# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: HI-2019-0018
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-11-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kawainui Stream
NearestCityorTown: Hilo
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Woman rescued after kayak sinks, stranded for four days
11/3/19 – Hilo, HI 
The Hawaii Fire Department rescued a woman at the Onomea shoreline near the Kawainui Stream on Thursday, November 7. The HFD responded with four units and nine personnel when they received the call at 10:42 a.m. According to officials, a 911 caller onboard a boat heard someone calling for help. When responders arrived on the scene, they found a woman on the shoreline. A responder deployed into the water and swam to shore. He assessed the patient, then was airlifted with the female to the landing zone. The woman says that her kayak sank on November 3, 2019, and was apparently stranded for four days on the shoreline. After she received treatment, the woman was transported to Hilo Medical Center.
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/woman-rescued-after-kayak-sinks-stranded-for-four-days/

Hawaii Fire Department incident report only yielded the subject's age (55) and the fact that the subject was treated on site and transported to Hilo Medical Center.


BARDID: HI-2020-0001
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-01-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kailua-Kona
NearestCityorTown: Kailua-Kona
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
EquipmentFailure: Onboard navigation aids
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Aloha all, At approximately 11:20 am this morning, DOCARE Officers located a 38’ sailing vessel, HA 4574 F,  “CATTOON” on the shoreline, North of the Kailua – Kona Airport.  The vessel is permitted in Honokohau Harbor. The owner estimated there was a diesel spill of about 5 gallons.  The owner, OPERATOR 1, is on scene and cooperating with DOCARE.  OPERATOR 1 has not contacted this office, as he lost his phone during the incident.  The USCG has been notified of the grounding.  
LOCATION: West Hawaii Island; it is grounded North of the Airport on 2nd Black Sands Beach at Makolea Point (the beach with the trees south of Makolea Beach). 19°46’05” N; 156°02’56” W  
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 1/29/2020 @ 0400  HA OR DOCUMENT NUMBER:  HA 4574 F LENGTH OVER ALL: 38’ 
NAME OF OWNER & CONTACT INFO: OPERATOR 1
NAME OF OPERATOR AND CONTACT INFO: Same as above 
NAME OF VESSEL IF THERE IS ONE: S/V CATTOON.  
IF THE VESSEL IS ON A MOORING PERMIT AND IS INSURED: Vessel is moored in Honokohau Harbor. 
NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT:  Owner claims that the autopilot failed, and the vessel went aground while he was sleeping. The hull of the vessel is mostly above the high-water mark with the bow facing towards the shore lying portside. 
AGENCIES THAT RESPONDED: DOCARE, USCG, and DOBOR responded together after the initial report. 
DOCARE conducted initial interview and report and owner has provided Hawaii DM with his initial salvage plan (although limited).  
ANYTHING ELSE NOTEWORTHY: Owner is uninsured and plans to conduct the salvage operation himself. 
AFTER THE FACT: COST OF DISPOSAL IF DOBOR PAID: 
TBD ACCIDENT REPORT IN PROGRESS?  Owner has been informed of their requirement to complete an accident report form.


BARDID: HI-2020-0002
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hilo Bay
NearestCityorTown: Hilo
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Autopilot
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
LOCATION: Eastside of Hawaii Island it is grounded north of Hilo harbor below Wainaku scenic point and north of Honolii Beach Park. (19 44’34.1”N  155 05’19.5”W). 
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 2/3/2020 @ 1700  
HA OR DOCUMENT NUMBER:  1039668 (CG436430) 
LENGTH OVER ALL: 63.50’ (as per USCG Maritime Information Exchange) 
NAME OF VESSEL IF THERE IS ONE: MIDWAY ISLAND. 
IF THE VESSEL IS ON A MOORING PERMIT AND IS INSURED: The vessel is transient and does not have insurance. USCG is coordinating the removal of 1200 gallons of diesel onboard.  
NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT: Vessel owner was transiting from LA to Hawaii when he ran into trouble as he was approaching Hilo Harbor. He reported that he could not get his Autopilot to disengage and his vessel ended up on the rocks. Rescuers responded at around 1730 where they had to airlift the vessel owner to safety.  
AGENCIES THAT RESPONDED: Initial response was made by DOCARE Officer and HFD.   
ANYTHING ELSE NOTEWORTHY: USCG is coordinating the removal of 1200 gallons of diesel fuel.
AFTER THE FACT: COST OF DISPOSAL IF DOBOR PAID: TBD. ACCIDENT REPORT IN PROGRESS?  Owner was notified to complete an accident report.


BARDID: HI-2020-0003
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Haleiwa
NearestCityorTown: Haleiwa
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people aboard a motorboat that ran aground Thursday morning off Oahu’s North Shore. Crews responded before 4:30 a.m. to the 21-foot boat near Haleiwa Harbor. The Honolulu Fire Department has also responded. It’s not known if there were any injuries, but a helicopter was seen rescuing the two boaters and bringing them to land safely. The boat has not been removed yet.  Dangerous surf conditions were reported with north-facing shores under a high surf advisory. Name: DEFIANT Registration: HA 8974 E 21’ Open Motorboat. 

APPROUCH ENTRANCE TO HALEIWA SMALL BOAT HARBOR MAIN LOWER LEG SHAFT SNAPED CAUSING THE LOSS PROPULSION AS WE DRIFTED WE STARTED OUR KICKER OUT BOARD ENGINE, A LARGE SWELL SWAMP THE OUTBOARD. SWELLS GROUNDED THE BOAT. (SIC) 

Spelling of the passenger's name is as shown on the accident report provided by the owner/operator.


BARDID: HI-2020-0005
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waikiki
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of the 4th of July there was an incident involving a fisherman outside Waikiki. Surfers saw him fall off the vessel.  The gentleman was brought into the beach fronting the Moana Hotel and unfortunately passed.   HFD and HPD responded, loaded in an ambulance.  Surfers or others tried to paddle the vessel in and was met by HFD and vessel currently mooring at Ala wai SBH patrol dock.  HPD tried to test the keys to all the vehicles in the trailer lot, none worked, they matched the ID to the drivers license and it matches.


BARDID: HI-2020-0006
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kewalo Basin
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, operator account: Exiting slip, throttle control stopped responding and boat drifted across to the other row of slips and made contact with boat.

Vessel 2, Operator account: My boat was tied in its slip when a boat from the next pier ran into the back of my boat while pulling out of their slip. I was not present and another boat owner advised me of the collision when I came by the next day.


BARDID: HI-2020-0007
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waters off Kaunakakai
NearestCityorTown: Kaunakakai
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator's account: run aground (sic)

Operator Kaminski also noted he grounded his vessel on the "west side of the channel."

Harbormaster's account: Turning into the harbor between channel makers could not locate 2nd green marker and ran onto reef.

Final disposition:  The vessel was removed from the water, crushed and hauled away by a contractor on or around 8/22/20 at State expense.


BARDID: IA-2017-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PRINCETON
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/24/2017 at approximately 4:30 pm,  V1 was jumping waves created by a north bound Barge while on his PWC. He was headed in an easterly direction cutting across the channel and drove into the path of V2. 
V2 struck V1 with the left front pontoon on the right side of V1, impaling the fiberglass.  V1 Operator was knocked off the PWC, came to the surface and grabbed the pontoon deck of V2 so as not to be swept under till V2 came to rest.  No injuries were sustained by the operator of V1.  
An unknown bystander assisted by towing V1 to the shore at Princeton Beach, but then left the scene before being questioned. 
V2 which was rented from Grace Marine, called the rental business for guidance on what to do next.  V2 was instructed to return to the Marina. The Operator of V1 left the boat on the sand at Princeton beach and fled the area. V1 was recovered and seized with the assistance from Princeton Fire and moved to a secure location. The owner of V1 was located later that day and admitted to drinking a beer after the incident on the North end of Princeton Beach.  
Officer administered a breath test and obtained a result of .046.  The Operator of V1 was charged with Possession Under Legal Age (PULA).  Operator of V2 has yet to file an Operators report.


BARDID: IA-2017-0019
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRINKER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WATERLOO
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travel at an idle speed in a westerly direction.  V2 was positioned off shore of a small island, unanchored, its occupants fishing.  

V1 operator became distracted by a statement made by his granddaughter.  The granddaughter said a beach toy had fallen out of the back of the boat.  The Operator turned to see what had fallen from the boat. Due to the distraction, V1 collided with V2.  

The points of impact are the bow of V1 with the port gunwale of V2,  113 inches from V2 bow.  The impact of the collision displaced the aluminum gunwale approximately 3 inches.  The only visible damage to V1 was a minor deviation of the rubber, rub rail, at the bow.  No occupants were injured, no occupants were ejected into the water.

Both V1 & V2 stayed sea worthy and were able to return to the boat ramp under their own power without assistance.  Due to the manufacture materials and design of V2, the owners were advised, by an insurance representative.  V2 will be considered a total loss.


BARDID: IA-2017-0020
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 30, 2017 at approximately 1733 USACOE was contacted regarding a PWC stuck in the mud flats. V2  was navigating to the north end of the Saylorville Lake when she passed the buoys that state "no boat traffic allowed due to shallow water conditions. 

V2 Operator stated she thought they were marking hazard areas and that she had navigated up to the end of the lake in past years with no problem. V2 Operated stated that once she let off the gas, the PWC became stuck.  

V1 Operator was trying to yell at her to not go up into the shallow water but she couldn't hear him. V1 navigated his PWC up to where V2 was stuck and told her to get onto his PWC and navigate her way out of the shallow water area while he tried to get her jet ski unstuck.  

V2 then navigated her way back to the Lincoln Access Boat ramp & asked a man @ the ramp to help her as she was worried about her husband being stuck in the shallow mud flats. The man & the victims wife both got on V1 & started back up to the flats.  Due to the extra weight, V1 was not able to reach V2. V2 was now unstuck & was traveling about 30 mph when he grounded the PWC again. 

Operator was ejected over the steering controls and his face struck the front  of the PWC. He landed on his back in the water.  USACOE Ranger transported the victim to the buoy line where DNR Seasonal Water Patrol Officers transported the victim to the Lincoln Access Boat Ramp where he was taken by ambulance to the hospital.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2017-0021
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/1/2017 at approximately 7:00 pm  V2 had launched from the Lincoln Access boat ramp and was heading south away from the ramp as her husband was parking the trailer.  V2 proceeded to go through the no wake zone at a slow rate & upon leaving the zone brought the up to speed in a straight line.  This is a common ritual done by the operator to ensure the boat and motor are in  proper running order before she returns to the dock to pick up her husband. 

Occupant noticed V1 to the port side of them and seemed to be far enough away so it was believed that V1 would have seen V2. V2 continued to come toward V1 without slowing down.  V2 kept the same speed and didn't want to speed up for fear of running over V1 yet didn't consider slowing down.  It is believed that V1 realized the accident was going to happen at the last minute yet couldn't avoid it. 

V1 ran into V2 on the port rear side of the boat,  making a large hole near the water line. V2 assessed the damage & started heading back to the boat ramp. V2 lost power and started taking on water and as the bilge pump kicked in, V1 towed V2 to the boat dock.  At approximately 7:19, occupant called this brother-in-law at the dock to inform him that they had been in an accident & to get the trailer back down the ramp to load up the boat.
The Operator of V1 admitted to drinking alcohol and was tested for BWI.  The test was below the .08 legal limit but he did have alcohol in his system.  The Operator was charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Reckless use of a watercraft.


BARDID: IA-2017-0022
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6, 2017 Operator, passenger & victim were headed out on Clear Lake with the intent of tubing. Passenger was in the middle & Occupant2 was in the rear of the PWC holding the tube and rope.  All 3 individuals were facing forward as V1 travelled in a southerly direction from the dock/residence.  

As V1 reached the 300 foot buoy line, victim Occupant2 released the tube (Airhead Matrix V2) and began feeding out rope.  V1 was traveling at or near idle speed as the rope was nearing its full length.  The PWC struck either a large wave or a boat wake which caused the victim Occupant2 to fall off the rear of the machine, into the water.  When this happened the tow rope became tangled around the forearm of Occupant2's left arm.  

Passenger informed Operator that Occupant2 had fallen off.  At this time Operator, not knowing the rope was around Occupant2's arm, throttled forward in a circular pattern in an effort to come back and pick up the victim. As the machine powered forward it appears the rope tightened around the forearm of the victims left arm and cut through the tissue DE gloving the arm to the wrist joint where the hand was then amputated by the force of the rope pulling. The victim also had a rope burn across his left armpit and shoulder. Upon return of V1, the injuries of the victim were discovered and the victim was assisted up onto the PWC and driven back to the dock where 1st aide was given & 911 was called.  All 3 individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2017-0023
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Twin Lake
NearestCityorTown: ROCKWELL CITY
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7/16/2017 at approximately 1756 hours, V1 was pulling the victim waterskiing. The victim was slalom waterskiing and fell causing her to break her femur.  The victim was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0024
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VENTURA
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27, 2017 at approximately 2:32 pm, V1 was pulling a group of youngsters on a 5-man tube about 450 ft south of the Iowa Regular Baptist Camp located at 1600 E Lake St. Ventura, IA 50482.  The pontoon belonged to the Camp and the operator was a camp counselor  for the summer. The victim & 2 other occupants fell off the tube which caused the victim to bump his head on the hip of another passenger.  The victim complained of some pain and a light headache after the incident so he was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a slight concussion.  All 3 individuals on the tube were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: ID-2018-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Cascade
NearestCityorTown: Donnelly
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was pulling a tube with 1 occupant. When the tube crossed the wake the occupant fell off. When trying to board the boat she complained of lower back pain. Victim was transported to the Cascade hospital where it was determined by doctors that she had pulled a muscle in her lower back.


BARDID: ID-2018-0045
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Letha
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he was navigating the boat down stream (west) on the Payette River and went to go under bridge on the south side.  The operator stated that this was where the deep channel was in this stretch.  As he went under the bridge he observed that someone had built a fence out of wire cow panels partially across the channel. The boater stated that the last panel was held in place by strings tied to the top of the panel and to the top rail of the bridge. The operator stated that he put the boat into "full" reverse to avoid hitting the panel and when he did the rear of the boat hit the cement pier of the bridge damaging the right rear portion of the boat. The operator stated that it "caved in the rear quarter panel". Damage was observed to the right side swim deck and corner area of the boat.


BARDID: ID-2019-0001
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Mountain Home
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was leaving fishing spot.  Motor came into contact with submerged rock before getting on plane.  Damage to propeller and lower unit.


BARDID: ID-2019-0002
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Filer
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
New boat owner unloaded boat off of trailer into river before starting the motor.  Boat started drifting down stream and would not start. Boat started taking on water in the aft of the boat.  Boat owner did not know about puting the plug into the back of the boat.  Boat would not start and sank about 300 feet down stream of the boat ramp at approximately 40 feet off of shoreline.


BARDID: ID-2019-0004
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARRISON
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OWNER STATED THE BOAT STARTED TAKING ON WATER FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON WHILE IT WAS UNDERWAY. HE ATTEMPTED TO BAIL OUT WATER BUT IT CAME IN TOO QUICKLY. ANOTHER BOAT CLOSE BY PICKED UP EVERYONE ON BOARD AND WENT TO SHORE. THE OWNERS BOAT SANK APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET OFF SHORE AND COMPLETELY SUBMERGED. NO INJURIES OCCURED AND THE BOAT WAS A COMPLETE LOSS.


BARDID: ID-2019-0006
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lower Twin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Twin lakes
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was being pulled as a skier behind the boat when he decided to go from using two arms to one. When he did so, he crashed and caused his right shoulder to dislocate. Subject transported himself to a medical facility to have his shoulder reset.


BARDID: ID-2019-0007
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: NAMPA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/15/2019 at approximately 1726  hours, dispatch contacted Canyon County Marine Patrol and advised that they had received a report of a sunken boat at Lake Lowell.

In reading the call comments, it was learned that the boat had sunk approximately 2 hours prior to the call being received.    The reporting party, who was also the boat owner was contacted by phone.  Operator explained "that on 6/15/19, at approx. 1500 hours, his 1969 Jolly roger speedboat sank.  According to Operator, The vessel was launched from the upper dam east boat ramp at about 1430 hours.  Operator stated that 20-30 minutes later, water was discovered in the back of the boat, and the boat was sitting lower in the water than normal.

