# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: TX-2014-0109
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Fisher
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7.27.14 at approximately 6:15, I was informed of a boat accident with injury at the boat ramp near Potter’s Creek. By the time I responded by boat, I was told that the individuals were in route to the hospital in New Braunfels. 

When arriving at the h


BARDID: TX-2014-0110
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 BROWNWOOD
NearestCityorTown: Brownwood
County: 025 BROWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving from the McCartney Island area and was coming into "Buzzard Bay".  Driver stated that he hit a rock in the water and it threw the boat to the right and it then struck the shore line.  The boat came to rest at an approximate 45 degree 


BARDID: TX-2014-0111
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A first time wake boarder suffered a broken leg when attempting to come up on plane behind a ski boat. The vessel and passengers were operating in the main body of Lake Nasworthy, on the South Concho Drive side of the lake. Injured party entered the water


BARDID: TX-2014-0113
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: Anahuac
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
They were traveling at night when they struck a pole in the water causing victim to be thrown out of the boat.  victim struck the pole or the boat causing his shoulder to be dislocated.  victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for his disloc


BARDID: TX-2014-0122
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0278 FALCON
NearestCityorTown: Zapata
County: 253 ZAPATA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
When we arrived we found Operator1 on a 24 foot pontoon boat with 4 other occupants, two of whom were minors. Operator1 did not know about the submerged bridge that used to be the Point of Entry before Falcon Lake was flooded. The lake level has dropped a


BARDID: TX-2014-0123
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling on a straight course and following another vessel, a personal watercraft (vessel 1) was struck on the port side by a second personal watercraft (vessel 2). 
The passenger on vessel 1 and the operator of vessel 2 were both ejected from thei


BARDID: TX-2014-0124
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill, Texas
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Saturday August 16, 2014 approximately 530pm 

owner/operator of a 17ft. crestliner boat was operating his vessel north of Pendelton Harbor on Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine county Texas. Operator1 was towing Subject on a tube. Passengers on board the vessel 


BARDID: TX-2014-0125
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1125 COW BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Bridge City
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I interviewed both the operator and passenger and they told me they were operating the vessel on Cow Bayou traveling eastbound from Bridge City. They explained to me that the passenger was using her hand and splashing water on the operator while she was o


BARDID: TX-2014-0126
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Temple
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of August 15, 2014, I received a call from Bell County Dispatch at approximately 1851 concerning a boat accident resulting in a hit and run. Information from scene was obtained by several witnesses as well as the owner of the vessel struc


BARDID: TX-2014-0127
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/2014 at approximately 3:30 PM, a boating accident occurred on Canyon Lake, public water, in Comal County, TX when the 44 year old male operator of a rented, 19 foot Sea Ray open motor was pulling a 14 year old female on a tube behind the said vess


BARDID: TX-2014-0128
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bay City
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 19th, 2014 at approximately 18:23, Operator1 was attempting to start a personal water craft (pwc) on the Colorado River at Riverside Park.  On board the pwc, seated directly in front of Operator1 was Victim. On board the pwc, seated directly beh


BARDID: TX-2014-0129
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: New Braunfels
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was wake boarding on Lake Dunlap. She was outside the wake of the boat and when she came back over the wake, she jump about 1 foot out of the water. When she landed she fell face first and “face-planted” in the water. When she “face-planted” the w


BARDID: TX-2014-0130
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: San Antonio
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20, 2014 at approximately 8:00 pm while fishing on Calaveras Lake in Bexar County Texas, an unexpected storm blew in causing wind.  Operator owner and operator of vessel 1 was out fishing with 2 other occupants (one of them being a child wearing


BARDID: TX-2014-0131
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 26, 2014 at approximately 8:30pm, I was dispatched to a boat accident near Canyon Lake Marina on Canyon Lake.  When I arrived on scene, I learned that a boat capsized, in the lake near the marina, and the occupants of the boat were being transport


BARDID: TX-2014-0132
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityorTown: McQueeny
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-31-14 I Game Warden was dispatched for a
boating accident. I made contact with Operator1 who was operating Vessel 1 (TX 4263
RD) with one passenger. Operator1 explained to me that he was travelling up river and slowed down to make
his turn into his b


BARDID: TX-2014-0134
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 12:30am on 8/24/14 operator was returning from an offshore fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico.  Upon approach to the Colorado River Jetties Operator1 was unable to locate the green lit day marker on the end of the south jetty.  Operator1 


BARDID: TX-2014-0135
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I interviewed Operator about the accident on Monday, September 1, 2014, at Jacob's Creek Park. Operator stated that he was coming into the Fort Sam Houston Marina from the main body of the lake. Operator had rented a marina slip for the weekend and he was


BARDID: TX-2014-0136
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30th 2014, at approximately 12:35 am., Vessel #1 departed the Matagorda Harbor into the Intracoastal waterway (ICW).  Once in the ICW vessel #1 turned west and accelerated getting on plane where it traveled west approximately 550 yards down the 


BARDID: TX-2014-0138
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5th, 2014 at approximately 9:20 pm., Vessel # 1 containing 4 persons was traveling east in the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) approximately 0.8 miles east of the Matagorda Harbor in Matagorda County Texas.  Vessel #1 stated they were on plane travel


BARDID: TX-2014-0139
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel (2), a 56 foot houseboat was moored at the gas dock at Cranes Mill Marina getting fuel. Vessel (1), a 19 foot open motorboat, was attempting to pull up to the gas dock.  Operator1 had rented this boat for a family outing and was pulling into the do


BARDID: TX-2014-0140
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: canyon city
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 14, 2014, at approximately 10:30am, I was dispatched to a boat near Jacobs Creek Park in Canyon Lake, which ran ashore the previous night.  When I arrived on scene, I was met by operator, who was the boat operator of the vessel when it was driven 


BARDID: TX-2014-0142
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/30/14 at approximately8:30 PM a boating accident occurred on Canyon Lake, public water, in Comal County, TX when the owner and operator of the boat, operator failed to properly keep a lookout and ran his white, 21 foot 2005 model,  Four Winns pleasur


BARDID: TX-2014-0143
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 RAY ROBERTS
NearestCityorTown: Pilot Point
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08-31-2014, the operator of a bass boat was idling in an uncleared portion of lake Ray Roberts and drove up on a submereged tree crown


BARDID: TX-2014-0144
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0434 LAVON
NearestCityorTown: Wylie
County: 043 COLLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2, 2014 at approximately 5:35pm Officer was notified by Collin County Sherriff’s Office of a boating accident on Lake Lavon with a female victim in the water wearing a life jacket. The accident was located 100 yards off the shoreline of Littl


BARDID: TX-2014-0145
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Port O' Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2014 at approximately 8:00 PM, a vessel displaying registration number TX 7961 JH was heading Northeast in the Intracoastal Waterway near Port O’ Connor, Texas.  While the vessel was heading Northeast in the ICW it struck a free floating d


BARDID: TX-2014-0147
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 12, 2014, Operator was operating his personal vessel in the Sabine River with his two daughters.  All three were properly wearing type II pfds.  The vessel was a twelve foot long aluminum Borel boat with a 40 horsepower outboard, tiller 


BARDID: TX-2014-0148
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling Subject water skiing on Lake LBJ in Burnet County on 8-28-14 at approximately 8:00 A.M. While Subject was water skiing Operator stood up out of the drivers seat of the boat and turned around in order to take a picture of Subject water


BARDID: TX-2014-0149
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Port O Connor
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 13, 2014 at approximately 1:30 PM, a 26’ ProKat vessel (TX 4420 JE) sank in the Gulf of Mexico.  Operator1 and his three passengers left out of the Port O’Connor jetties on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:30 AM and drove straight to the fi


BARDID: TX-2014-0150
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Karnack
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2014, APPROXIMATELY 1200 PM, subject WAS OPERATING A PWC ON CADDO LAKE IN THE AREA OF GOVERNMENT DITCH. Operator ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE A TURN AND LET OFF THE GAS, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH A TREE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PWC. Operator W


BARDID: TX-2014-0151
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Belton
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-21-14, At approximately 1545hrs, Warden was dispatched to a boating accident on Lake Belton. The accident involved a single boat that had run a ground and ejected the passenger who had suffered extensive head injuries and lacerations. The driver of t


BARDID: TX-2014-0152
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Point Blank
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO OPERATOR, ON AUGUST 3 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 1030 AM, HE WAS TAKING HIS SON FOR A RIDE ON THE JET SKI.  THE LAKE WAS TOO ROUGH FOR THE CHILD SO THEY WERE RETURNING TO THE CREEK.  IN AN "S" CURVE IN THE CREEK, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF FOR SOME UNKNO


BARDID: TX-2014-0153
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Emory
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 6,2014 sunrise was 0601 in the morning, at approximately 0540 on Lake Fork, vessel 1 was leaving the boat ramp and was traveling Northeast moving parallel to FM2946 in the boat lane. Vessel 2 was travelling West in the boat lane. Just North o


BARDID: TX-2014-0156
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: corpus christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 24th around 7:00 PM operator  was operating his Mastercraft 220 CSX boat in the intracoastal waterway with 7 passengers on board.  occupant was sitting on the bow of the boat.  Occupant inadvertently fell forward and the boat ran her over.  Occu


BARDID: TX-2014-0157
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, 2014 at approximately 1:00 pm. operator of vessel 1 and owner of vessel 2 were following operator of vessel 2 up stream in the San Bernard River. After a few minutes of heading up stream at about 20-30mph. Operator2 slowed down to make a lef


BARDID: TX-2014-0159
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 4, 2014 at approximately 1200 hr vessel 1 and vessel 2 were on a jet ski tour in the Lower Laguna Madre. Vessel 2 began to accelerate out of the Tompkin channel into the bay, while doing so operator Operator2 lost control of the vessel due to a


BARDID: TX-2014-0161
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Fischer
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, October 10, 2014 at about 9:30 am, I received notification that a boat had been found grounded on the shoreline of Potter's Creek Park at Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas. I responded to the location and found a Malibu brand ski boat that had b


BARDID: TX-2014-0162
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1990 G OF MEX OFF GALV-FRPT <
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
When we arrived at the scene, we were advised there was a person in the water with a life jacket and also a second person being rushed to UTMB-Galveston with near drowning injuries. I launched my patrol vessel in search of the missing fisherman and the bo


BARDID: TX-2014-0163
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1260 HALLS BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Hitchcock
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was cruising down the bayou when it struck a log in the water causing the vessel to run into the bank. 2 passengers were ejected from the vessel. Operator and injured passenger remained in the vessel. All people involved were not wearing a life jac


BARDID: TX-2014-0164
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Shelbyville
County: 210 SHELBY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/05/14 at approximately 3:30am, Three people were bow fishing on Toledo Bend Reservoir in a 1997 18ft G3 Generation aluminum boat TX596BE. They were leaving Louisiana side of Toledo Bend Reservoir after doing some fishing. The temperature began to dr


BARDID: TX-2014-0165
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was fishing in the Trinity River in an orange Pelican sport kayak. Another fisherman saw Operator go around the bend in the river just east of the low head dam at Beach St. at approximately 2:30 PM. No PFD's were used by Operator in his kayak. Th


BARDID: TX-2014-0167
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1689 AUSTIN BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: DEMI JOHN
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/26/14, at approximately 9:00 AM, Vessel 1 was headed downstream and Vessel 2 was headed upstream on Austin Bayou. Operator of Vessel 2 stated that he was traveling on the starboard side of the bayou when he came around the bend and noticed Vessel 1 


BARDID: TX-2014-0168
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Cottonwood Shores
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
2014-209

On 5-16-14, at about 1715 Hours, I was dispatched to a boat accident near Wirtz Dam, on the Burnet County side of Lake LBJ.  On arrival at the scene, I learned that operator was alone in a sail boat when it capsized.

Horseshoe Bay PD arrived be


BARDID: TX-2014-0169
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
We had a tubing accident, where a young man (17 years old) got hurt. Facial lacerations and a broken jaw. The tube attaches to the rope via a metal swivel in the middle of the tube on the bottom. The tube spins 360 degrees via the swivel. While the tube w


BARDID: TX-2014-0170
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 14 of 2014 at 1430 hours Officers were dispatched to a boating incident in Atkins Creek on Lake Conroe. One white male jumped from the top deck of a party barge bearing Tx number TX8405BE. 

Scene Description: 
Once I arrived on scene I b


BARDID: TX-2014-0172
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityorTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been pulling subject waterskiing. They stopped at lake breeze ski lodge for a margarita. I had the ski lodge pull the ticket on Operator’s order and it verified that they had ordered 2 margaritas. Operator said he had 2 sips of the drink, and


BARDID: TX-2014-0173
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0041 BARDWELL
NearestCityorTown: Ellis
County: 070 ELLIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
my wife and i were just trying to splash each other. Shortly later i did not realize my wife was at complete stop and i accidentally ran into her jetski. I skidded the side of her jet ski


BARDID: TX-2014-0174
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Bt#1, (2011 Mastercraft) proceeding east on lake Austin, collided with the stern of a stationary Bt#2 (1999 Nitro) also facing east.   Bt#1 rode up onto Bt#2, smashing the outboard cover, the port windshield frame and glass. Bt #1 also left  fiberglass da


BARDID: TX-2014-0175
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Jasper
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2014 around 5:45 pm a group of young people were at Sam Rayburn Lake (Rattle Snake Island).  TX 4548 AM was parked at Rattle Snake Island.   TX 4548 AM was struck by PWC TX 8125 AK.   PWC TX 8125 AK had very little damage to the black bumper (


BARDID: TX-2014-0176
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
*OPERATOR STATEMENT* on 22 June 2014, we were out on the boat enjoying some summer tubing. To get Victim up on the tube we pulled the boat to him as he swam down the side at the time we put the boat in neutral, Victim got both his feet in the prop. We got


BARDID: TX-2014-0178
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 LAKE O' THE PINES
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
per Operator: I was going around the ski basin and a boat pulled out in front of me pulling a tuber on back. I turned to left to miss them and I was thrown out of the boat. Then the boat came back and the propeller cut my arm all up.


BARDID: TX-2014-0179
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill, Texas
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about November 13, 2014 730a Operator and his son-in-law were on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Sabine County Texas. Operator was operating his 17ft Skeeter Bass boat at approximately 10-20 mph, when strong waves capsized the boat. Operator and occupant s


BARDID: TX-2014-0181
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2014 at approximately 2100 hrs. operator of vessel one stated he was sitting on the vessel near Mile Marker 21 by the marina known as "The Reserve" when an unidentified vessel , only described as a black and yellow jet ski approached him at a hig


BARDID: TX-2014-0183
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1695 CLEAR CREEK
NearestCityorTown: League City
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 struck unit 2 as it passed.  Unit 1 advised it lost control and struck the bow of unit 2 with its rear right platform as they crossed paths.


BARDID: TX-2014-0184
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Reds Bayou
NearestCityorTown: Cove
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The area where the accident occurred was extremely dark considering the time of night and was in a section of the river that is approximately 65 yards across. Vessel 1 was traveling north and had just exited Cross Bayou and turned right (north) into Reds 


BARDID: TX-2014-0186
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Caney City
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11-28-14 and at approximately 1:00 p.m. Operator was operating his 2012 Yamaha PWC on Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County. Subject was a passenger on board the PWC being operated by Operator. Operator was headed back to a residence which is located on


BARDID: TX-2014-0189
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: STARTZVILLE
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/10/14, Operator was operating the above mentioned personal watercraft (PWC) at a high rate of speed, on Canyon Lake, public water of the state, when he turned hard to the right in to a wave or wake from another vessel, causing him to be ejected from 


BARDID: TX-2014-0190
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0201 CORPUS CHRISTI
NearestCityorTown: Mathis
County: 205 SAN PATRICIO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The passengers advised me that Operator1 came to a sudden stop after they told him to “look out” after nearly colliding with a PWC.  When Operator1 came to the sudden stop the intertube the PWC was pulling ran into the starboard side of their vessel.  Ope


BARDID: TX-2014-0191
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Jonestown
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-5-14 at approximately 19:23 hrs., victim was free style swimming East in Devils Cove behind a row of boats which were anchored. victim suffered a serious prop cut to his right leg from an undetermined boat. victim was transported by Starflight to Rou


BARDID: TX-2014-0198
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1131 CYPRESS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Spring
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday 08/30/2014 at about 20:31 hrs. units responded to the 21400 block of Cypresswood Dr., Spring, Harris County, Texas on the Cypress Creek water way in reference to a missing person. Complainant reported that she and her husband had been kayaking


BARDID: TX-2014-0200
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Scene Description: Atkins Creek, Lake Conroe, near GPS coordinates 30 22 854 N x 95 36 367 W. In open water approximately 314 to 1 mile distance north east of the April Sound neighborhood boat ramp. 

Witness: They were aboard the vessel bearing TX 3012 B


BARDID: TX-2014-1000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Corpus Christi
NearestCityorTown: Unknown
County: Unknown
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: Operator behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard entered report: According to news media reports, two adults passed away after jumping into the water from their disabled, drifting vessel to assist their child.  The vessel became disabled around 2pm about 200 feet from their residence.  The a


BARDID: TX-2014-1001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-25 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Luis Pass
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: Brazoria
WaterConditions: Unknown
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Unknown
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
CG entered report: A CG MISLE report indicated two bodies were recovered stemming from a boating accident.

Officials first received noticed of possible overdue boaters by the operator’s wife who called that they were due around 7-7:30pm.  They had depart


BARDID: TX-2014-1002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tradinghouse Lake
County: Mclellan
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered based on news media reports: an empty vessel was discovered on Tradinghouse Lake on Saturday night.  The victim’s body was found the next day, deceased.  It appears that he was fishing at the time.


BARDID: TX-2014-1003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Humble Channel
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel capsized in the vicinity of Humble Channel, dumping three people into the water.  Two were recovered alive and the third one was not immediately recovered.  Subjects believe the victim’s waders may have filled up with water preventing him from st


BARDID: TX-2014-1004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-20 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
County: Panola
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered report of a boating fatality on a private pond in Panola County.  Allegedly, the wife of the victim became concerned when her husband did not return from a fishing trip.  She found his truck still parked and boat floating unattended.  Officia


BARDID: TX-2014-1005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: San Antonio
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
News media report indicates that two people onboard a sailboat required rescue from the Coast Guard after their boat suffered a rudder problem causing them to go aground.  The vessel began to break up once on shore.  Winds were the cause of the troubles.


BARDID: TX-2014-1006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Houston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (699033), a fire occurred on a white 50 ft vessel under Kemah Bridge on Clear Lake.  Three people onboard were safely removed.  The fire destroyed the boat, with a value of $305,000.  No pollution.


BARDID: TX-2014-1007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (678666), a vessel capsized after being hit by a 6 ft wave, dumping four people into the water.  The four were clinging to the hull.  One person had waterproof case for his phone and was able to call 911.  The subjects were res


BARDID: TX-2014-1008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report, a tug hit a disabled rec boat.  The rec boat owner indicated that his engine died while in the middle of a channel.  A tow vessel did not slow down so all four people onboard the rec boat (v2) jumped out to avoid being hit.  V


BARDID: TX-2014-1009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: matagorda bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report, a disabled and disoriented vessel with several people onboard washed up on shore and sustained $15k in damages.

The vessel was disabled because of a fuel line break.

Two people onboard were becoming sick and vomiting.   The 


BARDID: TX-2014-1011
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-24 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Austin
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, one waterskier suffered a serious propeller injury after he was struck on Lake Austin.  The victim was airlifted to a hospital.


BARDID: TX-2014-1015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a misle report (704872), one person onboard the sailing vessel Hot Fudge had to be rescued by the Coast Guard because of a head injury he sustained after hitting a stanchion while in a sailing regatta.  The victim was picked up and was later 


BARDID: TX-2014-1099
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-29 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Galveston Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a new media report, a sailboat capsized due to weather off Galveston Bay.  One 2-year old wasn't breathing when initially rescued by Firefighters but she began to breath after rescue.


BARDID: TX-2014-1100
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: unknown marina
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a fire occurred on a boat after fumes ignition while one person was making repairs to his boat.  The man suffered burns to his arms.  The fire damaged two boats and dock.


