Vessel not seaworthy.


BARDID: FL-2021-0665
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Andrew Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21, 2021 FWC personnel at the NW Regional Office in Panama City Florida were approached by VICTIM 1 in person regarding an after the fact boating accident which occurred in St. Andrew Bay on May 6, 2021. 
From May 7, 2021 until May 18, 2021 DECEASED was a patient at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center for treatment of fractured vertebrae in his lower back. He also sustained minor laceration and contusion to his head. Upon release, he remained at his home. 
On May 22, 2021 a 911 call was placed by VICTIM 1 to Bay County Fire/EMS requesting emergency medical assistance for her husband who was discovered unresponsive. DECEASED was attended by EMS however they were unsuccessful in recover effort and he was pronounced deceased at his residence. 
The local Medical Examiner received the deceased and claimed jurisdiction of the body. The preliminary findings indicated cardio/pulmonary distress resulting from a Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism as a result of prolonged immobilization due to fractured vertebrae in lower back. 
The initial injury requiring DECEASED hospitalization, was caused by a fall inside a boat while taking part in an excursion in St. Andrew's Bay with family and friends. DECEASED and his wife VICTIM 1, were riding inside the 29' Proline center console owned and operated by DECEASED's brother. The boat crossed a wake while underway and making way, and DECEASED and VICTIM 1 were dislodged from their seated positions in the bow area of the boat. Upon falling back onto the deck of the boat, both DECEASED and VICTIM 1 sustained blunt force injuries to lower back and buttocks. DECEASED also suffered a minor contusion to his head. 
None of the remaining 6 passengers suffered any injury.  After initial assessment of the welfare of all onboard, the excursion was concluded and they returned to their hailing port in North Bay. No report of the incident was submitted, and no call for service was initiated. 
All parties went their separate ways for the evening, and it was not until the following morning that a 911 call was initiated by VICTIM 1. DECEASED was transported to Ascension Bay Medical Hospital by ambulance, and remained in the hospital until release on May 18, 2021. ; 
VICTIM 1:VICTIM 1 was sitting in the bow area of the vessel facing aftward. The vessel crossed a wake and she was separated from her seat suspended in air momentarily and returned to the fiberglass deck impacting upon her backside. She sustained blunt force trauma leaving bruises and contusion. She was not treated for her injuries. DECEASED was sitting in the bow area of the vessel facing aft when the boat crossed a wake. He was separated from his seat, suspended in air momentarily before falling back onto the fiberglass deck. He sustained fractured bones in his lower back as well as contusion and laceration to his head. DECEASED was admitted to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Hospital for an extended period while recovering from his injuries. A majority of the time was spent immobilized while the back injury was attended. Upon release and return home, DECEASED incurred a Deep Vein Thrombosis/Pulmonary Embolism which caused cardio/pulmonary distress and he was pronounced deceased at his residence on May 22, 2021. SEE: Attached Medical Examiners Report.


BARDID: FL-2021-0666
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS CRUISING IN THE ICW CHANNEL AND WAS PASSED BY ANOTHER VESSEL. THE WAKE CREATED BY THE OTHER VESSEL CAUSED PASSENGER TO BECOME UNSTEADY ON HIS VESSEL. HE FELL WITHIN HIS BOAT, HITTING HIS NECK ON THE RAILING. THE INJURY WAS BEYOND FIRST AID.

VICTIM 1: LACERATION TO SIDE OF NECK REQUIRING STITCHES; 
VICTIM 2: LACERATION TO BACK OF NECK REQUIRING STITCHES


BARDID: FL-2021-0667
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOORINGS BAY
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was southbound Moorings Bay at slow speed. The operator of vessel 1 stated two unknown other vessels were approaching northbound and was distracted by their wake while passing to his port side.  

At this time vessel 1 moved to its starboard side, striking an unattended boat lift bunks with its starboard side window.  This impact caused the window to break and minor fiberglass damage. No damage was caused to the bunks that extended farther into the bay than surrounding lifts.


BARDID: FL-2021-0668
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/16/21 at approximately 2:05 p.m. vessel 1 (V1), a 1996 white 20 foot dual console Mako powered by a 200hp Evinrude outboard engine (FL9768RK), was beached in Big Lagoon due south of Sherman Cove Marina near Ft. McRee just outside the idle speed zone.
Operator was at the helm, and VICTIM was in the water at the stern of the vessel. VICTIM instructed OPERATOR to crank the engine and give it some throttle. VICTIM was struck by the propeller in the left leg. He was transported to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola for his injuries. 
OPERATOR entered V1 when they decided to leave at approximately 2:00p.m.
•	VICTIM pushed V1 off the beach and climbed into V1. While entering V1 the north wind pushed V1 back onto the beach parallel to shore.
•	VICTIM attempted to push V1 off the beach from the starboard stern side multiple times with the same results
•	VICTIM instructed OPERATOR to crank the engine in an attempt to keep V1 from becoming beached again.
•	The engine was turned. When OPERATOR applied the throttle the motors propellor caught VICTIMs left leg causing severe injuries from his foot to his thigh.
 VICTIM's left leg was amputated at the knee due to his injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0669
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PENSACOLA BAY
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 26 December 2021, V1 Owner/Operator and 3 passengers were recreationally cruising just south of NAS Pensacola heading eastbound in Pensacola Bay.  At approximately 1400 hours, the owner/operator noticed the smell of smoke.  He then turned around and noticed smoke coming from the engine area.  Owner/Operator then tried to extinguish the fire, but was unsuccessful.  A Good Sam rescued all 4 passengers, and the vessel then burned to its waterline and sunk just east of NAS Pensacola at the indicated coordinates.  The insurance company is currently trying to locate the wreckage and salvage it from the waters of the state.  No criminal charges were warranted in this incident due to the nature of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0670
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 26th, 2021 at approximately 1400 hours, a recreational vessel (22’ fiberglass cuddy cabin) was attempting to pull a parasail off a spoil island when the occupant impacted the water, after impact occupant suffered a fracture to the right wrist. This occurred on the Indian River on spoil island IR4 in Sebastian, Indian River County.

As he began running he was lifted slightly upwards for a brief period while at the same time veering violently to the right and suddenly dropping into the water
•	It was unnoticed by anyone and he continued to be pulled and dragged on his right side
•	This caused his right arm to twist to the point of complete fracture of his wrist


BARDID: FL-2021-0671
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake George
NearestCityorTown: PIERSON
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 1, 2021, at approximately 1755 hours, a two-vessel collision occurred on Lake George near Salt Springs Run, in Volusia County, Florida. The collision involved two jet skis, both occupied with an operator and occupant. The two vessels were traveling in the same direction with one behind the other. The rear vessel (V-1) collided with the forward vessel (V-2), ejecting the four occupants.  V-2 occupant was transported from the scene and pronounced dead at Advent Health Waterman Hospital, Tavares, FL. The District Five Medical Examiner’s Office conducted an autopsy and listed the cause of death as blunt force trauma with the manner of death being accidental.
OP1 stated, at some point OP2 came to a stop on his jet ski, and appeared to be switching places with VICTIM. After OP2 came to a stop, OP1 stated that he could not maneuver or slow in time to avoid a collision with the jet ski, ultimately striking the vessel in the rear (Stern) ejecting all four occupants of the two jet skis. ; Victim:Multiple blunt force injuries. See full narrative


BARDID: FL-2021-0672
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Suwannee River
NearestCityorTown: TRENTON
County: GILCHRIST
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/02/2021 at approximately 1520 hours two individuals were operating jet skis heading north on the Suwannee River. These two individuals were identified as OP1 and OP2. While OP2 and OP1 were underway near the train trestle, OP1's jet ski struck a log that was submerged underneath the rivers' surface. The collision ejected OP1 off his jet ski. OP1 was uninjured; however, the hull of the jet ski was severely damaged. OP2 was not able to tow the jet ski, therefore, they left the vessel tied to tree to be picked up at a later date.


BARDID: FL-2021-0673
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: river
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/4/21 at around 3:41 pm, V1 was docking at Sunset Bay Marina. The current was running north bound and pushed V1's port side stern into, a docked, V2's port side bow. V1 sustained damage to their port side railing and the port, stern fiberglass was damaged. Pictures are included.

V2 sustained damage to fiberglass to the port side hull. In one spot it appeared the hull may have been punctured through the fiberglass. The anchor was also bent due to the collision. 

V2 also sustained minor damage to a dinghy lift which was in the very back of the vessel. When V1 made contact with V2 it pushed the vessel back making contact with the dock. The lift appeared to be functional but it was not tested on site. Pictures are included

The dock sustained minor damage but it was not structural. A picture is included.


BARDID: FL-2021-0674
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK WATER SOUND
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/26/2021, V1 (FL8170SX) was traveling approximately 20-30 mph when it hit a wake. V1 became airborne and upon coming back down and hitting the water, both occupants hit the PWC and were ejected. The rear passenger landed on the rear plastic handle of V1 causing internal injuries near his anus. Subject was complaining of anal pressure and pain around the rectum. Subject explained the PWC went in the air and when he came down, he landed on the rear plastic handle of the PWC causing pain to his rectum.


BARDID: FL-2021-0675
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/4/2021 at approximately 1:15 p.m. OP1 was operating his 2020 16’ Green Unlimited Glasswork Gheenoe displaying Florida Registration FL 2656 ST. He was traveling from Mudd Creek back to Cedar Point Boat Ramp where he originally put his boat in the water.  He was around channel marker 73 on the Intercostal Waterway (ICW) when a larger boat passed in front of him.  He said he trimmed his motor up and stuffed one of the waves and was ejected from his vessel on the starboard side and the propellor hit his right arm. He then tried swimming away as far as he could.  He was rescued from a Good Samaritan and taken to Sister’s Creek Boat Ramp (Jim King Boat Ramp) and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) were waiting for him. ; OP1 had several laceration to right arm, doctors also put a plate and screws 12/5/2021 morning during surgery.


BARDID: FL-2021-0676
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cow Key Channel
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was part of a livery PWC group tour. The PWCs in front of V1 were slowing down at the Cow Key Channel Bridge. V1 was travelling at approximately 30 mph. V1 attempted to avoid collision with PWCs in front of it. V1 veered to the right and struck a column of the bridge. The operator of V1 most likely collided with the handlebars of the PWC. Both the operator and the occupant of V1 fell into the water.; Victim: Subject suffered multiple pelvis fractures.


BARDID: FL-2021-0677
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he struck bottom, he stepped out of the boat to check the prop and cut his leg on something on the exterior of the boat. Wife called 911, EMS met injured party at his residence and applied bandage. His wife took him to Lower Keys Medical Center; he received seven stitches, a tetanus shot, and was released.

OP1 reported the boat possibly hit a rock, so he wanted to get out to look at the propeller. As OP1 was getting out of the boat, he cut his leg on the side of the boat, possibly a broken cleat.; OP1 Injured party was treated by EMS on scene. Injured party was transported by wife to Lower Keys Medial center and received seven stitches and a tetanus shot. He was released same day.


BARDID: FL-2021-0678
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloosahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 28, 2021, a vessel was docking at Tarpon Point Marina when a passenger stepped from the vessel to the dock and her right ankle broke from the step down. 

No collision occurred, and no other parties were injured. ; Victim was assisting in docking the vessel when she stepped from the vessel to the dock and her right ankle gave out and she sustained a compound fracture, the bone protruding from the skin.


BARDID: FL-2021-0679
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Property Freshwater la
NearestCityorTown: LEHIGH ACRES
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26th, 2021, at approximately 1800 hours a single Personal Watercraft (PWC) incident occurred in Lehigh Acres (Lee County). VICTIM was operating V1, a 2003 9-foot Sea Doo PWC on a freshwater lake located on private property. For an unknown reason, VICTIM was ejected into the water during operation. VICTIM attempted to swim to shore ultimately drowning.  No PFD worn.; VICTIM: Cause of Death: Drowning  Contributing Conditions: Acute cocaine and ethanol intoxication  Manner of Death: Accident


BARDID: FL-2021-0680
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was being operated by Operator 1. Operator 1 fell off the PWC while slowing down and turning, causing her to fall off the jetski. She entered the water feet first and breaking her right foot.; Operator 1: On December 24, 2021 Operator was admitted to the hospital for surgery at approximately 1500 hours. She broke her foot in 3 places. During the surgery she had 13 screws and 1 plate implanted into her foot. She said that the surgery went well and she was in recovery.  


BARDID: FL-2021-0681
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south towards the Faro Blanco Resort, and collided with a National Park Boundary Sign. According to OP1 they were traveling south from their home located in Key Largo FL and were heading towards the Faro Blanco Resort located in Marathon FL when he collided with a metal National Park Service boundary post sign. At the time of collision, the vessel was on autopilot. OP1 claims to be looking at the GPS when the collision occurred but attempted to turn the vessel to the port side in effort to avoid collision but was unsuccessful. PASSENGER 1 was sitting directly to the left of OP1. PASSENGER 2 was ejected from the vessel; no personal floatation device was being worn at this time. OP1 received a small laceration to his face but refused treatment from emergency medical services. OP1 and PASSENGER 1 were transported to Sea Base Marina by the United States Coast Guard. The vessel was towed by Tow Boat U.S; Operator: OP1 received a small laceration to his face. He refused treatment from EMS.