The back of the boat took on more water over the course of a few minutes, and the back of the boat sank into the water.  The boat shifted in the water with the bow facing the sky, and the transom was facing the lake floor.  The entire boat sank to the bottom.  

At the time of the incident, 3 persons were on board.  A 4th person was in the water, preparing to ski.  All persons and some cargo were picked up by good Samaritans and were transported to shore.  No injuries were reported according to Operator.  

A possible image of the boat was located by CCSO Marine deputies side scan sonar.  GPS coordinates will be given to the owner of the vessel for possible recovery efforts.


BARDID: ID-2019-0008
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
	I made contact with the owner of the boat. He had been given a voluntary statement form by Deputy on 06/26/2019, which Operator had filled out. Operator informed me that he was driving his boat yesterday, with his three grandchildren. At around 2030 they were returning to the residence, on the Spokane River, heading east. Operator said it was overcast and there were shadows on the water, making it difficult to observe the water clearly. Operator informed us, just as he was going on plane, at roughly 20 MPH, that they ran into what they believed to be a dock. Operator indicated that the dock appeared to be older and made of wood, approximately 20ft x 7ft.  According to Operator, the boats outdrive was ripped off when the boat made contact with the free floating dock. There was no injury reported at the time of the accident or when we made contact with Operator. All three grandchildren were at the house and appeared healthy.

	Deputy and I looked at the damage on the vessel, which was stored in a raised position above the water. It appeared as if the outdrive had struck a solid object while moving at a moderate to high rate of speed and was forced from its mounting. With the two metal rods that fixed the outdrive in place still there, both have a slight bent to them, as if the outdrive had been ripped off. Operator did not give an exact amount for replacing the damage, but he indicated that it was much higher than $1,500 (approximately $12,000). 
	
	After making contact with Operator, Deputy and I searched for the dock in the area indicated by Operator. There was no sign of a free floating dock, deadheads, or debris in the area. There was no physical evidence in that area to indicated that the accident at occurred at that location.


BARDID: ID-2020-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/25/2020 at approximately 1945 hours, a female walked into the Spring Shores office and notified us there was an accident on the water involving one vessel.  The female stated the vessel was docked and the injured person was laying down in the boat.

Deputy & I walked out to the dock and met with Vessel one.  The operator of Vessel one stated he was traveling northeast from Browns Gulch towards Naked Rock on the Elmore county side of the waterway.  

Vessel one stated he was traveling approximately 26 MPH towing one male on a “Skurf board” when the male unsuccessfully attempted a flip.  The male swam to the vessel and when he boarded he was bleeding from the head.

The male being towed by Vessel one stated he was “Skurfing” and attempted to do a flip.  The male said he did not land the flip and was hit in the forehead with the skurf board.  The male advised he did not know he was injured until he boarded Vessel one and was told by the occupants he was bleeding.  The male did not wish to be seen by paramedics and stated he would have one of the occupants of the vessel take him to the hospital.  

No one else was injured and there were no damages to the vessel itself.


BARDID: ID-2020-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1450 Hrs on June 20,2020 while performing recreational activities, Utah vessel 
UT2286AC conducted a high-speed turn to the port side throwing the occupants to the starboard side 
of the boat. The accident occurred off shore of Idaho's North Beach State Park, and returned to the 
North Jetty Boat Ramp to receive medical attention.

The operator, OPERATOR 1 stated that as he was driving, he attempted a high-speed turn to 
"give everyone a good ride." this action caused the boat to skip sideways which dislodged the 
occupants. One male struck his head on a metal handrailing on the starboard gunwale 
and lost consciousness. He was transported to the hospital with a suspected traumatic brain injury 
and possible broken jaw. Two other passengers were impacted by OPERATOR 1 and injured as he traveled through the air. 

One, sustained an impact injury to her right sternum. The second, sustained a sprained/impacted ankle. Both refused medical transport by Bear Lake County Ambulance after receiving a patient assessment. There was no damage sustained to the vessel.


BARDID: ID-2020-0024
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject tried to kayak through Pillar Falls as he was headed back to Centennial Park from 
Shoshone Falls.  Recreational kayak rented from AWOL shot through the rapids at Pillar Falls, but 
subject on the kayak didn't come through.  

Subject was found by civilians about 5 minutes after the kayak came through the falls floating face down.  Subject was pulled onto a pontoon boat that was at Pillar Falls, where CPR was initiated.  TFSO marine deputies were on the water at Centennial Park at the time, and responded to Pillar Falls.  Deputies advised SIRCOMM to have med units meet them at the dock.  Subject was transferred from the civilian pontoon boat to the Sheriff's boat where he was rushed to the dock.  Med unit transported to hospital.  Subject was released from the hospital on 06/21/2020.


BARDID: ID-2020-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene River
NearestCityorTown: Kingston
County: Shoshone
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants of boat attempted to take the boat under a fallen tree which was hanging out over the river and was partially submerged in the water. 

Before they could get the boat to the shoreline where there was the most room the current swept the boat edge into the tree. The boat caught the submerged tree and turned the boat sideways in the rivers. The boat capsized and sent both men and K-9 into the water.


BARDID: ID-2020-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/27/2020 at approximately 2000 hours, I responded to an area of Lucky Peak Reservoir near the Charcoal Flat campground in Ada County, Idaho, for a report of a boat crash. The operator, OPERATOR 1 was driving Boat 1 (B1), a Reinell boat, west from an inlet near the campground towards the main body of water. Due to the direction B1 was traveling and the time of day, the operator claimed there was a bright sun reflection coming off of the water's surface. 

B1 struck a rock near the south shore. B1 first struck the rock with the front of the bow at the eye bolt, then made multiple contacts with the port side of the hull, the length of the boat before striking the outboard motor. PASSENGER 1 was sitting in the passenger seat on the port side. Passenger 2 was sitting on the front, center seat in the bow. Passenger 3 was sitting in the back seat on the port side. 

On 06/28/2020 I spoke with PASSENGER 1. PASSENGER 1 told me when B1 struck the rocks, she fell down in B1, striking her right arm on the floor of the boat resulting in a large bruise. She did not seek medical attention for the bruise. PASSENGER 1 also told me her daughter, PASSENGER 2 was ejected from the boat, landing in the water and was unharmed.


BARDID: ID-2020-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityorTown: Nampa
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/2020, at about 1630 hours, a gold 1985 Tidecraft Sunfire became submerged near Lake Lowell access 7 and 8. Three occupants were on board. All occupants made it out of the water without injuries. Vessel was towed back to the lower dam ramp, where it was loaded onto a trailer. No wakes or other vessels contributed to the incident. Water pooled up in the vessel from and unknown leak. Water overtook the transom, causing the vessel to become submerged.


BARDID: ID-2020-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hazelton
County: Jerome
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person fell from dock
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a person. People on docks estimated the vessel was within 100 feet of docks, operator estimated distance further than 100 feet from docks. The wake created by the vessel disturbed the docks, causing two people to fall. One person fell onto concrete and believed she bruised or broke a rib. The other person fell into water. One victim required further treatment and went to the hospital.


BARDID: IL-2015-0042
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Pekin
County: Peoria
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This report summarizes a two vessel property damage accident that occurred on the Illinois River near Mile Marker 153. The operator of Vessel 1 was traveling north on the Illinois River at approximately 20 mph and did not observe Vessel 2 traveling south at idle speed. The operator of Vessel 1 let off the throttle and attempted to make a hard left turn which failed due to off throttle loss of steering. Vessel 1 collided into the starboard side of Vessel 2, causing substantial damage in excess of $2000.00. Operator of Vessel 1 was ejected from his PWC upon impacting Vessel 2. No injuries reported. End of report.


BARDID: IL-2015-0043
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mill Creek Lake
NearestCityorTown: Marshall
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had departed from the boat dock when the engine stalled.  The operator attempted to start the vessel multiple times.  Due to fuel/air mixture accumulating in the engine compartment there was an explosion when the operator attempted to start the vessel.  Two of the occuppants sitting beside the engine compartment were burned and one of the occupants who was sitting against the engine cowling received an impact injury when the engine cowling hit her after the engine compartment exploded.


BARDID: IL-2015-0044
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Ottawa
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating his jet ski upstream on the Illinois River near the Starved Rock Yacht Club. The jet ski came to an abrupt stop throwing Operator1 over the handle bars into the water. The jet ski shut off due to Operator1 have the lanyard attached and started to take on water. Operator1''s friend who had been riding another jet ski in front of him realized Operator1 was no longer behind him and turned around. Operator1 was able to call 911, Ottawa River Rescue was dispatched. When Ottawa River Rescue tried to tow the jet ski it started taking on more water. It was decided to leave the jet ski tied up next to the yacht club boat ramp. 

I, CPO, was notified of the accident as I began my shift. I met Operator1 at the Allen Park boat ramp in Ottawa. Operator1 told me he did not sustain any injuries from the accident. We loaded the friend''s jet ski onto Operator1''s trailer. We went to the yacht club to retrieve the damaged jet ski. Operator1 told me he did not think he struck any submerged objects since his friend was riding in front of him. Operator1 had recently purchased the jet ski and had not noticed any problems with it. 

When we got the jet ski on the trailer we found several holes in the hull. Looking at the hull from the inside I saw that the hull had been repaired. The repair had failed, causing the holes in the hull.
 


BARDID: IL-2015-0046
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilmington Recreation Club Lak
NearestCityorTown: Wilmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/16/15 at 4:04 P.M., I was notified by Illinois State Police District 5 that a single vessel, personal injury boat accident occurred at the Wilmington Recreation Club ski lake.  The accident occurred at 3:50 P.M. and I arrived on scene at 4:31P.M. to investigate and determined this was a single vessel, personal injury boat accident involving a knee-boarder who was being towed by boat(IL8460KS).  Victim was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center in Joilet by Wilmington E.M.S.
 
I identified myself and asked Operator to describe how the accident happened(see attached Operator statement).  Operator advised he was operating his Mastercraft boat and was pulling Victim on a knee board heading west on the north side of the lake.  Operator advised when he turned to the south and  began traveling east, Victim went over the wake towards a dock and did not let go of the rope.  Operator advised Victim struck dock #439 with his jaw.  I inspected dock #439 and observed no damage.  I asked Operator how far away from the docks was he operating at the time of the accident.  He advised he was unsure of the exact distance but estimated his boat was 20-30 yards out from the docks and advised he had pulled/towed six other people previously that day consistent with the manner he towed Victim. I performed a boat safety inspection on Operator''s boat(IL8460KS) and detected no violations.  I asked Operator if he had consumed any alcohol/drugs before the accident.  Operator advised he had one beer much earlier in the day.  I did not observe any impairments or smell any alcohol from his breath.   I observed no equipment/machinery failures with boat(IL8460KS) and the Neu Tron knee board Victim used during the accident.  
 
I arrived at St. Joseph''s Medical Center in Joliet at 5:36 P.M. and spoke briefly to Victim since he was being treated for a concussion.  I asked him to explain how the accident happened.  Victim advised he did not remember anything about the accident.  I advised Victim I would speak to him at a later date when he recovered.  Victim was transfered to Christ Memorial Hospital in Oak Lawn on 08/17/15 for further observation and released on 08/18/15.  I mailed the B.A.R. to Operator on 08/20/15 and explained to him the directions on how to complete it.
On 08/22/15 I spoke to Victim again and asked if he had any recollection of the accident. 
 
 Victim advised he did not remember a thing about it.  Victim advised he did remember knee-boarding that day and that he did not consume any alcohol.  I advised Victim that he was very fortunate he sustained no permanent injuries.  End of report.  Case closed.
 


BARDID: IL-2015-0047
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Peoria
County: Peoria
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This report documents a two vessel property damage accident on the Illinois River near Mile Marker 164. The operator of Vessel 1 was following Vessel 2 east out of Detweiller Marina towards the main river channel. Vessel 2 turned left (north) and Vessel 1 followed, jumping the wake of Vessel 2. Vessel 1 attempted to overtake Vessel 2 on Vessel 2 port side.  Vessel 2 made a hard left u-turn (to jump his own wake) which put him in the path of Vessel 1. Vessel 1 failed to yield the right of way to Vessel 2 while overtaking and collided into and over the bow of Vessel 2. The collision caused damage in excess of $2000.00. No injuries reported. End of report.
 


BARDID: IL-2015-0048
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Cordova IL
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This report summarizes a single vessel personal injury accident.  The operator of vessel 1 (V1) was south bound on Mississippi River Pool # 14, near the Cordova Nuclear Plant.  Boat IL 7875 HG was traveling at approximately 70 MPH.  The boat operator attempted to cut through wake on choppy water.  V1 overturned and ejected the operator into the water.  The operator was transported to Illini Hospital in Silvis IL, where he was treated and released.  Operator was issued the following 2 citations:  Careless Operation of Watercraft, Pollution of waterway, and a written warning for Lanyard not used while operating boat.  While the operator did state he drank 4 beers over a 4 hour time frame, FST tests showed no signs of intoxication.

Operator was operating his boat too fast for water conditions.  The water was choppy and wake from other boats was present.  When he changed direction and speed to cut a wake, it caused him to loose control of the boat.  The boat overturned and ejected him.  (without a PFD on or engine kill switches/lanyards attached to his body as required by law).  He was injured as a result and boat and engine severely damaged.
 


BARDID: IL-2015-0049
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holiday Shores
NearestCityorTown: Worden
County: Madison
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/31 two subjects were operating jet skis on Holiday Shores Lake.  Both vessels were owned by operator2.  Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 would take turns going up and down the lake with one jet ski driving straight while the other would weave back and forth jumping the other ones wake.  While at the southern end of the lake, Vessel 2 started going northwesterly up the lake.  Vessel 1 headed easterly before turning and heading back toward Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 stated he was travelling about 35 to 40 miles per hour back toward Vessel 2 when Vessel 2 slowed in the water.  Vessel 1 stated he let off the throttle and turned sharp to port.  Vessel 1 ended up striking Vessel 2 on the starboard aft side.  
 
The collision sent both operators into the water.  Vessel 2 operator immediate felt pain and told Vessel 1 operator to call 911.  Vessel 2 operator was transported to the hospital and later transported to Barnes Memorial Hospital.  Vessel 2 operator spent 2 days in the hospital.  Vessel 2 operator stated he had several broken ribs on his right side, and fractured the transverse process on the vertbrae in his lower back.  Operator of Vessel 1 was issued a citation for careless operation of a watercraft.  Operator of Vessel 1 stated he was not injured.
 


BARDID: IL-2017-0046
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityorTown: Whittington
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This report documents a single vessel fatal boat accident in which the operator/victim voluntarily left his vessel to assist or retrieve another occupant who was in the water.  At the time of the incident the two juvenile occupants of the vessel were swimming and wearing personal floatation devices.  The vessel was drifting without power.   Windy conditions created distance between the vessel and the swimmers.  

Witness stated the victim jumped overboard in attempt to assist the swimmers.  Witness also stated the victim complained of shortness of breath while in the water and asked her to start the boat to help him.  Witness stated she had never operated a boat and could not get it started.  Witness stated while she was trying to start the boat operator went under water and never resurfaced.  

Recovery efforts began and operator was recovered at 9:55AM on 07-30-2017. 

The coroner''s preliminary report after autopsy indicates the cause of death to be pulmonary dema and congestion due to drowning.


BARDID: IL-2017-0047
State: IL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DuPage River
NearestCityorTown: Shorewood
County: Will
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/23/17 at approximately 1:30PM, I [CPO] was patrolling the Dupage River just downstream of the W. Shepley Road bridge, south of W. Canal Road, when heard yelling coming from upstream.  

As the group passed, I observed as a dark colored, overturned aluminum jon boat floated down stream.  Also in the water were two subjects, later identified as operator1 and v1 occupant1.  One of the subjects was clinging to a floating cooler and the other was attempting to get to a second jon boat, occupied by operator2 and v2 occupant.  I drove my squad downstream, and equipped with a wearable pfd, a throw line, a type IV throwable pfd and a pair of waders, waited for the group to float by.  A short time had passed and they did not float by.  I drove back upstream and located the group, who were standing in a shallow portion in the center of the river, gathering their belongings.  I instructed the group to attempt to recover their overturned boat and I would meet them farther downstream, where I needed to talk to them.  I drove downstream and waited for their arrival.  