BARDID: TX-2014-2000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: joe pool lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a PWC with two people onboard was on Joe Pool Lake.  A boy onboard grabbed the handle bars causing the PWC to accelerate and hit two swimmers.  The swimmers suffered injuries. One had a bruised head and the other receive


BARDID: TX-2014-5000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chocolate Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a MISLE report (679772), $5000 worth of property is unaccounted for after a subject had to abandon his vessel near shore in the vicinity of Grassy Point, north of Chocolate Bayou.  The subject did not require medical treatment.  No further in


BARDID: TX-2015-0001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Point Blank
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about 1/8/2015, at approximately 2:17 pm, two people were scouting a place to duck hunt.  Their boat had some water in it already, and when he lowered the motor to increase the speed of the boat, the change caused more water to come into the boat at


BARDID: TX-2015-0002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0173 CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: League City
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Jan. 24th at approximately 2:00 am the electrical system on the yacht "Future Income" ignited a fire on board the vessel.  The fire spread and consumed the yacht.  The wind was blowing in a westerly direction at the time at approximately 15 mph.  The f


BARDID: TX-2015-0003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 28, 2015 at approximately 2:50 P.M. the Llano County Sheriff Dept. was contacted regarding a boat accident on the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ. Vessel 1 was observed veering toward the boat dock. The vessel was maneuvered at the last second to avoi


BARDID: TX-2015-0005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 LAKE O' THE PINES
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 7, 2015, at 11:00 am I received a call from the Marion County Sheriff’s office regarding a vessel on fire and people in the water at Lake O the Pines. I loaded my patrol vessel and left en route to Buckhorn boat ramp. While en route I received


BARDID: TX-2015-0006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1244 GUADALUPE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW BRAUNFELS
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 7, 2015 at approximately 5:05pm, I, Game Warden was dispatched to a boat accident by New Braunfels Police Department. I was told that the boat accident had occurred possibly on Lake Dunlap and that the two boats would be at the boat ramp under


BARDID: TX-2015-0007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Uncertain, Texas
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11 February 2015 at approximately 1800 hours Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a single boat accident that just occurred on Caddo Lake in the northeastern part of Harrison County, Texas. According to written statements thre


BARDID: TX-2015-0008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 14, 2015 at approximately 10:40 am, Brazoria County Sheriff's Department was contacted in regards to a boating accident that occurred in the San Bernard River. I was then notified of the accident and patrolled to the location. Upon my investig


BARDID: TX-2015-0009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1062 BRAZOS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Rosharon
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 27, 2015 at approximately 4:20 pm, Brazoria County Sheriff's Department was contacted in regards to a boating accident that occurred in the Brazos River, near the FM 1462 bridge, in Rosharon, TX. I was notified of the accident and patrolled to


BARDID: TX-2015-0010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 20, 2015, operator filled his boat up with gas at Browders Marina. He then went to launch the boat in the water. He thought he turned on the blowers on to vent the fuel vapors but he thinks he hit the bilge pump instead. He started the engine and


BARDID: TX-2015-0012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Flint
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south on Lake Palestine near the HWY 155 bridge. Vessel was occupied by 6 persons, including 3 juveniles. Vessel was traveling at a slow speed, estimated <5 mph by one of the passengers. Vessel took several waves over the bow of the b


BARDID: TX-2015-0013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 SAN ANTONIO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Austwell
County: 196 REFUGIO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/ Owner stated he and passenger Occupant had been fishing & decided to head in to dock at Hoppers landing. Operator stated as they entered San Antonio Bay from the IWC moving east bound wind/wave action caused the vessel to take on water. Occupant


BARDID: TX-2015-0014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 ARANSAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of a 17 foot Explorer boat was preparing to leave from fishing the southeast shoreline from the Copano Bay causeway. The remaining two occupants in the boat were seated on a built in cushioned ice chest located directly in front of the center


BARDID: TX-2015-0016
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo Springs Lake
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling into a slip at the marina when the engine stalled along with a gust of wind pushing the boat into the slip. He was unable to restart the engine in time to put it into reverse to slow his approach down. One of the passengers took i


BARDID: TX-2015-0018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: West Tawakoni
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessels engine stalled near the center of the lake. Before the owner/operator could re-start the engine, high winds caused waves to come over the back of the vessel swamping it. Both occupants of the vessel were forced into the water as the vessel san


BARDID: TX-2015-0019
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0568 PALO DURO RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Spearman
County: 098 HANSFORD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday April 4th, 2015, three people were fishing from a small boat at Palo Duro lake north of Spearman. The boat was owned by subject, who was present at the lake but not aboard the boat at the time. The boat was an older model commercially manufact


BARDID: TX-2015-0020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: LUBBOCK
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operators and passengers of three jet skis went into the water after capsizing due to operator inexperience. Six total persons fell into the cold water of Buffalo Springs Lake on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Of note, the third jet ski was never identified, 


BARDID: TX-2015-0021
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: ETOILE
County: 174 NACOGDOCHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-25-15 at 7:00 PM two people were running a trotline on  Sam Rayburn Reservoir in front of Lazy Acres. According to Survivor a larger boat passed by and the wake from the boat caused the back end of the boat to be taken over by water.  The front of th


BARDID: TX-2015-0022
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1531 SAN MARCOS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: San Marcos River
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 26, 2015 I Texas Game Warden received a call from Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office regarding a possible drowning at the San Marcos River near Diviney road.  Upon arriving with my Zodiac rescue boat, there were several people from multiple agenci


BARDID: TX-2015-0023
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: Wills Point TX
County: 234 VAN ZANDT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 5, 2015, I, State Game Warden, received a phone call from Van Zandt County Dispatch regarding a boat that had been found on the dam of Lake Tawakoni in Van Zandt County.  

It was described to be a bass boat that had partially sunk and was anchor


BARDID: TX-2015-0024
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Indianola
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, May 1st, at approximately 8:00 pm, operator was operating a 15' homemade vessel in Matagorda Bay near Magnolia Beach with one passenger. The two men had been fishing and were moving to a different location. The weather was clear, warm, and a sl


BARDID: TX-2015-0025
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: Seabrook
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Weather
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:15 PM on 5/9/15, I received information from Chambers Co Sheriff’s Deputy that he had just been notified of a drowning that had occurred several hours earlier in Galveston Bay near Kemah, and that search and rescue operations were under


BARDID: TX-2015-0026
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8097 PORT MANSFIELD CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Port Mansfield
County: 245 WILLACY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:30 pm on may 17, 2015, while entering the harbor in port mansfield vessel 1 proceeded to make a hard port turn, causing the stern of the airboat to submerge and sink. Sending all 5 occupants in to the water. Game wardens witnessed the e


BARDID: TX-2015-0027
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 TAYLOR BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Labelle
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver states he was driving the vessel around 35-40 mph down Taylor's bayou when he lost steering on the vessel and was thrown to the right side of the bayou where the vessel struck a tree. The driver and his passenger sustained injuries to their shins a


BARDID: TX-2015-0028
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: Denison
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
I, State Game Warden, was contacted by subject, the owner of the sailboat "Compass Rose".  Subject stated that the boat had been involved in a hit and run while docked at Grandpappy Marina on Lake Texoma.  

Subject stated that to the best of his knowledg


BARDID: TX-2015-0029
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Canyon Lake
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 26, 2015, at approximately 5:00pm, Operator1 was driving a jet-ski that belonged to his friend. I and my partners were working Canyon Lake at the time the accident was reported. When we arrived on scene, Operator1 was already travelling to Resolu


BARDID: TX-2015-0030
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was stopped, but not moored. Vessel 1 approached. The operator of vessel 1 had no previous operational experience. As the operator of Vessel 1 approached Vessel 2, he determined that his rate of speed was too high and let off the throttle causing


BARDID: TX-2015-0031
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf, Tx
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31, 2015 at 5:46 pm, I, Bexar County Game Warden, received a call from my supervisor, Captain, regarding a possible drowning at Calaveras Lake in Elmendorf, Texas.  I called my work partner, Bexar County Game Warden, who knew about the situation an


BARDID: TX-2015-0032
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1632 WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, State Game Warden, received a call from Tarrant Regional Water District officer on the night of 5-23-15 at about 1045 pm.  Officer advised me that there was a group of kayakers who had entered into the restricted area below Eagle Mountain Lake Dam in t


BARDID: TX-2015-0034
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island TX
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of this vessel rented the PWC from Ladyfish Watersports.  The operator is required by statute to have taken a boater education course prior to operating this vessel.  The vessel livery, Ladyfish Watersports, is required to provide operational


BARDID: TX-2015-0035
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1615 VILLAGE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Arlington
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Three boys were kayaking on Village Creek, Tarrant County on 5/27/2015.  The creek was swollen due to heavy rains in the area.  A low head dam crosses the creek, the heavy rain created a three foot high waterfall and a swift current.  All three boys were 


BARDID: TX-2015-0037
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim had a small cut to her side and hand and food injuries as a result of a crash of two PWCs. The other operator had been drinking (2 beers before lunch) but no clues of alcohol use were observed.

The blue Jet Ski TX-722BK had a broken mirror on the 


BARDID: TX-2015-0038
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0874 TYLER EAST
NearestCityorTown: Arp
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/23/2015 at approximately 9:15, two vessels were both traveling on Lake Tyler East.  The pontoon was headed south and a open motorboat was headed north.  The vessels collided near Wilson Rd. on Lake Tyler.  The vessels collided nearly head on with the


BARDID: TX-2015-0039
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 5, 2015, at approximately 5:30 pm, two boats were operating in the Sabine River in Orange, Texas.  Vessel 1, an SCB Stingray was moving upstream from the City of Orange boat ramp. Vessel 2, a Blue Wave bay boat was traveling downstream from fishing


BARDID: TX-2015-0040
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was driving the boat in the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway as it runs adjacent to the Sabine River. The wind speed was higher than normal that day. He encountered a larger than normal wake produced by a passing commercial vessel. Th


BARDID: TX-2015-0041
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Caney City
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC bearing TX 3951 CJ (Vessel 1) with one passenger.  Operator1 hit the starboard side of  PWC TX 2905CJ (Vessel 2).  The PWC that was hit in the accident had one passenger on board.  Vessel 1 had damage to the bow of the PWC and vessel 2 had extensive d


BARDID: TX-2015-0042
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1001 ADAMS BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling upstream in Adams Bayou from the Sabine River toward the public boat ramp. He was talking on his phone and not paying attention to where he was going. He struck a rotted tree protruding from the bank of the bayou. The collision caus


BARDID: TX-2015-0043
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31, 2015 at approximately 4:00 pm, vessel 1, operated by Operator1 was traveling downstream in the Sabine River having left the boat races near the city of Orange.  The boat was occupied by his wife, and his brother and his wife.  Also Victim was h


BARDID: TX-2015-0044
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Port O'Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 7, six people on board a vessel for hire, a 25' Pro Line with a 250 HP Suzuki motor, left Port O'Connor Texas in order to fish in the Gulf of Mexico.  The operator of the vessel holds a Captain's "six pack" license with the USCG.  The occu


BARDID: TX-2015-0045
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 3, 2015, I, Game Warden,  was dispatched to a boat accident at approximately 6:00pm. I was told that the accident occurred near Crane’s Mill Marina and to meet the occupants near boat ramp #8, on the south side of the lake. I met with Subject1, an


BARDID: TX-2015-0047
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 ARANSAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ARANSAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/06/2015 at approximately 10:45am, Boat 1 (TX 1019 CM) was traveling near St. Joseph Island and Mud Island in Aransas Bay. Boat 1 was following approximately 300-400 yards behind another vessel searching for a location to fish. Operator1 was the oper


BARDID: TX-2015-0048
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: GRANBURY
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator/owner had filled the boat up with fuel.  Then he launched the boat at the Rough Creek boat ramp in Granbury, Texas at that time he failed to properly vent the fuel vapors from the engine compartment.  When he began to start the engine th


BARDID: TX-2015-0049
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Lubbock
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator, wife of boat owner, was operating vessel 1 (TX 8718HH) upon Buffalo Springs Lake, Lubbock County, Texas at approximately 3:20pm on Friday, June 19, 2015. Boat traffic on the lake was light as were the winds. Visibility was clear and the water su


BARDID: TX-2015-0050
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1633 WEST NUECES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Bracketville
County: 136 KINNEY
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were kayaking in the West Nueces River in separate kayaks.  Subject hit a tree that caused him to flip his kayak and become trapped underwater.  Subject was recovered at approximately 3;00 pm and pronounced deceased at 4:00pm
 


BARDID: TX-2015-0051
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: Clear Springs
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 7th 2015 at or about 6:25PM, the Guadalupe County sheriff’s office received a call advising of a boat accident on Lake Dunlap. Two Jet Ski’s were involved in the accident. The victim was operating a 2005 Bombardier PWC (vessel 1) which was struck 


BARDID: TX-2015-0052
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0363 HOLBROOK
NearestCityorTown: Mineola
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing 2 female passengers on a tube. Vessel 1 was occupied with (1) operator and (5) passengers. Vessel 1 was operating on the north end of Lake Holbrook with moderate boat traffic in the area. (Note: north end of lake is narrow with a large


BARDID: TX-2015-0053
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Gun Barrel City
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6th at approximately 11:45pm Texas Game Warden and myself were dispatched by Gun Barrel City Police Department to a boat wreck that had recently occurred on Cedar Creek Reservoir. Upon arrival to Tom Finley Park in Gun Barrel City we were advised 


BARDID: TX-2015-0055
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 BROWNWOOD
NearestCityorTown: Brownwood
County: 025 BROWN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday the 19th, 2015  at 2:57 PM a free floating boat with no one on board was reported to Brown County Lake Patrol. Game Wardens were in route to the lake and heard the radio traffic. They arrived to find Lake Patrolman Subject holding a boat to the 


BARDID: TX-2015-0056
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 24, 2015, I, Comal County Game Warden received a call from Comal County Game Warden about a possible drowning on Canyon Lake. Warden stated that the Comal County Sheriff’s Department had received a call from an individual who stated that several p


BARDID: TX-2015-0057
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1402 NECHES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Zavalla, TX
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was travelling downstream returning from a camping trip. It had begun raining and was in the early morning hours. The river was flowing above flood stage. The boat struck a telephone line that was wrapped to a steel cable that was in the water 


BARDID: TX-2015-0058
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Pelican Bay
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2015 I, State Game Warden, was dispatched to assist with a major watercraft accident by TRWD at approximately 21:30 hours. The scene was approximately 200 yards northeast of Pelican Island on Eagle Mountain Lake, Tarrant County.

Upon arrival 


BARDID: TX-2015-0059
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0708 SUNSHINE
NearestCityorTown: Weatherford
County: 184 PARKER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2015 at approximately 1830hrs, two subjects were fishing on Sunshine lake in an inflatable raft.  The 11'7'' raft was owned and registered (TX 5985CZ) to Subject1 and had a trolling motor attached to it.  The two had trolled out into the middle


BARDID: TX-2015-0060
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0200 COOPER RESERVOIR (NEW)
NearestCityorTown: Sulphur Springs
County: 112 HOPKINS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, game warden hopkins county was contacted by park ranger regarding boat accident on cooper lake.  Officer stated he was at the hospital with one white male with non life threatening injuries.  I then called park supervisor who stated that he was with al


BARDID: TX-2015-0061
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Uncertain, Texas
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 21 June 2015 at 6:43 pm I Texas State Game Warden was notified by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch of a single boat accident that occurred near the devils elbow portion of Caddo Lake. I arrived on scene and made contact with the vessel (TX7378


BARDID: TX-2015-0063
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Trinity
County: 228 TRINITY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was headed downriver near Chalk Bluff back to the occupants residence at Barrett's Landing when it struck a stationary river channel marker. The passenger was sitting on the bow of the boat facing the operator and was engaged in conversation wi


BARDID: TX-2015-0064
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2015 at about 8:00 am, I was contacted by the Comal County Sheriff's Office Dispatch about a boating accident at Jacob's Creek Park. 

I traveled to the location at Jacob’s Creek Park at Canyon Lake and observed a red and white boat sitting up 


BARDID: TX-2015-0065
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Water Canal
NearestCityorTown: Port O'Connor
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 4:30 pm on Sunday, July 5, 2015, Subject was docking his boat at The Fishing Center in Port O'Connor, Texas.  The wind was blowing out of the south.  Subject tied off the stern of the boat, but the wind pushed the bow of the boat around. 


BARDID: TX-2015-0066
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from Jasper Sheriff’s Office at approximately 12:30 July 4, 2015 stating there had been a boat accident in Tiger Creek Cove.  The Sheriff’s office they told me other boats were assisting on scene and were going to transport the injured t


BARDID: TX-2015-0067
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #2 was heading upstream Lake Austin (WB) towing a surfer.  The driver of boat #2 had to slow down and turn to retrieve his downed surfer.  When he pulled up next to the surfer the driver stated he went into neutral and was throwing the tow rope when 


BARDID: TX-2015-0068
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: LIVINGSTON
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, july 5, 2015, i, state game warden, was dispatched by the polk county sheriff's department at approximately 3:15 p.m. to a pwc accident with injuries located at indian hills boat rentals, 125 indian hills blvd., livingston texas. Upon my arri


BARDID: TX-2015-0070
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0173 CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Seabrook
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/19/2015, at approximately 7:00 p.M., I State Game Warden received a call from my La Porte Communications Dispatch that a individual had called in to report a minor boat accident. There were no injuries.

I called the compliant,  who said she is invo


BARDID: TX-2015-0071
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0369 HOUSTON COUNTY
NearestCityorTown: Crockett
County: 113 HOUSTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday July 5,2015 I, State Game Warden received a call from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) at approximately 5:35 pm regarding four overdue boaters at the Crockett Family Resort (CFR) on Houston County Lake.  The boaters had rented a canoe 


BARDID: TX-2015-0072
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Crosby
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2015 at about 5:45 PM I was notified about an accident involving two jet skies on the San Jacinto River by loves marina.  I responded to the location and there was one of the victims being treated for his injuries by EMS personal and he was trans


BARDID: TX-2015-0073
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1632 WEST FORK TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, State Game Warden, received a call from Fort Worth Police Department on 6-27-15 at about 10:30 AM.  The call was in reference to a kayaker that had went over a low head dam in the Trinity River and had not resurfaced.  I then made contact with the Fort


BARDID: TX-2015-0074
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Lubbock
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A boat had run slightly agroundv in the northwest “corner” of the fast side of Buffalo Springs Lake.  The victim was ejected and sustained head and neck injuries, which may have aggrevated injuries she sustained from a car crash the night prior.  Operator


BARDID: TX-2015-0075
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, 2015 at approximately 1605 hours, Vessel #1; occupied by the operator, a passenger in the vessel and a passenger being pulled/ towed in a tube, was traveling Northwest in Luce Bayou going approximately 25 mph.  The operator of Vessel #1 began


BARDID: TX-2015-0076
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 MEDINA
NearestCityorTown: MICO
County: 163 MEDINA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator was pulling the injured person on a tube. While changing direction into a half circle, the person on the tube was thrown off it and impacted the water with his left arm. He heard the bone break. My patrol vessel encountered the Chaparral bo


BARDID: TX-2015-0077
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 SAN ANTONIO BAY
NearestCityorTown: SEADRIFT
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator, Operator along with his companion, was on plane while making his way from Seadrift City Docks to the Victoria Barge Canal. While in route Operator struck a submerged object in San Antonio Bay. The collision caused the motor and transom to be


BARDID: TX-2015-0078
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at about 5:30 pm, I, State Game Warden was contacted by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch.  Dispatch was requesting me to respond to the report of a boating accident on Canyon Lake.  Dispatch was unable to provide man


BARDID: TX-2015-0079
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 19, 2015 at approximately 4pm I State Game Warden and Game Warden was flagged down by Subject at the Canyon Lake Marina, on Canyon Lake Texas.  Subject told me that a boat (Vessel1 (TX 7883 FD)) had hit his boat (Vessel2 (TX 2991 AM)) while docked


BARDID: TX-2015-0080
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Sunrise Beach
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the personal watercraft was operating the vessel in a circular pattern (cutting doughnuts) in close proximity to shore at the time of the accident.  The operator advised that he realized how close to shore he was and let off of the throttl


BARDID: TX-2015-0081
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was headed up the Colorado arm of Lake LBJ with three adults passengers in the vessel and two children being towed in a tube. They were just above headway speed, planed out, when they hit a wave caused by a wake boarding vessel. victim was seat


BARDID: TX-2015-0082
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Bullard
County: 037 CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of June 28, 2015 at approximately 4:00pm, the driver of boat TX7727KD was towing a tube with 5 occupants on it. All 5 occupants were teenage girls wearing PFDs. There were an additional 3 passengers in the boat with the driver. This gave 


BARDID: TX-2015-0083
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: canyon lake
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 02:00 on Sunday, July 26, I, Game Warden, was dispatched to a boating accident with injury on Canyon Lake near boat ramp #1.  The driver was heading back to the boat dock, at a cruising speed. Occupant was sitting at the back of the boat 


BARDID: TX-2015-0084
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1229 GIBBONS CREEK (GRIMES CO.
NearestCityorTown: Anderson
County: 093 GRIMES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that they went for a cruise from the swim area on Gibbons Creek and were headed in the direction of Sulfur Creek. Operator was at the controls, three people were sitting on the front of the bow fishing platform with the feet hanging off th


BARDID: TX-2015-0085
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3160 EAST MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Sargent
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on 7/25/2015, two people were traveling the north end of East Matagorda Bay near the ICW, when Operator began to make a turn near the path of another boat. As his vessel went into the turn, it began to slide, until the chine cau


BARDID: TX-2015-0086
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Rockwall
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/15 while working the Thursday night concert on Lake Ray Hubbard on the Rockwall Co. side I heard loud sound that sounded like an pop. After talking with some guys on a kayak I noticed smoke coming from a boat that was around other boats that were 


BARDID: TX-2015-0087
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2015, at approximately 8:00 pm, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from Sabine County Dispatch concerning a stranded boat and a possible drowning victim in Shawnee Cove on Toledo Bend Lake. The Sabine County Sheriffs Department and Six Mile 


BARDID: TX-2015-0089
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0470 MARBLE FALLS
NearestCityorTown: Marble Falls
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of July 4th, 2015, at approximately 9:58pm, Vessel 1 was headed in a westbound direction traveling at an approximate speed of 15 to 25 miles per hour with all required navigation lights on.  Vessel 2 was, likewise, traveling in a westbound di


BARDID: TX-2015-0090
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CROSBY
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Upon arriving on scene we made contact with the complainant, who advised the following. Operator1 stated while traveling north bound on the san jacinto River under old us 90 bridge a blue pwc bearing texas registration number tx 1027as was stationary unde


BARDID: TX-2015-0091
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 205 SAN PATRICIO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 23, 2015 at approximately 5:23 pm I received a call from Dispatch in reference to a vessel being capsized in Aransas Channel in close proximity to South Bay Marina in Aransas Pass TX.  The initial report was that a big offshore vessel “Uno


BARDID: TX-2015-0092
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
In response to notification from Austin Communications and Father County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) I responded to and arrived at Emerald Point Marina on Lake Father regarding a potential fatality boat accident at approximately 4:15pm on July 4, 2015.