BARDID: FL-2021-0682
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
37' Pro Sport "Hammerhead" (V1) collided with 22' Grady-White "Reel Time" (V2) at the starboard stern of the Grady-White. Operator of the Grady-White fell overboard.
At approximately 0830 hours, vessel “Reel Time” left its home and made way past American Shoal to fish. OP2 was in the vicinity of American Shoal when he set his vessel at trolling speed (approximately 5-7 knots) and began to put fishing lines in the water. During that time, PAX2 stated that OP2 noticed a catamaran type vessel far away but travelling fast. OP2 stopped tending to his fishing lines and began to try to alert the oncoming vessel by a sound producing device (a horn on his boat), waving arms, and yelling. OP2 stated that while he was waving his arms and yelling near the transom, PAX2 went to the helm to attempt to steer out of the way of the oncoming vessel (Hammerhead). The “Hammerhead” struck the “Reel Time” at the starboard stern of the vessel, near the transom. During the collision, OP2 stated that he was thrown out over the starboard transom. OP2 also said, that when he was thrown out of the “Reel Time,” he felt his shoulder pop as if it dislocated. When I observed the “Reel Time,” the starboard stern gunnel had about a 1-foot hole in it, two sections of glass of the windshield were shattered, the overhead rod holder and bimini top were bent, and the cowling of the motor was cracked.; OP2 stated that his left shoulder was hurting and felt dislocated. On a follow up interview conducted telephonically on January 3, 2022, Doctors conducted an x-ray that showed no signs of injury.


BARDID: FL-2021-0683
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 19, 2021 at approximately 11:15 PM a vessel struck US Coast Guard documented vessel “Sunwise” while it was anchored, causing damage and left the scene. No injuries were reported from the three occupants of “Sunwise”. 
At approximately 11:00 Am I arrived on scene to interview the owner of the struck vessel and photograph the damage. I identified the vessel by United States Coast Guard Documented number D01193058 as a 37ft Hunter sailboat named “Sunwise”. 
	OWNER 1 told me that at approximately 11:15 PM on 12/19/2021, “Sunwise” was anchored near 4200 N. Flagler Dr and all 3 occupants were in bed. OWNER 1 felt a collision and immediately came up onto the deck. He described seeing a 25ft white center console vessel, with white outboard engines, without any navigation lights backing away from the midship port side of “Sunwise”. He described the occupants of the striking vessel as two middle aged white males. OWNER 1 attempted to speak with the occupants of the striking vessel. The two occupants had music playing on the striking vessel and ignored OWNER 1’s attempts to contact them from the deck of “Sunwise”. The striking vessel was last seen traveling North on the ICW. OWNER 1 told me that “Sunwise’s” anchor light was on and functional at the time of the incident and the full moon that night increased the visibility.
	OWNER 1 was able to contact the US Coast Guard that night and was referred to call FWC for reporting. I photographed the damage to the vessel, however OWNER 1 had to made some emergency repairs before I arrived to preserve the cabin. He provided me with photographs of the damage before his patch that show the extent of the damage. I measured the damage to be approximately 24 inches in length. The damage to the hull appears to be caused by the bow of the striking vessel puncturing through the fiberglass, compromising the integrity of the hull. The striking vessel appears to have made a near perpendicular collision with Sunwise, as I did not observe and scuffs or scratches that would indicate the vessels scraping alongside each other. 
	OWNER 1 provided me with a quote to repair the damages to “Sunwise” totaling $5,000.00 including labor, supplies, haul out, and storage time in the boat yard. 
	After canvassing the area, I was unable to locate any security camera footage of the incident or a vessel matching the description of the striking vessel in the area near the time of the incident. I have notified the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit to be on the lookout for a vessel with that description and damage consistent with the incident. 
	As of this writing I have not located any footage or received any information regarding the striking vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0685
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloosahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/29/21 OP1 was operating vessel bearing Documentation Number DO660106 on the Caloosahatchee River. At approximately 2:30 PM OP1 saw black smoke coming from inside the cabin of the vessel. OP1 piloted the vessel to the north bank of the river where the occupants exited the vessel. When I photographed the vessel I observed fire damage in the bilge near the starboard engine.
I informed Detectives about the incident and they provided me with a Fire Consultation report #C21-861. At apx. 11:00 AM, I photographed the vessel and bilge. There was burnt wiring on the starboard engine.


BARDID: FL-2021-0686
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: CORAL GABLES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
operator was standing up moving items around in vessel, while in operation, he lost balance and fell overboard. V1 CRASHED INTO SEAWALL.

The vessel was seen cruising down the Gables Waterway passed Cartagena Park when OP1 fell overboard, and the vessel hit the sea wall. The witness was fishing at Cartagena Park when he saw OP1 fall of the vessel and the vessel hit the seawall. Witness then jumped into the water, grabbed OP1, swam to the nearest dock and called 911.


BARDID: FL-2021-0687
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake
NearestCityorTown: PEMBROKE PINES
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, August 16, 2021, I received a call from FWC Lieutenant in reference to a delayed report of a boating fatality to our agency.  Pembroke Pines Police Department responded and is lead on the death investigation.  FWC is only completing the Boating Accident Report.
On Saturday, August 14, 2021 two people left a private residence on two single seat kayaks on a residential lake and floated away from a private residence.  Foul weather caused both kayaks to overturn throwing both operators into the water.  One operator swam to shore, the other submerged under water.  9-1-1 was called and multiple agencies responded to the scene to search for missing operator.  The operator was later recovered from the lake bottom and was pronounced deceased.
On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, we went to the home where the kayaks where being held until the owners could come back for them.  We checked the kayaks for the HIN's.  You could see where the HIN should be, but no numbers were found...
OP1: Medical Examiners report is pending.


BARDID: FL-2021-0688
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of a rental PWC fails to maintain proper lookout, resulting in an allision with a channel marker. After speaking with each subject individually, I concluded that as the tour was coming to an end, GUIDE led the group towards the channel back to Ocean's Edge Resort. OP1 and his passenger PAX 1 failed to maintain a proper lookout, resulting in their PWC alliding with the Red #2 Channel Marker. PAX 1 was ejected off the PWC and into the water. OP1 hit his head on the handlebars of the PWC, resulting in a temporary loss of consiousness and a laceration to his forhead. The channel marker piling was completely broken about a foot above the water line. PAX 1 climbed back on board the PWC and the tour returned to Ocean's Edge Resort. The indicent was then reported to FWC.; 
VICTIM: The above subject was treated and released from EMS custody for a small laceration/contustion on his forehead and a loss of consiousness caused by impact of head on handlebars of PWC after striking the channel marker.


BARDID: FL-2021-0689
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/14/21 I responded to Rocky Creek boat ramp in reference to a vessel accident.  Upon arrival I spoke with the operator of the vessel.  OP1 provided the following statement as to the events:
•	While heading back to Rocky Creek boat ramp, I hit a rock at a side glance.
•	The wind was blowing approximately  20 mph and the water was very choppy.
•	With the water so choppy, I did not see the rock until right before I hit it.
•	I hit the rock on the left under part of the boat. 
•	The bow of the boat was kicked around to the left causing my parents and husband to be ejected to the front right.
•	I turned the boat around and dropped the power pole.
•	I then jumped in the water to assist loading my parents back in the boat.
•	We wrapped Mom’s leg, called 911 and headed to the boat ramp.
•	Upon looking at the boat later once on the land, I noticed the damage started under the driver seat and continued to the rear of the boat. 
•	I received a written repair estimate from Florida Air boat Partners LLC for $19,813.50
•	This was for hull, cage, engine and seat repair including parts and labor.

I made contact with another FWC Officer and asked him to meet the victims at the hospital and try to obtain a statement.  VICTIM 4 provided the following  statement:
•	We were on the air boat headed back to Rocky Creek.
•	My husband and I were on the front seat holding onto each other due to the cold weather.
•	Our daughter OP1 was driving and her husband was seated next to her.
•	We hit a rock on the left side of the boat.
•	My husband and I flew out of the boat towards the front right. 
•	We landed in shallow water face down.
•	We were injured and was pulled back into the boat and taken to the boat ramp.
•	We were taken by ambulance to Shands. I was treated for open wound on left leg and a fracture below the left ankle.
•	I was also treated for Cardiac care.

VICTIM 2 provided the following statements:
•	We went for a ride on the air boat on 11/14/21 from Rocky Creek.
•	When we were returning, we hit the edge of a rock.
•	This stopped the boat and threw us off in front of the boat.
•	We hit face down in the water.
•	I hit on my right knee and had to be helped back into the boat.
•	We then headed for the boat ramp.
•	EMS arrived and we were taken to Shands in Gainesville.
•	We returned home to Ft. Myers  on 11/18/21.
•	I am being treated by home health care for a knee injury that will be lasting.

VICTIM 3 provided the following statement:
•	While returning to Rocky Creek, I saw a rock and yelled “rock”.
•	Myself and my in laws were ejected from the boat to the right upon hitting the    rock on the left.
•	I came to in the water and rushed to get to  my in laws and help load them back in the boat.
•	Both of them were injured.
•	I later realized I was injured.
•	The following Tuesday I went to the doctor’s office and had an x-rays. 
•	These showed I had two broken ribs on the left side and a fracture to the left femur. I also had a cut on my chin.

Upon viewing the photos of the injuries, VICTIM 4 had a major gash in her left shin right above the ankle. She also received a fracture below the left ankle as reported by her daughter OP1 who was at the hospital with her.  

VICTIM 2 received major bruising to his right knee. VICTIM 3 received two broken ribs and a fracture in his left femur as well as a cut on his chin. OP1 received bruising due to impact with the front seat.  The boat had a dent on the left side of the under part of the hull from approximately the driver seat to the stern of the boat.  There was cracked welds and damage to the structure of the boat due to the impact.  

Upon my interview with the operator I have concluded that the accident was caused by very windy weather and choppy seas. OP1 stated that the choppy water made the rock impossible


BARDID: FL-2021-0690
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 29, 2021, at approximately 1708 hours. A single vessel boating incident occurred on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) behind a residence. The vessel, a 2016, 24’ Yellowfin, herein after referred to as “Vessel1” (V-1), with seven occupants onboard was traveling north on plane when it lost control and struck a seawall behind a residence located on the east side of the ICW.  

Six of the seven occupants were ejected from the vessel as a result of the impact.  Good Samaritans assisted in getting the victims out of the water and back onshore.  Six of the occupants were transported to Delray Medical Center with injuries.  One of the victims who was ejected was pronounced deceased on scene.

Victim3 sustained lacerations to her left foot, left elbow, and lower lip.
Victim2 sustained facial trauma (broken bones).

Victim4 sustained a right femur fracture and abrasions to his foot and abdomen.
Victim 5 sustained abrasions to his head and right arm (also possible broken bone)

Deceased victim sustained a fatal head injury caused by impact with the seawall.

Operator sustained a hip and right leg injury, a laceration to his shin, and other minor lacerations.


BARDID: FL-2021-0691
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/18/21 at approximately 2240 hours V1 (FL 2132 RP, 24 Ft in length blue in color pontoon boat) was traveling Northeast towards Williams Park boat launch within Hillsborough County when it struck V2 ( FL 0589 NP, a 20 Ft in length yellow in color center console vessel) port to starboard. V2 was docked at Williams Park Boat Ramp and occupied by one individual at the time of impact. 
V1 continued progress in forward gear then struck V3 on its port side while V3 was loaded and secured on the trailer, unoccupied, with the vessel still in the water. V1 then became lodged bow to bow on V3 with the throttle still in the forward position. Another individual on V1 was able to put the throttle in neutral and reverse away from the other vessels.
V1 sustained scratches on the bow and a damaged keel caused by impact with V2 and V3. V2 and V3 sustained gel coat damage at the points of impact. There were no reported injuries at the accident scene. Total damages to all vessels involved were estimated to be approximately $4,000.00.      
Boat owner of V3 provided a statement of his witness accounts which are as follows: At approximately 2225 hours, He finished loading the boat onto the trailer and the boat was secured onto the trailer but still in the water. Just prior to exiting the boat he had observed a pontoon boat occupied by several individuals approaching the boat ramp at a high rate of speed. He had noticed that a female with short brown hair was operating the vessel heading straight towards the port quarter of his boat. In the statement, he advises that the female operator was yelling at a white male on her boat stating "you said you would drive, I don't know what I am doing". V3 Owner then advised that she pushed the throttle forward, increased speed and made contact with the port quarter of his boat. V1 then became wedged against his trailer and the adjacent dock. He then advises that after approximately 2 minutes of yelling, someone else on the boat took control of the throttle.


BARDID: FL-2021-0692
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Hit and run vessel accident with injuries. 
V1, a white center console vessel (FL 8428 SM) with twin 150’s was on plane heading West in the Gulf Harbors South Channel which is marked with United States Coast Guard (USCG) red and green day boards. On board was the registered owner who was also the operator OP1. 
V2, a 44-foot catamaran was making way heading East in the south channel doing approximately 15 knots. V2 was being operated by the owner OP2 and had 11 other people on board. 
According to both OP2 and another occupant on his vessel stated they observed the following: 
1.	This was a head on situation. 
2.	V1 was in the channel and on plane but was in position to pass V2 on its port side. 
3.	As V1 got closer, OP2 began to slow his vessel down. 
4.	At the last second, V1 took a sharp turn port and crossed in front of V2’s bow. 
5.	V1 struck V2 on the starboard side of the catamaran’s hull. 
6.	V1 continued across the bow and began drifting outside the channel. 
7.	The occupants aboard V2 did not sustain any injuries 
8.	Occupants on V2 could not see anyone on board V1 after the accident. 
9.	After approximately 5 minutes, the operator appeared on V1 from the deck and began making way towards Gulf Harbors. 
10.	Operator of V1 had visible injuries and damage to the vessel. 
11.	He did not provide V2 any of his information before leaving the scene. 
12.	Other vessels in the area followed V1 but OP1 continued towards East into Gulf Harbors.
13.	V2 made its way back to OP2’ residence which is where he keeps the vessel. 