When they arrived at my location, they had not yet recovered the boat, which was floating in front of them.  I instructed the four subjects, who were all now in the second aluminum jon boat, to abandon the overturned boat and come to my location, which they complied.  Inside the jon boat, which bore expired Illinois registration "IL 4631 AH" were four wooden paddles (one of which was broken), a plastic zip lock bag containing misc personal items and a large cooler containing ice, water bottles and a boat drain plug.  There were no wearable or throwable PFD''s inside the boat and none of the subjects were wearing any either.

When asked what happened, the group explained the two jon boats, each occupied by two subjects, were tied together floating downstream.  They noticed the sharp bend in the river ahead, untied the boats and attempted to paddle away from the fast approaching rock wall, unsuccessfully.  Vessel 1 stuck the wall, and Vessel 2 subsequently struck Vessel 1.  

Additionally, v1 subjects fell out of the boat after the impact.  When asked about the condition of Vessel 2, one subject stated there were approximately 4 or 5 holes in the hull of the boat, as a result of the incident.  Both boats were borrowed a family member.  When questioned about any other personal effects that may have been lost in the incident, the subjects stated they were able to gather all their belongings and did not lose anything.  When asked specifically if they had any life jackets on board either boat, they stated they did not, and were unaware they were required to have them.  When asked if either of the jon boats had water usage stamps, the brothers were unaware of what I was referring to and were unaware of whether the boats had them or not.  The subjects stated they had not been drinking at all.  I did not notice any odor of alcoholic beverage on any of the subjects as we spoke.

I obtained contact information from all four subjects and told them they were free to load their equipment in their vehicles and leave.  I informed them I would be contacting them at a later date for follow up interviews.  I broke contact with the subjects and continued downstream looking for the abandoned boat.  At one point I observed the boat as it floated past me and continued downstream, but was unable to recover it.  Multiple attempts were made over the next few days to locate the abandoned jon boat, unsuccessfully.

FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION PENDING.


BARDID: IL-2017-0048
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kankakee River
NearestCityorTown: Kankakee
County: Kankakee
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-20-17, Operator contacted me reference needing a boat accident report for an insurance claim.  Operator advised that on 07-02-17, at approx. 6:58 pm, while anchored approx. 15 ft off the north bank of the Kankakee River, south east of Cobb Park, a storm blew in with heavy rains and winds in excess of 45 mph. 

 Operator stated that his 1969 Hydrodyne houseboat was facing down stream with two anchors off the starboard stern.  Operator advised that he was able to pull in both anchors, however the high winds spun him around to where his bow was now facing upstream.  It was then that he started taking water over the stern and began sinking.  Operator was able to call 911 and brief dispatchers on the situation as he made his way to the bow area with one of his two dogs (the other was never recovered).  

Operator and his dog were rescued by an off duty Lt. with Kankakee City Police Department.  Operator advised he did not initially feel that he received over $2000.00 in damages since his outboard started up after pulling the plugs, however after trailering it to a nearby marina, it was discovered that there was a hole in the hull towards the stern area, three windows were broken, and the engine received damage due to its submersion.


BARDID: IL-2017-0049
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kinkaid Lake
NearestCityorTown: Murphysboro
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of 07/07/2017 OPERATOR and VICTIM were fishing on Kinkaid Lake.  The pair ended up in the first cove to the North just past the entrance to the Johnson Creek no wake zone where OPERATOR got a fish marker buoy line caught in the propeller of the trolling motor.  Physically unable to unwrap the line from the motor OPERATOR said VICTIM came to the front of the boat and knelt down and pulled the line free.  

Once fixed OPERATOR stated VICTIM rose to stand up and all at once appeared to lose his balance and fell backwards out of the boat. This action by VICTIM and the wind gusts pushed the boat and OPERATOR away from VICTIM.  

OPERATOR recalled VICTIM coming up one time gasping for breath and then he went back down under the water never to surface again.  Upon witnessing this OPERATOR tried to operate the boat back to where he had last observed VICTIM to attempt a rescue but he never saw VICTIM again.  OPERATOR then made his way out to the main part of the lake to get some help and call 911since no one else was present back in this cove.  OPERATOR waved down a boat coming down the lake and was able to have one of the occupants call 911 for help with the Jackson County Sheriff''s Office receiving this call at 10:43 AM.  

After making the call OPERATOR and the occupants of this boat went back to where VICTIM was last seen to look again for him.  VICTIM again was not visible and OPERATOR and the other boaters waited at this area for responding units.  A boat unit from the Jackson County Sheriff''s Office and the Illinois Conservation Police arrived in the area VICTIM was last observed  and OPERATOR pointed out approximately where he thought he saw him go down.  At 12:12pm utilizing side scan sonar VICTIM''s body was located at the spot pointed out by OPERATOR.  Once located and observing OPERATOR to be quiet shaken up he was assisted by the other boaters in going to the Mt. Joy Marina where he had launched his boat earlier in the morning.

After VICTIM''s body was located a marker was submerged close to him and divers from the Carbondale and Carterville Fire Departments were summoned.  Diver''s recovered VICTIM''s body at 2:21PM in 11 feet of water.  Before being placed in a body bag I observed that VICTIM was wearing a long sleeve fishing shirt, blue jeans, sun gloves,  tennis shoes, and still had on his wrap around style sunglasses.  VICTIM was transported to an awaiting ambulance by the Jackson County Sheriff''s Office boat to be transported to the Williamson County morgue.  

OPERATOR was interviewed about this incident in the parking lot at the Mt. Joy Marina and with the assistance of his daughter provided a written statement.  After all this was done OPERATOR''s boat was loaded on his trailer with his truck to be taken home by his son.  OPERATOR''s daughter was going to drive him home as he was so upset about what had transpired.

On 07/13/2017 a copy of Jackson County''s Incident Report was received and is attached.
This report will be preliminary until an autopsy report can be obtained from the Jackson County Coroner''s Office and a conclusion can be determined on VICTIM''s cause of death.

The Jackson County Coroner's Office final autopsy report was obtained.  Victim's cause of death was ashyxiation due to drowning.


BARDID: IL-2017-0050
State: IL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Lacon
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This report documents a single vessel boat accident that occurred on 07/30/2017, at approximately 2253hrs, on the Illinois River.   The location of the accident is approximatly River Marker 183.  

The 23 foot 1995 Rinker cabin boat was traveling Northbound at  approximately 30MPH, near that location when they struck floating debris, causing the vessel to veer into a nun buoy. 

Heavy fiberglass damage occurred to the port side bow of the vessel.  As a result of the collision, the lower unit of the motor was ripped off of the vessel.  This caused the vessel to take on water and eventually capsize.  

 The vessel is a total loss.  The occupants were uninjured and removed from the boat by Lacon Fire Department pror to it capsizing.


BARDID: IL-2017-0051
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Michigan
NearestCityorTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While participating in the Verve Cup Sailboat race which was sponsored by the Chicago Yacht Club the following occurred. The vessels were racing approximately 2 miles east of Navy Pier when Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2. Vessel 2 was struck in the starboard rear quarter by the bow of Vessel 1. The victim was operating Vessel 2 sustained a fractured right femur which required surgery.


BARDID: IL-2017-0052
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityorTown: Oregon
County: Ogle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of unit #1, was attempting to start his personal watercraft while drifting down the river from the boat ramp.  The operator of unit #1 was not wearing a personal flotation device, and did not have one on board.  On the 4th or 5th attempt to start the pwc, it exploded and caught on fire.  The explosion ejected the operator approximately 4 feet up, and back into the air.  The operator landed in the river and was able to swim to shore and call for help.  The Oregon fire dept. responded and extinguished the fire and towed the back half of the PWC back to the ramp.  The front half and engine sunk to the bottom of the river.  The operator was not injured and refused treatment from Oregon fire and rescue. The faulty equipment was caused from a faulty ignition and/or a battery that did not have its terminals protected from producing an arc. 


BARDID: IL-2018-0050
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Matanzas Beach
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/19/18 at approximately 5:30 PM vessel 1 (striking vessel) and vessel 2 were traveling north on the Illinois River near Matanzas Beach, IL. Both vessels were jumping the wake of the other, weaving between each other. Vessel 2 lost power while turning left (west) and was in the path of vessel 1. Vessel 1 was unable to stop or maneuver around vessel 2 and struck the vessel near the helm. All three occupants were ejected. The passenger of vessel 2 suffered a broken left leg during the collision and the operator suffered facial bruising. Both vessels were able to get to shore, however vessel 2 is a total loss.


BARDID: IL-2018-0051
State: IL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Braidwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Braidwood
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/25/18 at 16:34 hours, a single vessel property damage only boat accident occurred on Braidwood Lake at the north boat dock.  Vessel #1 operator unloaded his boat at the north boat launch/dock and secured it to the dock.   Vessel #1 operator boarded his vessel and attempted to start the outboard engine three times unsuccessfully.  Vessel #1 operator smelled something and looked back towards the stern noticing a little fire in the cranking battery location.  Vessel #1 operator proceeded to the front of the vessel and obtained a fire extinguisher.  Vessel #1 operator unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire because in had grown.  Vessel #1 operator exited the boat and called 911.  Vessel #1 suffered extreme fire damage and is a total loss.


BARDID: IL-2018-0052
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityorTown: Milan
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/18/18 at approximately 6:25 P.M. 4 subjects in a canoe on the Rock River at the Steel Dam in Milan were ejected into the water when their canoe was going over the dam.  The subjects clung to a buoy and eventually went over the dam.  Two male subjects made it to shore safely.  The other two subjects (a 34 year old woman and her five year old child) held onto a log on the bottom side of the dam.  An unmanned rescue boat was sent out.  The adult female was unable to get on the boat.  She put a 5 year old child on the boat.  The turbidity from the dam caused the resuce vessel to tip over and the child went back into the water.  The adult female was thrown a line and was pulled out of the water.  The female child was recoverd on 06/23/18. Other supplemental reports with more information to follow.


BARDID: IL-2018-0053
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityorTown: Loves Park
County: Winnebago
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was docked w/ no occupants.  Unit 1 was traveling up the cast shore line heading North.  Unit 1 driver leaned over to get a water and boat veered to the right, striking unit 2 in the back.  Unit 1 stated he was traveling 15 to 20 mph.  Both occupants had bruising from impact but refused medical attention.  Unit 2 had damage to outboard, rear deck of boat, ski rack and transom.  Damage to dock from impact.  Unit 1 damage - front tow hook broken, cosmetic damage to hull.


BARDID: IL-2018-0054
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rock River
NearestCityorTown: Byron
County: Ogle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/26/18 there was a personal injury boat accident on the Rock River in Byron, Illinois at approximately 7:20 P.M..  A passenger sitting on the bow pontoon boat fell into the River and was struck by the boat and prop.  There will be a follow up supplemental report.


BARDID: IL-2018-0056
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pistakee Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fox Lake
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was overtaking a pontoon boat on plane.  After making his maneuver on the right, vessel 1 was on the left side of vessel 2 near pontoon that was just overtaken.  Vessel 1 was at a slow speed then throttled up striking vessel 2 on the left side near back and toward the middle of the boat.  

Both passengers from Vessel 1 were ejected and taken to the hospital with injuries.   No injuries on Vessel 2.


BARDID: HI-2017-0015
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-12-22 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alenuihaha Channel
NearestCityorTown: Kailua-Kona
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Natural phenomena
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a canoe was overturned by the actions of a whale, causing the occupant to be dumped out.  The canoeist was rescued by a tour boat.  The canoe was considered a loss.


BARDID: HI-2018-0001
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Molokini Crater
NearestCityorTown: Makena
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard rescues 2 mariners, responds to grounded vessel at Molokini Crater, Maui

HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued two mariners near Molokini Crater Wednesday night and will supervise any attempted removal of their recreational sailing vessel. 

“We’re working closely with our partner agencies to respond to this grounding in a sensitive area off Maui. There is a small amount of fuel aboard and no sheen has been seen,” said Lt., command duty officer, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. “These mariners acted quickly to call for help and don lifejackets when it was necessary to abandon ship. We remind anyone operating in the area to keep a sharp lookout and be cautious as the vessel is now underwater.” 

The white 44-foot sailing vessel Orion is reportedly sunk in about 70-feet of water off the northeast end of the crater, and the owner is working with the Coast Guard, commercial salvors, federal and state agencies to determine options for removal of the vessel. 

The Orion is a minor pollution threat, reportedly carrying a maximum potential of 40 gallons of diesel fuel, 10 gallons of gasoline and two marine batteries. No sheening was sighted. Coast Guard personnel will revisit the site Thursday to further assess the situation.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received a call for assistance from the master of the vessel over VHF-FM Channel 16 reporting the grounding with two people aboard at 9:31 p.m. This call prompted the launch of the RB-M crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point to respond. 

The RB-M crew arrived on scene within 50 minutes. Shortly before arrival master reported to the Coast Guard his hull breached and they were taking on water. The master and passenger abandoned ship, and the RB-M crew rescued them. The Orion has completely sunk. The Dolphin crew returned to the air station.

The RB-M crew brought the two mariners to the station in Maalaea Boat Harbor and assisted them with contacting commercial salvage and making arrangements for accommodations. Neither mariner reported any injuries.

Coast Guard marine safety response personnel are notified. Federal and state partners at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, State Department of Land and Natural Resources and State Office of Boating Safety are also notified. Personnel from NOAA and the state may coordinate with the owner and also oversee any removal of the vessel from the sensitive area. The crater is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling. 

The mariners were reportedly on the second leg of a voyage from California to Oahu when the incident occurred. Their first stop was Hilo. 

Despite the depth of water, the Coast Guard has issued a notice to mariners alerting operators to the possible hazard to navigation. Weather at the time of the incident was reported as 8 to 9 mph winds, widespread haze and seas up to 3 feet.

The cause of the grounding is unknown at this time. Molokini is a crescent-shaped, partially submerged volcanic crater which forms a small, uninhabited islet located in ?Alalakeiki Channel between the islands of Maui and Kaho?olawe, within Maui County in Hawai?i.


BARDID: HI-2018-0002
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Makako Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kailua-Kona
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Police say two people were aboard a fishing vessel when, for an unknown reason, the fishing vessel struck a cliff and deceased was thrown overboard. Injured remained within the vessel and located deceased, bringing him back to the shoreline, where lifesaving measures were attempted until waves took both men back into to the ocean. Based on these accounts, operator inattention and restricted vision may be the primary factors in this accident and fatality.


BARDID: HI-2018-0003
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Shore of Oahu
NearestCityorTown: Kapolei
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG reported vessel sinking 1.5 miles off Koolina lagoon 2 at 8:20 p.m. on the evening of 7/7/18.  USCG later provided registration number HA-0986D.  No other details provided.


BARDID: HI-2018-0004
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaieiewaho Channel
NearestCityorTown: Poipu
County: Kauai
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SEC HONO received a relayed report from Station Kauai of a 17ft white Mako vessel (HA-2162-G) that was taking on water 1 NM offshore Black Mountain, Kauai with 1 POB. The gentleman came down on speed as he was reeling in a fish and realized there was water up to his ankles. In an attempt to dewater his vessel, he turned on his bilge pump but it was inoperable. He called Kauai Dispatch who called Station Kauai. STA Kauai launched a 45' RB-M transferred the mariner off the bow of his vessel as the stern was already underwater. When he disembarked, the vessel sank and flipped upside down.
He was carrying 40-60 gallons of gasoline on board. STA Kauai recovered 2 coolers and some fishing gear. The gentleman did not require medical attention. 


BARDID: HI-2018-0005
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Honokohau Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Kailua-Kona
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident sends 2 to hospital
9/7/18 – Kailua-Kona, HI 
A man and woman were hospitalized after an apparent boating accident Friday morning at Honokohau. The two were aboard a boat when it apparently struck something in the water at the harbor, according to the Hawaii Fire Department. The boat was already out of the water and on an trailer when medics arrived. The man, a 59-year-old resident said to be the boat’s owner, suffered a serious head injury while his passenger, a 33-year-old woman, suffered leg and back injuries, according to Hawaii Police. Fire rescue personnel transported the victims to Kona Community Hospital. The man and woman were later transported to The Queen’s Medical Center on Oahu. No additional information on their conditions was available.
http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2018/09/12/hawaii-news/boating-accident-sends-2-to-hospital/

Operator's account: hit rock near shoreline

There was no moon and it was pitch black.