Dep


BARDID: TX-2015-0093
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5280 REDFISH BAY (ARANSAS)
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ARANSAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/07/2015 at approximately 4:00pm, a vessel collision occurred near cove harbor marina in the intracoastal waterway.  Vessel 1was cruising on plane headed northbound in the icw going towards the entrance to cove harbor north channel.  Vessel 1 had a t


BARDID: TX-2015-0094
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Trinidad
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 24, 2015 I Texas Game Warden was dispatched to a boat accident. Upon arrival I learned that the vessel being operated by owner had collided with their dock in a attempt to return to land. One of the occupants was injured and being taken by ambulan


BARDID: TX-2015-0095
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 31, 2015 at approximately 7:30pm, Operator was operating a 24' Shallow Sport boat TX 2246 RE.  Operator advised he was returning to his condo.  Several witnesses were standing and fishing on the dock located at the above address.  Witnesses advi


BARDID: TX-2015-0096
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0615 RICHLAND-CHAMBERS
NearestCityorTown: Streetman
County: 081 FREESTONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had been running jug lines on Richland Chambers Lake.  He was headed back to the camp site when his spotlight quit working. He bent down to plug it back in and to get it working.  When it came on, he was headed straight into a concrete retaining 


BARDID: TX-2015-0099
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2350 WEST BAY
NearestCityorTown: Freeport
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 19, 2015 at approximately 7:00pm I was dispatched to West Galveston Bay in regards to a vessel running aground. Upon arriving at the San Luis Pass boat ramp, I interviewed the Owner/Operator of Vessel 1, who stated that he and his family were crui


BARDID: TX-2015-0100
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHELDON
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 8, 2015, at approximately 17:20, (P1) was operating a jet ski (vessel 1) heading south in a straight line in the middle of the San Jacinto river.  Operator1 had a passenger (P2) riding on the jet ski with him. V1 stated they were moving at a cru


BARDID: TX-2015-0101
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 14, 2015, at approximately 1:00 PM, I, Comal County Game Warden received a call about a boating accident that occurred on Canyon Lake near North Park. The caller stated that a pontoon boat (Vessel 1, HIN # BUJ152-7K515) had been struck by a moto


BARDID: TX-2015-0103
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Port O'Connor
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2015 at approx. 7:00am, Vessel 1 was traveling west in the gulf waters approx. one mile west of the Port O’Connor jetty and about 500 yards from the beach.  The vessel was traveling  5-10 mph parallel with the beach with the waves coming fro


BARDID: TX-2015-0104
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2015, Operator1 was fishing at Lake View Marina on Lake Lewisville when his vessel was struck on the starboard side by Operator2.  Operator2 was in reverse and made a maneuver to miss the gas dock and accelerated forward.  When h


BARDID: TX-2015-0105
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, State Game Warden received a call concerning a boat accident on Eagle Mountain Lake on 08-09-15 at approximately 7:30 PM.  I was contacted by Sgt. with the Tarrant Regional Water District Law Enforcement Division.  Sgt. advised that a 911 call had come


BARDID: TX-2015-0107
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityorTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/23/15 at appx. 9:15 pm I received a call from the Guadalupe Co SO regarding a boat accident on Lake Mcqueeney. GW spoke with the complainant over the phone and identified him. Operator2 stated to GW that a large ski boat had struck their boat from be


BARDID: TX-2015-0108
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Sweeny
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/15 subject took his family and several friends out on his boat. Two male juveniles were knee boarding when one of them fell; the other did not, and held on to the rope. The operator started to turn around when they noticed the second one did not le


BARDID: TX-2015-0109
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel operator and two passengers reported that at the time of the accident they were moving fast when a large wake hit the vessel and caused all three fall off. The PWC then struck the dock, damaging the vessel and dock. The lake was very choppy tha


BARDID: TX-2015-0110
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0762 SAXET PARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: Victoria
County: 235 VICTORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/04/2015 I Texas Game Warden was contacted about a boat that was sitting on the shore at Saxet Lake Park.  The motor to the boat was running and the boat was completely out of the water.  There was no one around the boat.  I responded to the location


BARDID: TX-2015-0111
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: Bolivar
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sept. 7th 2015 at approximately 1:30 am, subjects were driving their 20 ft. vessel (TX 2981 HJ)  back towards the Texas City Dike boat ramp when they collided with the north jetty.  They had been fishing on the gulf side of the north jetties for severa


BARDID: TX-2015-0112
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Lubbock
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had earlier had a tow rope get sucked up into one of the vessel’s two inboard-outdrive engines.  Operator1 operated Vessel 1 back to the marina docks at Buffalo Springs Lake to offload passengers before trailering Vessel 1.  While not maintaining


BARDID: TX-2015-0113
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
EquipmentFailure: Fire extinguisher
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Spoke with operator after the fire, he stated that he just fueled the boat and launched it around the corner from his lake house to take it to his boat stall.  He stated that he run the fuel exhaust vent for a short time and started the engine and began t


BARDID: TX-2015-0114
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Point Blank
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/15 at approximately 4:30 pm, subject’s boat sank on Lake livingston.  It was forecast to rain but did not rain.  The lake was very Rough and the boat started to take on water.  The bilge pump did not work and the boat became swamped and sank.  All 


BARDID: TX-2015-0115
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Attempting to retrieve downed skier. skier became entangled in prop and received several lacerations to both ankles. skier retrieved and transported to hospital


BARDID: TX-2015-0116
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Karnack
County: 155 MARION
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 September 12, 2015, I State Game Warden received a call from the Harrison County Sherriff’s Office regarding a boat wreck on Caddo Lake. My partner and I State Game Warden responded to the boat ramp on Highway 43 North in Harrison County. When we arriv


BARDID: TX-2015-0117
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: Gordonville
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, august 16, 2015, at approximately 10:00 am, i, state game warden was contacted by the grayson county sheriff's office dispatch regarding a boat accident/explosion on lake texoma.  The dispatcher advised me that the accident was at cedar bayou m


BARDID: TX-2015-0118
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4303 CONTEE LAKE (SA BAY)
NearestCityorTown: SEADRIFT
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
9/21/2015 approx. 10:04 I, TX GW, was notified by Calhoun Co Dispatch that a boat accident fatality had occurred. I was able to speak to the reporting party, Reporting party. Reporting party stated that the accident occurred in Contee Lake near Espiritu S


BARDID: TX-2015-0119
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Karnack
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 7, 2015, I received a call from the Harrison County Sheriff's office regarding an accident in a boat on Caddo Lake. The operator of the boat dialed 911 due to an accident in their boat. Operator was approaching a dock on Caddo Lake, when a fe


BARDID: TX-2015-0120
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1751 OFFATS BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from Galveston Police Department at 2345 on 08/08/2015 saying that there had been a boating accident and all occupants were being transported to UTMB with multiple injuries. When I arrived at UTMB with Game Warden, I 


BARDID: TX-2015-0121
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to a call for service at 1600 Scenic Dr called indicated he needed an ambulance for a boat accident. Spoke with operator who stated he ran over a passenger with its boat, operator stated that the passenger was wearing a baseball cap backwards an


BARDID: TX-2015-0122
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his pontoon boat on the Colorado River.  While at cruising speed the canopy of the boat broke and flew back towards Operator.  Between the impact of the canopy and Operator lunging backwards to try and avoid injury from it striking 


BARDID: TX-2015-0123
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: Baytown
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I spoke with the Driver who stated that they had gotten lost and took a wrong turn and ended up on the mud flats along Cedar Bayou.  They were attempting to back off the flat when the vessel took on water over the transom.  At that point the occupants mov


BARDID: TX-2015-0124
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday September 30, 2015, I Texas Game Warden received a call from Garza County Constable at approximately 6:35pm.  Constable informed me that an individual had called him with concerns about a male subject who had launched his kayak in Lake Alan H


BARDID: TX-2015-0126
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1530 hours i, state game warden was dispatched to the memorial point subdivision on lake livingston in reference to a boating accident.  I arrived on scene shortly thereafter and observed a bombardier pwc partially submerged and tied to a


BARDID: TX-2015-0127
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 ARANSAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south on the ICW near the La Buena Vida subdivision. Operator of vessel 1 states that another vessel was traveling north on the ICW and had a white LED light bar on the front of its vessel turned on and was using it as a driving lig


BARDID: TX-2015-0128
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3360 MATAGORDA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Palacios
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 15, 2015 at approx. 6:20am, Vessel #1 departed Palacios for a fishing trip traveling south from Palacios headed towards the south shore line of Matagorda Bay.   As visibility improved vessel #1 increased its speed to approx. 30mph.  While at th


BARDID: TX-2015-0129
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3060 CARANCAHUA BAY
NearestCityorTown: port alto
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, October 10, 2015 at approximately 5:00PM  I received a call from the sheriffs office that a man was found unconscious in Caranachua Bay and some recreational fisherman had found him face down and unresponsive.  The fisherman had put Victim, i


BARDID: TX-2015-0130
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating a boat from a side channel entering the Intra Coastal waterway doing about 20 mph. He made a 90* turn to the left which resulted in the vessels stern coming around a full 360* causing the ejection of both female passengers who were s


BARDID: TX-2015-0131
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling on Lake Austin at roughly 5 am when it struck a floating metal work barge affixed to the shore. Three of the occupants sustained severe injuries and were transported to the hospital. Two occupants sustained blunt force trauma injuri


BARDID: TX-2015-0132
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: Anahuac
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The three subjects were headed to a platform in Trinity Bay to go fishing.  The boat was highly loaded down for the size of the boat, and the weather was as forecasted with 10-20MPH winds and 2-3' waves.  While headed to the platform to fish they were tra


BARDID: TX-2015-0133
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0066 BENBROOK
NearestCityorTown: Benbrook
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/08/2015, at approximately 04:30PM, Tarrant County Game Warden received a call from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office about a kayak that flipped with a child and father on board at North Holiday Park located on Benbrook Lake. The Benbrook Fire Depa


BARDID: TX-2015-0134
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5020 ARANSAS BAY
NearestCityorTown: Rockport, Texas
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject called me and told me his son and a friend were boating across Aransas Bay when the boat started taking on water and sunk.  TPWD game wardens responded to the area and located the two individuals within a second vessel which was also searching for


BARDID: TX-2015-0135
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 7:30 pm on November 28, 2015, I was called about a boat crash near Blue Bird Fish camp in Orange off the Sabine River.  One boat had crashed and one occupant had been transported to the hospital with a head injury.  When I arrived, Orange


BARDID: TX-2015-0136
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3220 LAVACA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Lavaca
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/14/2015 at approximately 11:30pm the operator stated the group of four left from Point Comfort Pier to fish Lavaca Bay located in Calhoun County Texas. After some time had elapsed weather conditions deteriorated & the group decided to return to the 


BARDID: TX-2015-0139
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Log Cabin
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 8, 2015 at approximately 8:00 AM I Texas Game Warden was dispatched to the Forrest Grove spillway that empties into Cedar Creek Lake for a possible drowning. Upon arrival I observed three people providing CPR to Victim at the shoreline of the 


BARDID: TX-2015-0141
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/05/15 I, Texas Game Warden was contacted by the Aransas Pass Police Department about a boat accident near Hog Island in San Patricio County.  I proceeded to the location provided by Aransas Pass.  Upon arriving I contacted the owner of a Kenner 17 f


BARDID: TX-2015-0143
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: MONTGOMERY
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/9/15 at about 1830 hours, i was dispatched to the area of the bentwater marina, located near bentwater drive and f.m. 1097, in reference to a boating accident.  I arrived on scene and was advised by the owner/operator of vessel one that he and his pa


BARDID: TX-2015-0144
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On december 26, 2015 at 3:04pm, i, game warden, received a call from the bexar county sheriffs office regarding a capsized boat at calaveras lake in elmendorf, tx.  I was informed by the dispatcher that three men were on the boat when it capsized.  All of


BARDID: TX-2015-0145
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Willis
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/15 at 1200 hrs I, Deputy, was dispatched to a crash on Lake Conroe in Lewis Creek, near Palm Marina.  While in route I was advised that both vessels had returned to the rental location, Known as Conroe Boat Rental; which is located at 12947 Lake C


BARDID: TX-2015-0146
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Conroe
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Myself and the other units arrived on scene at about 1815 hour and observed the boat involved in the crash, a red and white Chaparral, hereafter referred to as Vessel 1 drifting approximately five hundred yards north of the F.M. 830 public boat ramp. The 


BARDID: TX-2015-0147
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: Jamaica Beach
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
This narrative is a compilation of statements made by the list of witnesses and the owner and operators of vessel 1 and 2, to jamaica beach sgt. and officer on june 6, 2015 at 

Approximately 1:20 pm to 1:45 pm at the secondary residence.

On june 6, 2015


BARDID: TX-2015-0148
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: MONTGOMERY
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 30, 2015 at approximately 1634 hours, I Deputy while riding as a two man unit with Deputy was dispatched to the 31 La Jolla Cir Montgomery , TX 77356, In reference to a boating incident with injuries. On arrival to the scene I observed a white m


BARDID: TX-2015-0149
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: SAN ANGELO
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
pwc with single rider was on nasworthy westbound towards the veterans memorial bridge around 19:10 on 06/06/2015.  Operator was blinded by the setting sun and collided with two kayaks both occupied one time close tm the angelo state university lake facili


BARDID: TX-2015-0150
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 BROWNWOOD
NearestCityorTown: BROWNWOOD
County: 025 BROWN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Not investigated on scene.  Was reported week after accident.  Driver of vessel 1 (boat) stated that he and another passenger left rocky cove and proceeded to the open water.  Driver stated that he passed the no wake bouys and sped up to approximately 10-


BARDID: TX-2015-0151
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: SAN ANGELO
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I saw that a dispatch had sent a message that someone had been injured in a personal watercraft accident at the lake and they were on the way to community hospital.  I arrived at the hospital and was informed by the medical staff that victim did not have 


BARDID: TX-2015-0152
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: DENISON
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DOCKED ON A LIFT. VESSEL 2 HIT VESSEL 1'S MOTOR (OUTBOARD) AND PUSHED IT INTO THE DOCK AND OFF OF THE LIFT. VESSEL 2 WAS COMING FROM THE GAS DOCK.


BARDID: TX-2015-0153
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: SAN ANGELO
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was docked, in order to trailer vessel.  Operator was unaware that child had jumped off the boat and was swimming behind the vessel.  Operator backed up and child's legs were caught in the propeller.  Child was transported to angelo community hospita


BARDID: TX-2015-1000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator capsized his vessel due to unknown reasons. He began to panic, headed over to his friend's kayak and caused that one to capsize as well. They both were able to hold onto their overturned kayaks. The friend was able to grab ahold of a piling where


BARDID: TX-2015-1001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: other person behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media, the operator capsized his vessel after his friend approached it from the water.  He was ejected from the boat and became hypothermic.


BARDID: TX-2015-1002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-05 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Jacinto River
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A jet ski towing two people on a tube was hit by another jet skier who was traveling at high speeds (according to the news media).  Both people on the tube knocked out of the tube.  One slipped out of his life jacket and drowned, but the other was OK. Acc


BARDID: TX-2015-1003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Laguna Madre
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A victim died after capsizing his kayak while boating with two other people on Thursday.  A fisherman was able to assist the other people.


BARDID: TX-2015-1004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lavon Lake
County: Collin
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a series of news articles, a person died after falling off a tube that was being towed behind a boat.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket.

Supposedly, the victim was boating with five other family members.  They were unsure if he could


BARDID: TX-2015-1005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Possum Kingdom Lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, two personal watercraft crashed causing the death of one individual.  Both personal watercraft had been following another craft in order to catch the wakes.


BARDID: TX-2015-1006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Conroe
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A victim passed away from drowning after falling off of a tube that was being towed behind a boat.  The individual supposedly could swim.


BARDID: TX-2015-1007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-11 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buffalo Bayou
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people and a dog were kayaking in Buffalo Bayou when they capsized.  They were ejected and the victim never resurfaced.  The victim allegedly owned a kayaking tour company and was experienced kayaking in the area.


BARDID: tx-2015-1008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Galveston Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A victim passed away after falling overboard an anchored vessel.  According to a news article, the victim had gone up the deck to make adjustments to the anchor line around 4:50am.  

According to the report, the victim had balance issues.  He supposedly 


BARDID: TX-2015-1009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stillhouse Hollow Lake
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a person drowned after falling overboard.  The victim allegedly was fishing with his mother when his cell phone neded up in the lake.  He attempted to retrieve it and ended up in the water.  He went under and never resurf


BARDID: TX-2015-1010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Houston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, two people fell off a personal watercraft after a sharp turn.  Allegedly, the operator who owned the vessel offered another person a ride on the craft.  He gave his life jacket to the new occupant.  When they fell overbo


BARDID: TX-2015-1011
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dickinson Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news report, a kayak with two people onboard capsized, ejecting the subjects.  One person was able to reach the shore and was recovered walking in shallow water.  The other was missing.  The survivor stated that he was last seen treading wa


BARDID: TX-2015-1012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-02-16 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Mansfield Channel
WaterConditions: choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A news media and Coast Guard report indicated that a vessel ran aground near Port Mansfield with four people onboard, two of which were hypothermic.  The vessel had run aground after being pushed outside a channel by the wind. Winds were strong.


BARDID: TX-2015-1015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mission Lake
WaterConditions: choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Around 2:15am, the Coast Guard received notice of people in distress after their 14 ft flat bottom boat grounded on Misson Lake.  The boat became swamped due to the wind and the people were becoming hypothermic.  Visbility was good, winds 21mph, and wave 


BARDID: TX-2015-6000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports in the news media and Coast Guard, an individual grounded his boat around 8pm on Sunday. He slipped while trying to get his boat back into the water and broken his leg; he couldn’t stand.  A tug boat found him at 8:40am the following 


BARDID: TX-2015-6002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to reports in the news and Coast Guard, a fire broke out near the engine on a vessel.   The vessel was anchored off the tip of the jetty.  The vessel was a loss but the four people onboard were OK.