At approximately 1749 hours I arrived on scene at the residence. The owner of the house advised me that V1 is docked across the canal and that the operator went inside the house. There were two vessels in the canal who followed V1 to the dock. I was picked up by one of the vessels.  I walked to the back door and knocked and announced myself as FWC State Police, there was no answer. I made my way to the front door and again, knocked and announced myself. A woman answered the door and stated that the man involved in the accident was downstairs. I walked into the downstairs garage and nobody was downstairs. A pickup truck then pulled into the garage and the woman stated that was her husband. He stated he took the operator of V1 to his home. I asked if he knew what he was involved in, to which he replied that he stated he hit a boat that would not move out of his way and that he is bleeding a lot from his head. 

At approximately 1808 hours I arrived at the operator of V1’s residence. I knocked and announced myself as FWC State Police. I looked through the glass window on the front door and observed a white male who I could identify as OP1 standing near a table holding a towel on his head. There was a woman sitting at the table as well. I knocked and announced myself two more times and neither person would come answer the door. Since neither person would come to the door to speak with me about the accident, I left the residence. I went back and took photos of the vessel (see attached) and got a sworn statement. He stated the vessel could stay moored to his dock and was also advised that FWC nor Pasco County Sheriffs Office would not be responsible for the vessel and he stated he understood.   ; 
OP1 was the operator of V1. He sustained multiple lacerations to his forehead and on his lip as a result of hitting the support pole of the T-Top. He also has a bruise on his right upper thigh and another laceration on his upper back w


BARDID: FL-2021-0693
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. PIERCE INLET
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was heading south west bound when it clipped the north east end of the Ft. Pierce Jetty.  V-1 hit the rocks and went up in the air as three of the passengers were ejected while two remained in the vessel.  The operator said he was traveling at approximately 20 MPH when he struck the rocks.
On 12/25/21, 10:39 PM, a vessel here and after referred to as V-1, was in bound from a fishing trip when it collided with the eastern edge of the north inlet jetty.  On that particular night, the winds were light and the seas were relatively calm with a light chop.  I was patrolling offshore north of that location when I was dispatched to the scene.  When I arrived inside the inlet, I observed that the vessel was capsized and upside down.  The occupants had been taken off the vessel by USCG and transported to their station for medical treatment.  Everyone on board the vessel had suffered some type of injuries with the captain receiving the worst of injuries.  
When I interviewed OP1, he said he was coming from offshore at 31 MPH and as he got closer to the inlet, reduced his speed to approximately 15 or 20 MPH.  OP1 said they hit the end of the jetty and three of the guys were ejected into the water.  OP1 and PAX3 remained injured in the boat and assisted recovering the persons that were ejected.  Then USCG was called to the scene for rescue.  When USCG arrived on scene, the vessel had been taking on water and was on the verge of capsizing.  After the last person boarded the Coast Guard boat, the damaged boat capsized and rolled over.
VICTIM 3:Subject suffered two broken ribs bumps and bruises.; 
VICTIM 5:subject had numbness in legs and complained of teeth soreness.  He was trauma flighted to St. Marys for treatment.  ; 
OP1/VICTIM 1:Subject had shattered knee as well as three broken ribs.; 
VICTIM 2:subject suffered minor cuts and bruises.  He was trown from the boat.; 
VICTIM 4:subject was bruised and thrown from the vessel


BARDID: FL-2021-0694
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: canal
NearestCityorTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
December 23, 2021, at approximately 1720 hrs, V1 struck a fixed 4 post vessel lift with its port side bow and left the scene. The collision was recorded on home surveillance cameras from two separate cameras at the address (see attached).  The struck piling is slightly leaning and has fiberglass transfer from V1’s impact. The aluminum hardware at the top of the piling is bent and pushed off center from its brackets. 

V1 then continued west out of the canal and did not report the incident. The collission caused damage to the 4 post lift with unknown damage to the Deleware vessel because it is still unlocated.


BARDID: FL-2022-0470
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
NearestCityorTown: CLEWISTON
County: HENDRY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 10, 2022, at approximately 10:30 PM, V1 bearing FL 2929 RN had two subjects on board and left the Roland Martin Marina & Resort after consuming alcoholic beverages and eating.  V1 traveled through the Hoover Dyke Dam Lock to the Rim Canal.  The operator on V1 was heading east and operating on a plane with his GPS navigations system.  He struck the rocks along the Rim Canal and ran V1 up the bank.  V1 came to a rest on the rocks of the levee system on Lake Okeechobee Waterway, near the Palm Beach County Line.

The two subjects were ejected out of the V1 after striking the rocks on the levee system. The subjects were transported to Hendry Regional Medical Center.  

On April 10, 2022, at 11:39 PM, FWC received a call from Hendry County Sheriff’s Office reference to a vessel incident that took place on Lake Okeechobee Waterway, Rim Canal, in Hendry County. 

On April 11, 2022, the male subject (Operator) was transported via helicopter to St Mary’s Medical Center.  Both subjects were consuming alcoholic beverages and food at Roland Martin Marina & Resort in Clewiston, prior to the incident.

Operator struck the rocks and was ejected from V1. Operator had brain swelling and bleeding and was transferred to Hendry County Medical Center by EMS. He was then trauma air lifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in Palm Beach with a head injury, contusions and lacerations to his body. Occupant had broken bones, contusions, lacerations and sprains.  She was transferred by EMS to Hendry Regional Medical Center for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2022-0471
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS SLOUGH
NearestCityorTown: WEWAHITCHKA
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 5/28/2022, operator and his wife launched their vessel from Bryant’s Landing located in Gulf County, FL.  They proceeded to Douglas Slough which is just off the Chipola River.  Operator and his wife stopped their vessel and were drifting (not at anchor) while actively fishing along the bank of Douglas Slough.  

They had caught several fish (bream) and were putting them in an aerated cooler located in the middle area of the boat.  Operator was sitting towards the rear of the vessel and Operator was sitting in a seat towards the bow.  At approximately 0945 hours central time, Operator fell overboard into the water (approx. location N30 00.938 W85 07.293.)  Operator went under the surface of the water and did not come up.  The vessel drifted slightly downstream where Occupant grabbed a tree branch that had fallen into the waterway to keep from drifting further.  

While she was doing this, she began yelling for help and was heard by her daughter and son-in-law who were in another boat further downstream who eventually came to her aid.  Search efforts were conducted by FWC patrol units, FWC Dive Team, Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, and Gulf County Search and Rescue.  On 5/29/2022 at approximately 2043 hours central time, Gulf County Search and Rescue notified me that they had recovered Operator’s deceased body which they found floating near the area where he fell overboard.  

The location of the body recovery given by Gulf County Search and Rescue was N30.01539 W85.12064.  It should be noted that the difference between the two GPS formats was to keep the integrity of the information being given by the reporting party (FWC officer and Gulf County Search and Rescue.)


BARDID: FL-2022-0472
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31st, 2022, at approximately 1610 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).  We were on patrol, in uniform, In Key Largo, Monroe County Florida. 

While on duty, we received a call from our dispatch center regarding a vessel accident at Moon Bay Marina. Reporting person stated their vessel was struck at the engine/prop by another vessel. V1 was attempting to dock their vessel when their bimini top got caught by an anchor causing his vessel to hit V2 engine/prop.


BARDID: FL-2022-0473
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Andrew Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel One was proceeding West bound in the channel near Redfish Point near marker 20. Vessel Two was proceeding East bound in the channel near Redfish Point near marker 20. Vessel Two's navigational lights were not on. Both operators stated they were traveling at approximately 20 to 25 knots. Both vessel operators stated they saw each other at the last second and both operators turned hard to Port. Vessel One's Starboard stern struck Vessel Two's Starboard side amidships causing approximately $4663.00 worth of damage to Vessel One's Starboard side. No damage could be found on Vessel two except transfer from Vessel One's rub rail.


BARDID: FL-2022-0474
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTERCOSTAL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was overturned by wake and cause the operator to obtain a minor head injury 

Operator rented the PWC and was driving east out of Haulover Inlet when he hit a large wave causing him to hit his head on the handlebars and sustain lacerations on his head. The PWC overturned in the process, but Operator was able to right the ski. Operator was taken to Adventura Hospital where he received treatment for the laceration on his head. ; OPERATOR:Laceration was obtained on the right side of the head near the temple


BARDID: FL-2022-0475
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatcheee Bay
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
S1 was walking in the area of Crab Island in an area with numerous anchored boats.  It is unknown how S1 entered the path of V1 that appeared to be leaving the area.  V1 struck traveled over S1 and struck her with the propeller causing lacerations to her arm, hand, and thigh as she went under the motor.  
Prior to the accident, the victim was walking in chest deep water in an area where numerous boats were anchored as they partied on Crab Island.  At some point, one of the vessels decided to leave the area and began motoring forward. 
As the striking vessel moved forward, the front of the boat struck her, and she was pushed underwater as the boat moved over her.  When she neared the stern, the propeller struck her left side as it travelled the length of her body.
The striking vessel stopped a short distance away from the victim.  The victim stood up in shock and several good Samaritans came to her aid.  At some point, the operator of the striking vessel left the area and has not been identified.

Due to the lack of information regarding the striking vessel and its operator, no further action will be taken in this investigation.  If additional information is obtained, further investigation may be warranted.


BARDID: FL-2022-0476
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf og Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Swimmer's trunks tangled in vessel propellor and held underwater until unconscious.

After I interviewed all persons who remained on board the vessel, and speaking with Ofc. who interviewed Subject1 and Victim, the events of Victim' injuries occurred as follows.

1- The vessel was operated by Operator for all events. The vessel was idling around while searching and scouting for spiny  lobster holes and habitats.
2- Subject2 and Victim were standing on the swim platforms waiting to jump in the water.
3- Operator drove over and identified the "lobster hole" they were searching for. Operator placed the vessel into idle and then into reverse to stop the forward momentum of the vessel.
4- Operator then placed the vessel in neutral and instructed Victim and Subject2 to jump into the water. Both men were expected to jump to either side of the boat.
5- Subject2 jumped off to the port side of the boat and Victim jumped directly off the stern behind the boat. 
6- The boat's momentum and drift in reverse ended up over top of Victim. Victim' shorts then got caught in the propeller of the boat.
7- Victim was held at eye level in  the water by  his tangled shorts and was unable to breathe. 
8- During Victim' struggle to free himself from the propellor, Victim cut his right thigh on the propeller.
9- Victim was unsuccessful freeing himself from the vessel and became unconscious. 
10- Subject2 and Operator then cut the shorts of Victim freeing him from the propeller. 
11- Subject2 and Operator then pulled Victim back onto the boat and began CPR. Subject contacted 911 and USCG. 
12- Victim responded to the CPR, coughed up water and began breathing again. 
13- USCG, 911, and FWC were notified. USCG was first on scene and transported Victim to Island Fish Company  to meet EMS and FWC Ofcs.
14- Victim was transported to Fisherman's Hospital by EMS.
15- Victim was observed by medical staff due to his near drowning and was given stitches for his lacerations.


BARDID: FL-2022-0506
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Dora
NearestCityorTown: TAVARES
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling in a South Easterly direction on Lake Dora when the bow of the vessel struck a boathouse.

The vessel was rented from Boat Rentals. The vessel was being operated by OP1 (9 years old) while the parents were raising the canopy. Parent said he was operating vessel all day, but let his son drive while they raised the canopy. Parent said that OP1 became distracted by them raising the canopy and steered toward the boathouse and struck it.

The damage to the vessel I observed was on the starboard side pontoon with approximately $500.00 in damage. The damage to the boat house was approximately $5000.00, as it dislodged a walkway, and unknown if there is other structural damage.


BARDID: FL-2022-0507
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Peace River
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DESOTO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 1530 hours, vessel owner was operating his 22', 2016, white Epic open motorboat when he took a turn around a crab trap buoy, resulting in the vessel turning at too sharp of an angle and knocking him off balance. He hit his head on the starboard side gunwale and lost consciousness for several seconds, making him unable to stop the boat from running bow first into an island and landing approximately 40 yards (+/- 10 yards) into the surrounding mangroves. 

Two people both sustained minor injuries. Operator received a laceration to his forehead after hitting his head on the starboard gunwale. He received treatment from Charlotte EMS and went to Fawcett Memorial Hospital where he was cleared of any major head trauma. He also received some bruising to his ribs. Occupant did not mention at the time of my investigation that he was in any discomfort, but Operator informed me on 9/14/2022 that he also has bruised ribs but will not seek medical treatment. 
	• The damage to the vessel has it considered as a total loss and cannot be repaired. 
	• A Good Samaritan (Identity unknown) witnessed the incident and retrieved the 	three passengers and brought them to the Liverpool Boat Ramp located in Desoto County. 