BARDID: HI-2018-0006
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kailua Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kailua
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
DLNR DOCARE INVESTIGATING OFFICER SYNOPSIS:  ON 10/1/2018 between the hours of 1730 and 1745 a boating accident occurred as a vessel operator of HA1502K, a 10'-0" Worldcat Livingston was under power with a Mercury 9.9HP gas propelled engine traveling north bound at an approximate rate of three knots or less.  Operator was traveling from the Lani Kai Beach access (#2) located at Kaelepulu Drive toward the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii in local Kailua ocean waters approximately 560 feet from shore during the dusk hours when he experienced his engine popping out of the water.  Immediate engine shutoff and inspection of this occurrence left Operator with responding to injured stuck to the tail fin of the vessel motor and providing first aid care.  The vessel eventually became swamped in the rendering aid process and resulted with Operator and crew member fitting victim with a life vest and swimming him to shore for medical assistance.  Victim received HFD and EMS medical care on the shore of Lani Kai point and transported to Castle Medical Center for further care that day for sustained injuries to his head and right wrist.  Further medical care at Queens Medical Center was given from 10/2/18 with a medical release on 10/4/18 from the attending physician of his medical care.


BARDID: HI-2018-0007
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maalaea Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kihei
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
 “The right hull beached in the wave’s trough at shore, while the left hull was catapulted by the cresting wave,” the witness said. “There was absolutely no way they could have accomplished a safe beach landing with their angle of approach and at the speed the canoe was traveling.”
The canoe’s two ‘iako snapped completely in half while members in the left hull were ejected from the catapulting canoe and members in the right hull were trapped under their “huli-ed” (turned-over) hull.
After the beach crash, people were scrambling all around, tending to the injured, the witness said.
“I am experienced enough to know that they made a terrible decision to land,” the witness said. “They should have known better—the pounding shore-break sets were obvious.”
“There were some people in that canoe who may have thought they were bigger than the ocean,” the witness said. “I hope they are humbled and understand moving forward that time is always on their side when making launch and landing decisions.”
The women who was rushed to the hospital broke 11 ribs, her sternum, scapula and shoulder, said the witness, an acquaintance of the injured paddler. She spent the night in ICU for observation and pain management.
Other paddlers suffered lacerations, contusions and abrasions.
“It was quite obvious they all were shaken to the core,” the witness said. “They put themselves in grave danger and are very lucky their injuries were not more severe.”


BARDID: HI-2018-0009
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaaawa
NearestCityorTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Incident Summary: SEC HONO overheard a report from Ocean Safety stating they were responding to an overturned vessel with three PIW IVO Ka'a'awa Beach Park, Oahu. CGR-6528 was nearby conducting a routine training mission and diverted to provide assistance. The CGR-6528 successfully hoisted all three adult males from the top of the overturned vessel and transported them to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay to waiting EMS. The vessel is currently adrift North of Chinaman's Hat and contains an estimated 02 - 03 gallons of gasoline.


BARDID: HI-2019-0001
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waters off Waikiki
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator account:  As we were coming back to the boat slip, we lost course due to lack of light on buoy.  The vessel grounded.  There was sea water damage to bow bedroom.  Prop and shaft damaged.  Hull had a fist size hole.


BARDID: HI-2019-0002
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kipu Kai Bay
NearestCityorTown: Lihue
County: Kauai
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was struck by a rogue wave and capsized as it exited Kipu Kai Bay.  The owner/operator and a passenger, as well as the passenger's dog, swam to shore and were uninjured.  The vessel, however, was severely damaged from contact with the shoreline and the wave action in the shore break prior to it being removed five days after the incident.  It was righted and towed to harbor where it was determined to be beyond repair by the owner’s insurance company (as stated by the owner).   

In the owner’s assessment: the engines, windscreens, metal “tower”, metal railings, and portions of the fiberglass cuddy cabin were crushed when the boat came ashore.  Major damage to the boat’s cabin occurred when the fittings for the tower were ripped off and/or pushed through the fiberglass.  Saltwater and sand intrusion to the motors, motor controls, steering system, marine electronics, and the boat’s electrical system was extensive.  There was very little damage to the hull below the rub rail.


BARDID: HI-2019-0003
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaaawa
NearestCityorTown: Kaaawa
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Woman, 5-year-old die after getting into trouble while kayaking

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) An adult and young boy who were part of a private school's spring break program died Thursday after getting into trouble while kayaking off Kaaawa.
The two, a 63-year-old woman and 5-year-old boy, were initially taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Two other young children rescued from the water were uninjured.
The group was participating in a spring break program at Mid-Pacific Institute. The Manoa private school said the woman who died was an employee.
The child was not attending Mid-Pacific Institute.
First responders rushed to the scene in waters off Puakenikeni Road and Kamehameha Highway about noon Thursday following a report of an overturned kayak about 150 yards offshore.
Officials said lifeguards and paramedics gave the victims CPR on scene before they were taken away by ambulance.
A Honolulu Fire Department spokesman said the 5-year-old boy was brought to shore by a good Samaritan while first responders brought the woman to shore.
Two other children in the water were rescued, and did not sustain any injuries.

The Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday determined the cause of death for both as a drowning and classified the manner of death as an accident.
Two other boys, a 6-year-old and 9-year-old, were on board the kayak, but were uninjured.
The tragedy is reinforcing the importance of ocean safety.
Federal law requires children 13 years and under to wear a life jacket any time they’re onboard a kayak or water vessel. That didn’t appear to be the case in Thursday’s heartbreaking incident.
Fire officials say crews who responded did not find any life vests at the scene or on any of the individuals who were in the water.
Questions also remain as to why there were four people on the two person kayak.


BARDID: HI-2019-0004
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ka Iwi Channel
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Search area for missing mariner encompasses more than 2,600 miles
Coast Guard, good Samaritans searching large area for mariner who fell overboard
By HNN Staff | March 17, 2019 at 5:20 PM HST - Updated March 20 at 5:37 PM 
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The search for a mariner who fell overboard off Oahu on Sunday while trying to reel in a fish continued into its fourth day on Wednesday. 


The Coast Guard and good Samaritans are scouring a search area that now spans more than 2,600 miles.
Just before noon Sunday, 39-year-old victim’s wife radioed for help after her husband fell overboard while he was trying to reel in a fish on his 18-foot pleasure craft, Coast Guard officials said.
“She secured the engine. Went in to get the life jacket to throw to him. When she came out on deck again he was not seen,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class. “She notified us very quickly.”
He was wearing a long-sleeve gray shirt and boots when he fell overboard.
He was not wearing a life jacket, but is reportedly a good swimmer.
The focus of the search was initially about 24 miles south of Oahu.
People who know him are all in disbelief. They say he is a very knowledgeable and experienced waterman.
He’s also a crew chief in the Air National Guard and married his wife just last month.
The Coast Guard confirms it's using floating data monitors in an attempt to narrow its search.
West said those monitors “help verify the current, the direction of the current so we get a better understanding of where the current and where anything is in the water may end up.”
There was a small craft advisory in effect at the time of the accident. It remains in effect until Tuesday morning.

Passenger's account:  My husband and I were fishing in his boat approximately 20 miles from Hawaii Kai.  Around 11:30 am. I witnessed him fall over the side of the boat into the ocean while trying to reel in a fish.  I witnessed him resurface near the rear of the boat and he was non responsive to my calls.  By the time I was able to secure the boat and find a flotation device I was no longer able to see him in the water.  Despite the Coast Guard and other fishermen joining me in searching for vcictim, we were unable to find him.


BARDID: HI-2019-0005
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-01-31 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Open Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, victim departed Hawaii and apparently planned to make it to the Phillippines in 30 days to visit his girlfriend and daughter.

He was last heard from on Dec. 7. He planned the trip and purchased supplies in hopes of reaching the Philippines in 30 days to visit his girlfriend and daughter, according to CrimeStoppers.


BARDID: HI-2019-0006
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maunalua Bay
NearestCityorTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident took place on water close to the Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp, Maunalua Bay Beach Park,
Oahu, on April 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm.

Summary: Operator1 was paddling with two other Stand-up-paddling (SUP) Paddler on Kui Channel 2 in westward direction, approaching the Maunalua Bay Boat Ramp. Operator1 was injured by an OC-6 outrigger (OC-6) canoe owned Hui Nalu Canoe Club (HN) and operated by members of the HN Club. The HN OC-6 was approaching Operator1 from behind at considerable speed and collided with Operator1 who was standing and paddling slowly forward. The impact threw Operator1 off the SUP board, into the water and under the canoe and ama. Operator1 submerged under the outrigger canoe hull and/or ama. When he emerged from the water, he held on to his SUP board as a floatation device. The SUP board was wedged underneath the canoe and ama.

After Operator1 recovered in the water for about 2 minutes two subjects escorted Operator1 back to the shore where subject1 had him sit down and checked for injuries. subject1 told Operator1 to stay sitting to
recover the first shock. Operator1 stayed sitting down about 20 minutes.

subject1 and subject2 approached the Head Coach of Hui Nalu Club and told her about the accident. She approached Operator1 and inquired if he was feeling “OK”. Operator1 responded that he feels that he had hit his head and that his SUP board was dented and scratched.

After the 20 minutes rest subjects escorted Operator1 back to house, where Operator1’s car
was parked.

After returning home, Operator1 asked a Neurologist, who he knew, to make a house call and first exam
to determine if there was a severe concussion.

Operator1 was advised to follow up in the morning with a visit to his primary care physician. Operator1
went to the Straub Hawaii Kai clinic for check up. The Office Visit diagnosed Postconcussion Syndrome and Neck Pain. It was described to Operator1 as “whiplash”.


BARDID: HI-2019-0007
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kailua Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kailua
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Honolulu firefighters rescue kayakers in distress off Mokulua

    Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
    Published: 02/12/2019 04:37 PM

Honolulu firefighters responded to a call for kayakers in distress near the Mokulua islets off of Lanikai on Monday evening. At 5:41 p.m. Monday, the Honolulu Fire Department responded to the scene with 24 personnel. Two adult male kayakers were separated from their kayak and needed assistance. A good Samaritan had paddled out to keep them safe while they waited for help. Firefighters paddled out and secured both males on a rescue board, while a helicopter provided aerial support from above. The two men were then picked up by HFD jet skis, transported to shore and transferred to the care of Emergency Medical Services. The two men, who were visitors, suffered from cuts and cold, according to EMS. They were transported to an area hospital in stable condition.


BARDID: HI-2019-0008
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ka Iwi Channel
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator account:  Caught in a squall mid channel and we struck something.  Boat filled with water and flipped in 1 minute.  We floated next to boat on coolers until coast guard rescued us. There was a large puncture in bottom of hull we noticed when the boat flipped.  Boat reportedly sank after rescue.  All property lost.


BARDID: HI-2019-0009
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Akahu Kaimu
NearestCityorTown: Waikoloa
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Collision with shark
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Natural phenomena
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Man reports shark attack after being knocked off canoe in Waikoloa
3/26/19 - Honolulu, HI
A 75-year-old man received wounds to his leg after 10:00 a.m. in an apparent shark encounter. The Hawai‘i County Fire Dept. received the report from an isolated area between ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay and Keawaiki in the Waikoloa area of north Hawai‘i. The man and three others report they were paddling outrigger canoes about a half-mile off shore when one of the boaters noticed the victim had stopped paddling. 

The victim said a shark first bit the hull of the canoe and knocked him into the water.  He said he fended off the shark with his paddle.  He could not identify the shark species but estimated it was the same length as his twelve-foot-long canoe. His fellow paddlers helped him get back to shore and a friend took him to North Hawai‘i Community Hospital. The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) reports the fire department conducted a helicopter fly-over of the area but no sharks were spotted.  Another fly-over is scheduled for tomorrow morning to ensure sharks have not moved into more heavily used areas.  Due to the ruggedness and remoteness of the area no warning signs have been posted. It is not typically visited and requires a two-mile hike in to reach the coastline.
https://www.hawaii247.com/2019/03/26/man-reports-shark-attack-after-being-knocked-off-canoe-in-waikoloa/


BARDID: HI-2019-0010
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anaehoomalu Bay
NearestCityorTown: Waikoloa
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Collision with shark
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Natural phenomena
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
California woman bitten by shark in Hawaii after knocked from kayak
4/23/19 – Waikoloa, HI 
A woman from California visiting Hawaii was bitten by a shark on Tuesday after being knocked from her kayak as her husband watched from a standup paddleboard nearby. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. in Anaehoomalu Bay near Waikoloa on Hawaii island as subject and her husband were out on the water. "The water was really clear so I could see in front of me,". "There was nothing in front of me. We could see all the way down." But her morning on the water quickly turned into anything but peaceful when something bumped her kayak. "

Something came from behind knocked over the kayak and bit my leg,". Victim then began to yell to her husband, who was about 100 feet away. Shark warning signs have been posted on beaches near Waikoloa, Hawaii after a woman was bitten by a shark on Tuesday. Shark warning signs have been posted on beaches near Waikoloa, Hawaii after a woman was bitten by a shark on Tuesday. 

"The first thing that I knew I heard her yell 'shark, shark' and I turned and she was in the water...I saw the fins in the water and I immediately paddled as fast as I could to get over to her,". Her husband was about to get the 65-year-old back into her kayak and yelled out to some nearby people on a canoe for help. Victim was eventually brought back to shore, and airlifted to a hospital, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-woman-bitten-by-shark-in-hawaii-after-knocked-from-kayak


BARDID: HI-2019-0011
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ala Wai Channel
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat on first journey with new owner runs aground at Magic Island
6/12/19 – Honolulu, HI
A sailboat on its first trip with a new owner ran aground Wednesday night at Magic Island, prompting Coast Guard and city Ocean Safety officials to warn the public to stay out of the water in the area. The Coast Guard launched its 45-foot response boat after they received a report of the grounded vessel from the Honolulu Fire Department at 8:40 p.m. The owner was en route from Sand Island to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor when he struck a breakwater at Magic Island, according to Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class. It was the first time the owner took the boat out sailing since he bought it, officials said. Coast Guard officials said the owner was the only person aboard and swam safely to shore. No injuries were reported. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class said a sheen earlier spotted in the water near the boat had dissipated as of 1 p.m. “There is no fuel on the boat,” she added. The owner is working with his insurance company and a local salvage company to remove the vessel, but it was not immediately known when that would happen.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/06/13/breaking-news/coast-guard-responds-after-32-foot-sailboat-runs-aground-at-magic-island/


BARDID: HI-2019-0013
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alalakeiki Channel
NearestCityorTown: Makena
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Manta Ray took on water off the coast by Makena, Maui. As we were returning from a day out to Molokini island, we had a dual engine stoppage about 200 yards off the coast. As we were dead in the water we tried to flag down other boaters with no success. We drifted towards the shore and the rocks. We made a call to the US Coastguard via cellphone as we could make a mayday call on the VHF radio but could not hear any response. We had seven people onboard three teenagers and the rest were adults. The three teenagers were able to jump from the bow and swim to safety at a private residence. The four adults were saved by Maui Co. Lifeguards and transported to the Coastguard vessel. All passengers were safe and accounted for. The vessel Manta Ray sank shortly after all occupants were off of her. 

Broken up on the rocks. Recovery services by Parker Marine. Total Hull loss.
This report was done with the USCG.
DLNR conversation Police also took statements and filed a report on 07/17/19


BARDID: HI-2019-0015
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ka Iwi Channel
NearestCityorTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
HFD contacted me regarding a 41’ catamaran named KUULEI ALOHA II, Reg. No. HA 6794 G, that went aground around midnight near Baby Makapuu. The owners and the vessel came out of Kewalo Basin. Currently the owner is having a consultant help provide information on how to remove the vessel. The vessels hull is ripped out and is currently starting to break up. The vessel owner has insurance and is working to get a contract this morning if the insurance allows for it. CG was informed that there was some diesel  in the water last night and the owner was issued a citation for the fuel leak. Coast Guard will be out there at 8 AM this morning to assess the remaining 20 gallons of diesel that may still be on board the vessel.  I will keep in touch as well as the owner throughout the morning to ensure that there is a salvage plan to remove the vessel and any items that may be in the water. 