BARDID: TX-2015-6003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: unknown
Visibility: unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and Coast Guard report, a vessel with three people onboard ran aground on the South Galveston jetty.  None of the men were injured, but the vessel sustained considerable damage.  No further rinformation.


BARDID: TX-2015-6004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Antonio River
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a family was kayaking in the San Antonio River.  For unknown reason, the father and son both capsized and were injured.  The son hurt his back and the father ingested water.  EMS took them to the hospital.


BARDID: TX-2016-0001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, January 9, 2015, The brothers traveled to Canyon Lake to go kayaking.  Brothers launched kayaks from Jacob's Creek Park on the north side of Canyon Lake at about 12:00pm.
Concerned family members contacted the Comal County Sheriff's Office a


BARDID: TX-2016-0004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1045 BIG HILL BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: PORT ARTHUR
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1, OPERATED BY WHITE WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON BIG HILL BAYOU ON PLANE TO A FISHING LOCATION.  WHITE ESTIMATED HIS SPEED AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH AND HE STATED THAT HE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET FROM THE BANK.  HE WAS TRAVELING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 


BARDID: TX-2016-0007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: Pottsboro
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 5:13 pm, I, State Game Warden1, received a call from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office regarding a possible boat accident/missing person on Lake Texoma.  The dispatcher stated that two fishermen found a small bass boat g


BARDID: TX-2016-0010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/21/2016 at approx. 12:01 PM, Game Warden received a call from LaPorte Communications stating to call South Padre Island Police Department in reference to a boat accident that occurred sometime during the morning several hours.

I contacted the Pol


BARDID: TX-2016-0011
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Sattler
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/13/2016, I, Comal County Game Warden, received a call from the Comal County Sheriff's Office in regards to a wake boarding accident on Canyon Lake. I drove my patrol boat to Fort Sam Houston Marina on Canyon Lake, and began to interview the operator


BARDID: TX-2016-0012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Burnet
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and Subject1 each launched their sit inside type kayaks from Burnet County Park at approximately 5:00PM on 1/9/16.They were planning on kayaking to Garrett Island to camp for the night and both of them were wearing a life jacket. Subject1 stated th


BARDID: TX-2016-0013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Huffman
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02-23-16 at approx. 1430 hrs. Officers were called by a unknown citizen in regards to a overturned vessel in Lake Houston with two victims in the water near the neighborhood of Indian Shores.  The weather conditions were very treacherous at this time, 


BARDID: TX-2016-0017
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator/owner was on plane at cruising speed when he turned too sharp and ejected himself from his boat.  He was not wearing his kill switch lanyard and the boat continued on without him and struck the bulkhead while still on plane. A passer by collected


BARDID: TX-2016-0018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0525 NAVARRO MILLS
NearestCityorTown: Dawson
County: 175 NAVARRO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 1, 2016, at approximately 10:00pm, I responded to report that a PWC had collided with a public fishing dock at Liberty Hill Park on Navarro Mills Lake.  Upon arriving, EMS was on the dock securing Victim to a stretcher.  After talking with partie


BARDID: TX-2016-0020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Laguna Vista
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
I State Game Warden received a phone call from Texas Parks and Wildlife dispatch on March 31, 2016 at approximately 11:00 am about a kayaker who had last been seen drifting away from his friend being overtaken by the wind. The two Kayakers had launched fr


BARDID: TX-2016-0022
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Alba
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling down the lake when operator noticed outboard motor make a noise. Operator reduced speed and the outboard motor fell off the boat. Evinrude 225hp fell to the bottom of the lake. The boat had 2 occupants/no one was injured.  The vess


BARDID: TX-2016-0023
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 stated that he and his passenger idled out of a cove on to the main lake. As they approached open water they noticed 3'-4' waves so they were limited to operating at a low speed. The operator then stated that the big motor shut down 


BARDID: TX-2016-0024
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityorTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April, 2nd 2016, I Texas Game Warden received a call from Guadalupe County dispatch at or about 7:03pm advising of a boat accident on Lake McQueeney. Dispatched advised that a pontoon boat had collided with a Kayak and there were possible injuries. Dis


BARDID: TX-2016-0025
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:47:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1530 SAN JACINTO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Crosby
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 15, 2016 at approximately 11:47AM I, Warden#1, was contacted by TPWD LaPorte Communications and advised that the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) was requesting assistance regarding a report of a capsized boat on the San Jacinto River below 


BARDID: TX-2016-0026
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Quitman
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-16-2016 at approximately 9:30 a.m., both vessels were on plane in the boat lane on lake fork just north of the fm 154 bridge. Vessel 1, occupied by an operator was traveling north while vessel 2 occupied by an operator and a passenger was traveling 


BARDID: TX-2016-0027
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Marshall, Texas
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 16 April 2016 at approximately 4:51pm I State Game Warden was notified by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dispatch of a boating accident with injuries.  The dispatcher stated that the vessel was on its way to Big Pines Lodge to meet Ambulance and First Re


BARDID: TX-2016-0028
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: AUSTIN
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/25/2016 at approximately 10:40 am, Subject was operating vessel #1 in mile marker 12 zone of Lake Austin while victim was "WAKE SKATING" behind.  While attempting a trick with the wake skate, victim fell.  Victim sustained an injury to his right upp


BARDID: TX-2016-0030
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0201 CORPUS CHRISTI
NearestCityorTown: Sandia
County: 125 JIM WELLS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/24/16 at approximately 12:15am I, Texas Game Warden was contacted by Live Oak County Sherriff’s Office in reference to a boating accident involving a personal water craft (PWC).  The responding deputy advised me that the operator of the PWC was bein


BARDID: TX-2016-0032
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0722 WRIGHT PATMAN
NearestCityorTown: Red Water
County: 019 BOWIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling West across lake, as the operator slowed down he entered rough water and the vessel made a sudden direction change to the right. The force of the direction change caused the operator to be ejected from the vessel and breaking his left


BARDID: TX-2016-0033
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6130 CORPUS CHRISTI BAY
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Eighteen foot boat was overloaded  ( 8 People ) went out in rough sea conditions. When they tried to head back a large wave entered the boat. This is the time everyone started to get a PFD on. The inboard motor died and they were unable to restart motor. 


BARDID: TX-2016-0035
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Rockwall
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 5th, 2016 at approximately 8:30 PM, during a family outing and while cruising on the boat near Rush Creek Yacht Club on Lake Ray Hubbard, a 3-year old boy ran towards the front (bow) of the pontoon boat and jumped onto the railing and subsequently 


BARDID: TX-2016-0036
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0411 KICKAPOO
NearestCityorTown: Holliday
County: 005 ARCHER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from Archer County Dispatch about a boat on fire at Lake Kickapoo in Archer County Texas.  It took me approximately 30 minutes to arrive at the boat ramp.  Lake Kickapoo Volunteer Fire Department and Archer County She


BARDID: TX-2016-0037
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/20/2016 at approximately 7:53 AM, I, Sergeant, received a call from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department regarding a boating accident on Lake Conroe in the area of the Scott's Ridge Boat Ramp.  I arrived observing two open bow watercraft tied t


BARDID: TX-2016-0038
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Jasper
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 was traveling from Rayburn Park east/northeast tiger creek island. He stated " I was about half way when from my right a boat appeared with in 25-30 ft away. I heard a scream, saw the boat at the same time I cut hard to the left to try and avoid


BARDID: TX-2016-0039
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5270 PORT BAY (ARANSAS)
NearestCityorTown: Rockport
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR STATEMENT 
On April 30th 2016 I attended Women in the Wild Outdoor Event in Rockport Texas with my friend. The event was held at Port Bay Hunting Club. Sometime between 12pm and 2:15pm Occupant and I were given the opportunity to go out on an ai


BARDID: TX-2016-0040
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, May 13, 2016, at approximately 8:10 am, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from subject about a boating accident on Toledo Bend. Subject advised me that a passenger in a boat fell down and broke his arm. Warden made contact with the operator 


BARDID: TX-2016-0041
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1592 TRINITY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Shepherd
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE OUT BOATING, THE RIVER WAS HIGHER THAN NORMAL AND THE STRUCK AN UNSEEN OBJECT.  THE CURRENT AND UNDER TOW BY THE BRIDGE CAUSED THE BOAT TO SWAMP AND THEN SINK.  THEY WERE ABLE TO CLIMB ON THE PILLION OF THE BRIDGE AND WAIT RESCUE


BARDID: TX-2016-0042
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1330 LAMPASAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Oakalla
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
     On 5-21-16 at approximately 12:38 pm, I responded in reference to an overturned kayak and possible drowning on the Lampasas River.  Upon arrival, the victim, identified as Victim1, was deceased and had already been recovered from the river by the Lak


BARDID: TX-2016-0043
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0278 FALCON
NearestCityorTown: Zapata
County: 253 ZAPATA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG-entered narrative: four people were on a fishing trip when, due to inexperience, the vessel took on water and capsized.  There was damage as a result


BARDID: TX-2016-0044
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Carthage
County: 183 PANOLA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was riding a 2008 Seadoo RXT-X 255 pwc on the Sabine River just north of the FM 1794 bridge.  Subject who was on another jet ski saw smoke coming from under the seat of the 2008 that Operator was on. Operator stopped and shut the engine off and p


BARDID: TX-2016-0046
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Buchanan Dam
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On at about 5pm on Saturday 5/28/2016 I, Game Warden, was called out to a boat accident with injuries on Lake Buchanan. Based on interviews, injuries and physical evidence, these are the events that took place.

At approximately 5pm Vessel 1 was pulling


BARDID: TX-2016-0047
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Garland
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8:57 PM, May 14th 2016, two vessels collided with each other on Lake Ray Hubbard near Bass Pro Shops in Dallas County.  I, Texas Game Warden, received the call at approximately 9:10 PM from Dallas PD regarding the boat accident.  I arrive


BARDID: TX-2016-0048
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/2016, Vessel #1 was towing a wake boarder south bound in zone 6 of Lake Austin when the wake boarder fell.  During the retrieval of the downed wake boarder, the wake board and wake boarder got impacted by the prop of the vessel causing several lac


BARDID: TX-2016-0049
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Payne Springs
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 13, 2016 at approximately 4:52 PM, I Texas Game Warden was dispatched by the Henderson County Sheriffs Department to 116 Bear Creek, Mabank TX in reference to a boating accident on Cedar Creek Reservoir. Upon arrival I made contact with four people


BARDID: TX-2016-0050
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6260 NUECES BAY
NearestCityorTown: corpus christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Testimony of a passenger on boat:

"We were traveling back towards the ramp and lost power.  The operator threw the anchor overboard and the boat swung around 180 degrees violently.  Waves were coming over the stern and the boat began to capsize.  The b


BARDID: TX-2016-0051
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/16 at approximately 11:30 am, game warden received a call from laguna bobs bar and grill that a boat accident had occurred directly in front of the place of business on the lower laguna madre near south padre island. Upon arrival warden observed 


BARDID: TX-2016-0052
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading east from party cove (which is a cove area west of the south cut of the old Lake Dallas Dam). Operator1 was on the east side of the no wake zone buoys by the south cut. Operator1 was slowly cruising towards Pier 121 with 6 other passe


BARDID: TX-2016-0053
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2016 at approximately 5:00 pm,  two people were operating a jet ski on Lake Amistad. The accident occurred underneath the HWY 90 bridge over Lake Amistad at approximate coordinates ( N 29 28' 58.4", W 101 01' 55.79"). Operator and Occupant were


BARDID: TX-2016-0054
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
victim was attempting to ski for the first time. When the boat accelerated she was holding on to the ski rope and in the process injured her back. She was transported to the Diablo East boat ramp by the vessel that she was attempting to ski behind and EMS


BARDID: TX-2016-0055
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Call:
On 06/08/2016 at approx.: 8:56 AM Sgt. assigned Texas Game Warden a boat accident that had occurred the day before at the boat ramp at Isla Blanca Park located in South Padre Island.

Contact with Coast Guard:
On 06/08/2016 I contacted Coast Gua


BARDID: TX-2016-0056
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0694 B. A. STEINHAGEN
NearestCityorTown: JASPER
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 30, 2016, at approximately 11:30 A.M., I, State Game Warden1, received a call from State Game Warden2  asking for assistance  in a drowning that had just occurred on B.A. Steinhagen Lake in Jasper County. I responded to the scene of the incident 


BARDID: TX-2016-0058
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: KARNACK
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 11, 2016, i texas state game warden was patrolling on caddo lake when i received a phone call from the harrison county sheriff's office around 3 pm regarding a boat accident, where a boat was on fire near the dallas caddo club. I saw the smoke and


BARDID: TX-2016-0059
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0106 VICTOR BRAUNIG
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf, Tx
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ACCIDENT SCENE: At approximately 9:00am, OFFICER1 and OFFICER2 arrived at scene and commenced search of area by patrol boat.  OFFICER3 and OFFICER4 arrived at scene at 9:50am by patrol boat.  OFFICER5 arrived at scene by patrol truck at 10:00am.  OFFICER3


BARDID: TX-2016-0060
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0018 29TH STREET
NearestCityorTown: Little Elm
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was cruising at approximately 25 mph about one mile northwest of Little Elm Park when he struck a submerged object, presumed to be a tree, and damaged the fiberglass of his vessel.


BARDID: TX-2016-0062
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Laguna Heights
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Call:
On 06/15/2016 at approx.: 1:25 PM. I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from La Porte Communication stating that Coast Guard had advised them of a capsized vessel.  Dispatched stated that Coast Guard was three miles out north of the causeway and c


BARDID: TX-2016-0063
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Flint
County: 212 SMITH
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2016 at approximately 7:45 p.m. I received a phone call from a friend referring to a jet ski accident in Saline Bay on Lake Palestine.  Upon arrival I observed one jet ski pulled up to the bank.  The operator stated he was trying to turn the je


BARDID: TX-2016-0064
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1555 SOUTH LLANO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Junction
County: 134 KIMBLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/16 at approximately 7:56 pm Kimble County Sheriffs office received a 911 emergency call in regards to a Jet ski accident on the South Llano River adjacent to the County Park located in Junction, Texas. Kimble County Sheriffs office was not able to 


BARDID: TX-2016-0067
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling his daughter and her soft ball friends (ages 11-12) on two tubes.  Victim (age 11) fell off the tube.  Operator turned around to pick her up and the all the other girls jumped off the tubes.  The motor was not completely in neutral wh


BARDID: TX-2016-0084
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18, 2016 at Lake Alan Henry Franklin was the operator of his boat pulling skiers. Victim was skiing when she swam to the back of the boat to board where she swung her foot into the moving propeller causing a laceration to the top of her right foot


BARDID: TX-2016-0085
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: Elemendorf
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling towards boat ramp and struck Vessel 2 on the Stern Starboard side corner going over Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 stated he did not see Vessel 2 until right before the collision and stated the back stern light was not on.  Vessel 2 stated he 


BARDID: TX-2016-0086
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 MEDINA
NearestCityorTown: MICO
County: 163 MEDINA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 10, 2016 at approximately 9:44pm a vessel (Boat1) struck another vessel (Boat2) near Reds Cove on Medina Lake, Medina County Texas. Boat1 was traveling at approximately 20-30mph and struck Boat2 on the stern starboard side.  Boat2 was mov


BARDID: TX-2016-0087
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I Texas Game Warden, was headed onto South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas with fellow Texas Game Warden when we were notified by state phone to proceed into Isla Blanca County Park by the dolphin cove area for a boat accident.

We arrived at around


BARDID: TX-2016-0088
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 16, 2016 at approximately 12:30pm, vessel 1 departed the Matagorda Harbor headed for the Colorado River then south in the river to the Colorado River Jetty.  Upon making it to the LCRA park vessel 1 started encountering swells and at this time red


BARDID: TX-2016-0089
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Justiceburg
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator and four passengers were returning from a trip around the lake when they struck a submerged object causing the motor to quit and breaking the window on driver side.  The motor restarted and they tried to continue, but the boat began to take


BARDID: TX-2016-0090
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Rowlett
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2016 at approximately at 19:58 we received a call of a boat accident on Lake Ray Hubbard. 

The witnesses stated the boat was towing a skier and he fell. They stated the driver and lone occupant of the Malibu boat continued going like he did


BARDID: TX-2016-0091
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June, 26, 2016, I was dispatched to Canyon Lake Marina in reference to a reported boat accident.  I arrived at the Canyon Lake Marina courtesy dock a short time later.  There I observed EMS personnel treating a young man for a laceration.  I was direct


BARDID: TX-2016-0092
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityorTown: McQueeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was traveling south at a cruising speed. V1 was being operated on the right side of the river near the river boat docks. V1 operator saw vessel 2 (V2) traveling in the middle of the river. V1 operator stated he saw V2 hit a wake and lose con


BARDID: TX-2016-0093
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
From Operator's report on form PWD 0311-L2000:  Drove boat away from Good Fellow Recreation Came marina.  Once I passed the area of buoys, I increased speed slightly to move away from boat traffic.  At about 75 yards into the lake, a sudden gust of wind p


BARDID: TX-2016-0094
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0487 MCQUEENEY
NearestCityorTown: McQeeney
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/27/16, at approximately 1:00 a.m., I Warden received a phone call from Captain of a boat accident that occurred on Lake McQueeney, in Guadalupe County.  I was asked to assist Warden who was already at the scene.  I made contact with Warden by phone 


BARDID: TX-2016-0095
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While three people were underway pulling children on a tube in the Little Lake Creek area of Lake Conroe, the engine on the boat malfunctioned and lost power momentarily.  Two people both said that they were traveling from east to west at approximately 15


BARDID: TX-2016-0098
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of July3rd, 2016 at about 11:30pm, Game Wardens were patrolling Canyon Lake for water safety violations when they received notification of a boating accident occurring on the north side of the lake near the airport.  I, Game Wardens responded


BARDID: TX-2016-0099
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30th 2016 around 8:40pm on Lake Lewisville near Sycamore Bend Park two personal watercraft were headed to the boat ramp. Vessel 1 owned and operated by subject was in front of vessel 2. Vessel 2 owned and operated by subject2 was behind and to the


BARDID: TX-2016-0100
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Little Elm
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 18, 2016 at approximately 9:15 pm the weather was calm with a slight breeze and little to no chop on the water. The accident occurred on Lake Lewisville, near the north cut of the old Lake Dallas dam.