V1 was traveling Northbound in the Peace River in the area of Island 33, located just north of the County line between Charlotte and Desoto counties. Operator claims to have been weaving in and out of crab trap buoys set throughout the river and was on the side of the island that is outside of the main channel. He stated that he saw a crab buoy disappear under the bow of his vessel and that he turned to the right and the vessel “cut and edge”. He explained this to me as he turned to get around the buoy and the back end of the vessel felt as if it came out from under itself. He then lost his balance and fell, hitting his head on the starboard gunwale and losing consciousness for a short but unknown amount of time. V1 ramped onto Island 33, plowing through thick mangroves and other trees, coming to rest approximately 40 yards (+/- 10 yards) from the edge of the water to the transom. 

OCCUPANT:Occupant complained days after the accident that his ribs were sore and that he believed they were bruised, however, he continued to refuse medical treatment. He did not mention this the night of the incident. 

OPERATOR had a deep laceration on his forehead, deep enough to see the bone underneath. He lost consciousness for several seconds after impact. At the time of my investigation, he was acting normally, awake and aware, carrying on conversation without difficulty and could recall the events of the accident. I requested EMS to ensure that he did not have a more severe head injury and he agreed to be taken to Fawcett Memorial Hospital located in Port Charlotte, FL. He received stitches to his laceration and had no other head injuries after review of the CT scan. He also bruised his ribs, but there are no breaks.


BARDID: FL-2022-0508
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Run
NearestCityorTown: FORT MC COY
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling West on Salt Run, while vessel 2 was traveling East. Vessel 2 was traveling close to the shoreline with the shore on the starboard side of the vessel. Vessel 1 was traveling in the opposite direction close to the shoreline on the same side of the run. While approaching head on, vessel 2 turned to starboard to avoid collision. Vessel 1 turned to port, in front of vessel 2 causing a collision. Vessel 1 was cited for the following violation of Navigational Rules:


Rule 14 - Head-on Situation 

(a) ‹‹ Unless otherwise agreed ›› when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.; subject1:MINOR INJURY TO LEFT SHOULDER; subject2:TREATED AND RELEASED FROM PCCMC.


BARDID: FL-2022-0509
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel (1) was located inside the bay south of Rickenbacker Causeway, near Key Biscayne Yacht Club. The vessel was heading southbound at an unknown rate of speed.  Vessel (2) was also located inside the bay south of Rickenbacker Causeway. The vessel was heading northbound towards Key Biscayne Yacht Club at an unknown rate of speed. Vessel (1) collided with vessel (2) at the forward half of the starboard side, causing vessel (2) to capsize. Damage was sustained to only vessel (2). Vessel (2)’s hull, mast, and rudder were severely damaged. There were 10 people on board vessel (1) and only 1 person on board vessel (2). 
There were no reported injuries from incident. 
This accident occurred on 08/06/22 and was later reported on 08/11/22.  
Nothing further.
OP2 advised the incident took place the previous Saturday, 08/06/2022. On his statement, he explained the accident occurred around 1:30 PM. He was sailing upwind on his Laser sailboat on the way back to Key Biscayne Yacht Club, located in Biscayne Bay. A large yacht about 46 feet in length was on his course in about a 90-degree angle. He assumed the captain of the vessel was going to see him and alter his course. He advised the captain of the motor yacht had over 5 minutes to give way. The vessel then collided with his vessel, but OP2 jumped into the water before impact to prevent himself from getting injured. Afterwards, OP2’s vessel sustained severe damage. There was a hole located in the hull near the bow of the vessel, a broken mast, the rudder, and tiller were lost in the water, and had a broken dagger board. He was then rescued out of the water from the other party and assisted back to Key Biscayne Yacht Club where they exchanged information. OP2 provided an illustration of the back of the sworn statement to explain the position of the vessel when the accident occurred. 
Later, I spoke with the other party involved in the incident, OP1. On his statement, he explained he was heading southbound a couple of miles south of the Rickenbacker Causeway. He did not see the small sailing vessel until after he made contact.


BARDID: FL-2022-0510
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay, Crab Islan
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While V1 was underway, the victim was standing between two opposite facing open stairways and taking a photo with her phone.  She stepped backwards into the starboard opening and fell approximately 3-4 feet into the cramped cabin and struck the back of her head on a hard corner at the bottom of the cabin area.  Her head sustained a deep laceration requiring 11 stitches.


BARDID: FL-2022-0511
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloohatchee River
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CORAL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was turned to the right. She accelerated then realized she was on a collision course with a channel marker. She tried to turn to port and struck the marker, Officer was speaking to Operator’s sister who also on scene about what happened. She explained that they had each rented jet skis and they were just outside the boat ramp when her sister had accelerated and tried to turn to avoid a channel marker. She continued explaining that it appeared that the jet ski did not turn and her sister crashed head on into the channel marker and went over the handlebars, hit the marker then fell in the water. At that point, Operator’s sister left the scene to go to the hospital to check on Operator.

Subject:	Contusion to left knee  -	Abrasion to left upper thigh – xray of femur  -	Pain throughout entire pelvis -	Abrasion to right hip on front of pelvis -	Right hand and wrist hurt with small abrasion to top of hand -	Ride side ribs hurt -	Lower back pain


BARDID: FL-2022-0512
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Haulover area
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC collided. Striking PWC left the scene with damages and injuries. 
Victim advised, he was at subject’s house and they decided to go fishing in Subject`s Personal Watercraft (PWC). When they arrived in the area of Beer Can Island, he saw a black PWC coming in their direction and impacted their PWC. He fell in the water and felt pain in his left leg. The PWC operator that impacted him left the scene, but he was able to take a picture (picture was provided). 

I interviewed Subject at his residence. He advised, when he was in the area of Haulover, two black males riding a PWC impacted them causing Victim to be ejected. His PWC was cracked in the middle. He told the operator of the striking PWC, not to leave because there were damages and Victim had a broken foot and was in pain. The operator of the striking PWC left, but another PWC came; Subject believed he was the person renting the PWC. He told that person what had happened, but that person left as well. Subject helped Victim get on the PWC and they proceeded to follow the PWC but there were too many of them, so they left the scene and went back to his house because Victim was in pain. Victim was transported to Jackson Main Hospital; he suffered a broken leg.


BARDID: GA-2016-0119
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLATOONA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WOODSTOCK
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At the above date and time I received a call from Cherokee 911 about a boat incident on Allatoona Lake near Kellogg Creek.  I was told that a deputy was en route to the scene.  I told the dispatch operator that I could not come to the scene because I was assigned office duty that day.  The dispatch operator took my name and number and forwarded it to the deputy on scene to call me.

Deputy called me about the incident.  He told me that all persons were uninjured and accounted for at the boat ramp at Kellogg Creek.  I told Deputy to work the incident like a traffic collision, get the personal information for the parties involved and forward to my email address.  Deputy provided me with photographs, a police report, and the necessary information to complete the report.

On October 19, 2016  RFC went to the house of Operator1 to get a statement about the events surrounding the boating incident.  Operator1 said that he was fishing near the Kellogg Creek Bridge.  He decided to move spots and began traveling in an easterly direction.  Operator1 said the sun was coming up over the trees and in his eyes.  Operator1 was traveling  about 1/3 throttle in his boat and heard subject hollar just before impact.  Operator1 said that the sun being in his eyes was the cause of the incident.  I emailed RFC a copy of the citation issued for Operator1 for failure to regulate speed; RFC gave the citation to Operator1.  

I received a call from Operator1 later in the day.  He had some questions about his citation.  I explained to him why he was charge with failure to regulate speed; if you cannot see well you need to be going slow.  He agreed with me and just wanted to talk a while.  A copy of the Deputy's police report and a copy of Operator1's written statement is attached to this report.

There is nothing further to report at this time.


BARDID: GA-2016-0120
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST POINT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAGRANGE
County: TROUP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of September 4th, 2016 at approximately 20:30 hours, I, Ranger First Class was notified by  the Corp. of Engineers by email concerning a boating accident that had occurred near Sheafer Heard Park at approximately 19:40 hours.  I proceeded to notify Corporal of the incident and advise Cpl. that I would follow up on the incident on the following morning due to a Troup County Sheriff's Office call for assistance that I was currently involved with.  

On the morning of September 5th, 2016, I, received an email from the Corp. of Engineers, with his report of the incident attached.  Report stated that an individual identified as operator was attempting to flip a Yamaha Super Jet stand up style jet ski when the incident occurred.  Operator impacted the handle bars of the jet ski causing lacerations and bruising to Operator's lower right abdominal area.  report stated that Operator was evaluated by Troup County Emergency Medical Services and was then transported to West Georgia Medical Center for further evaluations.  

On the morning of September 9th, 2016, I, was able to conduct a phone interview with Operator.  Operator's statement mirrored the events in report.  Operator advised me that he had deep bruising on his hip bone and would be able to return to work in a week.  Operator also stated that the lacerations were from the screws/bolt on the handle bars and were minor, requiring only a bandage from the hospital. 

Nothing further.


BARDID: GA-2016-0121
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST MARYS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FOLKSTON
County: CHARLTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1337 hours on July 4th, I was contacted by Sgt. with Charlton County S.O. in reference to a boating accident near the Camp Pinkney Boat Landing on the St. Marys River.  At the same time, Sgt. had received information on the same call from Capt. with Charlton S.O.  Sgt. advised me to be in route from our location at Dixon WMA and he would make contact with Cpl. and Rgr. who were also nearby at the Dixon WMA shooting range and they would all be in route shortly thereafter.

I notified GSP of the incident and was shown 10-76 at 1341 hours and arrived on scene at 1417 hours.  On scene at the boat landing, I made contact with Subject1 who advised me that two subjects involved were still on scene, who had refused treatment by EMS or transport to a medical facility.  

Two subjects had been transported to UF Health by EMS in Jacksonville, FL, Subject2 with leg injuries and Subject3 who had no obvious injuries.  Two other subjects were being transported by EMS to Southeast Georgia Health System (SGHS) Hospital in St. Marys, GA, Subject4 with complaint of severe pain and Subject5 with a laceration to his right arm and abrasions on his head.  Subject1 advised me that the male subject in route to SGHS had been identified as the operator.  I contacted Sgt. by phone and was advised to leave the scene, due to Sgt. close proximity and since other LEO's had secured the area and go to SGHS Hospital to locate the boat operator.

At the hospital, I was able to locate the operator, Subject5.  During my initial encounter with him, I noticed he seemed shakened and nervous, but I did not observe any obvious signs of impairment or smell the odor of alcohol on his person.  He had received a laceration to his right arm and abrasions to the top of his head when the vessel ran aground and received treatment from EMS at the scene, but had refused any further treatment at the hospital.  I asked him if he would allow me to conduct a series of field sobriety exercises to determine if he was impaired and he stated sure.  I completed a BUI screening interview form and did not observe any signs of impairment.

I asked Subject5 to explain the accident to me, beginning with what they were doing just before it happened.  He stated they were heading west on the river toward Camp Pinkney Boat Landing in a Ski Natique, registration of FL6447EU.  As they came around a bend in the river, they met another vessel that was towing a wake boarder.  He stated that he moved toward the bank on his right as they drove past the other vessel.  After that, he stated that his brother began to walk from the bow of the vessel to the stern on the port side of the boat.  As his brother reached the back of the vessel, Subject5 stated that he looked over his left shoulder to see where his brother was and as he looked back forward, the vessel ran aground.  I asked him if he felt the boat move unexpectedly or if there were any problems with the boat that would have caused him to lose control and he stated no.  He also completed a written statement a short time later that matched my interview with him.

I then spoke with the operator's wife, Subject4, who was receiving medical attention for neck, shoulder, and lower back pain.  When asked to tell me what she observed, she stated that she was sitting in the rear of the vessel with her head laid back and eyes closed due to a headache.  She stated she only realized what had happened at the point of impact when she was thrown in the floor of the vessel.

I then returned to the scene to obtain photos of the vessel.  Sgt. had spoken with a witness at the boat landing who provided us with a written statement to what he observed.


BARDID: GA-2016-0122
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST MARYS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ST MARYS
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 18th 2016 RFC received a call from Nassau County Sheriff's Office who states that they were responding to a vessel in distress on the St. Marys jetties. Deputy with Nassau County Sheriff's Office responded to the occupants of the stranded vessel in a small dingy near the vessel. 

Deputy picked up the occupants in his boat. RFC arrived a short time later and found subjectsin the Nassau County Sheriff's boat. RFC took pictures of the vessel on the jetties and followed Nassau County Boat back to the North Boat Ramp. 

RFC received all of information. Operator1 stated that his navigation was turned on but did not see that the jetties extended out as far as they did. Operator1 stated that he has a Seatow Membership and a TowBoat US membership and they were trying to figure out what needed to be done to get the boat off of the rocks. 

On November 21st 2016 RFC spoke with Operator1 via telephone. He stated that they went back out to where the vessel was and was unable to find the vessel. Someone stated that they saw the vessel floating around marker #5 but Operator1 and Seatow were unable to locate it. *** On November 24th 2016 RFC spoke with Florida Wildlife Commission Officer who stated that the vessel was found on Butler Beach, Florida. Officer stated that he was going to get in touch with Operator1 in reference to removal of the vessel.


BARDID: GA-2016-0123
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BLACKSHEAR
NearestCityorTown: CORDELE
County: CRISP
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While patrolling we heard a loud explosion at the fueling docks located at the Lake Blackshear Marina.  We immediately responded to the area and discovered a white/maroon Chaparral ski boat, Georgia Registration GA6677JB with smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment.  All four occupants had abandoned the vessel and swam safely to nearby vessels.  