Owner/operator narrative:  Lost power in one of two engines during nighttime sail.  While trying to restart engine, did not realize how close he was to shoreline.  Wind and waves grounded boat.  Vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: HI-2020-0008
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lahaina SBH Channel
NearestCityorTown: Lahaina
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator account: While motoring in the channel going to Lahaina Harbor the vessel ran aground on the north side of the channel


BARDID: HI-2020-0009
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: AlaWai SBH
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Account of owner of vessel 1:  On 8/6/2020 a vessel operated by OPERATOR 2 struck my vessel which was moored in its slip.  Per the account provided by the other vessel's owner it lost power.  Stern life rail stanchion was pushed through the deck.  On August 24, 2020 I was provided a quote which indicated the damage was $5,742.65.

Account of owner of vessel 2:  Motor stalled.  Drifted 50 feet and bumped sailboat.  (Damage to your boat) No damage.


BARDID: HI-2020-0010
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waters off Barbers Point
NearestCityorTown: HONOLULU
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
1 injured after 3 on boat go overboard at Barbers Point Beach Park

Crews from Honolulu Ocean Safety, Honolulu Emergency Medical Services and the Honolulu Fire Department responded to Barbers Point Beach Park today after receiving a report about an overturned vessel in the water.

According to EMS, three men were aboard a 17-foot boat about 100 yards off shore this morning trying to maneuver through the surf when a wave tossed all of them overboard.

All three were wearing life jackets and made it back to shore safely before first responders arrived by land and sea.

One of the men, 70, suffered a “large gash to his leg” in the incident. EMS treated the man and transported him to a hospital in serious condition.

EMS also said the boat the men were aboard had “washed up on the reef” nearby.


BARDID: HI-2020-0011
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waters off Waikiki
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/Operator account:  Na Hoku II crashed into my boat while I was at anchor and we were ejected into the water.  Damage to vessel: Starboard side collision, fly bridge, stainless bimini and rails.

NOTES:  Na Hoku II is a commercial vessel.  USCG investigated collision and created incident report with the operator of Na Hoku II.


BARDID: HI-2021-0001
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maunalua Bay
NearestCityorTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Posted: Feb 6, 2021 / 09:39 PM HST	 / Updated: Feb 7, 2021 / 03:39 PM HST	
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — A 56-year-old man is dead after apparently suffering injuries from a boat propeller on Saturday in waters near Hawaii Kai, according to Honolulu Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
According to the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), a 911 call was received around 6:48 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, that reported a boater in distress about a half-mile offshore from Hawaii Kai. HFD said, the man operating the boat was reported to have hit a pole and may have fallen overboard.
HFD air and rescue crews responded and brought the boater to shore where care was transferred to EMS at Koko Marina.
EMS first responders unsuccessfully attempted to administer life-saving treatment to the victim “who was apparently injured by a boat propeller in the water,” EMS officials said.
The 56-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to EMS.


Operator's account: were coming back into the harbor from whale watching and two males on the bow stood up, obstructing the drivers view of the channel. driver struck pole and both males on bow went overboard. One appeared to hit the propeller. 


BARDID: HI-2021-0002
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Himilayas Surf Break
NearestCityorTown: Haleiwa
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
January 20, 2021 at 10:32 PM HST - Updated January 21 at 10:45 AM   

HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A California surf photographer is still hospitalized in Honolulu five days after breaking his back in a big wave accident at Himalayas on Oahu’s North Shore.

OP1 was getting shots of professional surfers risking their lives when he ended up nearly dying. “I just remember going, ‘Oh [expletive], if I don’t get over this wave, this is not going to be good.’” Video shows OP1 climbing to the top of a massive wave with his Jet Ski before going airborne. Several moments later, he came crashing down. “I remember not being able to feel legs,” OP1 said. “I just full went into survival mode and started swimming with my arms.” His friend, a fellow surf photographer, was nearby and rushed to save him. “I turned around to look back and I noticed that there were some jet skis that had nobody on top of them, there were some people swimming in the water,” said WITNESS. 

“The first person that I went to was OP1 and he said that his back was hurting, and so I got him on top of my sled on the back of my jet ski and took him a little bit further out to safety.” WITNESS says he brought OP1 to a lifeguard’s Jet Ski and phoned 911 from the ocean so an ambulance was there by the time he made it to shore. Both men had no idea how bad OP1’s injury was but they knew he needed to make it to a hospital. “When he told me his back was hurting, and I said, ‘Can you feel your feet? Can you feel anything?’ He said it was tingling. That was the first sign where I was like oh [expletive],” WITNESS said. “I knew something was seriously wrong with my back,” OP1 said. OP1 suffered a compressed vertebrae in his lower back and went through hours of surgery. He is finally on the road to recovery with the help from family, friends, even strangers.  “It just makes you want to fight harder and just shows how many people actually do care about you,” said OP1.


BARDID: HI-2021-0003
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While motoring out of the Waikiki Yacht Club and entered Ala Wai Channel boat struck dredging pipe 3 times.  When we looked behind boat we saw floating pipe.


BARDID: HI-2021-0005
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaieiewaho Channel
NearestCityorTown: Waianae
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Posted: Mar 26, 2021 / 12:48 PM HST	 / Updated: Mar 26, 2021 / 04:13 PM HST	
 
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Coast Guard and Navy crews rescued overdue boater 26 miles west of Kaena Point on Friday, March 26.

A Navy helicopter aircrew located the boater at around 1:30 a.m. clinging to a bundle of life jackets. 

The boater was transported to Queens Medical Center due to having symptoms of hypothermia. 

“I am extremely proud of the way my Sailors and the entire ‘EasyRider’ team worked together to render aid during this search and rescue,” “Working side-by-side with the Coast Guard was key in our ability to locate and rescue the fisherman.”

On Thursday night, a family member reported to Sector Honolulu watchstanders that the boater departed Waianae in the morning to go fishing and did not return.

Watchstanders then issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast notice to mariners, launched an Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules aircrew and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) in response.

The aircrew reported seeing debris in the area, prompting watchstanders to deploy the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart (WPC 1134) and Station Honolulu 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crews to assist with the search. Three Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter aircrews from the Kaneohe Bay-based Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 (HSM-37) also launched to search.


BARDID: HI-2021-0006
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kihei
NearestCityorTown: Kihei
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
May 8, 2021  A paddleboarder who was pronounced dead after he was found in the ocean off Kihei on Thursday was identified by police as OPERATOR 1.  He was found floating facedown about 100 yards offshore from Kauhale Makai after fire crews responded to a 1:05 p.m. call reporting a missing paddleboarder and unattended paddleboard near Kalepolepo Park, according to the Maui Fire Department


BARDID: HI-2021-0008
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: White Plains Beach
NearestCityorTown: Ewa
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
woman, 36, who died after kayak capsized is identified
6/29/21
A 36-year-old h woman died after her kayak capsized in waters off Leeward Oahu Monday.

Honolulu firefighters responded to a 911 call from a man who reported his wife missing at 12:38 p.m. Monday after a kayak they were on with their son capsized in waters approximately 500 yards from the shoreline.
The kayak overturned in an area between Oneula Beach Park, also known as “Hau Bush” and White Plains Beach.
The man also reported his wife was not wearing a flotation device at the time.
Fire rescue crews conducted a search. At approximately 1 p.m., rescue crews and lifeguards noticed an unresponsive person later identified as Operator 1 on a reef, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
They brought her to shore at White Plains where they administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation and used an automated external defibrillator.
Operator 1 was taken to The Queen’s Medical Center-West Oahu where she was pronounced dead.
Her husband and son did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: HI-2021-0009
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:06:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Honaunau
NearestCityorTown: Honaunau
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Search continues for missing paddler off Honaunau Beach

Coast Guard and partners searching for missing paddler off Hawaii Island.
By HNN Staff
Published: Jun. 5, 2021 at 7:06 PM UTC|Updated: Jun. 7, 2021 at 12:47 PM UTC
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The search continues Monday for a missing paddler off Honaunau Beach. OP1 was reported missing after a fisherman found his 15-foot, teal-colored canoe a mile off the coast on Friday. According to authorities, the man frequently takes his canoe out in that area. Officials described the missing paddler as being 5'8?, weighing 150 pounds and was last seen wearing a white long sleeve rash guard and black board shorts. Authorities said the man’s phone was found in his car at the beach. No foul play is suspected. 
Crews are currently searching by land and air. Officials have also issued a Urgent Marine Information Broadcast to notify mariners and community members to help with the search.
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If you have information, contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center at 808-842-2600.
Copyright 2021 Hawaii News Now. All rights reserved.


BARDID: HI-2021-0010
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Turtle Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kahuku
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Woman suffers head injury after being hit by catamaran boom off Turtle Bay
7/2/21 – Honolulu, HI 
A 37-year-old woman was rescued from a sailing boat off the Turtle Bay Resort after she suffered a head injury from being hit by a catamaran’s boom on Friday, July 2. Honolulu Ocean Safety said the incident occurred about one mile from shore just after 1 p.m. Friday. Lifeguards responded via jet ski and provided medical treatment to the woman before bringing her to shore. Emergency Medical Services took over advanced life-saving treatment before transporting the woman to a hospital in serious condition.
https://www.khon2.com/local-news/woman-suffers-head-injury-after-being-hit-by-catamaran-boom-off-turtle-bay/


BARDID: HI-2021-0011
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waikiki
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Canoe critically injures 17-year-old surfer in Waikiki 7/10/21 – Waikiki, HI.  A four-man canoe knocked a 17-year-old surfer unconscious late this afternoon in waters off Waikiki.  Surfers found the unresponsive teenager at a surf break known as Tonggs. Ocean Safety lifeguards got the call at 4:46 p.m. and got to the boy in three minutes. Lifeguards brought him to shore, performed CPR and quickly got a pulse back, said Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman. Emergency Medical Services provided advanced life support and transported the teen to a hospital in critical condition.


BARDID: HI-2021-0012
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hilo Bay
NearestCityorTown: Hilo
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was bound for Hawaii.  Customs and Border Protection and NOAA OLE suspected it was arriving from unknown, foreign port.  CBP and NOAA OLE requested DOCARE to conduct MSA/ESA inspection of vessel as it approached Hilo Bay. Approximately two hours later DOCARE spotted the SN Mystique in near shore waters and approached. At that time DOCARE heard Operator making a distress call to the USCG that the vessel had lost its rudder and he was unable to hold a course. DOCARE attempted to place the MN Mystique under tow, but was unable to do so due to its size and poor weather conditions. DOCARE repeatedly instructed Operator to deploy his anchor which he failed to do. Shortly thereafter the MN Mystique struck the breakwater and was repeatedly driven into it by 3' to 5' swells. Operator jumped into the water and was brought on board the DOCARE vessel. Vessel was of wood construction and a total loss.  Asked why he did not deploy his anchor, the operator said his anchor line was tangled and he decided not to use it.


BARDID: HI-2021-0013
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keehi lagoon
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
2 hospitalized after sailboat runs aground off Keehi Lagoon
7/16/21 – Honolulu, HI 
Two boaters were hospitalized on Friday, July 16, after the sailboat they were in ran aground less than a mile offshore from Keehi Lagoon. The victims, a 56-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman, were brought to a hospital in stable condition, according to Emergency Medical Services. Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) officials said, a 37-foot sailboat reportedly ran aground about 4,000 feet from Keehi Lagoon before 6:46 p.m. Friday. The injured man had suffered lacerations to his left wrist and finger and the woman had head and neck injuries, fire officials said. The two injured boaters were brought to shore via rescue boat and transferred to EMS by 7:18 p.m., according to fire officials, and two other uninjured occupants of the sailboat refused medical treatment after being brought back to shore by 8:08 p.m. Friday. The vessel was seen drifting toward shore near Pupu Street in Ewa Beach on Saturday, July 17, and debris could also be seen along the rocky shoreline. 

HFD also responded to two reported emergency flare sightings near the mouth of Keehi Lagoon during the sailboat rescue operation. After investigating, an HFD rescue boat located a single kayaker who had run aground in the proximity of the sailboat. The kayaker was brought to shore with his vessel without injuries, according to HFD.


BARDID: HI-2021-0014
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keehi Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was on its way to Ke’ehi SBH to complete temporary permit in slip 106 (eff: 9/4 – 10/3/2021) when it hit the reef coming into channel.   HA 3833 H is a total loss and in the process of being removed from the Ocean Waters.


BARDID: HI-2021-0016
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keehi Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Paddleboarder, 46, dies after rescue at Keehi Lagoon
10/3/21 – Honolulu, HI 
A 46-year-old stand-up paddleboarder has died after he fell off his board and became distressed in waters at Keehi Lagoon Sunday. Honolulu fire rescue crews responded to a call of a paddleboarder in distress at the lagoon near the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport just after 2:10 p.m. Nearby airfoil surfers called 911 after the paddleboarder fell off his board and yelled for help. Airfoil surfers then headed toward the man. Once they reached him, he was unresponsive. The fire department said airfoil surfers placed him on the paddleboard and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation until fire rescue crews arrived. Firefighters and Ocean Safety brought him to shore via rescue board and personal watercraft where crews administered CPR until Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and took over. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police said there are no signs of suspicious circumstances.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/10/04/breaking-news/paddleboarder-46-dies-after-rescue-at-keehi-lagoon/


BARDID: HI-2021-0017
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hawini Bay
NearestCityorTown: Huelo
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
HUELO (HawaiiNewsNow) - A father-daughter fishing trip on Maui this past weekend nearly ended in tragedy when their boat crashed into rocks and they became stranded.  They now want their story to be shared so others don’t make the same mistake.  Operator, 70, has been fishing on Maui for over 40 years.  He and his daughter Occupant were on their way back to Kahului Harbor from Hana on Sunday morning after a successful weekend at sea.

Occupant was sleeping when Operator set his boat to autopilot and accidentally dozed off. “I sat down because I was tired, and the next thing I know I was sleeping. I didn’t know I was sleeping. Next thing I know, BAM! That’s how I woke up,” said Operator. That was the sound of his boat smashing into giant rocks in waters off the island’s north shore. “I looked at him and said, ‘Make a mayday call right now,’” said Occupant. “He got in, ‘Mayday. Mayday.’ Then the boat went under, and he went under with the boat.”

Occupant lost sight of him. Her dad was trapped under the boat. “You see those movies where people are trying to save those people under water and they can barely get to them, and I had that feeling because I went down and I couldn’t see him,” Occupant said. Through strength, courage, and the will to survive, she dove under water, found her dad, and pulled him back to the surface.

But they still were stuck in the middle of the ocean. “I look at the shoreline and I’m like crashing huge rocks, and crashing huge lava rocks,” said Occupant.  Occupant said they had no choice. “I held him and I went on my back just like lifeguard style on my back just pulling and swimming with my head up and taking deep breaths and I kept telling him, ‘Don’t let the water go in your mouth,’ because that’s what was happening, it was going in and drowning both of us,” she said.

Occupant said they swam over an hour to get to the rocky shoreline. “The waves are crashing, we have to not bash our heads open. So that was the point when we were trying to get in, I had that moment, like, wow, we may not make it.” The pair took the chance and crashed onto the rocks. “We both tumble and I just see him tumbling, but we’re on the rocks and I’m like, ‘We made it!” said Occupant. But there was yet another huge obstacle. They were at the bottom of a giant cliff.

“Mahalo Ke Akua and all His angles for those wonderful fishermen who put ropes. Somebody put ropes. I was like, ‘There’s ropes! I can make it!’” she said. Occupant did make it. She climbed all the way up .and was able to track down people who called 911. Maui Fire Department flew in a helicopter to pluck Operator from the rocks and took him to the hospital.

With just a few bumps and bruises, Operator is happy to be alive and grateful to his community and hopes his story will be a lesson for others. “We have to learn from this. There should always be at least one person not sleeping and if you’re that tired, you should anchor the boat and sleep,” Operator said.