Vessel #1:

Vessel #1 is an 18 foot 9 inc


BARDID: TX-2016-0101
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
   On Sunday July 3, 2016 at approximately 2:50pm on Canyon Lake, Texas a call was made to the Comal County Sheriff’s Office dispatch on a boat sinking next to Canyon Park.  When I Game Warden approached I found all the party (10 people plus a dog) all we


BARDID: TX-2016-0102
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Trinity
County: 228 TRINITY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was approaching the bridge and the operator powered down the boat before the bridge.  When the operator powered down the boat, a 7 year old female fell off the front of the boat and went underneath.  Three occupants jumped in the water to rescue 


BARDID: TX-2016-0105
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Karnack
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I state game warden received a call from harrison county dispatch approximately 9pm 7/4/2016 regarding a boat accident that happened on caddo lake. Harrison county reported that an intoxicated subject was involved in boat accident and brought himself to g


BARDID: TX-2016-0106
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0128 CADDO
NearestCityorTown: Marshall, Texas
County: 102 HARRISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4 July 2016 at approximately 3:32pm I Texas State Game Warden1 and Texas State Game Warden2 were notified by Harrison County Sheriffs Office of a boat accident with injuries on the Big Cypress portion of Caddo Lake, Texas.  We were dispatched to the Ca


BARDID: TX-2016-0107
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boatwright was attempting to dock his 2016 Blue/Silver Super Natique on the outside fuel slip at 2215 Westlake Drive (Lake Austin Marina) when Victim, using his left arm tried to keep the boat from bumping against the dock when he was caught in between th


BARDID: TX-2016-0108
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0447 LIMESTONE
NearestCityorTown: Jewett
County: 145 LEON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2015 at approximately 10:30 pm, I received a call from Brazos River Authority (BRA) Lake Ranger that a boat had capsized on Lake Limestone and from the information he had everyone had made it to shore. I patrolled to BRA park 5. The boat had fo


BARDID: TX-2016-0109
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Gun Barrel
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-03-16, I Texas Game Warden, received a call from Henderson County SO dispatch advising me that a boat was sinking just North of Hwy 85 bridge in Gun Barrel City, TX.  At that time, Henderson County dispatch was able to transfer me to the caller that 


BARDID: TX-2016-0110
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0023 ARLINGTON
NearestCityorTown: Arlington
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4 July 2016 at approximately 6:00pm and 2 vessel collision occurred on Lake Arlington in Tarrant County, Texas.  A red personal watercraft bearing numbers (TX4686CF) driven by a Operator1 (06/30/2002) was headed towards a blue personal watercraft beari


BARDID: TX-2016-0111
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Jasper
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/12/2016 , Jasper County Warden#1 was dispatched a little before 11:00 p.m., by Jasper County Sheriff's Department, to Lake Rayburn, for a boat accident.  Investigation showed that the boat, a 24' Triton bearing TX xxxxxx, had collided into an island


BARDID: TX-2016-0112
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Belton
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-3-16, at approximately 0121hrs, Warden1 and Warden2 were dispatched to Lake Belton near the BOLORA, where there was a call of a person in the water that had not resurfaced.  Warden1 advised dispatch to tell the caller that was on 911 to anchor the ve


BARDID: TX-2016-0113
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Malakoff
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-1-2016 I Texas Game Warden was dispatched by Henderson County Sheriffs Department at approximately 8:06PM  to the Fisherman's Wharf Campground at 2904 CR 1703, Malakoff Tx 75148 in reference to a boating accident. Upon arrival I made contact with Hen


BARDID: TX-2016-0114
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Skier was behind the boat when the operator was shifting from reverse to forward when the gear shift broke. The boat remained in reverse backing over the skier in the water causing the propeller to strike him in the upper leg several times.  Deep lacerati


BARDID: TX-2016-0116
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0543 LAKE GEORGETOWN
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: 246 WILLIAMSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/25/2016 at approximately 1735 hours Father and son where camping out with family at Jim Hogg Park in Lake Georgetown.  They decided to take the canoe for a ride.  They didn't have life jackets on board and took off for a ride in the no wake zone of J


BARDID: TX-2016-0117
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3rd, 2016, at approximately 7:30pm, Burnet County Dispatch received a 911 call regarding a hit and run boat accident on Lake LBJ. There were eight occupants aboard vessel one and an unknown number of occupants aboard vessel 2. 

Vessel 1 had jus


BARDID: TX-2016-0119
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0389 JACKSONVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Jacksonville
County: 037 CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was one of three people riding a big tube.  The boat started to make a turn causing the tube to hit a big wake.  All three people were thrown from the tube.  Victim hit the water neck first traumatizing the nerve in her neck and causing temporary l


BARDID: TX-2016-0120
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 23, 2016, at about 7:00pm, while patrolling on Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas, I responded to a reported boating accident which was reported to have occurred near boat ramp 23 on the west end of the lake.  Officers from the Comal County


BARDID: TX-2016-0121
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling downstream from Rough Creek Park on Lake Granbury, the operator struck a submerged stump in the water.  The operator stated the pontoon vessel came to a sudden stop, ejecting one passenger from a front seat and another passenger from a sid


BARDID: TX-2016-0122
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2016 at 15:00 hours, deputies were dispatched to the area east of Hunter's Point, in reference to a boat that had capsized with people in the water.  We arrived and located the capsized boat.  The occupants were secure on shore and no one was i


BARDID: TX-2016-0123
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was making wide turn in ICW at Conway's Cut.  Operator struck object below water causing 6" x 8' cut through the bottom of hull.  The vessel was a 2002 Fishmaster Center Console 21' in length.  The MIN# MJIK2566G102.  The vessel was occupied by 5


BARDID: TX-2016-0124
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0316 GRANBURY
NearestCityorTown: Granbury
County: 111 HOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-10-16 at approximately 4:48 PM I received a call from the Hood County Sheriff's Department advising of a boat accident in the area of Water's Edge, and the boat appeared to be sinking. Upon arrival I observed the boat involved in the accident and th


BARDID: TX-2016-0125
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Lubbock
County: Lubbock
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator along with two others were cruising on Buffalo Springs Lake at about fifteen minutes after launching when an explosion occurred in the engine compartment of his boat. Operator reported using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, but had a se


BARDID: TX-2016-0127
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Strawn
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-16-2016, at approximately 3:00 PM Operator of Boat 1 pulled into Bluff Creek Marina for fuel.  The dock attendant filled up his boat, a 1978 23 foot Glasstron inboard/outboard, with gas.  Attendant told me in a written statement that Operator told h


BARDID: TX-2016-0128
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: Beach City
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately 1900 hrs, july 4 2016.  A pwc was being driven by a male subject with one occupant.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets.  The driver was operating in trinity bay where the wind speeds were high and causing large waves near the shore.  


BARDID: TX-2016-0141
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0543 LAKE GEORGETOWN
NearestCityorTown: Georgetown
County: 246 WILLIAMSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
 (Owner of PWC), Operator2 (Operator of PWC) and their families were spending the day at Lake Georgetown, Cedar Breaks Park on July 10, 2016.  Owner2 asked Operator2 to go play on the PWC for about 10 - 15 minutes then meet him at the boat ramp.  Owner2 w


BARDID: TX-2016-0142
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: lakeway
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/27/2016, at approx. 7:29pm, I, Game Warden, was dispatched out to Lake Travis due to a boat accident that had occurred.

When I arrived I spoke with Deputies who were the responding officers.  They stated that they saw a young male who had been tra


BARDID: TX-2016-0144
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Broadduss
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the PWC had came across Sam Rayburn Lake to Powell Park Marina to fill up his PWC. After filling his Jet Ski he began to have trouble getting the PWC to start. He had asked his passenger to get off of the PWC while he attempted to get it to s


BARDID: TX-2016-0145
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1402 NECHES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Silsbee
County: 100 HARDIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29,2016 I (State Game Warden) was dispatched to the Neches River boat ramp at Evadale, Texas in reference to a subject that was transporting a female passenger in his boat to the neches river boat ramp who was in need of medical attention due to b


BARDID: TX-2016-0146
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Conroe
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/2016 at approximately 8:10 PM, the operator of vessel #1 came to the Law Enforcement Dock located at the East side of the Lake Conroe Dam and reported that as he was pulling a tube (a Red Veolcity 2 person inflatable carrying two people), his boa


BARDID: TX-2016-0147
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0489 MEDINA
NearestCityorTown: Hondo
County: 163 MEDINA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating a jet ski upon Medina Lake, alone, on 07-30-16. Sometime prior to 1pm Victim apparently suffered a heart attack and fell off of the jet ski. The kill switch lanyard was attached to his left wrist and immediately disabled the jet ski. 


BARDID: TX-2016-0148
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1005 ARANSAS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Woodsboro
County: 196 REFUGIO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31, 2016 at approximately 8:15pm, I received a call from a third party regarding a possible boat accident that had occurred on the Aransas River at approximately 7:15pm.  I contacted the Refugio Co. SO and was advised that an accident had occurred


BARDID: TX-2016-0149
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:36:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading upstream on the san bernard river at approximately 10:30 pm. According to the passenger in vessel 1,  there were 2 other boats in the middle of the river, so the operator of vessel 1 went to his port side to go around the other boats 


BARDID: TX-2016-0151
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Burnet
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2016 at 6:33 pm, I received a call from the Burnet County Sheriff's Office regarding a boat accident on Lake Buchanan. Thirteen year old operator of vessel 1, a 20 foot ski boat. Fourteen year old the operator of vessel 2, a 10 foot personal 


BARDID: TX-2016-0152
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 TAYLOR BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Labelle
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR STATED HE WAS TRAVELLING WEST ON TAYLORS BAYOU JUST PAST THE SANDBAR WHEN HE REACHED A CURVE. AS HE MADE THE TURN HE ENCOUNTERED THE WAKE OF A PASSING AIR BOAT. HE STATED HE BEGAN TO LET OFF THE THROTTLE WHEN HE SAW THE WAKE. AS HE HIT THE WA


BARDID: TX-2016-0153
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7040 BAFFIN BAY (U. LAG. MAD.)
NearestCityorTown: Riviera
County: 137 KLEBERG
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday August 4, 2016, at approximately 12:30am, Operator and his wife were traveling west on Baffin Bay heading back to the boat ramp located at the Williamson Boat works. While enroute to the boat ramp Operator’s 21’ Flats Cat struck channel marker


BARDID: TX-2016-0154
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1244 GUADALUPE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: new braunfels
County: 046 COMAL
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: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he was trying to unload his vessel at the boat ramp under the I35 bridge in New Orleans to go fishing in the Guadalupe River with his girlfriend when his boat caught on fire.  Operator says he heard a loud pop, but did not see anythin


BARDID: TX-2016-0155
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 07/25/2016 at approximately 1935 hours I, Ranger was notified by LCRA Dispatch of a boat accident on Lake LBJ, specifically the Colorado River near 245 Waters Edge, Burnet, Texas 78611.  

Dispatch provided the caller's name and contact inform


BARDID: TX-2016-0156
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Llano
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-23-16, at approximately 1930 hours, I observed two marked Llano SO units utilizing their emergency lights turn into Llano County Park, adjacent to the LCRA Black Rock Park located on FM-261.  Suspecting an incident had occurred on the water, I follow


BARDID: TX-2016-0157
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23,2016 at approximately 1445 hours, I was traveling west in Caney Creek approaching Scott's Ridge when we observed a vessel being towed.  The towed vessel had struck a submerged object (possible stump), causing damage to their prop and drive shaf


BARDID: TX-2016-0158
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0319 GRANGER
NearestCityorTown: Gramger
County: 246 WILLIAMSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, August 5, 2016 and at approximately 2050 Hours, Texas Game Warden heard a call for assistance over the Williamson County radio, that a man was involved in a boat accident in Lake Granger and had severe lacerations to his arm.  Warden immediatel


BARDID: TX-2016-0159
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0389 JACKSONVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Jacksonville
County: 037 CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 30, 2016 at approximately 1346 hours, Jacksonville Police Department dispatched me to a lakefront property on Lake Jacksonville, in reference to a boating accident that happened on Lake Jacksonville between two PWC.  

Upon arrival, I 


BARDID: TX-2016-0161
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, 2009 Mastercraft, fueled up at Breakers Marina and had just pushed away from the dock.  Operator started the boat and fuel trapped inside the bilge ignited from an unknown source.  Passenger was launched upward landing in the bottom of the boat.


BARDID: TX-2016-0162
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 LAKE O' THE PINES
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 16 July 2016 I Texas State Game Warden was notified of a two vessel collision that occurred near the Sandy beach area on Lake O The Pines in Marion County, Texas.  Once I arrived on scene I was informed by Texas Game Warden that one of the vessels invo


BARDID: TX-2016-0163
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:08:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1104 CHOCOLATE BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Liverpool
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
S-16-07-001
VESSEL #1
Primary cause:  None determined. 
VESSEL #2
Primary cause: Operator Inattention/improper lookout 
Secondary cause: Loss of mental/physical faculties due to Intoxication
Based upon empirical study of the evidence collected and a


BARDID: TX-2016-0165
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2180 GALVESTON BAY
NearestCityorTown: GALVESTON
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
STORM Team Report #: S-16-07-009

VESSEL #1
Primary cause: Operator Inattention/improper lookout 
Secondary cause: Loss of mental/physical faculties due to Intoxication

VESSEL #2
Primary cause:  None determined/Not at Fault

Based upon empirical


BARDID: TX-2016-0167
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: corpus christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON VISUAL EVIDENCE-  Operator1 was operating his vessel TX 4414 KD, a 21.5 foot shallow sport vessel, in the no wake zone of Padre Island canals.  His vessel struck the port side of TX 7107 AU which  was moored at the residence.  Then struck a boat 


BARDID: TX-2016-0168
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0771 WAXAHACHIE
NearestCityorTown: waxahachie
County: 070 ELLIS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
2 PWC were cruising on Lake Waxahachie, both vessels were less than 50ft.  PWC 1 turned in the direction of where PWC 2 was cruising, and PWC 2 collided with PWC 1.  PWC 2 hit PWC 1 on the Starboard side and it went over top of PWC 1, knocking the victim 


BARDID: TX-2016-0169
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30th, 2016, at around 5:00 p.m., Texas Game Wardens were patrolling Canyon Lake. We received a call for service about a sinking boat along the shoreline at the Randolph Recreation Area, near Randolph Marina. When we arrived on scene, it appeared a


BARDID: TX-2016-0170
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Chandler
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Received information from Henderson County dispatch concerning a boat that had hit a submerged stump and that the vessel was taking on water.  I located the vessel and identified the owner/operator.  Operator stated that he was trying to fish a part of th


BARDID: TX-2016-0171
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0119 BRYAN MUNICIPAL
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, August 28th, 2016, at approximately 8:30 pm, subject was in a rental vessel, TX 1982CL  on Lake Subjectville with his girlfriend and her daughter. Subject jumped out of the boat to swim, approximately 300 yards south of Queen’s Point. The water


BARDID: TX-2016-0172
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0416 KIRBY
NearestCityorTown: Abilene
County: 221 TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
It is unknown how Victim died.  His boat was found capsized with his body floating next to it the day after he was going fishing.  His PFD was found floating beside him in the capsized jon boat.  His daughter stated that Victim had a heart attack in 2008 


BARDID: TX-2016-0173
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While towing tubers on Like Lewisville, the operator made a hard turn and slung one of the passengers off of the tube. The victim suffered a severe concussion from the impact and was transported for medical treatment.


BARDID: TX-2016-0174
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0223 CYPRESS SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Mount Vernon
County: 080 FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 4 at approximately 7:45pm operator was operating a brand new Seadoo PWC on Lake Cypress Springs. Riding as a passenger was his cousin. Operator stated that he was going straight across the water at approximately 50mph and turned the PW


BARDID: TX-2016-0176
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 137 KLEBERG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/3/16 at approximately 5:15pm vessel 1 came out of Night Hawk and headed north along the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW). Vessel 1 was occupied by three people. As vessel 1 traveled north along the ICW V1 occupant was behind the wheel and Operator1 was s


BARDID: TX-2016-0177
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Lewisville
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was travelling north through the south cut of Party Cove when Occupant1 moved towards the bow of the vessel to join occupant2, the combined weight of both subjects in the bow was enough to force the bow to dip under an oncoming wave. The vessel b


BARDID: TX-2016-0178
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Oak Point
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2016, Operator and his wife were in a yellow and white chaparral boat; they were towing their grand kids in a tube near the Dallas Yacht Club located near Oak Point on Lake Lewisville. Operator struck a submerged rock around 3:00 pm cracki


BARDID: TX-2016-0179
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was riding a tube when it suddenly rolled over knocking subject unconscious. Passengers on boat stated that subject may have struck the other person on the tube when it was turning over. The operator retrieved subject from the water. subject was we


BARDID: TX-2016-0180
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityorTown: Grand Prairie
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming behind boat, became fatigued and could not get back to boat. Operator tried to move boat to pick him up but he went under before they could reach him.


BARDID: TX-2016-0181
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: New Braunfels
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 11445, the New braunfels police department and fire department were dispatched to the location of the Mill Street bridge by the dam of the Guadalupe river and lake Dunlop in New Braunfels. Subject was riding his jet ski near the dam when 


BARDID: TX-2016-0182
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Canyon City
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 11, 2016 at approximately 4:00PM, I was dispatched to a call near Randolph Military Park for a jet-ski accident on Canyon Lake.  A group was camping in the park and rented jet-skis from Bruno’s Jet-ski rental company.

The boys on the skis pulle


BARDID: TX-2016-0191
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0255 DUNLAP
NearestCityorTown: New Braunfels
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8:40 P.M., Texas boat bearing the numbers TX 1769 BY (vessel 1, V1) was navigating on Lake Dunlap northwest toward New Braunfels, TX. V1 was transporting (8) passengers including the vessel operator. V1 contained (7) adults with one child


BARDID: TX-2016-0192
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0622 RAY ROBERTS
NearestCityorTown: Pilot Point
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Description of Incident On Wednesday, September 21, 2016, at approximately 1805 hours, I, Officerheard a radio call from Denton County Sherriff's Office Dispatch stating a boat was enroute to the Ray Roberts Lake State Park, Isle Du Bois Boat Ramp with a 


BARDID: TX-2016-0194
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Mabank
County: 129 KAUFMAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/24/16 at approximately 7:00am three adult Hispanic males were underway in a canoe on Cedar Creek Reservoir engaging in fishing activities.  The wind was high (approximately 10-15mph) and the water was choppy (1.5+ ft swells) which caused the canoe to


BARDID: TX-2016-0195
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operators of V1 and V2 provided a similar version of events:
V1 underway in a south west direction approached V2 from the port side.  V2 drifted north and sounded their horn twice to alert V1.  V2 reversed their heading to attempt to avoid V1 but was una


BARDID: TX-2016-0197
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-9-2016 at approximately 1700 hours I, Officer, arrived to assist with multiple boats damaged during a storm of approximately 60mph winds.

Upon arrival I made contact with subject who stated he was in his boat when large waves, caused by strong win


BARDID: TX-2016-0198
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montogomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/17/2016 at approximately 2020hours, we were dispatched to a boat accident that occurred on Lake Conroe.  The vessel collided with the bulkhead behind 14523 Diamondhead N. and one person was ejected from the boat.  It was reported that there was no on


BARDID: TX-2016-0200
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Azle
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-1-2016 at approximately 1522 hours I, Officer, was dispatched Eagle Mountain Marina, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas in reference to a personal watercraft accident.  The initial report relayed by Azle Dispatch detailed one male occupant with a bro


BARDID: TX-2016-0201
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1125 COW BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Bridge City
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I was idling my boat to Bridge City boat ramp due to low visibility.  It was struck on the starboard side by a boat traveling on plane in the opposite direction.  That boat somehow overturned and the occupants were in the water.  We retrieved the occupant


BARDID: TX-2016-0202
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0372 HUBBARD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Breckenridge
County: 215 STEPHENS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was driving across the lake at approximately 11:00 P.M. Vessel 2 stopped and cut power to wait on Vessel 1 to catch up. 

Unable to see Vessel 2, Vessel 1 collided with Vessel 2 on plane. Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 on the port side of the ski app


BARDID: TX-2016-0204
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0587 PLACID
NearestCityorTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 9, 2016, a Juvenile Operator lost control of the PWC he was operating it crashed into a pontoon boat that was up on its boat lift. No injuries were incurred from this boat accident.

      The Juvenile Operator along with his Juvenile Passeng


BARDID: TX-2016-0205
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1100 CEDAR CREEK
NearestCityorTown: Malakoff
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to occupants of vessel 1, vessel 1 was traveling east on Cedar Creek Reservoir at an operator estimated 30 mph at around 11:30pm.  While a juvenile female was operating vessel 1, another vessel came into view.  The listed operator took control o


BARDID: TX-2016-0207
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0025 ARROWHEAD
NearestCityorTown: Wichita Falls
County: 039 CLAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
  On 10-15-2016 at approximately 8:00 am, Operator and Passenger-deceased left the Lake Arrowhead State Park boat ramp in a 16 ft red and white 1976 Sterncraft fiberglass boat with a 65 hp Johnson to go fishing.  They navigated to the West side of 

the


BARDID: TX-2016-0208
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Granite Shoals
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 12, 2016 at approximately 5:00 I, Texas Game Warden, was notified about a PWC accident involving two individuals that occurred at approximately 3:45 P.M. After making contact with Operator2, one of the PWC operators I found out the other PWC op


BARDID: TX-2016-0209
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: Tow rope
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3rd, 2016 Game Warden#1 and I were patrolling Lake LBJ. At approximately 3:30 p.m., near the 1431 bridge, we were flagged down by a vessel that said they had an injured person on board. I could see four young males aboard the vessel.  I notic


BARDID: TX-2016-0210
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2350 WEST BAY
NearestCityorTown: Hitchcock
County: 084 GALVESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On, October 2, 2016, I Texas Game Warden received a call from a subject
(operator of unit 1) concerning a boat accident that occurred earlier in the afternoon about 2.pm.