The occupants of the vessel consisted of 2 adult males and 2 children one female and one male.  

The driver of the vessel was Operator.  Occupant1 was seated in the passenger’s seat directly across from the driver’s seat while both children were seated in the bow at the time of the explosion.  

We extinguished the flames on the vessel and towed it safely away from the Lake Blackshear Marina, to the boat landing in Boy Scout Slough.  The four occupants were also transported to the boat landing in Boy Slough.  Crisp County Fire and Crisp County EMS arrived at the landing, and checked the four occupants of vessel.  No injuries were noted, all occupants stated, they were fine.  

While interviewing Operator., he stated after filling up with gas, he attempted to start the motor 4 or 5 times until it finally started and just a few seconds later it exploded.  Occupant1 stated once the boat started, it ran for a few seconds, the vessel then exploded and all four occupants jumped out of the boat and started swimming. 

The vessel sustained cracks in the fiberglass on both the stern and bow of the vessel as well as on the starboard side in front of the console.  The drivers console was blown from its mount and the engine compartment was damaged by fire.  After examining and photographing the vessel, it was turned over to Arabi Boat Works for transport.


BARDID: GA-2016-0125
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SUWANNEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FARGO
County: CLINCH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/20/16, I ranger was notified by Corporal of a possible boating accident at the Griffis Camp landing. This was at 1111 hours and I was in Homerville, I responded to Griffis Camp landing and arrived on scene at 1146 hours. Clinch county EMS was already on scene and giving care to one of the subjects when I arrived. 

I spoke to Operator about what had taken place since he was the boat operator. Operator and Occupant were fishing in the Suwannee River in a two person vessel (GA0335DN) which was powered by and electric trolling motor. While fishing Operator realized Occupant was having some problems with his speech. Operator turned the boat around and headed back to the landing. As the boat arrived at the landing Occupant uncontrollably began leaning back in his chair and became unconscious as he fell into the water. 

Occupant was not wearing a PFD when this took place and was approximately ten feet from the river bank. Operator was able to grab Occupant in his waist area and used the trolling motor to get to the bank.  Occupant is now lying on his back on the bank with his knees down still in the water. Operator then ran to office and had him call for help. 

Occupant is a diabetic and his sugar had got to an unsafe level and this caused him to fall out of the vessel. Clinch EMS regained consciousness with Occupant on the river bank and transported him to Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville for further treatment. I responded to Clinch Memorial and interviewed Occupant, he was feeling a lot better at this time. Occupant stated all he remembered was talking to his friends while in the vessel and then waking up on the side of the bank. Occupant went on to tell me he had experienced these episodes before and he normally has little to no warning before he passes out from his low blood sugar. 

the owner of the vessel that Operator and Occupant were in, he was at the river this day also but in another vessel. There were no damages to any vessel or any charges made pertaining to this incident.


BARDID: GA-2016-0127
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLATOONA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CANTON
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 8, 2016 at 1057 hours I received a call from GSP Dispatch in reference to a boating incident on Allatoona Lake in Cherokee County. I was requested to respond by vessel to a sinking vessel above Knox Bridge.  

Cherokee County Fire / Rescue were also responding.  I immediately responded by vessel to the location.  While en route I contacted RFC.  

I met with RFC at the Knox Bridge boat ramp.  RFC had already spoke with the operator of the vessel and his family.  Cherokee Fire and Rescue boat picked up Operator, his wife and grandson on the water and took them to the Knox Bridge boat ramp.  RFC and I took Operator back up the river to the location of his boat.  

His vessel was on the left side of the river completely swamped.  At Operator's request we attempted to tow the vessel for him.  Within minutes the vessel capsized.  We then called the tow service on Allatoona Lake for Operator.  We then towed the capsized the vessel back to the Knox Bridge boat ramp.  Operator worked out details with the tow service to have the boat turned over and pulled from the lake.  No one was injured in the incident.   It appears the subject did not put the plug in the boat.


BARDID: GA-2017-0072
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LANIER
NearestCityorTown: DAWSONVILLE
County: DAWSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 31, 2017 i ranger first class (rfc) was dispatched in reference to a boating incident involving two personal watercraft (pwc). Upon my arrival i learned that four teenage males had been pulled from the water and had been taken by boat to the nix bridge boat ramp for triage and transport. I relocated to the boat ramp where i learned that two victims were being transported by ambulance to scottish rite children’s hospital in atlanta to be checked out. The other two victims were both being air lifted to atlanta medical center. 

I spoke with and ascertained a witness statement from the only witness to the incident. Witness after witnessing the incident pulled all four males from the water onto his pontoon boat. After all four victims were transported, corporal (cpl) responded to atlanta medical center to speak with the two victims who were flown there. I photographed the two pwc’s that were involved in the incident and then i responded to scottish rite hospital to speak with the two who were taken there by ambulance. 

Upon my arrival i spoke with and ascertained a statement. I was unable to have a conversation with victim1 due to the fact that he only spoke french. A translator was able to help me get some basic information from him. After speaking with both victims i determined that operator1 and victim1 were on the white pwc and that operator2 and v2 occupant were on the black pwc. Operator1 was operating the white pwc and was following operator2 and v2 occupant at a distance. 

Operator2 and v2 occupant stopped their pwc, jumped off, and re boarded the pwc to swap operators as soon as they re boarded their pwc (which  was stationary at the time of impact) will was sitting in the operators position and operator2 was sitting behind him.  

As operator1 was travelling down the lake he looked back at something in the water for a period of time. When he looked forward again, he struck the port side of the black pwc near the steering console. Operator2 and v2 occupant were also struck by the pwc.  All 4 boys were thrown into the water. They were pulled from the water by witness and initially taken to the dock. After dawson county paramedics arrived, he drove the paramedics and the victims to nix bridge boat ramp. 

Corporal (cpl) responded to atlanta medical center. He met with operator2 and v2 occupant and gathered their information. Neither operator2 or will were able to give a statement due to their condition and the fact that they did not remember what happened. 

After being checkd out at scottish rite hospital, it was determined that operator1 and v1 occupant were not injured. They were released from the hospital. 

Operator2 suffered injuries to his shoulder blade, pelvis, tailbone as well as two broken vetebrae in his back. He spent a month in the hospital but is expected to make a full recovery.  v2 occupant spent several days in the hospital. He suffered four broken ribs on the back side of his body.  He is expected to make a full recovery.

The owner of both pwc’s told me that the white pwc cost $700 to repair and that the black pwc sustained significant damage and would likely be totalled. He estimated the value of the black pwc to be approximately $8500


BARDID: GA-2017-0073
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LANIER
NearestCityorTown: CUMMING
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8th, 2017 at approx. 1815 hours, I, Game Warden was on routine vessel patrol, along with Intern, on Lake Sidney Lanier, near Aqua-land Marina.  I received a call from Dispatch reference a complaint of a boating incident that occurred at Port Royale Marina at approximately 1805 hours.  I proceeded to Port Royale, near the Gas Docks, and met with the two witnesses who had reported the incident.  

The witnesses advised they saw a white in color Star Craft Open Motor Vessel attempt to undock from a slip near the Gas Docks at approximately 1805 hours.  The Star Craft was being operated by an adult white male subject according to the witnesses.  The operator of the Star Craft allegedly struck a blue in color Monteray open motor vessel.  The Monteray was allegedly docked at the time of the incident, in a slip directly next to Star Craft.  According to the witnesses, the Star Craft struck the Monteray's rear starboard- side, with it's rear starboard-side.  According to the witnesses, the Monteray was unoccupied at the time of the incident, and the operator of Star Craft obviously knew a collision occurred, but left the scene immediately.  The operator did not return to the scene.  The witnesses took a picture of the Star Craft, but the picture was of poor quality.  Virtually no identifying information could be obtained from the picture, nor surveillance footage from the Marina.  The witnesses did not know who the owner of the Monteray was.  

	I thanked the witnesses for contacting authorities, and they each provided me with a written statement.  I determined that the Monteray had sustained damage consistent with what the witnesses reported.  I then documented the scene, and noted that paint, body, and emblem damage occurred to the Monteray.  I determined who the owner of the Monteray was and made contact with him by phone. He advised that he was unaware that the incident had occurred.  He also advised that he had not been in the area when the incident occurred, and was in Atlanta.  The damage to the Monteray appeared to be approximately $2000 worth.  He thanked me for contacting him.  

	After conducting an investigation to determine who the operator of the Star Craft may have been, I was unable to identify, or locate the subject.

I then went back in service.   

***Nothing further at this time***


BARDID: GA-2017-0074
State: GA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NOTTELY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BLAIRSVILLE
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2017, I RFC met with North Georgia Watersports in reference to an incident that had taken place over the weekend with one of his rental personal watercrafts. He showed me a white and yellow SeaDoo displaying Georgia registration GA0918UC sitting on a trailer. They lifted the PWC up off of the trailer and showed me a crack in the fiberglass that was approximately 18 inches long. Subject told me that when they picked up the PWC on July 9, 2017, that it was partially submerged. He also said that the renters had rented the PWC and a pontoon boat for twenty four hours, which started on July 8, 2017. North Georgia Watersports made me a copy of the rental agreement and rental orientation list. I called North Georgia Watersports and asked for an estimate on the damage to the PWC and they told me that it was totaled and the cost would be $10,300.00. 

Later this date, I called the subject who rented the PWC and a pontoon boat. Subject2 told me that the marina did not go over any kind of checklist and that they did not look at the PWC. Subject2 said that they did show him where the fire extinguisher was located and then they pushed him off into the lake off of a floating dock. Subject2 told me that he and Operator were the only ones that had operated the PWC on Saturday, July 8, 2017 and that they only did so for a couple of hours because of the weather. Subject2 also told me that neither of them had hit anything with the PWC and that on the next day, Sunday, July 9, 2017, they woke up and noticed that the PWC had been taking on water. Subject2 then told me that he had just received a charge on his credit card for $10,300.00 and that if he had caused damage to the PWC that he would pay for it. Subject2 stated again that he did not hit anything and that he did not damage the PWC. I emailed Subject2 a copy of a statement form for him to fill out. I then called Operator and left him a voice mail telling him that I need to talk to him about the incident and that I had emailed Subject2 the statement forms. I received witness statements from both operators and have attached them to the report.


BARDID: GA-2017-0075
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLARKS HILL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: APPLING
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the listed date and time, I received a call from dispatch in reference to a boating incident at the listed location.  Sgt. and I responded to the incident location.  Upon arrival, Game Wardens found that the listed operator/victim was loaded in an ambulance.  I spoke to the victim.  The victim gave a verbal statement in reference to the incident.  The victim stated that he was operating his PWC traveling North at the incident location.  The victim stated that he struck a wake causing water to enter his footwear pulling him from the ski. The victim was unsure of his speed at time of incident.  The victim stated that he believes that his injuries occurred when he impacted the water.  

Game Wardens found no signs that indicate an impact with another vessel or object.  The listed witness stated that he saw the victim come off the ski for reason(s) unknown.  The witness noticed that the victim was in the water for an extended period.  He then went to check on the victim via boat and found that he was injured.  The witness  got the victim out of the water and took him to shore for treatment.  EMS was notified.  Gold Cross Med 5 responded to the scene and transported the victim to Doctors Hospital for treatment.  Game Wardens found that the victim broke bones and tore ligaments in his right ankle.  The victim was treated with surgery. The PWC was turned over to the victims brother at the scene on request. 

Game Wardens investigation found that the listed victim was traveling North at the incident location.  The victim struck a wake causing him to fall off the PWC injuring his right ankle after impacting the water.  Officers were unable to determine the cause of the incident.  No further action was taken.


BARDID: GA-2017-0076
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BURTON
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: RABUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from GSP Gainesville on the evening of October 10th at approximately 2118 hours regarding a boat incident that had taken place on Lake Burton.  The reporting party stated that he was on his vessel adrift in Timpson Creek when it was struck in the rear by a bass boat.  I met with the individuals involved in the incident at Anchorage Marina along with Sgt. of the Rabun County Sheriff's office.  

Operator1 showed me the damage to his vessel which consisted of an impact point on the swim platform and some small but deep scratches that progressed toward the right side of the platform.  There was also slight damage to the swim ladder. (see photos)  The operator of the vessel that struck Operator1's vessel identified himself.  

Operator2 stated that he did not see Operator1's stern light prior to impact, but did see it almost immediately afterwards.  Operator2's vessel struck the back of Operator1's vessel and rolled off the right side as it proceeded forward.  Operator2's vessel received a damaged keel guard and several scratches / gouges along the left chine area from front to back. (see photos)  No one was injured.
 After examining the evidence and statements made to me at the time of this incident, it is my opinion that Operator2 did not maintain a properlookout prior to the collision


BARDID: GA-2017-0077
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SEMINOLE
NearestCityorTown: BAINBRIDGE
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 26, 2017, we responded to the Bainbridge Marina in Decatur County in regards to a boating incident. Upon arrival it was discovered that a vessel had become lodged on top of a submerged stump south of the State Docks on Lake Seminole. We made contact with the operator and occupants of the vessel who were still on scene with the swamped vessel.