NOTE: Vessel owner was interviewed by DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.  An incident report was completed.  The owner/operator was instructed by DLNR/DOCARE to visit a DLNR/DOBOR harbor and report the accident.  Details on the event beyond what is mentioned in the media report (incorporated in this narrative) were gleaned from the incident and accident reports and have been incorporated into this entry.


BARDID: HI-2022-0002
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maunalua Bay
NearestCityorTown: Hawaii Kai
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Using a flashlight to navigate the channel, operator dropped the flashlight.  When reaching down his shirt caught the throttle accelerating the vessel wide open.  The operator was unable to recover the torque steer and the vessel hit the channel marker.


BARDID: HI-2022-0003
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waikaea Harbor Water Way
NearestCityorTown: Kapaa
County: Kauai
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Returning from Sea,  the vessel entered the Waikaea harbor waterway.  Due to hazardous surf and ocean conditions, the vessel took on water and capsized.  2 Individuals were on the vessel at the time.  When the vessel capsized, one person fell overboard but did not sustain injuries.  $35000 damage to vessel, $15000 damage to personal property.


BARDID: HI-2022-0005
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The diver was in the water cutting line off the propeller and the transmission slipped into gear.  The controls were clear of the boat operator at the time of the accident.  The diver was struck by the propeller and required treatment beyond 1st aid


BARDID: HI-2022-0006
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Kona
County: Hawaii
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to Vessel #1 Owner/operator:
He was out fishing with friends on his vessel.  The vessel's the owner/operator had just placed a fish he caught into the box and proceeded to transit into Harbor.  We noticed a boat heading straight toward us and we began to yell to hopefully get the other vessel operator's attention. However, it was too late and the other vessel collided with my boat.  My boat at the time was drifting on my parachute with the current and motor off, making it impossible for me to get out of the boat's way.


BARDID: HI-2022-0007
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaneohe Bay
NearestCityorTown: Kaneohe
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was docked at the ramp with the engine off waiting for the ramp to open up to load the vessel on the trailer.  While waiting another vessel approached the docking ramp and collided with my boat on the starboard side.  Causing Vessel #1 to slam

Unable to reach V1 Operator for additional information regarding additional passenger information and additional description of damage.


BARDID: HI-2022-0008
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waikiki
NearestCityorTown: Waikiki
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media case, a canoeist fell overboard.  A sudden medical event may have played a role.


BARDID: HI-2022-0009
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waianae Coast
NearestCityorTown: Waianae
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Rough waves injure 3 boaters off Waianae
2/26/22 – Waianae, HI
Three people on a boat off Waianae were injured this afternoon after hitting “rough waves.” Honolulu Emergency Medical Services officials said that at around 2:30 p.m., the boat was hit by “rough waves and came down hard.” The three people on the boat, a 68-year-old man, 66-year-old woman and 25-year-old woman, were injured but able to return to the Waianae Boat Harbor, where they sought medical assistance. EMS treated the patients for their injuries at the scene and transported them to a hospital in stable condition.


BARDID: HI-2022-0010
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:16:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maliko Bay
NearestCityorTown: Haiki-Paluewa
County: Maui
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Man who died after boat capsized at Maliko Bay identified
3/24/22 – Maliko Bay, HI 
A man who died when a small boat capsized Thursday evening at Maliko Bay was identified. He was found facedown in the ocean before rescue firefighters aboard the Fire Department’s Air One helicopter picked him up and transported him to the boat ramp at Maliko Bay, according to the Maui Fire Department. Firefighters and medics unsuccessfully tried to revive him before he was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man aboard the boat had made it to shore when fire crews responded to the call at 6:16 p.m. Thursday, the Fire Department reported. Police said an autopsy is pending.
https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2022/03/man-who-died-after-boat-capsized-at-maliko-bay-identified/


BARDID: HI-2022-0011
State: HI
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Leeward Coast of Oahu
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Coast Guard saves mariner from disabled vessel before it capsized off Sand Island  - $5000 Lost/totaled
6/11/22 – Honolulu, HI 
The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday rescued a mariner who was spotted 400 yards off Sand Island in a disabled vessel. The vessel was reported to Coast Guard watchstanders around 7:50 p.m. and in less than three hours, the Dolphin helicopter aircrew located the vessel and hoisted up the mariner. The mariner was said to have had no anchor, radio or phone battery while trying to gain communication with the Sector Honolulu watchstanders. Aircrew members stated that the 10-foot disabled vessel had capsized shortly after the rescue. The mariner is in good condition, according to the Coast Guard. 

OU debriefed operator. He was operating the vessel when the engine overheated. He tried using the trolling motor but it wasn't powerful enough against the swell/currents. When the engine stalled, water rushed into the boat. It was approx half full of water when the Coast Guard arrived. It didn't capsize until he was starting the hoist with the helo. He had an anchor and line that was not attached and probably sank in position. He also had a 15 hp Force
motor, a Minn Kota trolling motor, 4 life jackets, a red fuel can w/ 3 gal gasoline, an aluminum
paddle, and a Duralast marine deep cycle battery. He considers the vessel a loss and will not likely attempt to retrieve. If he does, he will notify SCC. Vessel is not registered in his name, # is on the hull

Received by DLNR/DOBOR Oahu District

Uscg reports 1 person rescued & potential release 3 gallons gasoline sunk private 10 pleasure craft 1 mile off Keehi at lat 21deg 16.3 long 157 53.8 . Incident occurred 6/11/22 1948 hours reported to nrc. USCG says owner trying to find friend to help salvage . USCG reports no sign of sheen at this time.
 
I believe this vessel sank and was blocking the channel to Honolulu Harbor. DOT Harbors contracted with American Marine Corp to re-float the vessel, take it to Pier 19 and eventually lift it with a crane and dispose.


BARDID: HI-2022-0013
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keehi Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: Honolulu
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Rescue crews recover body of missing teen boater in waters off Sand Island By HNN Staff Published: Oct. 29, 2022 at 2:36 PM HST|Updated: Oct. 29, 2022 at 5:53 PM HST HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Rescue crews have recovered the body of a missing teen boater in waters off Sand Island on Saturday.  Officials said the teenager was found unresponsive in the ocean around 4:15 p.m. and brought to shore.  Emergency Medical Services confirmed the 17-year-old boy was found dead on arrival.  The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a call for a missing boater around 11:30 a.m.  An investigation remains ongoing. 

Officials recover body of teen reported missing in waters off Sand Island Officials have located the body of a 17-year-old boy who was reported as missing Saturday in the waters off Sand Island. First responders on Saturday searched for a boater who went missing at around 11:30 a.m., the Honolulu Fire Department said. A male, described as being 17 or 18 years old, may have fallen off a moving, 21-foot boat near 4 Sand Island Access Road, the Honolulu Emergency Services Department said in a news release. The teenager didn’t surface, and others on the boat could not find him, the fire department said. HFD, Honolulu Ocean Safety, the state Department of Transportation and the U.S. Coast Guard coordinated a search for the 17-year-old via air and water. At around noon, HFD divers began searching underwater because of low-visibility conditions. At around 4:15 p.m. the teenager was found unresponsive and brought to shore, where Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced his death. His identity was not immediately released.

NOTE: A conflicting report states that the fatality jumped into the water.

Accident report states: A 17 year old boy jumped out of moving boat and was struck by a rider on a board.   It is also stated in the report that one person was being towed on a wakeboard.

Excerpts from Honolulu Fire Department Incident Report:
En route to scene, OFFICER1 conducted cellular phone interview and confirmed all information on MDT from Fire Dispatch interview. Per reporting party, a 17-18 y/o male, wearing blue striped shorts was reported missing after jumping from the boat while wake boarding.

OFFICER1 arrived at the scene of the boating area and secured the boat with the reporting party member. OFFICER1 conducted interview of the witnesses to determine Point Last Scene (PLS). Witness boarded OFFICER1 boat to assist further with information gathering. Missing person confirmed to have jumped off of the boat that was towing a wake boarder from cell. phone video of the reporting party. Air 1 dropped off the two (2) OFFICER1 personnel near OFFICER1 Boat and returned to OFFICER1 with equipment. Missing boater found (16:04). OFFICER1 personnel recovered the body and transported the missing boater to Keehi boat ramp. Body transferred to City and County EMS and HPD. OFFICER1 PAR; all equipment and OFFICER1 boat maintained to the state of readiness. OFFICER1 available.


291135W OCT 22: SEC HONO received notification from Ocean Safety Dispatch of a person in the water in the vicinity of Ke'ehi Harbor. Person described as 17 year old man wearing black/blue shorts of light build and tall height. Person confirmed seen falling off a boat and into the water but did not resurface. Ocean Safety launched 2 Jet Skis; Hawaii Fire launched their rescue boat, divers, and Air 1; SCC issued UMIB, launched Station Honolulu 29, and launched Air Station 65. PENDS Update 1 and Final:291612W OCT 22: SEC HONO received notification the PIW's body has been located, recovered, and identity confirmed. All CG and OGA assets have been stood down. HPD and EMS are enroute to scene. A crisis intervention team is on-scene.


BARDID: HI-2022-0014
State: HI
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-03 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ke Ike Beach
NearestCityorTown: Pupukea
County: Honolulu
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
June 3, 2022, PUPUKEA, Oahu (KITV4) - A man is in critical condition after being rescued off of the North Shore. Honolulu Ocean Safety reports that the man became unresponsive while stand-up paddle boarding off the waters at Ke Iki Beach, about 100 yards offshore. Good Samaritans rescued him and brought him to shore, and began CPR. Lifeguards via ATV and truck rushed to the man, believed to be a local in his 50's. Ocean Safety continued CPR until Honolulu Emergency Medical Services began advanced life support treatment. There is no lifeguard tower at Ke Ike Beach. Paramedics continued treating the man en route to the hospital. He is in critical condition.   UPDATED 6/13/22, 6:30pm: Reports have confirmed that the man has died at the hospital, after being pulled unresponsive from the waters off the North Shore Friday. The man has not been named at this time.


BARDID: IA-2014-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAVENPORT
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: live well fill tube
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
SUBJECTS WERE FISHING FROM A 1990 BASSTRACKER BOAT BELOW THE DAM IN POOL 16 ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. subject WHO WAS SITTING ON THE REAR PEDISTAL SEAT TURNED TO FACE THE STERN & NOTICED WATER ON THE DECK, SIMULTANEOUSLY WATER CAME OVER THE STERN OF THE BOAT CAUSING IT TO CAPSIZE, EJECTING BOTH people FROM THE BOAT. INVESTIGATIN REVEALED THAT THE FILL TUBE LEADING TO THE LIVE WELL CRACKED CAUSING WATER TO FILL GAS TANK STORAGE COMPARTMENT WIHT WATER, THE WEIGHT OF THE WATER IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT LOWERED THE TRANSOM AND WNEN subject TURNED TO FACE THE STERN THE WATER CAME OVER THE TRANSOM.


BARDID: IA-2014-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PRINCETON
County: Scott
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/12/14 4 men set out for a canoe trip from Folletts Iowa to LeClaire Iowa.  The men traveled down the Wapsipinicon River to the Mississippi River. Once on the Mississippi River they stopped on an island next to the Wapsi river Day Marker 506.4.  The four men got back into the canoe, pushed off the shore, & paddled backwards into the channel to continue their trip.  When the canoe reached the channel current, water began coming over the rear side & capsized the canoe. The 4 men hung on and stayed with the canoe for a short time attempting to right the canoe.  Due to the current & the wind creating large roller waves, the men were unable to right the canoe.  

Subject1 & Subject2 grabbed onto one PFD that was floating near the canoe & used it to swim to shore together.  Subject3 grabbed a piece of drift wood & used it as an aid to swim to shore. Subject4 stayed with the canoe  & continued to attempt to climb on the canoe. It is reported that the canoe filled with water & kept rolling as Subject4 was trying to climb up on the canoe  Subject1 said that he heard Subject4 yelling for help as he struggled to stay above the water. Subject1 put the PFD on and swam back to the canoe to help Subject4, but when he reached the canoe, Subject4 went under the water & was not seen again.  There was only 1 life jacket & alcohol was involved.


BARDID: IA-2014-0003
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WQAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at a cruising speed of 15 MPH when the boat felt like it was losing speed & power.  The Operator turned back & there was heavy smoke coming from the engine bay & also some hissing, crackling noises. The operator opened up the hatch by using the hatch switch  located next to the steering wheel & saw flames and more smoke coming from the engine bay.  He went to get the fire extinguisher but by the time he came back to extinguish the flames , the halon system had tampered down the flames.  The operator stated that he had just changed the battery & thought the fire might have been electrical.


BARDID: IA-2014-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WQAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 11, 2014 @ approximately 1950 hrs, DNR Lake Patrol Officers were notified of  a PWC/PWC incident. V1 was slightly ahead and to the right of V2 when traveling in Emerson Bay and traveling about 10 yards apart from each other.  V1 made a sharp left turn to avoid a vessel coming toward him yet failed to look left or behind him before making the evasive maneuver.  V2 did not have time to react to the maneuver of V1 & collided with V1.  Both operators were cited for Speed & Distance violations.


BARDID: IA-2014-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLINTON
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14, 2014 V1 carrying 5 passengers, a dog & fishing gear left the campsite at Bulger's Hollow & headed north & upriver on the Mississippi River. They motored up the Iowa side  of the Mississippi River into the Elk River Slough & continued north. They had plans to fish near where the Elk River empties into the Mississippi River & when they got just north of  the mouth of the river, Operator turned the boat to the mouth of the river.   As the operator turned the boat, a wave came over the bow of the boat.  Passenger moved toward the bow of the boat to begin bailing water when a 2nd & 3rd wave came over the side of the boat.  The boat began to sink & settled on the bottom in about 8-9 ft of water. Passenger was gripping the motor & seat with his feet while he was hanging onto his 2 children.  His Father, was hanging onto his neck & Passenger was holding his grandmother’s lifejacket.   The dog was also trying to climb up on the group. Operator, disappeared & sank, he  was not wearing a life jacket.  Passenger lost grip of the motor he was standing on & began drifting with the current, with his two children. Grandmother slipped out of his hands. Passenger & his 2 children made it to shore & then waved down  a  boat for help. As he was on shore, he witnessed his grandmother float by.  Passenger described his grandmother as having "Alzheimer's & usually in a wheelchair, yet she was not in a wheelchair while in the boat.  Grandmother & the 2 children were wearing life jackets, yet it is believed that due to the Alzheimer's, the grandmother was unable to hold her head up while wearing the type 3 jacket.


BARDID: IA-2014-0006
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESMOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BOONE
County: Boone
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V3 was traveling down the Des Moines River & following V1 & V2. V3 came around a corner on the river & noticed 2 empty PWC floating in the water along with his 3 friends who had been thrown from the vessels. V1 stated he was heading downstream near V2 & as they approached the old Hwy 30 bridge in the middle of the river he was scalped by a cable going across the river. V1 stated he observed the cable going across the river at that location while going upstream earlier in the day, but did not see or remember it when coming back down stream. V2 was driving ahead of V1 when it came across the metal cable first which struck him across both arms & mid section, throwing him off the PWC. V2 remembers seeing the cable & going around it on his way upstream earlier in the day. All four individuals were wearing life jackets.  All 3 operators were charged with BWI


BARDID: IA-2014-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IOWA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: KOSZTA
County: IOWA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/29/14, V1 was boating/fishing on the Iowa River and had motor problems through out the day.  They were able to fix the motor & return to the boat dock where they had launched. The owner of the boat went to get the trailer while the operator stayed in the boat, to load it onto the trailer. Before the trailer was launched the motor quit & V1 began to float downstream.  The Operator was unable to get the motor started again & approximately 400 yds from the boat ramp, the boat hit a log & capsized.  The operator fell out of the boat but was able to swim to shore.  The boat & motor sank.  On the day of the incident, the Iowa River was over flood stage with a flow of 15000 CFS.  Normal flow for the area is 6000 CFS.  The Operator was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2014-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4,2014 @ approximately 1924 hours, V1 was pulling up to the dock @ dry Dock Restaurant to drop off passengers.  4-5 passengers moved into the bow area to off load onto the dock.  As the vessel approached the dock, it was decided that the passengers would remain on board the vessel & travel to a residence on West Okoboji.  The vessel turned around and headed out into Smith's Bay with the 4-5 passengers still sitting or standing in the bow of the vessel.   The vessel took a wave over the bow, flooding the passenger compartment.  The vessel then began to list to one side before taking on another wave. The vessel then capsized.