Operator1 stated that he had a collision with a jet ski and wanted to report it 


BARDID: TX-2016-0212
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Palo Pinto
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 38, 2016 at approximately 9:00 AM Subject#1 and his brother Subject#2 were kayaking down the Brazos River approximately 7 miles up river from the F.M. 4 bridge.  Subject#2 advised that he was approximately 30 yards in front of Subject#1 when he 


BARDID: TX-2016-0213
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1990 G OF MEX OFF GALV-FRPT <
NearestCityorTown: Surfside
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/28/16,  at approximately 12:00 pm, subject was surf fishing with some friends on Surfside Beach when they spotted a paddle board floating in the surf. Subject swam out to retrieve the board and discovered there was a body attached to it. Subject retr


BARDID: TX-2016-0214
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Nacogdoches
County: 174 NACOGDOCHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While running trot lines on Sam Rayburn Lake operator hit a submerged stump.  Operator stated that the wind picked up and the water became very choppy.  Operator was idling between stumps to bait his trot lines. After striking the stump his vessel capsize


BARDID: TX-2016-0215
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 5, 2016, I, Texas Game Warden was on patrol for duck hunters with Game Wardens. At approximately 09:20, we received a call from Aransas Pass Police Department and the United States Coast Guard regarding a runaway vessel located near Ransom Isl


BARDID: TX-2016-0216
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Travis
NearestCityorTown: Volente
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two vessels were in a crossing situation on Lake Travis near Devil's Cove and North Shore Marina on the Fourth of July weekend after dark with restricted visibility.  

The Mako operating at high speed south out of Devil's cove collided with the Chaparr


BARDID: TX-2016-0217
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of November 18, 2016 at approximately 5:00pm, two Personal Water Crafts (PWC) were traveling southbound under the Queen Isabella Causeway in the Lower Laguna Madre, Cameron Co, Texas. 

PWC B, operated by Operator2, was following behind P


BARDID: TX-2016-0219
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Tarrant Regional Water District law enforcement officers were dispatched to a vessel fire with burn injuries to one occupant.  Upon arrival, the vessel was located against the spillway dam.  The vessel was on fire with flames from bow to stern.  Azle Fire


BARDID: TX-2016-0220
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At about 12:30am on 6/26/16, vessel 2 (18' alumacraft) collided with vessel 1 (35' fountain) near goose island on lake texoma.  Vessel 1 was floating on the water not under power and vessel 2 was in motion.  Vessel 2 impacted vessel 1 with the bow at abou


BARDID: TX-2016-0222
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Creek
NearestCityorTown: Friendswood
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 22, 2016 at approximately 3:00 pm  I, Game Warden and Warden received a call from dispatch of a possible drowning on the upper part of Clear Creek. Warden and I arrived and learned that the Operator had taken his 10 yr old son and his sons friend o


BARDID: TX-2016-0224
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tira
County: Hopkins
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel engine stopped running and would not start while drifting on the lake. Several attempts were made to start the engine. On the final attempt the vessel exploded. One victim was sitting on the seat the other victim was swimming and pushing the vessel


BARDID: TX-2016-1000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
NearestCityorTown: Cleveland
County: Liberty
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports, one person died after falling overboard from a kayak on a private pond.  It is unknown what caused the victim to fall overboard, and is thought that he went overboard before 10am.  He was noted in his obituary as loving fi


BARDID: TX-2016-1003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-13 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private lake
NearestCityorTown: Oldenburg
County: Fayette
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news articles, a vessel capsized, ejecting two people.  Both attempted to swim to shore but one drowned.


BARDID: TX-2016-1004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greens Bayou
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: Harris
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports, a vessel carrying three people capsized, which resulted in all three victims being ejected.  Two were able to swim to shore and the body of the third was recovered later.  There is very little information on the accident.


BARDID: TX-2016-1005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crescent Lake
NearestCityorTown: Madisonville
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media articles, two people drowned presumably after falling out of their vessel for unknown reasons.  The two had been noted as fishing earlier in the day.  The incident occurred on a private body of water.


BARDID: TX-2016-1006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-19 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Charmaine
NearestCityorTown: Ivanhoe
County: Tyler
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a canoe carrying three people capsized.  Two were able to swim to shore but the third was recovered deceased.  No information.


BARDID: TX-2016-1007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-30 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Adams Bayou
NearestCityorTown: West Orange
County: Orange
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports, one subject fell off an anchored boat.  He was under the influence of opiods.


BARDID: TX-2016-1008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dickinson Bayou
County: Galveston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports, two men in a canoe capsized in Dickinson Bayou due to worsening weather conditions.  One subject was wearing a life jacket and was able to swim to shore.  The other, who wasn’t wearing a life jacket, was recovered deceased


BARDID: TX-2016-1009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ray Hubbard
NearestCityorTown: Dallas
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a male drowned on Lake Ray Hubbard after he was hit by the swinging boom and fell into the lake.


BARDID: TX-2016-1010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ray Hubbard
NearestCityorTown: Dallas
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a male drowned on Lake Ray Hubbard after he departed a vessel to assist another person in the water.  He had given his life jacket to the other person in the water, who was able to safely return to the boat.  The "rescue


BARDID: TX-2016-1011
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lady Bird Lake
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Unknown
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a male was recovered deceased from Lady Bird Lake.  He had fallen off of his standup paddleboard for unknown reasons.  He was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: TX-2016-1012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Travis
NearestCityorTown: Leander
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a male drowned while on a boating trip.  Five people had gone out on a boat.  One fell overboard.  The victim jumped into the water in an attempt to assist the subject.  He was recovered deceased whereas the person who fe


BARDID: TX-2016-1013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spindletop Bayou
NearestCityorTown: McFaddin
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a male was recovered from the water after his kayak was found up against a saltwater barrier.  The victim later was separated from his kayak and was found without a pulse.  He was determined to be dececased at the hospit


BARDID: TX-2016-1014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Conroe
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, male died after jumping from a drifting boat.  He became distressed in the water, along with another person.  Subjects recovered one of the two.  He was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: TX-2016-1015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Galveston Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report from the Coast Guard, two subjects were rescued near oil platforms after their boat took on water and capsized, ejecting them.  The subjects were taken to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: TX-2016-1016
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rollover Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard report, one vessel sustained over $77k in damages as a result of a grounding.  One subject was also recovered dehydrated.  The victim reported engine problems prior to the accident.


BARDID: TX-2016-1017
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Travis
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a 9-year old was injured while boating on Lake Travis.  The individual had been out with family swimming near the boat.  The operator engaged the propeller and accidentally struck the victim.


BARDID: TX-2016-1018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Travis
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: Travis
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
There is very little information about this incident.  According to a news media report, a man in his 60's suffered a propeller injury.


BARDID: TX-2016-1019
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report from the Coast Guard, a vessel carrying three people onboard took on water and suffered $20k in damages. The individuals were given a pump but the pump seized.  They were later taken off the vessel.  Rough waters and winds were a cau


BARDID: TX-2016-1020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Bay
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a Coast Guard report, a vessel sustained over $17k in damages after it erupted in flames.  Two people had been onboard the vessel, nad had used the boat a couple times in the morning, then towed a sailboat.  They then refuled and the vessel e


BARDID: TX-2016-1021
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Galveston Bay
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report from the Coast Guard, due to the current, two kayakers in separate vessels required rescue after their vessels were being pushed out to Galveston Bay.  The subjects were recovered but their kayaks were considered a loss, adrift.


BARDID: TX-2017-0001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 6055 INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Brazoria, Texas
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1-1-17 at approximately 10:30pm, I, Texas Game Warden was dispatched to a boating accident that occurred in the Intra-Coastal Canal, near the San Bernard River. Upon arriving at the River's End boat ramp I interviewed the witnesses to the accident. The


BARDID: TX-2017-0002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 3060 CARANCAHUA BAY
NearestCityorTown: Port Alto
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 6th, 2017 I, Texas Game Warden, was notified of three (3) duck hunters who failed to return to their cabin from a hunting trip in Caracahua Bay. Calhoun County Dispatch had been notified of the missing hunters by the mother of one of the victim


BARDID: TX-2017-0003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
    On Sunday January 22, 2017, at approximately 3:06 pm, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from Sabine County Dispatch concerning a boat that has capsized on Sam Rayburn Lake. Warden was notified that both operator and passenger made it to shore off o


BARDID: TX-2017-0004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: Quinlan
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At 7:20pm on 1/2/17, I game warden the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept., received a call from the Hunt County Sheriffs dispatch about a father, son, and their dog launch a boat on Lake Tawakoni around 6:00am to go duck hunting and they haven’t reported back


BARDID: TX-2017-0005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, February 20th, 2017, at around 5:30 p.m., I, Texas Game Warden was contacted by the Comal County Sheriff's Office about a capsized boat on Canyon Lake. I made my way to Canyon Lake, and retrieved my patrol vessel and launched onto Canyon Lake a


BARDID: TX-2017-0008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Little Elm
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his passengers launched his pontoon boat from the gammon rd boat ramp on lake lewisville. They travelled south around a point to fish in the creek on the east side. After fishing for a few hours they travelled back around the same point. Oper


BARDID: TX-2017-0009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1512 SABINE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Riding down the river and hit something.  Do not know what it was that I hit.  It took my boat motor.


BARDID: TX-2017-0010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0389 JACKSONVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Jacksonville
County: 037 CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 03/09/17 at approximately 0950pm vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both approaching the dock for the tournament weigh-in at 1000pm. Based on witness accounts and my investigation, vessel 1 was approaching from the south/southwest at cruising sp


BARDID: TX-2017-0013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 14 March 2017 at about 1300, Operator1 was operating a V1 and red SeaDoo personal water craft with her mother sitting behind her. Type III PFDs and kill switch lanyard were worn. This vessel will be called V1.

Operator2 was operating a V2 and yellow


BARDID: TX-2017-0014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0201 CORPUS CHRISTI
NearestCityorTown: Mathis
County: 205 SAN PATRICIO
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: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 11, 2017 at approximately 16:15, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from Game Warden that a boating accident had occurred on Lake Corpus Christi. I contacted State Park Police Officer, who was on scene with the operators involved in the acciden


BARDID: TX-2017-0015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Arroyo City
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A detailed report will be completed by the State Forensic Mapping and Reconstruction analysis report. S-17-03-003

Operator was operation a 20' bay stealth boat in the Inter Coastal Waterway.  Operator was traveling north in the channel and encountered 


BARDID: TX-2017-0016
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 15, 2017 at approximately 2:00pm I State Game Warden  received a call from fellow Game Warden about a PWC accident involving two PWCs that were rented from a livery on South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas. 

I made my way to the location w


BARDID: TX-2017-0017
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5280 REDFISH BAY (ARANSAS)
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
  I Texas Game Warden spoke to the boat operator named in this report.  He told me that he was exiting the flats area of Redfish bay that meets the intracoastal waterway across from the old airport in Aransas Pass.  This area is just south of Ransom Chann


BARDID: TX-2017-0018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 22, 2017, at approximately 12:02 AM, I, State Game Warden, received a phone call from Game Warden2 regarding a boat crash that had just occurred on Lake LBJ in Burnet County. I called the Burnet County Sheriff's Office and they stated that one ma


BARDID: TX-2017-0020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0600 RAY HUBBARD
NearestCityorTown: Rockwall
County: 199 ROCKWALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/16/17 operator was reported missing by his father on lake Ray Hubbard. He was found a week later on the morning of 03/22/17 south of Hwy 66 and north of I-30 on the west shore line against a retaining wall.  When he was found he was face down on his


BARDID: TX-2017-0021
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5095 ARANSAS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: Aransas Pass
County: 205 SAN PATRICIO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESS
On 03/18/2017 at approximately 9:30 am I arrived at my boat Mary E in slip. My 4 year old son and I were on our boat and saw the West Star Sail Boat running in their slip. There were 3 people aboard (2 males, 1 female). Approximately at 9:40 am t


BARDID: TX-2017-0032
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 1, 2017 at approximately 3:15pm Operator was pulling Victim behind his vessel on a tube.  As they were going another boat went by them in the opposite direction creating waves that made Victim and the tube go airborne.  

That created slack in 


BARDID: TX-2017-0033
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Responded to a service call on 3/17/2017 at or about 4 pm regarding a boat crash on Lake Austin, Travis County Texas.  One of the vessel owners reported the call to the Austin Police Lake Unit marina office via telephone.  The owner/operator said a PWC ha


BARDID: TX-2017-0035
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1994 G OF MEX OFF ARAN-CC-UL <
NearestCityorTown: Port Aransas
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 25, 2017 at approximately 09:40 AM, I, Texas Game Warden responded to a call regarding an unknown number of individuals in the water at the end of the South Jetty near Port Aransas. We utilized our patrol boat and drove to the end of the South Je


BARDID: TX-2017-0040
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Tow
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 8, 2017, at approximately 12:15 PM, on Lake Buchanan, in the vicinity of Shaw Island, subject was operating vessel TX 4619 KA, a 2004, 19’ Charger, on Lake Buchanan, when he encountered very rough waters, 2’ to 6’ waves, as he rounded the south w


BARDID: TX-2017-0041
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: Arroyo City
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator, he was traveling southbound down the Gulf Intracoastal Water Way when he looked down at his cell phone for an undisclosed amount of time. 

Operator claimed that he was traveling at approximately 30 mph as per his GPS, and accordi


BARDID: TX-2017-0043
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1522 SAN BERNARD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SWEENY
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/14/17 at approximately 3:00 pm, vessel 1 was traveling north on the san bernard river. A passenger was standing at the bow when a wake from another vessel caused him to fall overboard. He went under vessel 1 and was hit by the propeller causing lacer


BARDID: TX-2017-0047
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: ZAVALLA
County: 003 ANGELINA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/11/17 at approximately 15:15, vessel 1 was drifting near the boat ramp at cassells-boykin park on sam rayburn lake near zavalla, tx waiting for his fishing partner to back down his trailer.  Vessel 2, described as a white and red skeeter bass boat, 


BARDID: TX-2017-0048
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: Trinidad
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
  On April 15, 2017 at approximately 7:12 PM I Texas Game Warden was notified of a boating accident by Henderson county Sheriffs Department that occurred earlier in the day on Cedar Creek Lake. I was put in contact with Nurse with ETMC hospital in Athens 


BARDID: TX-2017-0049
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Little Elm
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was following next to, and slightly behind vessel one when he struck a wave and shifted directions. Operator #2 attempted to steer out of it without using the throttle and lost control, striking vessel #1 and operator #1 on the port side.


BARDID: TX-2017-0050
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY CREEK
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was a larger individual who was seated towards the bow of the vessel and was constantly shifting from one side of the vessel to the other. The operator asked him stay still, as he was rocking the boat, when they were struck in the side of the v


BARDID: TX-2017-0051
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1104 CHOCOLATE BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Port Lavaca
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/17/2017 at approximately 6:00 PM, I Texas Game Warden received a call from the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department of a boater that was under water at Chocolate Bayou in Calhoun County.  I arrived at the scene and began searching for the missing pers


BARDID: TX-2017-0052
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Trinity
County: 228 TRINITY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator the motor cut off as she was cutting across the Lake.  She thought she had run out of gas.  She then attempted to use the trolling motor and water began coming over the transom.  The boat quickly sank.  As the boat sank subject h


BARDID: TX-2017-0055
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:27:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: frankston
County: 001 ANDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
A witness stated that he saw the vessel on plain cruising towards the dam.  He stated that he observed the vessel enter the marked restricted area and feared the vessel would go over the dam.  The witness stated the boat didn't look like it made any attem


BARDID: TX-2017-0056
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Buchanan Dam
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel went out on Lake Buchanan at about 1145am on March 30th 2017. The occupants were drifting and fishing from the vessel along the south bank of the lake. The wind was blowing south west at approximately 15-20mph. The vessel began to take on water


BARDID: TX-2017-0058
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0023 ARLINGTON
NearestCityorTown: Arlington
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was observed operating a PWC at the Richard Simpson Park Boat ramp at Lake Arlington on 3/31/17 at approximately 6:30 PM.  His family stated that he was not wearing a life jacket, and had just eaten and had a couple of beers. The PWC was later obse


BARDID: TX-2017-0059
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Starzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, April 29, 2017, at about 6:15 pm, while conducting water safety patrol on Canyon Lake, Comal County, Texas, Game Wardens were dispatched to Cranes Mill Marina for a boating accident.  We traveled to the location and found a white male, seated


BARDID: TX-2017-0060
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Broaduss
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2017 I, Game Warden, received information that in the cove of Five Fingers there was a boat collision. I then traveled to Five Fingers boat ramp where I made contact with Operator2 and passenger of the vessel that was hit. I asked them if the


BARDID: TX-2017-0061
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/22/2017 at approximately 2:05 pm vessel #1 which was occupied by the operator, a passenger and dog, was traveling upstream on the west side portion of Luce Bayou in a north easterly direction.  Vessel #2, which was occupied by the operator and two pa


BARDID: TX-2017-0062
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1583 TAYLOR BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: Winnie
County: 123 JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
My dog started to fall out of the boat so I leaned over to grab her. When I did, we hit a wake of another boat.  Since I leaned and turned the boat slightly to the right, the wake of the other boat came over the bow of the boat on the right front edge.  T


BARDID: TX-2017-0063
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/1/2017 at approximately 10:00 pm, I, a Sergeant with the Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constables Department Marine Division, did receive a call from Lt. to respond to a boating accident with injuries on Lake Conroe in Live Brach Creek.  Lt. advised t


BARDID: TX-2017-0064
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 5120 COPANO BAY (ARAN BAY)
NearestCityorTown: Fulton
County: 004 ANANSAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 6th, 2017 at approximately 2:00 pm I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from the communication center in La Port, TX.  The call was in regard to a boat that was found unoccupied and drifting in Copano Bay and another boater found it and called the


BARDID: TX-2017-0065
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7211 LAGUNA SALADA (U. LAG. MA
NearestCityorTown: Sarita
County: 131 KENEDY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 4/30/17 at approximately 0115 hours, Game Warden observed a vessel anchored in the area of Kenedy Point in the Laguna Salada water body. At approximately 0120 hours a cold front blew in and weather conditions immediately deteriorated. At


BARDID: TX-2017-0067
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: East Tawakoni
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 14:20 I Texas Game Warden was dispatched to Lake Tawakoni for a capsized vessel that was occupied by two subjects who were in the water. When I arrived on scene the West Tawakoni fire department had already launched their boat and was bri


BARDID: TX-2017-0068
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Morgans Point Resort
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-13-17, at approximately 1900hrs, Operator of vessel 2, was fishing the buck brush, approximately 30 yds from the shoreline, of Camp Kachina, on Lake Belton.  Operator 2's boat engine was off and maneuvering around with his trolling motor.  Vessel 2 s


BARDID: TX-2017-0069
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0201 CORPUS CHRISTI
NearestCityorTown: Sandia
County: 149 LIVE OAK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/10/17 at approximately 7:06 P.M., I Texas Game Warden received a phone call from the Live Oak County Dispatch regarding a capsized vessel on Lake Corpus Christi.  Dispatch provided contact information for the reporting party.  Contact was made with r


BARDID: TX-2017-0070
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0028 ARROYO COLORADO
NearestCityorTown: RIO HONDO
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/17/2017 at approx: 10:46 am, texas game warden was dispatched to the rio hondo boat ramp in reference to a boat accident.  Upon arrival, i met with operators.
Operator1, who is a boat mechanic, stated that he had gone to the arroyo colorado to test


BARDID: TX-2017-0071
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Matagorda
County: 158 MATAGORDA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
         On Sunday, May 14, 2017 at approximately 1:00pm Vessel #1 occupied with only one occupant was traveling west bound in the Intracoastal Waterway at a speed of 20-25 mph. Vessel #1 was approximately 30 yards from the North bank when the boats opera


BARDID: TX-2017-0072
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
      On Tuesday May 16, 2017, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from Louisiana Game Warden  regarding a boat being capsized near Six-Mile Creek on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Warden advised the Sabine County Sheriff Office to dispatch Six-Mile Volunteer Fi


BARDID: TX-2017-0074
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Trinity
County: 228 TRINITY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4-17-17 and at approximately 3:30 p.m. subject unloaded a 14 ft. alumacraft flat bottom at the boat ramp near Marina Village on Lake Livingston.  He left the boat ramp headed towards the boat stalls at the marina.  He then turned the boat in an attempt


BARDID: TX-2017-0075
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0066 BENBROOK
NearestCityorTown: Benbrook
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8:00 PM on 5/20/2017, three people were paddling a 15.5 foot Pelican canoe in approximately 12 foot of water and 25 yards off the shoreline of Mustang Park on Benbrook Lake. The canoe was inside the no-wake zone of the swim beach off of M