The operator stated the throttle cable broke on the vessel while he was travelling north towards the Boat Basin. He indicated that the vessel drifted and became lodged on top of a stump. He advised that he attempted to use the trolling motor to get the vessel off of the stump, but it would not do anything but turn in circles. He indicated that other vessels were passing by causing wakes and the stump eventually punctured the bottom of the vessel causing it to sink. Subjectand an 11 year old child were occupants on the vessel. There were no reports of injuries. The adult occupants of the vessel provided written statements of what occurred. Photographs of the damages to the vessel were taken. The vessel was towed to the Bainbridge Marina by Decatur County Fire and Rescue where it was turned back over to the owner.


BARDID: GA-2017-0078
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SEMINOLE
NearestCityorTown: BAINBRIDGE
County: DECATUR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday July 11, 2017 at approximately 1400 hours, Game Warden and I responded to Wingate's Landing in regards to a capsized  vessel. Investigation into the incident revealed that the operator of the vessel forgot to put the drain plug in before leaving Wingate's landing. Operator drove the vessel approximately 300 yards towards the main lake before realizing the drain plug was not in. Once he realized the plug was not in, he was able to stop and put the plug in from the inside of the vessel. While he was putting the plug in the vessel, the water inside the vessel shifted causing it to capsize. Operator and his passenger walked through the water back to Wingate's landing. The vessel was recovered and towed to WIngate's Landing by the Decatur County Fire Department prior to my arrival.


BARDID: GA-2017-0096
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OCONEE
NearestCityorTown: EATONTON
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
	On July 27, 2017, I, Cpl. received a phone call from the GSP dispatch in reference to a boating incident on Lake Oconee.  The dispatcher advised me of a boating incident involving a PWC and a vessel.  The dispatcher stated there were injuries and that EMS had been notified and were in route.  I called RFC to assist with the boating incident.

	Upon arrival, I made contact with a Putnam County Deputy.  The Deputy stated there was not a vessel involved in the incident.  The Deputy stated the operator of the PWC was hit by another PWC that left the scene of the incident.  I spoke with Operator1.  Operator1 stated he was near the Old Phoenix Road Bridge turning circles when he was hit and thrown from the vessel.  Operator1 could not remember what the PWC that hit him looked like and he could not identify the operator of the other vessel.  Operator1 had a bruise on his left leg near the ankle but stated he didn’t need medical attention.  Operator1 stated he was riding rental PWC’s and was with his friend.
	
	I interviewed Friend.  Friend stated he was a good distance from his friend when he noted a blue over black PWC come out of know where and hit Operator1’s PWC.  Friend described the operator as a white male in their mid- twenties early thirties and had a scruffy beard.  Friend could not describe the life vest that was worn by the suspected operator and was not able to recall a registration number on the vessel.  Friend stated the subject ran into his friend and immediately left the scene.  I asked Friend which direction the offender ski traveled and he pointed to the main part of the lake.  Friend stated he was more concerned about his friend and did not pursue the offender vessel.  

	Rangers and I looked at the two PWC’s.  We noted there was damage on the port side of Operator1’s PWC.  The damage was to the handlebars and near the foot area on Operator1’s PWC.  We looked at the PWC that Friend was driving and we did not see very much damage.  The damage we did see was from damage caused by rentals.  

	On July 28, 2017, I had Cpl. from the CIRT team come look at the two PWC’s.  After going over the two skies, we were not able to make a determination that Friend was involved in the incident.  I went to the vessel repair and boat dealers looking for a PWC matching the description.  I advised them to contact me if a damaged PWC came in for repairs.  I completed a report for the owner of the rental skis.


BARDID: GA-2017-0097
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OCONEE
NearestCityorTown: GREENSBORO
County: GREENE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 082317, I, Cpl. received a call from a Georgia State Patrol dispatcher in reference to a vessel fire on Lake Oconee.  The dispatcher said the vessel was in the water and was on fire but there was no one in the vessel.  The dispatcher stated the vessel was at Reynolds’ Landing near the marina.  I responded to the incident from the boat house and went to Reynolds’ Landing Marina.  

	Upon arrival, I noted there were fire personnel on scene.  They had the fire contained and extinguished.  The vessel was pushed back to the boat ramp by the fire boat.  The Marina staff removed the vessel by fork lift and placed it on wooden blocks.  The fire was in the engine compartment.  I noted the motor was burned and covered in black soot.  The engine cowl was melted. The fire burned the bimini top as well as the back seating near the engine compartment.  The fire did not make it to the fuel tank.  The mechanic at the Marina stated the fire either started from a wiring issue or from the motor overheating and catching on fire.  I recorded the damage on the vessel with my Vie Vue recorder.

	I spoke with the vessel owner/operator.  Operator stated he and his wife had just left the Marina and made it approximately 50 yards when he heard a loud popping sound.  Operator stated he looked back at the engine compartment and saw smoke coming from it.  Operator stated there were flames in the engine compartment and he immediately turned the vessel towards the nearby bank.  Operator stated they exited the vessel and the fire department vessel showed up and put the fire out.  I asked Operator if they were injured or burned and he stated “no.”  I advised Operator I would complete a boating incident report.  It should be noted alcohol was not involved in the incident.


BARDID: GA-2017-0098
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST MARYS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ST MARYS
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 1st 2017 at approximately 1721 HRS, Camden County Sheriff's Office received a call stating that they heard someone in the marsh near 809 Cherokee Avenue in St. Mary's yelling for help. Camden County Search and Rescue responded and was able to locate 2 subjects in the marsh. Two people were in the water holding on to an overturned Jon boat. Both of the subjects were returned to the St. Mary's Dock and transported to Camden County Medical Center to be assessed for hypothermia. Both subjects were released at approximately 0230 a.m. 

RFC was able to make contact with both of the victims. Both victims stated that they were paddling the Jon boat from their sailboat to the dock to do laundry in town when a large vessel came by and threw a wake which overturned the Jon boat. Both victims then fell into the water. One subject held on to the boat with a life jacket and a throwable cushion. The other was able to make it over to the marsh line. Both victims were in the water for numerous hours before someone was able to hear their yells for help. The victims lost their cell phone, some clothes, and an identification card.

The suspect vessel was a large speed boat. No other description was given.


BARDID: GA-2017-0099
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SIDNEY LANIER
NearestCityorTown: CUMMING
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 22,2017 at approximately 1940 hours. operator was operating his 34'  sea ray cabin motorboat in lake sidney lanier. Operator1 was recreationally cruising near mary alice park at approximately 15-20 mph when his vessel ran aground striking a small rocky area/ island directly in front of the boat ramp at mary alice park. There were no injuries. Operator1 called 911 and towboat usa responded to the scene. Towboat usa was unable to tow the vessel at the time and they towed it to bald ridge marina on the following date. I, ranger first class (rfc) met with operator1 on october 25,2017 and ascertained information from him about the incident i also performed an inspection of operator1's safety equipment, registration and marine toilet documents. I issued operator  a citation for failure to maintain a marine toilet pump out log. He was also issued written warnings for improper display of marine toilet certificate and improper registration.


BARDID: GA-2017-0100
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BURTON
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: RABUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20, 2017, at approximately 1600 hrs. I, Ranger (DNR LED) over heard radio traffic from Rabun County Fire / EMS regarding an unconscious five year old female child that was on a boat and entering into anchorage marina on Lake Burton to await EMS.  I arrived at approximately 1615 hrs. and gathered information. It seemed the child had been swimming behind or beside the running boat for a little while. Then the child boarded the boat and was sitting on the back deck. 

One of the occupants noticed the child slumped over a few minutes later. She and another occupant were nurses and checked her out.  The child was unconscious but, had a strong pulse and heartbeat. The nurses began CPR and called 911. The boat operator headed for anchorage marina.  By the time they arrived the child had regained consciousness. The child was checked out by EMS and it was determined to have her airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The child was admitted to the hospital and determined the cause of the incident to be carbon monoxide poisoning. 

The child was released later that same evening and she had recovered, according to the Father. 


BARDID: GA-2017-0101
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BLACKSHEAR
NearestCityorTown: DESOTO
County: SUMTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 8th 2017 at 0152 hours, I was contacted by Georgia State Patrol dispatch in reference to a boating incident on Lake Blackshear. Senior Dispatcher advised me a vessel was taking on water and sinking rapidly with 4 people on board.  The exact location was unknown, all the caller could advise was, they were somewhere between the Lake Blackshear Marina and the Crisp County Power Dam.  I contacted Corporal for assistance.  At 0244 hours, Cpl. and I located the floating vessel directly west of Linkin Pinch Slough on the Sumter County Side of Lake Blackshear.  

Four people and one large dog were aboard the vessel.  The vessel, a 1997 Bayliner, with Georgia registration GA0474BX, was totally swamped and floating in the water.  All four occupants and dog were assisted into our patrol vessel and transported to the shoreline where Sumter County Fire and Rescue was standing by.  

According to Subject, Operator was operating the vessel when they shut off the engine and was just listening to music.  Subject stated they were all on the back of the boat taking pictures and after some time they noticed a lot of water in the boat and it was sinking very rapidly.  The vessel would not start due to being flooded, but the bilge pump was working properly.  All four occupants began to scoop out water with no success.  Subject said he jumped into the water to check the drain plug and it was properly secured in place.  

All four occupants were checked out by Sumter County Fire and Rescue and all stated they were ok.  Sumter County Fire and Rescue transported two people, Operator and the dog.  Cpl. and I had Subject come with us so we could tow his swamped vessel back to his residence.  Subject put the vessel on a boat lift to make it easier to inspect and allow the water to drain.  After inspecting the vessel it was determined the 6 inch round transom access hatch, which was located on the stern of the vessel was missing.  With all four occupants sitting and standing on the stern of the vessel, this was causing water to enter two water flow holes and enter the transom access hatch.  Once the hull filled up, water then flowed over the transom and entered the transom access hatch at a rapid pace.


BARDID: GA-2017-0103
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLATOONA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: EMERSON
County: BARTOW
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 17, 2017, I, RFC with the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, responded to a single vessel boating incident in the area of Bethany Bridge on Allatoona Lake.  One of the occupants in the vessel was seating in the front port seat when the vessel hit a big wave.  Victim was then thrown into the air and made contact with the inside of the vessel she was in and ended up in the floor of the vessel.  The vessel operator advised that a big vessel was operating in the area and he hit the wave of the vessel and caused Victim to be thrown to the floor of the vessel.  There was a thunderstorm in the area and advised that the big cabin cruiser was trying to get away from the storm, in thus making a big wake.

Operator or any of the other 3 occupants of the vessel had not had any alcohol to drink.  They were traveling north bound on Allatoona Lake from Holiday Marina towards Bethany Bridge when the incident occurred.  Operator got his vessel to the courtesy dock at Bethany Bridge where we then notified Bartow 911 to start Bartow EMS to that location.  Victim remained in the floor of the vessel until Bartow EMS arrived to get her into the ambulance.  Victim was transported to Cartersville Medical Center with severe back pain and injury.

I attempted to make contact by phone with the operator and one of the occupants the next day to determine the status of Victim's injury.  I left a voice mail with both persons.  At the time of June 19, 2017 at 1325 hours, I have not received a return phone call.

As of June 23, 2017, I still have not received a return call from any of the vessel occupants. 

RFC 


BARDID: GA-2019-0027
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lanier
NearestCityorTown: GAINESVILLE
County: HALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel #1 stated he was not paying attention when turning across the channel and turned into the path of Vessel #2.  Vessel #1 made contact with the bow of Vessel #2 and coming to rest under the bow between the pontoons.  None of the persons onboard reported any injuries.


BARDID: GA-2019-0028
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lanier
NearestCityorTown: DAWSONVILLE
County: DAWSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27, 2019 I GWFC, received a call about a PWC accident in Taylor Creek on Lake Lanier. Georgia State Patrol Dispatch (GSP) advised me a PWC had struck land. I arrived on scene at approximately 1345 hours. Forsyth County Sheriffs Office was also on scene and the operator of the PWC, was being transported for medical treatment. 

Witnesses described the PWC being operated reckless and jumping the wake of the ski boat. Several witnesses stated the PWC  was traveling approximately 30-40 mph when it struck the bank. I advised the owner of the PWC that he would be responsible for removing the PWC from the lake and I also advised him to make sure it didn't sink. I told him there was a tow company on the lake if he needed assistance. 

I was notified on Friday May 31, 2019 that after a failed attempt to tow the PWC back to the dock, someone had stolen the PWC. She stated her husband attempted to tow the PWC but the damage was too great. She also stated that her husband had called someone to assist him and when they arrived to tow it, it was indeed gone.
The victim was ejected and hit the bank.


BARDID: GA-2019-0029
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
NearestCityorTown: LAVONIA
County: HART
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2019 at approximately 15:20 hours, Corporal and I (Game Warden) arrived on scene of a boating incident.  The incident took place at Harbor Light Marina’s Boat Ramp on Lake Hartwell.  The incident had taken place at 15:05 hours when Operator was attempting to trailer his Chaparral 222 Vessel and the vessel erupted into flames.  The fire happened in an instant and went out on its own.  Operator then jumped off the vessel and made it to shore.  911 was called at 15:09 hours and Operator was flown to Augusta Burn Center. Operator received 2nd degree burns to 25 percent of his body.
	I spoke to Operator, he said they had fueled the boat up and put the vessel in the water.  He said that he had run the blowers to remove the fumes. Then when trying to trailer, the boat it “blasted off.”  Operator said he does not know what happened to cause the fire. 
	a witness to the incident had been assisting Operator with getting his boat in the water.  He said that they filled the boat with fuel at Dad’s Service Station then went to the marina to put the boat in the water.  Operator said he smelled fuel and believes he may have put fuel in the wrong tank.  Witness told him to put the vessel back on the trailer and they would check it out.  While trying to load the vessel, it then caught fire. 
	Corporal and I were able to see the incident take place through security cameras at Harbor Light Marina.  However, it is unclear if fuel was put in the wrong tank. Although, fuel or fuel vapor is believed to have caused the explosion.  The odor of fuel still was strong on the vessel 45 minutes after the fire.  There was a fuel sheen on top of the water around the incident scene.  Fuel was also present in the floor of the toilet compartment of the vessel.