BARDID: IA-2014-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DESMOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JOHNSTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/2014 @ approximately 5:00 pm V1 was traveling down the Des Moines river north of  I35/80 & had previously been jumping wake with his boat along with V2.  V2 is a PWC & was heading up the Des Moines river north of I35/80.  V1 & V2 were heading towards each other at this time to jump wakes.  At the last second V1 turned to the left/east in front of V2 & V2 struck the back right of V1.

The Operator of V2 was ejected  & suffered a broken leg / possible back injuries. Operator of V2 was wearing a life jacket. The cause of the incident was a violation of speed & distance, rules of the road, & careless operation.  Both operators were cited for Careless Operation.  No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: IA-2014-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VENTURA
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/5/2014 V1 was approaching McIntosh Beach and reduced throttle prior to getting to the beach.  V2 was parked on the beach with the owner standing near it & witnessing V1 approaching the beach.  V1 was unable to steer the PWC due to no throttle & rammed into the back of V2.  No damage was done to V1.  Operator of V1 was issued a citation for reckless operation.  V1 was wearing a life jacket & no alcohol was involved.


BARDID: IA-2014-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1714 hrs on June 14, 2014 it was reported that there was  an unaccounted for swimmer @ Scales Bend Point, otherwise known as Diving Rock. V1 was drifting about 30 yds off shore when 4-5 individuals jumped off the pontoon & started swimming toward diving rock.  All individuals were going to jump off diving rock once they got to shore.  Almost immediately 2 subjects began to struggle and V1 was able to assist 1 female individual back into the boat.  When they went to retrieve the other struggling individual he had already gone under the water & couldn't be found. None of the individuals were wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2014-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CORALVILLE
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9th @ approximately 2:15 pm V1 was pulling a tube occupied by 2 females.  The 2 occupants on the tube were finished tubing after about 20 minutes & were going to board the boat.  As the 1st person started up the ladder, located on the starboard side of the vessel, the victim crossed the back of the vessel where her left leg came into contact with the prop causing 3 cuts on her leg.  It is unable to be determined whether the boat was in gear at the time of the injury.  All witnesses state that the boat was in neutral.


BARDID: IA-2014-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HARPERS FERRY
County: Allamakee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: inatt
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1 was traveling upstream with his drain plug open trying to remove the water out of the boat.  He looked back & realized the water was not going out so he reached back to unplug the drain. While reaching back with his left hand, he jerked the steering wheel & hit a tree with the bow of the boat.  The tree was in the water due to the flooding. The arm of the seat he was sitting in hit him on the right side lower back rib area. He was transported to the hospital & determined that he had bruising in the lower back rib area on the right side.  The operator was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2014-0016
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHELL ROCK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GREENE
County: FLOYD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/13/2014 at approximately 1842 hrs, V1 was traveling down the shell rock river at a high rate of speed & went to make a sharp turn. Upon making the sharp turn both the driver & passenger heard a loud noise & were then thrown from the PWC.  As the subjects got back on the PWC they noticed a hole in the side of the vessel.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets .


BARDID: IA-2014-0017
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PANORAMA
NearestCityorTown: PANORA
County: GUTHRIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: inexp
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operating the PWC and encountered some large wake made by another boat.  When they hit the large wake, it caused the passenger to fall forward to the port side of the PWC.  The operator attempted to keep the passenger on the PWC by accelerating toward the port side, yet it was too late.  The passenger fell forward & struck his head on the PWC before falling into the water face down & unconscious.  The operator jumped into the water & righted the passenger.  It took about 20-30 minutes before the passenger came to & was then loaded onto a boat & taken to shore.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2014-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BELLEVUE
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 operator believes that he must have "beached the boat a little too high"  Officer suspected that the boat was taking on water to the stern of the boat as the operator was attempting to get the boat off the steep shoreline, causing the boat to sink due to the weight of water in the back of the boat.  The stern of the boat then took direct water over it causing the boat to be partially sunk at the shoreline.


BARDID: IA-2014-0019
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-28 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: 12 MILE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CRESTON
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 7:30 pm on 7/28/2014 a call came to a  DNR Officer regarding a possible drowning on 12 mile lake. A witness in the area started fishing @ 4:00 pm at the lake.  He started at the SW boat ramp & fished the NE part of the lake & continued N to fish nearly the entire lake.  The Witness had seen other boats on the water yet never saw V1 while fishing the lake. He then fished near the SW boat ramp & fished the shoreline around to the SW bay of the lake.  When he came around the corner he could see an empty boat & also noticed a chair & a shoe in the water @ approximately 6:15 pm he called the Sheriff's Office. The search team & dive team arrived yet it was determined to suspend the recovery efforts till the morning due to Officer safety.  The Dive team entered the water @ 8:35 am & located the body @ 9:15 am near shore. The body was about 75 ft from shore in 12-15 feet of water.  The subject was not wearing a life jacket & was clutching weeds in his hand when found.  An additional witness stated they had seen V1 at approximately 8-9:30 am that morning.


BARDID: IA-2014-0020
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DUBUQUE
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: speed
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/26/2014 at approximately 5 pm, V1 was traveling north on the Mississippi river and going under the Hwy 20 bridge when she met a large white boat raveling at a high rate of speed & creating a very large wake traveling east.  V2 turned sharply to the right creating a large wake directly in front of her.  V1 was traveling about 25 mph and maintained her speed as she went over 3 large waves.  V1 managed to go over the first 2 waves but the 3rd larges wave sent her airborne & when she landed, the impact caused her to hit the seat extremely hard causing severe pain in her back. Medical personnel determined that the Operator of V1 suffered  a broken T4,T5, & L4 vertebrae in her back.  V1 failed to report the incident until 4 days later so V2 was never located.


BARDID: IA-2014-0022
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: alcohol
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
v1 was traveling on Clear lake at approximately 2:00 am at a high rate of speed. Passengers on the vessel were able to give a sketchy account of what happened.  11 people were on-board the boat that left the downtown area heading to state beach (Clear Lake State Park).  Once the vessel got going fast it first hit what felt like an umbrella & all 5 girls on-board flew up in the air.  One subject told the operator to pull into the  "Landing Bar & Grill"  & noticed that the driver was bloody in the face area. Another subject thought they had hit a dock.  The operator was charged with BWI, Reckless Operation, & Right of way rules.  The operator did hit a public dock management area, which caused $30,000 to a vessel located on the dock & $8,000 to a hoist.


BARDID: IA-2014-0023
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LANSING
County: ALLAMAKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were traveling up & down the river going around in circles with each other, jumping wakes & splashing each other.  V1 was traveling ahead of V2 while going back upstream toward a sandbar when she looked left & didn't see anything.  She then turned left & only remembers being thrown through the air. V2 states that they were going to cross behind V1 & then come up on the port side when V1 slowed down in front of them, turned left & V2 struck V1 & drove over top of V1.  All subjects were wearing life jackets & alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: IA-2014-0024
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LECLAIRE
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: alcohol
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/8/2014 at approximately 21:13 V1 drove into V2 which was anchored. V1 was headed toward LeClaire to watch the fireworks when it struck V2 on the starboard side of the stern.  After impacting V2, V1 continued in a forward motion ramping onto the deck of V2 & damaging the rail/seats.  A witness stated that the navigation lights of V2 were periodically going on & off prior to the accident yet the lights were on, at impact.  Driver of V1 was charged with BWI.


BARDID: IA-2014-0025
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube near Clear Lake State Park beach when the victim decided to stand on the tube while the boat was in motion.  The victim fell into the tow rope & got her left arm tangled in the rope.  The  vessel continued about 20-30 feet before coming to a stop. The fall into the tow rope & a continuation of the boat in a forward motion caused an abrasion to her left bicep & severe pain to her left forearm.


BARDID: IA-2014-0026
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPIRIT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/17/2014 V1 was tubing and the transom broke & the motor came off & fell into the water.  The motor was still attached by the steering cable so it hung behind the boat.  V1 was unable to raise the motor due to weight so tried to start the kicker motor.  A line got caught in the prop & it stalled.  The boat was taking on water & eventually capsized with just the tip of the bow protruding from the water.  All occupants put on  life jackets & swam to the tube to wait until picked up by another vessel.  Upon inspection of the transom, the wood was found to be rotted yet was not visible due to it being covered by fiberglass.


BARDID: IA-2014-0027
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MISSOURI VALLEY
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
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: Fuel
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/16/2014 @ approximately 11:40 am, VI put the boat in the water.  They attempted to start the motor the 1st time & realized they were in mud so they went a bit further out into the water.  Started the vessel a 2nd time and then was able to  back up, yet when they went to go forward the vessel died a third time.  On starting it a 4th time, the back hatch flew up 2 feet & the occupants noticed flames in the compartment.  The flames were so large that they realized the fire extinguisher was not big enough to put out the flames.  All 5 occupants jumped into the water away from the burning boat & swam to a nearby boat.  The owner  believes a possibility is that the float stuck on carburettor & put fuel in the compartment. 3 of the 5 occupants were not wearing life jackets when they jumped.


BARDID: IA-2014-0028
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were traveling west on the lake when V1 was traveling a little faster & moved ahead of V2.  V1 made a starboard turn in front of V2, hit a wave and then landed on V2, knocking the operator off V2 and in the water.  A passer by assisted the operator of V2 into their boat & towed the PWC back to the dock.  Operator of V2 did not file an Operator's report & has since moved  out of state, leaving no forwarding address or phone.


BARDID: IA-2014-0029
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: CORALVILLE
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/26/2014 @ approximately 1810 at the West Overlook Campground V1 was driving about 15-20 mph in a marked No Wake Zone.  V1 started driving in a reckless manner, traveling at high rates of speed & making approximately 10 tight circles skimming across the surface of the water.  V1 continued to turn in tight circles until they eventually flipped & sunk the boat approximately 75 ft from a marked swim area buoys.  All three individuals were not wearing life jackets & the Operator received citations for, operating in violation of buoys, failure to display registration, & reckless boating.


BARDID: IA-2014-0030
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FAIRPORT
County: MUSCATINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting while occupants talked. Victim stood up to urinate off of the swim deck & fell overboard. Victim told the operator to "pull something" & when she did, the victim screamed.  The Operator believes that she put the boat into reverse on accident because of her limited knowledge of a boat.


BARDID: IA-2014-0031
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER IOWA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BLUFFTON
County: WINNESHIEK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling downstream when it came across a turn & was unable to turn fast enough to avoid a log jam in the bend of the river.  V1 hit the log jam head on which threw the occupants out of the canoe.  Operator floated downriver while the injured subject stayed with the canoe.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets. Injured person received 3 stitches in her right hand.  No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: IA-2014-0032
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling between the south boat ramp and the beach, just about 10 yds from the 300 ft buoys when he made a sharp turn and was thrown from the vessel.  The victim stated that his left sandal got caught in the foot well of the jet ski & when he was thrown, it twisted and broke.


BARDID: IA-2014-0033
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLINTON
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 left the casino in Dubuque & headed south toward Cordova Illinois.  5 of the 6 passengers had been drinking most of the day so they designated Operator to operate the vessel.  Operator had never operated a boat  & was given basic instructions from the boat owner.  Operator was on plane but had to stand to see over the bow of the boat.  As she left the channel & struck the wing dam on the north end of Beaver island & tearing off the lower unit of the motor.  The vessel  began taking on water & was pushed to the nearest shore (Beaver Island).  The owner of the boat called his father who told him to call 911.  When Enforcement arrived the subjects were moving items out from the cabin as it was filling with water.  Officer instructed everyone to put on a life jacket as they were transported to safety in the fire boat.  Officer administered field sobriety tests to the operator who passed the FST's & submitted breath test with a result of 0.00.  All subjects were wearing life jackets as the result of the incident.  The operator did not have any alcohol.


BARDID: IA-2014-0034
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was occupied by 3 individuals who decided to go bow fishing out of the 16' flat bottom Polar Kraft with a homemade wooden platform installed on the front of the boat. After leaving the Lincoln access boat ramp at Saylorville Lake on the evening of November 7th, 2014, V1 navigated north up to the Mosquito Creek area.  After bow fishing for 15 minutes they decided to return back to the ramp. On the way back to the boat ramp the waves continued to get bigger as the wind was picking up.  Wind speeds that night reached 25+ mph. The waves started going over the side of the boat and the boat sank fast once it started filling up with water.  Operator and occupant1 were the first ones to jump out of the boat and lost contact with each other & lost contact with the victim.  Both survivors swam to shore but victim didn't make it.


BARDID: IA-2014-0035
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-12-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/14/15 V1 decided to go canoeing because it was so nice out.  They went to Bass Pro first to purchase another paddle since they only had one but didn't purchase any life jackets. Survivor Operator started in the bow of the boat & the deceased, Victim was in the stern of the canoe. Once in the middle of the lake, survivor Operator moved to the middle of the canoe and when he turned around to sit down, the canoe shifted and tipped to the starboard side.  Once in the water they tried to upright the canoe but were unable. Operator stated they would have to swim to shore but Victim refused to leave the canoe.  Operator swam to shore and had to bust through ice to get to the Rangers house for help.  He arrived at the Rangers house covered in blood and only wearing his underwear. He had stripped off his clothes to allow himself to swim better. He was taken to the hospital with hypothermia.


BARDID: IA-2015-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TORKELSON PIT
NearestCityorTown: FOREST CITY
County: HANCOCK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim of vessel 1 was operating the kayak for the first time with no previous experience operating any type of kayak. Victim was fishing out of the kayak and lost his balance and lost control of the kayak  when it rocked side to side causing the kayak to flood and causing the victim to fall out of the kayak and enter the water. Witnesses on shore stated the victim left the capsized vessel and tried to swim for shore but disappeared below the water surface approximately 50 feet from shore.


BARDID: IA-2015-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/9/2015, V1 was traveling across the lake going approximately 10-20mph when a large wave hit the port side of the boat and threw them in the water. The vessel kept running & circling toward them with the dog still in the vessel until it hit 2 docks and beached itself on shore. Neither person, nor the dog,  was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2015-0003
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/9/2015 both V1 & V2 were at the loading dock trying to leave the lake. V1 was backing up past the end of the landing dock & struck V2 in the bow on the port side. When the rear starboard corner of V1 struck V2, the swim ladder attachment punctured the side of V2 and also left a scratch through the paint to the aluminum. V1 stated he hit the throttle with either his knee or hip as he sat down to drive the boat onto the trailer.  As V1 was backing up, it traveled past the end of the dock & crossed over to the other lane where V2 was sitting preparing to pull onto it's trailer.


BARDID: IA-2015-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DECATUR
County: MONONA
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/25/2015 V1 was traveling upstream on the Missouri River when the hit a underwater sandbar.  This caused the vessel to stop abruptly and throw the victim forward, hitting her nose on the bow and breaking it.  Neither individuals were wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2015-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MUSCATINE
County: MUSCATINE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/23/2015 Officer was contacted regarding a boating incident on the Mississippi River at Lock & Dam 16 spillway.V1 was boating all day and going to several different fishing spots. They had stopped along the river to grab food and then continued to fish in several other locations. The driver stated he got confused and thought he was heading toward the area where they had launched and had only locked through the Dam system once. V1 launched over the spillway throwing all 4 passengers into the water.  Driver threw a life jacket to 1 passenger & also placed on a jacket himself.  Operator was charged with BWI.


BARDID: IA-2015-0006
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BURLINGTON
County: DES MOINES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 24th V1 headed east along the spillway area of lock and dam 18. Operator & victim were both fishing approximately 20 feet from the dam while operator motored at a slow speed.  The Army Corps of Engineers maintains a closed zone of 150 feet below any lock and dam.  As V1 approached the first roller dam of the lock it began to spin in circles from the turbulent water created by the dam. V1 was pulled towards the roller dam and was capsized by the turbulent water.  V1 operator was able to climb onto some logs floating against the roller dam, while victim eventually drowned. Both individuals had alcohol in their system and the victim had drugs in his system.  Operator was charged with BWI.