BARDID: TX-2017-0076
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
     On Saturday May 20, 2017, at approximately 11:17 am, I, Texas Game Warden received a call about a boat accident involving two boats near Fin and Feather Marina on Toledo Bend with no serious injuries. Texas Game Warden met up with Warden to assist in


BARDID: TX-2017-0077
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/20/2017 at approximately 1420 hours the operator of Vessel #1 was traveling southbound on the northwest side of Lake Houston in an area known as Atascocita Point.  The operator of the vessel stated he was traveling approximately 25 mph when he hit a 


BARDID: TX-2017-0078
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0501 MEXIA
NearestCityorTown: Mexia
County: 147 LIMESTONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
STATEMENT OF LOSS

Date of Loss: 05/23/2017
Vessel: 1991 Kenner, Fish’in Ski Flats Fisher 192; Hull #: SKB90280A191; TX-4173-EP
Outboard: 1990 Johnson, 90hp, Model: J90TLESB, 

On May 23, 2017 we launched our 1991 Fish’in Ski Flats Fisher from the


BARDID: TX-2017-0079
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/2017 at approximately 1:00 AM, I (Game Warden) was dispatched to a boat accident on Lake Conroe in Montgomery County, Texas. I arrived on scene at approximately 1:28 AM. Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable Lt. informed me of the details of the 


BARDID: TX-2017-0080
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0014 AMISTAD
NearestCityorTown: Del Rio
County: 233 VAL VERDE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger or Skiier Behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements and the victim himself, he was injured on the vessel's propeller while swimming. The boat was not running and not in gear and the propeller was not turning. The victim was swimming behind the boat and on attempt to get back


BARDID: TX-2017-0081
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
May 2, 2017, 10:41 pm, officers were dispatched to the Caddo Bay area of Possum Kingdom Lake in reference to an overdue boater.  Reporting person stated her husband had been working on a dock in Caddo Bay and had not returned home.  Brazos River Authority


BARDID: TX-2017-0082
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0118 BUCHANAN
NearestCityorTown: Buchanan Dam
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator with eleven passengers on board along with a full cooler and other equipment overloaded the vessel and set out on Lake Buchanan. The operator beached the vessel to recreate. A forecasted storm blew in with wind gusts of about 25mph causing tw


BARDID: TX-2017-0083
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27th, 2017, at around 3:30 p.m., while on water safety patrol on Canyon Lake, I, Comal County Game Wardens received a call for service about a sinking vessel from the Comal County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's office advised that a vessel (TX 343


BARDID: TX-2017-0086
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Coldspring
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of May 28, 2017, Two subjects were on Lake Livingston doing some night fishing.  They did not consult the weather forecast and got caught in a storm.  They tried to return to Browders Marina but their boat was swamped due to high waves and ra


BARDID: TX-2017-0090
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 28, 2017 at approximately 8:50pm on Canyon Lake located in Comal County, Texas. Operator of the boat(TX 6056 CP) was leaving Canyon Lake Marina after dropping off one of two passengers. 

A storm erupted over Canyon Lake causing high win


BARDID: TX-2017-0091
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0114 BROWNWOOD
NearestCityorTown: Brownwood
County: 025 BROWN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he's not sure what happened.  He started taking on water and the boat went completely under in less than one minute.  The boat is located approximately 100 yards in from of Boat Dock (south shore of Lake Brownwood in the Cason Cove area). 


BARDID: TX-2017-0092
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0301 LEWISVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Hickory Creek
County: 061 DENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored in the party cove area of Lake Lewisville.  Vessel 2 was cruising in the area and struck Vessel 1 in the port side.   Witnesses say the operator of Vessel 2 let off of the power and attempted to turn without propulsion and crashed in


BARDID: TX-2017-0093
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0696 STILLHOUSE HOLLOW
NearestCityorTown: Salado
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Warden1, Intern, and civilian rider, were on patrol on Lake Stillhouse,  at approximately 1515hrs,  Warden1 conducted a water safety inspection on a vessel, bearing TX 7108 YU, inside the marina area of Stillhouse, and observed 2 white males.  Warden1 als


BARDID: TX-2017-0094
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0073 FAIRFIELD
NearestCityorTown: Fairfield
County: 081 FREESTONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June, 3rd 2017, I Texas Game Warden was patrolling Lake Fairfield when I came in contact with a vessel that had a injured passenger on board. I asked what had happened and they stated that he was on the front of the boat, holding a rope, so that he cou


BARDID: TX-2017-0095
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: Mabank
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-27-2017, Texas Game Wardens were on patrol on Cedar Creek Lake.  At approximately at 9:30 pm, Warden and I received a call from Henderson county dispatch about a possible boat accident on Cedar Creek Lake.  The only information that was given was th


BARDID: TX-2017-0096
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Quitman
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 30 May 2017 Texas Game Wardens were notified of a two vessel collision that occurred just out from the Sabine River Authority complex on Lake Fork, Wood County, Texas.  The point of impact was on the keel of Vessel 1 and the Starboard gunwale bow of Ve


BARDID: TX-2017-0097
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27, 2017, at approximately 1830 hours, Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 occupied by their operators with no passengers on board, were traveling Northwest on Lake Houston going approximately 30 mph.  The operator of Vessel #1 accelerated to catch up with Ves


BARDID: TX-2017-0098
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I was dispatched to Concho Valley ER in reference to a possible boat accident.  I met the involved parties and they told me what had occurred and I verified with the ER staff that Victim had a broken left leg.  Due to the injury required more than first a


BARDID: TX-2017-0099
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 12:39pm, I received a phone call from the manager of Canyon Lake Marina, reporting a hit and run boating accident.  SUBJECT explained that a woman operating a black and tan pontoon boat had just crashed into several boats th


BARDID: TX-2017-0100
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Canyon Lake City
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday June 11, 2017 at approximately 2:44pm on Canyon Lake in Comal County a two boat collision occurred.  The accident occurred just outside of the Canyon Lake Yacht Club Marina (Marina is near boat ramp 12) in the main body of Canyon Lake.
 
Vesse


BARDID: TX-2017-0101
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, operator was operating a 24 foot tri-hull Encore pontoon boat on Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, Texas.  Inside the vessel were two people.  In a tube being towed behind the Encore were three people.  Tuber1 was in the center 


BARDID: TX-2017-0103
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0131 CALAVERAS
NearestCityorTown: Elmendorf
County: 015 BEXAR
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 17, 2017, I, Bexar County Game Warden, received a call from the Bexar County Sheriffs office at 10:11pm regarding a capsized boat on Calaveras Lake.  The dispatcher informed me that two adults and four minors had flipped over the boat tha


BARDID: TX-2017-0227
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, June 16th at approximately 19:20 hours, operator was driving TX5786JC, a white in color Cobalt, and was pulling her husband on Skiis. During this time, they were travelling towards the Little Grape Cove  by the Damn area of Lake Allen Henry in 


BARDID: TX-2017-0228
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: cove
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately 10:35 a.m., the vessel was stopped near the inlet of Cross Bayou at Trinity Bay when the operator noticed the wave action had washed the boat up the bank.  The operator attempted to back the boat off the bank with the motor on.  The prop was


BARDID: TX-2017-0229
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Berryville
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
   At approximately 4:55 PM I, Texas Game Warden, received a call from Henderson County Sheriff's Dispatch that an accident had just occurred on Lake Palestine.  The location of the accident was 23184 Edgewater Dr, in Frankston, Texas.  The initial report


BARDID: TX-2017-0230
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Starzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At about 2:30 am on the morning of June 21, 2017, I, State Game Warden, was contacted by the Comal County Sheriff's Office Dispatch.  Dispatch stated that there was a boater missing out on Canyon Lake and they requested that I respond to the area and assi


BARDID: TX-2017-0232
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Horsehoe Bay
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 left Lake LBJ yacht Club and Marina and traveled west toward Horseshoe Bay.  Operator stated that they had traveled approximately one mile and he noticed the engine was not running smoothly.  He turned around to return to the marina. 


BARDID: TX-2017-0233
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0379 INKS
NearestCityorTown: Buchanan Dam
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/25/17 at approximately 9:00 pm, I, Game Warden was dispatched to Inks Lake in reference to a jet ski vs jet ski accident.  Burnet County Dispatch informed me to respond to 108 Vista Verde in the Buena Vista Subdivision on Inks Lake.  Dispatch informe


BARDID: TX-2017-0234
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 4300 SAN ANTONIO BAY
NearestCityorTown: Seadrift
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday June 22, 2017, I, Texas Game Warden received a call from a sheriff's deputy asking if I heard about the missing boater in San Antonio Bay.  This was at approximately 7:30 PM.  I responded to Seadrift, TX to get more information.  A crabber (Vi


BARDID: TX-2017-0236
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 15th at approximately 15:00 hours, Operator was pulling his wife and daughter on a tube on Lake Allen Henry close to the Dam.  Due to the heavy traffic on the water, Operator advised there were quite a bit of waves.  Operator advised he 


BARDID: TX-2017-0237
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0594 PROCTOR
NearestCityorTown: Proctor
County: 047 COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a personal watercraft at an approximate speed of 30 mph.  Operator was traveling south west on Lake Proctor when he observed a boat passing in the distance.  Operator attempted to jump one of the waves caused by the passing vessel. 


BARDID: TX-2017-0238
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 on the VX Cruiser PWC was wearing his PFD and lanyard while cruising around 15mph when he stopped in the water. Operator1 on the Wave Runner wearing a PFD and lanyard was following behind and was not watching when Operator2 stopped. Operator1 hi


BARDID: TX-2017-0239
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: Brookeland
County: 121 JASPER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/11/17, at approximately 8:00pm on Lake Sam Rayburn in Jasper County, Texas, an individual came upon his neighbor's vessel (Vessel 1), TX 8593 BC, and witnessed the sole occupant hanging upside down on the outboard engine's lower unit with his torso s


BARDID: TX-2017-0241
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Belton
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: main shaft seal
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-7-17, at approximately 2357hrs, Warden was contacted by Warden who advised that Bell Co. dispatch had contacted about a sinking boat, near the dam, on lake Belton, and people where in the water.  Warden further advised that Bell Co. had already dispa


BARDID: TX-2017-0242
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/23/2017, at approximately 17:38 hours, I, Officer, was dispatched to the Lake Country Marina J Dock, located at 9290 Live Oak Lane, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas in reference to reported damage to a boat caused by a large wake.

Upon arrival, I


BARDID: TX-2017-0243
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 1, 2017, at approximately 6:10 p.m., I, Texas Game Warden received a call concerning an boat accident with two jet skis (personal water crafts (PWC)) at McGee's landing on Toledo Bend Lake. 
Warden1 responded to the call by boat from th


BARDID: TX-2017-0244
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1641 WICHITA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Wichita Falls
County: 243 WICHITA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising down the Holliday Creek portion of the Wichita River in Wichita Falls, TX, the operator due to inexperience did not apply enough power to negotiate a turn in the narrow waterway. As Operator was going around the turn a gust of wind also pus


BARDID: TX-2017-0245
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0734 TOLEDO BEND
NearestCityorTown: Hemphill
County: 202 SABINE
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 Saturday July 8, 2017, at approximately 06:40 am, I, Texas Game Warden received a call about a boat accident involving two boats near Fin and Feather Marina on Toledo Bend with no serious injuries. Warden proceeded to Fin and Feather Marina to mee


BARDID: TX-2017-0247
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1186 EAST FORK SAN JACINTO RIV
NearestCityorTown: Huffman
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-1-2017 at 2215 hours, the Houston Fire Department unit #65, received a call for a boat accident on Lake Houston.  H.F.D. #65 arrived at the location then contacted the Houston Police Departments Watch Command, to dispatch a Lake Patrol unit to the lo


BARDID: TX-2017-0248
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Montgomery
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
 Well after sunset, boat 1 was traveling west north/west at a speed of 44 miles per hour.  Boat 2 was traveling south at a speed of about 25 to 30 miles per hour.  As the boats neared each other, boat 2 noticed boat 1 and attempted to avoid the collision 


BARDID: TX-2017-0249
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2017, Officer / and I, Officer /, responded to a PWC accident at Sandy Beach.  After interviewing witnesses and the drivers of the PWCs, we discovered the following.  Vessel one and vessel two were operating too close together.  

Vessel one make


BARDID: TX-2017-0250
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: DENISON
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at approximately 5:09 pm, I, State Game Warden received a call from the Grayson County Sheriff's Office Dispatch regarding a drowning in progress on Lake Texoma.  The dispatcher advised that they received a call stating that two


BARDID: TX-2017-0252
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0488 MEADOW
NearestCityorTown: Seguin
County: 094 GUADALUPE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Navigation of Vessel 1 

On July 1, 2017, at approximately 2:26 P.M., vessel 1, bearing TX 8493 BK, was navigating north on Meadow Lake in Guadalupe County. Operator1 was operating vessel 1 and was wearing a US Coast guard approved life jacket with a sa


BARDID: TX-2017-0254
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Onalaska
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2017 I Game Warden received a call about 720 AM from another Warden about an individual who had possibly drown in Lake Livingston.  Onalaska Fire Department was already in route to the location when I received the call. Upon my arrival, victi


BARDID: TX-2017-0255
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: San Augustine
County: 203 SAN AUGUSTINE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/09/2017 the vessel was found drifting in a cove with no operator/owner to be found. After two days of searching for the operator/owner around the area, the operator/owner was found floating. No foul play or damage to the boat was visible, nor visibl


BARDID: TX-2017-0256
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0783 WHITNEY
NearestCityorTown: Lakeside Village
County: 018 BOSQUE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Statements of all adults on the vessel matched that they were cruising along the west side of the bluffs of the lake on the Bosque County side of the river channel near the Canyons subdivision cove and boat ram that is generally a rough water area due to 


BARDID: TX-2017-0258
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Azle
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2017, at approximately 2119 hours, I, Officer, was dispatched to the area of the Fort Worth Anglers Club located at 6614 Sandy Beach Road, Azle, Tarrant County, Texas in reference to a watercraft accident.  Upon arrival, I made contact with the occ


BARDID: TX-2017-0260
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: LAGUNA VISTA
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2017 at approx: 5:09 hours, texas game wardens were conducting water enforcement on the laguna madre area on south padre island.  Texas game warden then received a call from la port communication of a vessel taking on water around the area of hol


BARDID: TX-2017-0261
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
As operator was attempting to get the boat on to plane the engine exploded and the vessel caught fire. The operator attempted to put the fire out with the fire extinguisher that was on board however the fire extinguisher ran out of substance. Both the ope


BARDID: TX-2017-0262
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Burnet
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-21-17 at about 12:04 P.M. I was dispatched to a boating accident on Lake LBJ in Llano County up the Colorado arm of the lake. When I arrived I observed fire fighters about to load a young girl on a stretcher into the ambulance. I then followed the am


BARDID: TX-2017-0263
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Granite Shoals
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13, 2017, at approximately 3:15 PM, Operator1 was operating vessel 1, Sea Doo TX 5304 AC, with her daughter as passenger.  Operator1's Son, Operator2, was operating vessel 2, Bombardier TX 8377 BF. Both vessels were stopped as they discussed where


BARDID: TX-2017-0267
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2017, I, Game Warden was dispatched to Paradise Cove Marina on Lake Travis to assist TCSO with a Jet Ski accident involving serious bodily injury. 

Upon arrival at approx. 8pm, I spoke with a few deputies who directed me to Operator1 who wa


BARDID: TX-2017-0268
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Highland Haven
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the PWC, reported the accident to me some time during the first week of July. I discussed the accident with him on the phone and met him at the lake house, also the location of the accident, the next time he and his family came back to lake L


BARDID: TX-2017-0269
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: Livingston
County: 187 POLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The couple was together on one boat. It is unknown why either party got into the water. Autopsy results indicated amounts of alcohol in the system of both victims. Autopsy cause of death was drowning to both victims. The manner of death was ruled an accid


BARDID: TX-2017-0270
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0566 PALESTINE
NearestCityorTown: Coffee City
County: 037 CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2017 at approximately 1600, I was dispatched to two boat collision that happened on Lake Palestine.  I arrived on scene at approximately 1635 and made contact with the owner/operator of one boat involved in the collision.  The second boat owne


BARDID: TX-2017-0271
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: DENISON
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1400hrs july 3rd 2017 on lake texoma somewhere between granpappy point & butterfly cove the operator noticed his vessel made an abrupt hard turn towards starboard while vessel was moving 15-18 knots @ 1400rpms. Operator & passenger then n


BARDID: TX-2017-0272
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0278 FALCON
NearestCityorTown: ZAPATA
County: 253 ZAPATA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/17 at approximately 0900 hours, operator was operating a Nitro Z21 bass boat at a slow speed headed South in the Veleno Cove of Falcon Lake, when the boat struck a submerged bridge structure and came to a stop. The operator shut off the outboard e


BARDID: TX-2017-0273
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0646 BOB SANDLIN
NearestCityorTown: Leesburg, Texas
County: 032 CAMP
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was operating a 2007 Correct Craft Boat in the mouth of Camp Branch Cove on Lake Bob Sandlin.  Victim was in the water attempting to Wake Board from Operator's vessel.  The boat accelerated to pull Victim out of the water and Victim's left leg fem


BARDID: TX-2017-0274
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: BELTON
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-5-17, at approximately 1640hrs, advising that a jet was almost fully submerged in the water, on lake belton near temple lake park. Further information was that everyone was ok.  Warden dispatched morgan's point resort  boat rescue team to the scene t


BARDID: TX-2017-0276
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: HANCOCK
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1215hrs on 7-29-17 i, game warden was dispatched to a boat explosion at jacobs creek park boat ramp.  Comal county dispatch advised me that the female operator was being transported by ems to resolute hospital.  The boat and truck pulling


BARDID: TX-2017-0277
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityorTown: CEDAR HILL
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and the passenger were out riding around on the personal watercraft owned by subject. The group had several personal watercraft and were with several friends and coworkers out at Joe Pool Lake on Sunday August 6, 2017. The group were out late


BARDID: TX-2017-0278
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, August 6, 2017, at about 1:50pm, I, State Game Warden received a phone call from Comal County Sheriff's Office Dispatch stating that there had been an accident involving a PWC and that one person, who was a non-swimmer, was missing and possibly


BARDID: TX-2017-0279
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0432 LAKE HOUSTON STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/28/2017, at approximately 2230 hours, three people went to the Lake Houston Marina to go fishing.  After fishing from the pier at Lake Houston Marina, they all decided to go out in Operator's boat.  Operator was in front, Occupant1 (victim) was in th


BARDID: TX-2017-0280
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0590 POSSUM KINGDOM
NearestCityorTown: Graford
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
July 13, 2017, 3:00 am, officers were dispatched to an unknown location on the south side of Possum Kingdom Lake.  Palo Pinto 911 dispatcher was able to cross reference the caller's location to an area close to Lush Resorts.  I, and officer, searched the 


BARDID: TX-2017-0281
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7370 UPPER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: corpus christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Accident description developed from witness statements and drone video:

On July 29th, 2017 at about 5:00 PM, Vessel 1 displaying TX1067 CR, was reversing from a beach head in an area know as the "Ski Basin" in Corpus Christi, Texas.  There was a passen


BARDID: TX-2017-0283
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: EAST TAWAKONI
County: 190 RAINS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 6th 2017 at approximately 1:00 p.m., I, Texas Game Warden, received a phone call from Texas Game Warden about a reported boating accident on Lake Tawakoni under 2 Mile Bridge near Kenny's Landing in East Tawakoni, Texas of Rains County.  The i


BARDID: TX-2017-0284
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0640 SAM RAYBURN
NearestCityorTown: ZAVALLA, TX
County: 003 ANGELINA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR VESSEL 1 WAS APPROACHING THE SHORE WHEN THE TWO VICTIMS SURFACED FROM AN UNDERWATER SWIM.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS OFF THROTTLE AND WAS UNABLE TO AVOID STRIKING THE VICTIMS.