BARDID: GA-2019-0030
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lanier
NearestCityorTown: FLOWERY BRANCH
County: HALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/17/2019 operator was fishing at the mouth of Flat Creek on Lake Lanier.  Operator was leaving the area and while he bent over to pull the trolling motor back in the boat he felt a sharp pain in his left hip area.  The pain caused him to drop to his knees and resulted in falling over board.  Operator was wearing a type IV PFD that deployed shortly after he had fallen over board which kept him afloat.  He was then able to make his way to the stern of the boat to attempt to lift himself with the motor by using the trim.  When this did not work he looked around and notice another vessel close by and yelled for help.  The other vessel occupied by two male subjects made their way to Operator and assisted him into his boat.  Once Operator was in his boat the two subjects towed his boat back to Old Federal Boat Ramp where EMS personal was standing by to transport Operator to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton for his injury.  Operator suffered from a dislocated left hip.


BARDID: GA-2019-0031
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lanier
NearestCityorTown: FLOWERY BRANCH
County: HALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
June 1, 2019 at approximately 16:15 hours GW and SGT. was patrolling on Lake Lanier in the area of Landshark Cove when we noticed smoke coming from a vessel and kids jumping into the water.  We quickly responded to the boat and quickly put everyone left in the vessel in the patrol vessel and began to extinguish the flames coming from the motor compartment of the vessel that was on fire.  Three fire extinguishers were used to put the fire out.  Passing boat had picked up the kids that had jumped off the boat that was on fire. All the kids were wearing life jackets. We asked for the help of SGT. and GW to tow the vessel back to the owners dock while we transported the family.  Everyone was safe and not injured  thanks to the quick response and the help of the vessel that picked up the kids due to the high traffic area that the boat was in.  The owners are filing a claim through their insurance company and they will determine the cause of the fire.


BARDID: GA-2019-0032
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Allatoona Lake
NearestCityorTown: CARTERSVILLE
County: BARTOW
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, operator was operating his red Yamaha PWC at a high rate of speed on Allatoona Lake in the area of Allatoona Dam. Operator stated that he was taking advantage of the larger waves around the dam for jumping when he was ejected from his vessel into the water. Upon impact with the water, Operator immediately recognized his shoulder had possibly been dislocated. Operator was transported by a passing vessel to Park Marina. From Park Marina he was transported to Cartersville Medical Center (CMC) for treatment of his injuries. 

He was in substantial pain as we spoke with him and attempted to gather details. Operator shoulder was placed back into position and was released from the hospital under his own power.


BARDID: GA-2019-0033
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Allatoona Lake
NearestCityorTown: CARTERSVILLE
County: BARTOW
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 15, 2019 at approximately 2130 hours I responded to a call in reference to a boat fire at Allatoona Landing Marina.  I responded by vessel to the location with Bartow County Deputy.  Once on scene I observed a vessel fully engulfed in flames and several Bartow County Fire units on scene. Once the fire was extinguished I located the owner of the vessel.  

Operator stated that he had just purchased the boat and it was the first day on the water.  Operator stated the while on the water a warning showed up on the boat.  The warning stated "Closed loop fuel learn excessive lean condition (Bank 1)".  Operator stated he took a picture on his phone and idled back to the Allatoona Landing Marina.  Operator stated that when he got near the dock the engine compartment started smoking heavily.  Operator stated he dropped off the two female passengers and minutes later a fire started in the engine compartment and he immediately exited the boat. The boat had major fire damage and is a total loss.


BARDID: GA-2021-0096
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lanier
NearestCityorTown: CUMMING
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 16th, 2021, I Game Warden while finishing a vessel patrol on Lake Lanier had just entered the “No Wake Zone” at Bald Ridge Marina when I received a call from my supervisor Sgt. about a drowning that had just occurred near my location in Bald Ridge Creek. 

I looked up the address he gave me, and it was indeed just a short drive to a large ski cove that was adjacent to Bald Ridge Marina. I went to the cove and immediately saw a bass boat floating in the cove with no one on board and the engine cowling sitting at the stern on the boat. 

A man shouted at me from a dock across the cove and waved me over to his dock. The witness told me that he had observed the man… I then got the witness into my boat and had him tell me where he observed the victim go down. 

I made a waypoint on my onboard GPS and then went and spoke to another witness who had seen and heard the man screaming for help. The witness was on the opposite side of the cove fishing when he heard and saw the man in the water shouting for help behind the bass boat.  I took the witness back to his dock and began coordinating with Sgt. about the recovery process. The boat was secured and taken by Forsyth County Fire boat back to Mary Alice Beach Park and put on its trailer. Sgt. then met with family of the man believed to be missing. 

The man was identified as a 46-year-old man who had stated that he was going to fish and work on his boat that afternoon. The boat contained various fishing equipment and aside from the engine cowling being off the motor had no damage or deficiencies. 

The body recovery phase lasted through Thursday evening and resumed all day Friday- Saturday and was completed when on Sunday morning the body was recovered with the departments ROV. The body was turned over to Forsyth Fire Department. In conclusion on Dec 16th 2021 at approximately 1715 victim fell out of his boat and after short struggle drowned in Lake Lanier.


BARDID: GA-2021-0097
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: COLUMBIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 30 at approximately 1637 hours, Columbia County Dispatch received a call of a drowning on the Savannah River. I, Game Warden, along with Columbia County Deputies, CCFR Dive Team, Gold Cross 2, and Rescue 2 responded to Riverside Park Boat Ramp. Once on scene, I spoke with deputies who said two subjects had rented a kayak and were coming down river when their kayak overturned. One subject did not resurface for unknown reasons and two other kayakers assisted the other subject and the victim to shore.

Game Wardens interviewed the two witnesses at the boat ramp. They said they could hear someone screaming for help as they were kayaking South to North on the river. Subject1 said he went ahead of Subject2 and found a capsized kayak. He said Subject3 was holding on to the capsized kayak with one arm and Subject4, who was completely submerged with her other arm. Subject1 entered the water and was able to get Subject3 and Subject4 to the nearest shore. He checked Subject4 for breathing or a pulse, but Subject4 displayed no vital signs. Subject2 arrived to their location after a few minutes and they were able to call 911.

I spoke with the kayak rental owner who said he had rented them a kayak, two paddles, two PFDs and then dropped them off at the dam to kayak back down to Riverside Park Boat Ramp. Owner said he went looking for the two kayakers and was waved down by people on shore. Owner arrived on scene by boat and was told by Subject1 that Subject4 was unresponsive. He and Subject1 were able to load Subject4 into the boat and he took Subject4 and Subject3 back to the boat ramp to meet with EMS and authorities. Subject3 was tended to by Gold Cross 2 and Subject4 was dead on arrival. CCFR went back out to the river by boat to check on the two witnesses and retrieve the kayak the couple had been using. Subject1 and Subject2 were able to paddle back to the boat ramp and provide witness statements. Subject3 was able to provide a brief statement to a Columbia County Investigator. The only thing she could remember was that they were adjusting their seats before the kayak overturned and once in the water the current started pulling them under. The body was turned over to the Columbia County Coroner pending autopsy results. Columbia County Case No. 21-017869.

Officer investigation found that two subjects were kayaking down the river when they went to adjust their seats and capsized for reasons unknown. There was no evidence of the kayak striking an object or another vessel. The cause of death is unknown pending the autopsy.


BARDID: GA-2021-0098
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sinclair
NearestCityorTown: MILLEDGEVILLE
County: BALDWIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Based upon the GPS tracks downloaded from V1 and V2, the operator’s statements and the information and evidence collected, the facts show that Operator1 was on plane and cruising approximately 26 miles per hour when he impacted Operator2’s vessel and fatally injured Victim. Operator1 failed to maintain adequate watch over his course into Airport Cove and was likely distracted by the two GPS units mounted on his operator’s console. Operator1 failed to give way to the stand on vessel occupied by Operator2 and Victim as they trolled across the cove. These conclusions contained in this report are based upon all evidence and witness statements made available to me at the time of this report. The addition of any new evidence or information may affect the conclusions in this report.


BARDID: GA-2021-0099
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Other
NearestCityorTown: SAVANNAH
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/22/2021 at approximately 0900 hours, Operator1 and his wife were leaving the dock at Delegal Marina in vessel one. When leaving the dock he noticed that there was a boat tied up to the dock to his back right. He began backing up and didn't take into account the current which immediately took vessel one and pushed him towards the boat. So he gave it a little gas and the current still pushed him towards the boat so he panicked and over compensated by pushing the throttle down. When he did that he was thrown to the floor then vessel one collided with vessel two (which was docked in front of the vessel that was to his rear) near the bow and went down the boat eventually going to the stern of vessel two messing up the motor of vessel two and doing structural damage to vessel two. The boat then went up on the dock messing up a cleat, a dock box and the plastic wood that they use on the dock.

	I went to Delegal Creek Marina on 5/23/2021 to collect witness statements and take pictures of vessel two. I found out both vessels were from a boat club known as Simply Boating LLC which is also called Care Free Boat club. I spoke with the owner and he was there when the incident happened so I was able to collect a witness statement from him as well as one of there workers while I was at Delegal Creek Marina. They had already replaced the cleat. Vessel one was taken out of the water over at The Landings Harbor Marina on the opposite side of the island. So once I finished up at Delegal Creek Marina. I went over there and was able to take pictures of vessel one. The operator of vessel one (Operator1) was told to come out by the owner of Care Free Boat Club. I was able to interview subjects. Then I started working on the boating incident report.


BARDID: GA-2021-1000
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Dixie
County: Brooks
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Double drowning reported in Brooks County after boat flips in rural pond
6/13/21 – Brooks Co., GA 
The Brooks County Fire Department says two people drowned after a boat flipped over in a rural pond near Dixie, Georgia, Sunday night. The fire department says Brooks County 911 received a call about two missing people and the flipped boat behind 4746 Grooverville Road around 6:45 p.m. Sunday. “Emergency officials from multiple agencies in Brooks County were dispatched to the scene immediately,” the fire department wrote on Facebook. First responders noticed the overturned Jon boat, tackle and personal belongings in the water and determined the two missing people were underwater. Divers and rescue boats were deployed immediately, and the drowning victims were found shortly after midnight, the fire department says. BCFD says there were no witnesses to the accident, and the Brooks County sheriff’s and coroners’ offices are investigating. No foul play is suspected at this time.
https://www.wctv.tv/2021/06/16/double-drowning-reported-brooks-county-after-boat-flips-rural-pond/


BARDID: GA-2021-1001
State: GA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-13 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mine Lake
NearestCityorTown: Monticello
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, three people were fishing on a lake when the jonboat capsized.  Two drowned.


BARDID: GA-2021-1010
State: GA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-11-19 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the CG, two people were rescued by the Coast Guard after their boat capsized and sank due to a broken rudder.  The survivors were spotted by red smoke flares.


BARDID: FL-2021-0695
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Peace River
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1000 hours, a single vessel allision occurred due to weather with the US 41 southbound bridge in Charlotte, County Florida. The vessel involved was a 32’ sailing vessel (V1) occupied by one adult male.

OP1 advised he had anchored V1 approximately 3 weeks earlier on the south side of the Peace River. OP1 had placed three anchors to attempt to hold V1 in place while he was residing on the vessel. On the morning of December 21, 2021, a cold front pushed into the area which caused large waves, approximately 6’ high, and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. 

At 0951 hours, OP1 texted a friend, “I am fucked” as he was still on the vessel and the anchors had broken free. Due to the high winds, V1 drifted to the east where it made contact with the US 41 southbound lane bridge. The forward mast was broken off on the bridge and V1’s hull was impacted by the bridge piling which pierced the hull. V1 immediately began taking on water. OP1 jumped out of V1 as the vessel sank on the east side of the US 41 bridge. 

Friends of OP1 observed V1 begin to sink, so they jumped into their vessel and began searching for in the Peace River. The friends located OP1 floating near the I-75 bridge. OP1 was recovered from the water and brought to Laishley Marina where he was checked by Charlotte Fire/EMS with no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0696
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Matanzas Pass
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 1846 hours, a single vessel incident occurred in Matanzas Pass near Fort Myers Beach in Lee County, Florida. The vessel involved a 2016 21’ Bennington Marine Pontoon (V1) rented from Rental Company. As V1 Bennington was pulling into the dock, a female passenger was standing at the bow, outside of the rail taking a selfie. For an unknown reason, passenger was ejected from V1 Bennington into the water where she was struck by the vessel’s propeller/skeg causing her injuries.; Victim: Staples in hand, arm and legs.