BARDID: TX-2017-0286
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 2330 TRINITY BAY
NearestCityorTown: Anahauc
County: 036 CHAMBERS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
 Per the operator and witness statements, the air boat was being operated in the water near the area of a pier at the base of the hill at Ft. Anahuac park.  The operator pressed the foot throttle and it became stuck with the floor plate.  As a result of t


BARDID: TX-2017-0287
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0522 NASWORTHY
NearestCityorTown: San Angelo
County: 226 TOM GREEN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was being driven on the starboard side of Unit 2.  Unit 2 driver was looking at houses on the port side of the PWC and not looking at Unit 1.  Unit 1 driver was not paying attention either, and executed an abrupt turn to port, in the path of Unit 2


BARDID: TX-2017-0288
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1998 G OF MEX OFF SABINE LK <
NearestCityorTown: Orange
County: 181 ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
My wife and I went to the sandbar and were swimming/hanging out from that morning (arrived at 11:45 am).  As 6:00 ish rolled around, we were down the sand bar away from my boat talking with some friends.  It was about 6:30 pm as we headed to my boat.  I c


BARDID: TX-2017-0289
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0433 LAKE FORK
NearestCityorTown: Yantis
County: 250 WOOD
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Narrative: On Sunday August 13, 2017 at approximately 3:00 P.M.  the victim was operating his boat in a bad storm on Lake Fork. One witness stated that he saw victim’s boat float by their dock during the storm with no one in the boat. Witness got in his k


BARDID: TX-2017-0290
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Sunrise Beach
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2017, at approximately 2:00 PM, operator of PWC Vessel 1, TX 4465 BX was cruising with another PWC Vessel 2, TX 6328 AV, in the vicinity of McNair Park on Lake LBJ, Llano County, Texas, when Vessel 2, Operator2, got ahead of Vessel 1, Operato


BARDID: TX-2017-0292
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0115 LAKE BROWNWOOD
NearestCityorTown: BROWNWOOD
County: 025 BROWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 19, 2017, at approximately 5:37pm a blue PWC Yamaha Wave Runner (vessel 1), was leaving Mountain View Cove headed toward the main body of water on Lake Brownwood in Brown County.  Operator1 was the sole occupant of the PWC and was wear


BARDID: TX-2017-0293
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1114 COLORADO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Tow
County: 150 LLANO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both engines lost power while underway.  This caused a loss of jet thrust and loss of control.  The boat veered into the shore and ran aground.


BARDID: TX-2017-0294
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Lakeway
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2017 at approximately 9:49pm I, Game Warden, received a call from Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. Dispatch (TPWD) in regards to Friend2 County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) notifying us of boat accident that occurred on Lake Friend2 with injuries, no


BARDID: TX-2017-0295
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was sailing and noticed vessel 2 approaching but recognized that it was required to yield. Since vessel 1 had the right away he continued on his course and assumed that vessel 2 was going to fall off the wind and cut behind vessel 1. 
Vessel 1 c


BARDID: TX-2017-0296
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:04:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Kingsland
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Based upon the evidence collected and analyzed, the following scenario seems the most reasonable to explain the event that occurred on the evening of 13 AUGUST 2017, on Lake LBJ, in Burnet County, Texas. 

At approximately 11:03 PM, Victim was operating


BARDID: TX-2017-0298
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: CANYON CITY
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 20, 2017 at approximately 6:45pm, i, game warden and my partner were dispatched to a boat accident on canyon lake in canyon lake, texas.  We were informed that a boat was en route to canyon marina with an individual on board who had been cut by 


BARDID: TX-2017-0299
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Startzville
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2017, at around 1:30 p.m., I, Texas Game Warden received a call from the Comal County Sheriff's Office about a possible boating accident on Canyon Lake, near Startzville, Texas. I spoke with a dispatcher on the phone, and was told that the


BARDID: TX-2017-0300
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0570 PALO PINTO
NearestCityorTown: Palo Pinto
County: 182 PALO PINTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
See TPWD STORM Report S – 17 – 07 – 003
Two people were involved in a one-vessel Personal Watercraft (PWC) crash on July 15th, 2017 at approximately 1:22 am.  The two left a dock at approximately 1:12 am and the crash was reported to Palo Pinto County Sh


BARDID: TX-2017-0301
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0006 ALAN HENRY
NearestCityorTown: Post
County: 085 GARZA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3rd at approximately 15:30 hours, I Texas Game Warden received a report from a Lubbock Police officer that he was towing a vessel back to the public boat ramp from the Party Cove area of Lake Allen Henry in Garza County, due to the vessel cra


BARDID: TX-2017-0302
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0582 JOE POOL
NearestCityorTown: Grand Prairie
County: 057 DALLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/29/2017, at around 3:20pm., officers both of the Grand Prairie Police Department were on a routine boat patrol of Joe Pool Lake located at 5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie, Dallas County,Texas. The two Grand Prairie Officers observed white and re


BARDID: TX-2017-0303
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Brazoria
County: 020 BRAZORIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY: 
On 7-3-17 at approximately 6PM, Brazoria County Game Warden responded to a fatality boating accident that occurred near the Intra-Coastal Waterway. A Pontoon boat with three individuals on board, struck an oyster reef, causing a 66 year old mal


BARDID: TX-2017-0305
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0714 TAWAKONI
NearestCityorTown: WILLS POINT
County: 116 HUNT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 11, 2017 at approximately 10:30 am, game wardens received a call about two fishermen that found a boat that was capsized with one occupant in the water deceased wearing a life jacket.  When they arrived on scene with their patrol boat, they f


BARDID: TX-2017-0306
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0124 BUFFALO SPRINGS
NearestCityorTown: Lubbock
County: 152 LUBBOCK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, at approximately 6:45pm, a 1995 Four Winns 220 Horizon motorboat, herein referred to as Boat 2, was travelling upon the “fast side” of Buffalo Springs Lake, Lubbock County, Texas.  

Boat 2 was travelling east-to-west in d


BARDID: TX-2017-0307
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0466 LYNDON B. JOHNSON
NearestCityorTown: Horseshoe Bay
County: 027 BURNET
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
When I arrived I met with Cottonwood Shores officer who had already talked with the boat owners and witnesses.  We then walked to where the two vessels were docked and I met the owner, operator of the pontoon boat.  I also met the owner of the unoccupied 


BARDID: TX-2017-0308
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1244 GUADALUPE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Kerrville
County: 133 KERR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 30, 2017 at approximately 19:19 hours Kerr County SO notified all officers of a possible missing boater and an overturned kayak located at the Knapp rd boat ramp just behind Chili's in the Guadalupe river in Kerrville, Texas. Upon arrival a w


BARDID: TX-2017-0309
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7080 CAYO DEL GRULLA BAY (U. L
NearestCityorTown: Riviera
County: 137 KLEBERG
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/23/17 vessel one launched at the Kaufer Park boat ramp located in Kleberg, County. Vessel 1 proceeded east across the Cayo De Grulla Bay. Approximately a mile from the boat ramp the outboard motor, an 89 Johnson 200hp, stopped running. The occupants


BARDID: TX-2017-0310
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0428 LAKE O' THE PINES
NearestCityorTown: Jefferson
County: 155 MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5 August 2017 at approximately 12:45-1pm the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a Sail boat that struck a power line and was on fire.  In less than 20 minutes Texas Game Wardens and EMS arrived on scene.  

Upon arrival it was d


BARDID: TX-2017-0311
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0028 ARROYO COLORADO
NearestCityorTown: Arroyo City
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator launched the vessel and failed to insert the plugs into the boat. As a result, the vessel began to take on water and capsized. The vessel was righted and was able to be loaded on to the boat trailer without further incident.


BARDID: TX-2017-0312
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0451 LIVINGSTON
NearestCityorTown: COLDSPRING
County: 204 SAN JACINTO
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 15, 2017, subject took her boat for ride.  She dropped anchor to relax a while.  A cold front blew in earlier than predicted.  She went to crank the engine and it wouldn't start.  She dropped the anchor back down and called her husband to come 


BARDID: TX-2017-0313
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0743 TRAVIS
NearestCityorTown: Volente
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator rented a Jet Ski from Aquaholics in Volente.  I saw him and a passenger on my shore so I went to investigate.  He got the Jet Ski started and was going out to deeper water.  He gunned the throttle and slammed into my dock, damaging one of the mai


BARDID: TX-2017-0314
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 23, 2017 at approximately 1640 hours I, Officer of the Tarrant Regional Water District Law Enforcement Division was dispatched for a boat accident on Eagle Mountain Lake near the main dam.  While en route, dispatch advised the calle


BARDID: TX-2017-0316
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 7040 BAFFIN BAY (U. LAG. MAD.)
NearestCityorTown: Riviera
County: 137 KLEBERG
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took waves over side , swamping and then capsizing it. All 3 occupants were ejected. Upon my arrival, only the female passenger was wearing a life jacket.  Operator stated that the rest of the safety equipment was lost when the vessel capsized.  Su


BARDID: TX-2017-0317
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0152 CEDAR CREEK (LAKE)
NearestCityorTown: SEVEN POINTS
County: 107 HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/18/17 at approximately 10:00, Game Wardens were dispatched to Cedar Creek Lake about a boating accident that had occurred near Bird Island south of the Hwy 85 bridge.  A boat, later identified as a 22' Mastercraft inboard ski boat, with 6 occupants i


BARDID: TX-2017-0318
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
 I received a call from maintenance Manager from Canyon Lake Marina at about 11:30 am on Sunday, November 26, 2017.  Subject stated that he had been contacted to assist in recovering a grounded boat and he wanted to make sure that a Game Warden had been i


BARDID: TX-2017-0319
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0192 CONROE
NearestCityorTown: Conroe
County: 170 MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Atkins Creek, Lake Conroe near the City of Conroe in Montgomery County.  This unit did not make scene; it was described by witnesses and other first responders.  The boat was found near the coordinates N 30 22.268' W 95 36.918.  The body was found along t


BARDID: TX-2017-0321
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1994 G OF MEX OFF ARAN-CC-UL <
NearestCityorTown: Corpus Christi
County: 178 NUECES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/23/2017 at 17:59 I, Game Warden Received a call from our Houston Communications in regards to a boat accident that occurred five miles offshore in the Gulf Of Mexico that had happened earlier in the day at 14:30. Houston Communications informed me t


BARDID: TX-2017-0322
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0256 EAGLE MOUNTAIN
NearestCityorTown: Fort Worth
County: 220 TARRANT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two adults and three juveniles on bass boat fishing at anchor.  Boat began taking on water over the transom/stern.  Stern went under with bow up then rolled causing all occupants to enter water.  Adult male was unable to swim and submerged near boat.  Two


BARDID: TX-2017-0323
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0593 PURTIS CREEK STATE PARK
NearestCityorTown: GUN BARREL CITY
County: 234 VAN ZANDT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/08/17 at approximately 0740 hours, i, state game warden was dispatched to purtis creek state park in reference to a drowning. At approximately 0810 hours i arrived on scene and met with the state park police officer. Officer advised me that witnesse


BARDID: TX-2017-0324
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0164 CHOKE CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Three Rivers
County: 149 LIVE OAK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Texas Game Warden, after a thorough investigation believe the following events took place on August 12, 2017 resulting in a boat capsizing. 
operator took his family fishing on August 12, 2017 at Choke Canyon Reservoir. While on the lake Operator used


BARDID: TX-2017-1000
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: R Circle Lake
NearestCityorTown: Palestine
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, the sole occupant of a boat was reported overdue.  He had been checking jug lines and had last reported to his wife around 11pm.  Several agencies were involved in a search for the victim and his vessel; several items wer


BARDID: TX-2017-1001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private lake County Road 392
NearestCityorTown: Nacogdoches
County: Nacogdoches
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a vessel carrying two people onboard hit a stump, ejecting the occupants.  The operator tied his mom to a stump.  She was recovered with injury.  The operator slipped under the water and water later recoverd deceased.


BARDID: TX-2017-1002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neches
County: Orange
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A woman is dead and her husband injured after an airboat accident on Friday. They were on the Orange County side of the Neches River in the marsh.  The airboat rolled several times injuring both the husband and the wife at around 6 p.m. 
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BARDID: TX-2017-1003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Bryan
County: Brazo
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Man, child drown after boat capsizes during fishing trip.  The bodies were found in a pond after they were reported missing during a fishing trip.  Officials said the two were in a boat fishing Wednesday when they believe the boat capsized and sank.  Acco


BARDID: TX-2017-1004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-05 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Retention Pond
NearestCityorTown: NW Houston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A man drowned during a kayaking trip with family in northwest Houston on Monday afternoon at a retention pond near West Little York Road and Hollister Street. Three men were kayaking when one flipped his kayak and went under. A dive team recovered the bod


BARDID: TX-2017-1005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Corpus Christi Bay
NearestCityorTown: North Beach
County: Neuces
WaterConditions: choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
One of two men pulled from the water Monday after a boating accident died in the hospital later that night. The U.S. Coast Guard, Corpus Christi police and other agencies were called out Monday afternoon to rescue two men who had fallen off a boat in the 


BARDID: TX-2017-1006
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belton
NearestCityorTown: Temple Lake Park
County: Bell
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media Reports, one girl died and her father injured after a houseboat backed over them while they were swimming to shore at Lake Belton, Temple Lake Park.  The girl was tangled up in the boat's propeller and her dad jumped in to save her


BARDID: TX-2017-1007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: San Luis Pass
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media Report The father of a boy died Tuesday night after a kayak he was in with his son and five other people flipped in the water at the San Luis Pass.  Neither the man nor his son was wearing a life jacket.
 
Authorities believe tha


BARDID: TX-2017-1008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grapevine Lake
NearestCityorTown: Grapevine
County: Tarrant
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media Report a man fell overboard while fishing at Grapevine Lakehttp://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/northeast-tarrant/article160889589.html


BARDID: TX-2017-1009
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-11-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
County: Matagorda
WaterConditions: rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and MISLE  the body has been recovered after struggling in the off-shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico near the Colorado River.  A large wave had flipped-over the boat with 4 passengers ejecting everyone on board the vessel.  A good


BARDID: TX-2017-1010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-02-09 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Kemah
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media, A smoldering boat fire in Clear Lake Shores sent thick, black smoke across the lake near Kemah Boardwalk on Thursday, according to reports. The boat was docked near Jennings Island when the blaze began.  The boat was a total loss.


BARDID: TX-2017-1011
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tomkins Channel
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and MISLE AT 0930 a 14ft P/C capsized north of the Queen Isabella Causeway with 04 PIW, two of which are children.  All four were wearing life jackets and were rescued without injury. The capsized vessel is submerged IVO Tomkins Ch


BARDID: TX-2017-1012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
County: Cameron
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to Misle and News Media
The Coast Guard found and rescued an injured man after a mayday call from his grounded sailboat. The man's boat ran aground on Mustang Island, about 5 miles south of Port Aransas, early Friday morning. Rescue crews say t


BARDID: TX-2017-1013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and Misle The Coast Guard rescued two people off a burning boat near Galveston Saturday.  A nearby boater saw smoke around 12:45 p.m. and notified the Coast Guard, who launched a response. They found a 44-foot sports boat on fire w


BARDID: TX-2017-1014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: Galveston
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: anchor line
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and Misle The Coast Guard rescued two men Saturday morning after their boat crashed into rocks in South Galveston jetty.  The incident was reported at 9:06 a.m. when the two men called for help after their sailboat’s anchor line se


BARDID: TX-2017-1015
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baffin Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and Misle Four adults and two children were rescued from a capsized boat Monday at Baffin Bay, crews responded about 1:15 p.m. to the 23 foot Mako boat that sank in 3 feet of water east of the Intracoastal waterway at Baffin Bay. C


BARDID: TX-2017-1016
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Baffin Bay
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and Misle Four people have been rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter crew after their boat capsized 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of Port Mansfield in far South Texas. The four were aboard an 18-foot ) boat and were not wearing lif


BARDID: TX-2017-1017
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-23 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canyon
County: Comal
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media Prop Scar Comal County game wardens were called to the scene of a boating accident at Cranes Mill Marina on Canyon Lake where a victim was struck by a boat propeller when he jumped in the lake unexpectedly to relieve himself. The i


BARDID: TX-2017-1018
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ray Roberts Lake
NearestCityorTown: Gainsville
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media reports about 2:30pm Saturday 27 May Memorial Day Weekend, a  man was sitting on the bow of a pontoon boat on Ray Roberts Lake, about 20 miles south of Gainsville. While getting up he slipped, fell overboard, the boat passed over h


BARDID: TX-2017-1019
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to News Media and Misle - The Coast Guard rescued three men whose boat capsized off the coast of Freeport.  About 3 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard's Houston-Galveston Sector office received a mayday over a marine band radio. The boat, a Sea Ray L


BARDID: TX-2017-1020
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Lake 9g ranch
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a vessel on a private body of water capsized, dumping the sole occupant into the 55-degree water.  The subject was able to swim to the spillway but was unable to exit the water.  He was treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: TX-2018-0001
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Temple
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1-25/18, at approximately 1937hrs, Owner/operator, w/m, was out fishing on Lake Belton.  Owner/operator had launched from BOLORA around 1500 and began fishing.  Owner/operator quit fishing at approximately 1900hrs and began traveling back to BOLORA.  O


BARDID: TX-2018-0002
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0701 STRIKER CREEK
NearestCityorTown: HENDERSON
County: 201 RUSK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On january 16, 2018, operator was operating a 15' 6" sundolphin canoe on lake striker. At 3:00 p.m. the temperature was approximately 22 degrees with up to 12 mph wind. At that time the lake was producing approximately six inch to two foot swells. The ves


BARDID: TX-2018-0003
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-01-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 1992 G OF MEX OFF MATAG-SA- <
NearestCityorTown: Port O'Conner
County: 029 CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, January 27, 2018, Owner/Operator, along with passengers Occupant 1, Occupant 2, and Occupant 3 were fishing in the surf (Gulf of Mexico) due south of Power Lake (28.232438, -96.601777). Owner/Operator stated they were idling through the surf 


BARDID: TX-2018-0004
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0368 HOUSTON
NearestCityorTown: Houston
County: 101 HARRIS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/29/2018, I, Officer 1, was assigned to the Houston Police Depart. Marine Unit.  At 1314 hours, I received a phone call about a vessel that had caught fire and was drifting towards the Lake Houston Dam.  I, along with Officer 2, who is also assigned t


BARDID: TX-2018-0005
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0033 AUSTIN
NearestCityorTown: Austin
County: 227 TRAVIS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At 07:51 pm, Boat 1 was traveling upstream in Zone 6 of Lake Austin away from the 360 bridge and his line of travel was closest to what would be the left side of the lake in regards to his direction of travel.  

Also at this time, Boat 2 was traveling 


BARDID: TX-2018-0007
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0680 SOMERVILLE
NearestCityorTown: Somerville
County: 026 BURLESON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/03/18 Operator stated that he and Passenger were cruising in the 1985 Procraft that they just bought, when they heard a loud crack and the motor broke off the transom.  Operator was able to flag another boater down and tow his boat up to the shore o


BARDID: TX-2018-0008
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
NearestCityorTown: Temple
County: 014 BELL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3-26-18, at approximately 1530hrs, Temple Regional office received a phone call from Operator who advised that his boat was stranded on the water near west cliff park, on Lake Belton, and needed a tow.  The Warden dispatched Morgan's Point Resort Marin


BARDID: TX-2018-0010
State: TX
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0723 TEXOMA
NearestCityorTown: Pottsboro
County: 091 GRAYSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday March 19, 2018 at 6:25 pm, Owner/Operator with two friends Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 launched an 18' Tracker in the Big Mneral area of Lake Texoma. Shortly after they launched the boat the boat began to have motor troubles. The boat began to d


BARDID: TX-2018-0012
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: Hancock
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, April 1st, 2018, I, Texas Game Warden 1, was patrolling Canyon Lake, in Comal County, Texas, with Texas Game Warden 2 when we were flagged down by a hispanic male on a jetski. The hispanic male explained to us that there was an accident near th


BARDID: TX-2018-0013
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 0143 CANYON
NearestCityorTown: CANYON LAKE
County: 046 COMAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3-16-2018, game warden and i, were dispatched to a jet ski accident involving two jet skis. The location was near canyon lake marina on canyon lake in comal county.

Jet ski #1 was reported to have run into jet ski #2. The operator of jet ski #2 was 


BARDID: TX-2018-0014
State: TX
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityorTown: South Padre Island
County: 031 CAMERON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
 Operators of vessel #1 and vessel #2 met at the rental location where jet skies are rented by the company fun and shade located at #1 padre blvd in south padre island, texas.  After a brief orientation the group took off and proceeded to follow the instr