BARDID: FL-2021-0697
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental vessel engine catches fire near Sombrero Reef Light.
- The occupants were out near Sombrero Reef drifting for fish and watching the sunset.
	- OP1 started the engine to head home and was running about 8 knots for around 10 minutes.
	- OP1 heard a high pitched squealing sound and observed smoke coming from the engine.
	- OP1 described the sound as metal grating on metal. OP1 observed the smoke and stated that the plastic cover (cowling) of the engine was bubbling and burning.
	- OP1 turned the engine off. He immediately notified the rental company and called 911


BARDID: FL-2021-0698
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 17th, 2021, at approximately 9:36 PM, Florida Fish and Wildlife Communications Center received a call reference a boating accident in the area of the Miami River. Two persons had fallen from their vessel while returning to shore during the night.  The incident was unwitnessed and the surviving occupant has not provided much detail into how they were thrown overboard.  Alcohol is a contributor to this incident. 

Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) Officers responded to the scene. United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.), City of Miami Marine Patrol, and Miami-Dade County Marine Patrol responded to the scene as well and began a search for the victims. 

One victim was rescued by an unidentified good Samaritan. The search continued for victim.

Deceased body was recovered on December 18, 2021, at approximately 6:43 PM, by two man walking along the seawall.

** Open investigation**
 
Deceased fell off the boat and drown. Deceased did not know how to swim.


BARDID: FL-2021-0699
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tsala Apopka Chain
NearestCityorTown: INVERNESS
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling in a north west direction in Flying Eagle marsh and made a left turn entering an airboat trail approximately 3 yards across where the vessel proceeded in a south west direction for approximately 150 yards. The rear port side of the vessel then made contact with a cypress knee on the east side of the airboat trail. The impact with the cypress knee caused the vessel to turn to it's port side approximately 45 degrees and make a secondary impact with a tree on the vessel's front starboard side. The secondary impact occurred approximately 15 feet from the cypress knee. Upon secondary impact the operator was ejected from the vessel and his head impacted the tree the vessel had struck. The subject was life flighted to Ocala Regional Medical Center were he was released that evening with; OP1 was admitted to the hospital but upon arrival was release because he did not have insurance with no diagnosis of injuries other than a contusion on his head.; VICTIM 1 was diagnosed with a bruised kidney and back swelling.


BARDID: FL-2021-0700
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: canal at intersection of 199th
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating in the canal and his body hit a low bridge while trying to pass under it. On December 11th, 2021, at approximately 1830 hrs. FWC was dispatched to a vessel accident in the canal. I Arrived on scene at 1900 hrs to find a Miami gardens PD officer standing by with a witness of the incident. The Miami Gardens PD officer advised me that the subject who was operating the PWC was identified by Florida driver’s license as OP1. The Miami gardens PD officer advised me that OP1 was found unconscious with head trauma and transported to Ryder trauma by Miami Dade Fire rescue helicopter. I met with OP1’s brother, stated in a sworn written statement that he and his brother were riding their PWC’s in the canal, witness went under a low laying bridge and when he came out on the other side, he looked for his brother and saw him halfway under the bridge laying face down in the water. Witness went to his brother and swam him to the shore and called 911. The PWC OP1 was operating was identified by Florida registration FL4895PN had minor scratches on the hood with no other damage. (See pictures). OP1 was released from the hospital the next morning. OP1 struck a low lying bridge while operating his PWC. He was admitted to Ryder Trauma Center and release the morning after.


BARDID: FL-2021-0701
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel vs vessel incident. Vessel 1 operator was on his phone not paying attention when he struck vessel 2 in the rear port causing cracks in the fiberglass


BARDID: FL-2021-0702
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OP1 had begun to speak to me about the accident, that he was looking for the marker and could not see it. During this time OP1 had seen a vessel approaching him head-on. OP1 had stated he moved over to the right to avoid collision with the other vessel. While looking for the marker, is when he collided to the fixed object with the bow. While he was operating and crashed, his son hit his head in the center of the vessel and was later taken to the hospital by his mother and OP1 has stated that Marker 11 is missing. VICTIM: was being taken to the hospital by his mother when we arrived. Spoke to the father OP1 and said his son is making a full recovery and just took some time off work.


BARDID: FL-2021-0703
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Female subject on rental PWC hits wake, loses balance, and breaks left arm in PWC fall in Boca Chica Basin, Monroe County; State of Florida.
- The tour group was traveling west through Boca Chica Basin, just north of Key Haven.
	- OP1 hit wake at an angle, causing her to lose her balance.
	- OP1 started the slide backwards and to the port side, losing her grip on the handlebars.
	- OP1 was caught by the port side gunnel, her left arm entered the water
	- Because OP1 did not fall entirely off the PWC, the kill switch did not engage and the PWC continued forward, causing the force of water on her left arm to pull it back and injure her shoulder.
	- OP1 was able to reach up with her right arm and disengage the kill switch, bringing the PWC to a stop.
	- WITNESS was able to reach OP1 and help her transfer over to his PWC, where then WITNESS transported her back to the rental, where she was then transported to Lower Keys Medical Center by EMS. OP1 complained of left arm pain as a result of her accident. She was transported by EMS to Lower Keys Medical Center. An x-ray revealed a fracture of upper end of humerus - left. OP1 was treated and released the same day.


BARDID: FL-2021-0704
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Card Sound
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel stopped at a drift with engine on and in neutral. Operator and PAX1 at the bow securing dock lines. No one was at the helm. Swimmer was in the water at the helm relieving himself. Swimmer attempted to climb into the boat three times before slipping and injuring his upper arm/shoulder on the engine propeller.


BARDID: FL-2021-0705
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: across from Beer Can Island- O
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, December 13, 2021 at approximately 0500 hours I was dispatched to FIU North campus to assist Indian Creek Marine patrol units that had a vessel that was pinned against a Manatee Zone navigational sign with the stern touching the rocks on the shoreline of the Southeast side of FIU.

The owner/ operator of the vessel was displaying signs and indicators of impairment told me that the vessel got there by magic and refused to answer any questions about the boating accident. 

OP1 was arrested for BUI. OP1 had several cuts on his feet from walking around on the sharp rocks without shoes on.


BARDID: FL-2021-0706
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCYANE BAY
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 30th, 2021, in Miami-Dade County at approximately 1300 hours while on patrol, in full uniform and on a marked patrol vessel Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a boating accident between two sailing boats. The location of the accident was approximately 2 miles east of Deering Estate in Biscayne Bay. 
	I arrived on scene, spoke with the complainant OP2. OP2 explained to me that his vessel bearing documentation number D01137992, was drifting at the location waiting for a tow, when it was struck by a vessel bearing registration number MN 3862 GQ being operated by OP1. I looked at the damages to OP2’s vessel on the port side stern quarter side and took pictures. I also spoke to OP1 about the accident and OP1 explained that he was working on his boat while having it on auto pilot, when he noticed it OP2’s vessel it was too late and crashed on the side of his vessel.
OP1 was issued a Uniform Boating Citation for violation of the following Florida Statues:
F.S. Statue 327.33(3)(b):
Violation of navigational- Rule#5 Improper Lookout 
OP2 was also issued Uniform Boating Citations for the violations of the following Florida Statues:
F.S. Statue 327.50(1)(a)
The owner and operator of every vessel on the waters of this state shall carry, store, maintain, and use safety equipment in accordance with current United States Coast Guard safety equipment requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, unless expressly exempted by the commission.
33CFR175.15B
No Type 4 throwable
33CFR175.124
No serviceable Visual Distress Signals.


BARDID: FL-2021-0709
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay Miami River
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
3 vessel boating accident without injuries. 
On December 28th, 2021, at approximately 1330 hours, V1 operated by OP1 was traveling East on the Miami River. The vessel was going at less than 10 MPH on a slow speed zone when OP1 got distracted by the radio system on his vessel and veered to starboard causing his vessel to strike 2 sailboats docked behind condo. FWC was contacted after the incident.


BARDID: FL-2021-0710
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: pond behind address
NearestCityorTown: LUTZ
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 12th, 2021 an 11ft aluminum jon boat with two occupants capsized in the un-named pond in Hillsborough County. At approximately 5:25 p.m. the occupants of the vessel were removing large weeds from the water when the vessel filled with water and capsized. Both occupants ended up in the water. One occupant stayed afloat on top of some of the weeds until he was rescued, uninjured. The other occupant’s body was recovered from the bottom of the pond. OP1 Cause:  Drowning  Manner:  Accident   


BARDID: FL-2021-0711
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OP1 said he took out a team of 5 occupants that work with him on commercial charters to Sands Cut area. The reason they went out on the boat was conduct an environmental cleanup. While scouting the area, OP1 put the boat on plane heading east north east from sands cut when he struck an unknown object causing the vessel to tilt hard to the starboard side. OP1 was able to pull back the throttle right before he got ejected from the vessel. OP1 was able to swim back to the vessel uninjured. OP1 realized the vessel had suffer a major crack to bottom of the haul causing water rush in. OP1 made a decision to beach the vessel on the East side of Sands Cut in order to prevent the vessel from sinking. OP1 contacted Tow Boat US for assistance and attempted to reach the USCG to report the incident. OP1 and his occupants gave written statement reference this boating accident. The vessel was safely recovered the next day.


BARDID: FL-2021-0712
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-2 was sitting still on the water East of Pace Picnic Island when V-1 being operated by OP1 struck V-2 on the starboard/ stern side, cracking the hull. There were NO injuries, OP1 was issued a citation reference Careless operation of a vessel resulting in collision.


BARDID: FL-2021-0713
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C-100 Canal
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The group of five went for a cruise on OP1’s 15ft Seasquirt vessel from his and PAX 1’s house. After travelling North through the freshwater canal system for approximately 30 minutes, OP1 turned around and began operating his vessel back South. As they were travelling between SW 69th Ct and 69th Ave, approaching SW 133rd St, OP1 and PAX 2 were sitting behind the helm. PAX 3 and PAX 4 were sitting on the seat in front of the console, and PAX 1 was sitting on the bow facing backwards.
	While OP1 was operating the vessel, he began teaching PAX 2 the basics of vessel operation. He taught her how it is important to make small adjustments of the steering wheel while changing direction and allowed her to take partial control of the wheel while he maintained full control of the throttle. PAX 2 attempted to steer the vessel slightly to starboard but jerked the wheel too hard, causing the vessel to veer towards a concrete seawall. OP1 backed off the throttle to slow down while steering back to port in an attempt to avoid collision, but was unable due to their speed of approximately 15 miles per hour. The starboard bow of the vessel struck the corner of the seawall, ejecting all five occupants. 
	It is unknown if any of the victims struck the seawall after being ejected, or if all injuries were caused by colliding with the vessel upon impact. Everyone knew how to swim and was able to either climb back onto the vessel or directly onto shore. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victims to Jackson South and Kendall Regional Hospitals. OP1 sustained an injury to his spine and was experiencing pain on his right shoulder blade and right side of spine, along with a laceration to the left knee. PAX 1 sustained a laceration and contusion to her left eye lid/brow and nostril, as well as to her left ankle. PAX 3 sustained a fractured left femur just above the knee and a laceration to the left side of her forehead. PAX 4 sustained a fractured right femur. PAX 2 was experiencing slight chest pain but was overall uninjured and was not admitted to the hospital.V1 struck seawall. Occupants ejected.; OP1:Pain on right shoulder blade and right side of spine. Left knee laceration.; PAX 1:Laceraction and contusion to left eye lid, eye brow, and nostril. Laceration and contusion to left ankle.; PAX 3:Fractured right femur just above knee. Laceration to left side of forehead.; PAX 4:Fractured left femur.


BARDID: FL-2021-0714
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banana River
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Seven subjects were working on an anchored vessel on the Banana River approximately 1/2 mile north of S.R. 528. Four of the subjects boarded a canoe and headed to shore. Three remaining subjects boarded a second canoe (V1) and made way towards shore. Both canoes began taking on water, and capsized putting all seven subjects in the water. None of the subjects in V1 had a PFD but were hanging onto the capsized canoe. A Good Samaritan vessel came to assist V1 but only located two of the three subjects. The subjects from the other canoe swam to an anchored sail boat and were later rescued by U.S. Coast Guard. 

No injuries were reported as a result of the accident and no fresh damage was located on V1.
Brevard County, FWC, and US Coast Guard have been searching the area since the incident was reported. Brevard County Dive Team conducted a search but did not locate anything. 

On 12/14/21, the missing subject was located underwater (deceased) and recovered by the FWC Dive Team. The victim was turned over to the Brevard County Medical Examiner.

Investigation is ongoing.; Victim had no visible injures. Victim's death was caused by drowning.


BARDID: FL-2021-0715
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Hand tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim fingers partially amputated by line. They were approaching a mooring ball near the lighthouse, and she was attempting to secure a dock line to the mooring ball line. As she was feeding the dock line through the loop of the mooring ball line, a wave pushed the boat backwards and her finger got pinched between the two lines, causing a partial amputation of her left middle finger and ring finger. OP1 stated that immediately after the accident, he called his boss and asked him to call 911 for him because he was rushing to get back to shore as quickly as possible. OP1 took VICTIM to Miami Beach Marina where there was an ambulance waiting for her. Miami Beach Fire Rescue transported her to Ryder where she received stitches on her fingers to keep them together until she went in for surgery the following day. She is expected to make a full recovery.; VICTIM: Partial amputation of left middle finger and ring finger.