BARDID: IA-2015-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RATHBUN
NearestCityorTown: MORAVIA
County: APPANOOSE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling at a high rate of speed, approximately 60 mph across Lake Rathbun. It made a hard left turn and caught a wave which caused it to barrel roll twice.  The victim & passenger were ejected from the vessel and rescued by witnesses passing by.  Neither the victim or passenger were wearing life jackets.  Alcohol was not a factor.  The operator died of trauma.


BARDID: IA-2015-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI
NearestCityorTown: DUBUQUE
County: DUBUQUE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north bound on the Mississippi River near 9 mile island when it collided with a floating log under the water.  The log caused the motor to flip out of the water, striking the seat in the boat.


BARDID: IA-2015-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON SAYLORVILLE LAKE ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE NOTICED A SUBMERGED LOG IN THE WATER. V1 SWERVED BUT HIT THE LOG ON THE STARBOARD SIDE CAUSING THE TOP OF THE VESSEL TO SPLIT ALONG THE SEAM FROM THE HULL. THE BOAT STARTED TAKING ON WATER & WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST BOAT RAMP.  INVESTIGATING OFFICER THEN TOOK THE OPERATOR TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE & TRAILER AT A DIFFERENT RAMP.  UPON RETURNING TO THE VESSEL, IT HAD SUNK AT THE RAMP.


BARDID: IA-2015-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BETTENDORF
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/7/2015 5 people were injured that were standing/sitting on a dock, when V1 struck the dock & ramped up on top of the dock. Operator was giving rides on V1 to his friends & family and had only owned it for a short time. He was approaching the dock to change passengers when he misjudged his speed,  striking the dock, ramping onto the dock & striking the individuals on the dock.  3 individuals were knocked into the water & 2 individuals remained on the dock, all with injuries. Operator had experience operating the vessel for a total of 2 times.  He was cited for a speed & distance violation.


BARDID: IA-2015-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH TWIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANSON
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was towing a tube with 2 grand kids in the tube.  The operator turned to check on the tube & then turned to her daughter in the boat. While she was looking at her daughter she ran over a navigation buoy and the chain tangled in the prop of the boat.  The buoy was cut in half by the prop and the chain and buoy damaged the prop, skag, & lower unit of the boat.  The boat was towed to a dock.


BARDID: IA-2015-0012
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LANSING
County: ALLAMAKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Both V1 & V2 were being operated on the main channel of the Mississippi river just north of Lansing. V1 was being operated by Operator1 with passenger on the back.  The vessels were doing tight circles near each other when V2 turned into the path of V1.  It appears that at that time, V1 made contact and ramped V2 just rear of the windshield area.  Operator2 was knocked off of his vessel into the water.V1 realized the victim was in the water & turned around to render aid. Operator1 & passenger V1 occupant pulled the victim out of the water, loaded him onto their PWC and headed to the boat ramp in Lansing.  Witness made contact with V2, which was floating downstream after the incident & towed it to shore.  All 3 individuals were wearing life jackets.  Operator of V1 was tested for alcohol yet registered a 0.00 BAC.  Victim of V2 suffered a broken eye socket, broken nose, broken cheek bone, & broken top & lower jaw.


BARDID: IA-2015-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PANORAMA
NearestCityorTown: PANORA
County: GUTHRIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was towing 3 persons on a super Mabel tube designed to carry 3 people.  On a turn while being towed the tube caught a large wake from another boat on the lake and flipped.  V1 was going about 10-15 MPH and making a turn when the accident happened.  The wake caused the tube to flip over & it is believed that the 2 injured parties struck heads causing one to have a dislocated jaw & the other to receive 5 stitches behind her right ear. The injured subject with the dislocated jaw was unconscious and pulled from the water. She regained consciousness on the boat & was then life flighted to the hospital


BARDID: IA-2015-0014
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STORM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKESIDE
County: BUENA VISTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling across the lake at a high rate of speed and V2 was pulling a tube at a slow speed while still wallowing in the water, not yet on plane.  V2 saw V1 coming toward him &  started to turn starboard out of the path.  V1 continued on the same path & got closer & closer.  V2 continues to turn to the right and is now parallel to V1 who is still traveling on the same course at a fast pace.  V1 clips V2 on the port side near the windshield.  Passenger on V2 flies forward & hits his head, causing injury.  V1 subjects were thrown from the vessel yet sustained no injuries.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets. Operator of V1 had been drinking yet tested under the legal limit. He was issued a citation for speed & distance.


BARDID: IA-2015-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK HAWK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE VIEW
County: SAC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of V1 was attempting to tie up with another boat and misjudged her steering. Victim was in the water near the stern of the boat on a tube. Operator put the boat in hard reverse which knocked the victim off the tube causing a propeller strike on the right calf.


BARDID: IA-2015-0016
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south bound on saylorville lake at approximately 10:00 pm.  The water is high on the lake and the break wall at the lake view boat ramp was partially submerged.  V1 didn't see the break wall and struck it with the vessel. The crash resulted in 2  holes  torn in the pontoons.


BARDID: IA-2015-0017
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAVENPORT
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was fishing the wing dam adjacent to credit island park due to the heavy boat traffic heading toward the fireworks display.  Several waves were created & the operator never turned the bow of the boat toward the waves which allowed the waves to strike the side of the vessel , forcing water over the sides of the boat. The vessel took on water and sunk.  All the floatation had been removed from the boat. All 3 individuals were wearing thier life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2015-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on vessel 1 which was at the dock, talking to subject who was also in the boat.  Other boats were starting to leave & the waves started to rock V1.  Victim went to stand up, lost his balance & fell onto the cleat of V1 & became impaled. Subjects on the dock lifted him off the cleat & called 911.  Victim had been drinking.


BARDID: IA-2015-0019
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRINKER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WATERLOO
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was driving counter clockwise around Brinker Island on plane at about 1/3 throttle when the passenger stated boat, boat, boat. Driver turned the wheel full left & made contact with V2. Operator of V1 stopped boat, put on his life jacket & then jumped into the water & swam over to V2.  All individuals on V2 were unharmed. Upon impact, V2 was sitting idle with the 2 subjects on the tube.  A witness stated that V2 actually came around the corner of Brinker Lake, cut across the path of her boat & then struck boat 2 who was sitting idle.  V1 had consumed alcohol & had a BAC of .02


BARDID: IA-2015-0020
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2015, at approximately 11:15 am, a tubing mishap occurred about 700 ft west of 1809 S Shore Drive, Clear lake, Iowa.  A 2003 white/blue cobalt was pulling a tube with 2 people. Another occupant on the boat was observing.  The tube hit a wake and Tuber1 fell into the water.  Shortly there-after, the operator of the boat turned around to pick up Tuber1.  Tuber1 swam a bit to the boat and got in.  The group decided to head back into the dock residence and as they began heading back Tuber1 complained of a head-ache and did not seem to be acting right.  A call was placed to 911.  Tuber1 passed out for a brief moment and then came to.  Tuber1 was eventually treated by medical personnel from Clear Lake Fire & Rescue and then taken to Mercy Hospital in Mason City Iowa.  Tuber1 was eventually treated for concussion like symptoms.


BARDID: IA-2015-0021
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling across the lake to get home around 10 pm.  2 occupants in V1 had been drinking yet the person claiming that they were driving tested negative for alcohol. V2 was trolling slowly on the edge of the shoreline listening to music and making their way home. V1 claims there were no lights on the boat of V2 and that is why they didn't see them & the collision happened.  V2  claims that immediately after the collision they were talking to a male subject who in the conversation, led them to believe that he was the operator of V1.  No charges for BWI were filed. V1 hit V2 from behind while traveling 5-10 mph.  At the last moment, V1 swerved to the right to avoid the collision, yet was unable to miss V2.  V1 was issued 3 citations because of the incident. V2's  damage included a severe crack in hood motor, bent ladder, damage to rear door & possible torqued siding.


BARDID: IA-2015-0022
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to back into a slip at the saylorville lake marina upwind of V2. The operator of V1 reported that the wind blew his vessel into V2, yet witnesses stated V1 lurched rearward instead of forward & backed up onto V2. V2 was occupied by the owners son yet V1 never made contact with the occupant in V2.


BARDID: IA-2015-0023
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were traveling upstream next to each other & V2 recalls being 100 feet apart. V1 claims a boat was coming toward him on the left side and getting too close.  There were buoys on his right side so he went to avoid the boat coming from his left & turned into V2.  Both subjects were wearing life jackets.  Operator2 became injured after she impacted her boat during the ejection.


BARDID: IA-2015-0024
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: tube
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a 5 person tube with 4 children on the tube. The towable tube has 3 tubes & 1 of the tubes punctured & deflated.  The deflated tube allowed the inflatable to tip over & the 4 children fell off.  The victim complained of shoulder pain and had a bloody nose, yet swam back to the boat with some assistance from one of the other passengers on the tube. All subjects were wearing life jackets.  Victim was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken clavical.


BARDID: IA-2015-0026
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south from the mile long bridge down the middle of the lake & was navigating to the Marina at approximately 40 mph.  The drive saw a blinking light which he thought was the center channel buoy going into the marina so he turned left and ran his vessel aground at approximately 40 mph.  There were a total of 3 people on board yet not injuries were reported.  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets & the incident was not reported until the next morning.


BARDID: IA-2015-0027
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was swimming near the stern of the boat and kicked the prop causing a laceration on the bottom of her foot.  The prop was not moving & the boat was not on.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2015-0028
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to dock the boat and went to put it into reverse.  The vessel is a dual lever control system & operator pulled back on the wrong lever, causing the boat to move forward instead of reverse.  Operator hit the dock.


BARDID: IA-2015-0029
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH BOUND ON EAST LAKE OKOBOJI AT ABOUT 8-10 MILES PER HOUR, IN THE MIDDLE OF EAST LAKE. AT THE SAME TIME, V2 WAS TRAVELING IN ROUGHLY THE SAME DIRECTION AS V1 AND TRAVELING 10-15 MILES PER HOUR. V2 OVERTOOK V1 & STRUCK V1 ON THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE BOAT WITH THE PORT SIDE OF V2. V2 CONTINUED TRAVELING & FLED THE SCENE.


BARDID: IA-2015-0030
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a skier that was trying to stand up on the skies.  The victim lost the right ski & was being pulled along in the water before she let go of the rope.  V1 turned around as soon as they saw the victim let go of the rope.  When arriving to the skier, she was in shock & having trouble swimming.  The operator got her back into the boat & transported her to the dock.  The victim was unable to move her left leg thus the reason for the difficulty in swimming.  Victim was transported to the hospital.  Victim was wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2015-0031
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VENTURA
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tuber @ approximately 25 miles per hour.  On one of the turns, victim fell off & V1 came back to pick him up.  Upon the pickup, the victim complained about his hand hurting.  V1 took the victim to the nurse for diagnosis.  The victim was wearing a life jacket and ended up with a broken finger.


BARDID: IA-2015-0032
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HARVEY
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was in the Des Moines River near the sand plant wash out when they decided to leave the area around 10:30 pm & go to the main channel.  V1 didn't realize how swift the current was & when he went into the main channel, he hit a submerged log & got stuck/slowed by the log.  The current took the stern of the boat twisted it around & immediately swamped the boat while flipping it over.  The boat lodged into the log pile.  The boat was recovered 2 days later.  Neither individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2015-0033
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLINTON
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow rope
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1  was pulling tubers through out the day with 2 individuals on a tube at a time. V1 had been recreating in Beaver Channel area on the Mississippi River and the incident occurred during the 7th rotation of individuals being pulled.  V1 stated it was a new tube & it had just been purchased before that day.V1 stated that he was conducting a left hand turn & as he made the turn, the boat slowed down so he then began to accelerate out of the turn.  As the speed picked back up, that is when the incident happened, where the tow rope attaches to the tube had ripped completely away from the tube. The victim was torpedoed into the rock shore & landed on the rocks.  The other individual on the tube, landed in the water with the deflated tube on top of her. She had no injuries.  The victim received fractures to the facial area, head & suffered a concussion.  Both individuals were wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2015-0034
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WEST OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a wakeboard and made a turn.  While turning & going around a corner the board started to sink so V1 accelerated.  Upon acceleration the extra pull from the PWC, dislocated the shoulder of the victim.  All individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2015-0035
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAVENPORT
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was tied off to the Marina sea wall when V2 came pass @ cruising speed with the vessel improperly trimmed, causing a large wake.  V2 was plowing the entire way & failed to stop or submit a report.  Not sure who the operator was or any additional information on V2


BARDID: IA-2015-0036
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO CORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting & victim was scrubbing the back deck of the boat with a sponge when the sponge was dropped into the lake.  Victim went to reach for the sponge lost his balance & fell.  The fall impaled the upper part of his left leg with the right rear boat cleat and left him dangling over the side. V1 operator was able to hold his head out of the water until help arrived.  Neither one was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2015-0037
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG SPIRIT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPIRIT LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was trolling along the east shoreline fishing using only the trolling motor.  It was noticed that the vessel was taking on water from somewhere yet unsure where.  The vessel took on water & then capsized.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets


BARDID: IA-2016-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-01-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SOLON
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/3/2016 at approximately 2:30 pm, victim & occupant left the shoreline in a pelican plastic canoe to take photos of the house from the lake view. Leaving shore, the individuals broke ice using the canoe paddles to get to open water. they had no life jackets in the canoe or were not wearing any lifejackets. After paddling & taking photos for approximately 10 minutes they attempted to return to shore. When approximately 20 ft from shore they tried to turn the canoe to "nose up" (bow first) to the rocks (shore) instead of returning to the iced in cove that they departed from when the canoe turned broadside to the waves and wind.  

At this time victim panicked & the canoe tipped upside down & both individuals ended up in the water.  Both individuals attempted to stay afloat by holding onto the canoe but eventually it was felt that the canoe was sinking so the occupant told the victim to try swimming to shore.  Both individuals struggled to stay above water & Occupant told victim to try & float on his back, which he did but eventually couldn't stay above water. Occupant was able to climb onto a shelf of ice & hold onto a tree limb before being rescued.  Body was recovered on 1/4/2016 at approximately 11:00 am


BARDID: IA-2016-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CHARLES CITY
County: FLOYD
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Individual was seen fishing in a vessel by witnesses directly above the dam on the Cedar River in Charles City, according to Charles City PD who spoke with them.  Witnesses reported to Charles City PD, the individual fell into the river from the boat. According to the witnesses statements to Charles City PD, the individual attempted to swim towards shore but was swept over the dam by the current.  the Individual appeared to be lifeless after going over the Dam and was recovered down river by Charles City Rescue. Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
County: DES MOINES
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: COLLIDED WITH ENGINE
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday April 3, 2016 about 5:00 pm Operator1 wanted to test drive the jet boat since installing a 454 Chevrolet motor in it.  Victim agreed to go along for the ride and had been consuming alcohol all afternoon. Witness1 agreed to follow along in a jon boat in case the engine broke down.  The weather was windy so they decided to go into a slough on the Mississippi river where the water would be calmer. Operator1 stated they were travelling about 30 mph when the pedestal on the seat where victim was seated came out of the floor & caused victim to fall into the open exhaust jet motor.  Operator1 states victim was fairly intoxicated & stated "get on it" 3 times before he throttled up the motor.  Victim recalls the boat going 120 mph & when the seat pedestal broke he fell backwards into the motor where the belts burned him & broke some of his ribs.  Victim’s wife stated he suffered 6 broken ribs, multiple bruises, burn marks on the left side of his torso & left arm. He also suffered a collapsed lung.  No life jackets were worn.


BARDID: IA-2016-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading back to the boat ramp towing another boat when the engine quit, just on the south side of the rock break wall, south of the boat ramp. V1 dropped anchor and tried to restart the boat about 700-800 ft from the rock wall.  The anchor wouldn't hold the boat due to the wind & waves so V1 drifted into the rock wall grounding the vessel.  All individuals put on lifejackets waiting for rescue crews to  take passengers off the vessel, as it was taking on water from the damage to the hull.


BARDID: IA-2016-0006
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SQUAW CREEK
NearestCityorTown: AMES
County: STORY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements and video evidence, on Monday May 30th, 2016 at approximately 12:00 pm, Subject#1, Subject#2, Subject#3 & Subject#4 were kayaking on Squaw Creek through the city of Ames.  Upon reaching the low head dam located at the Lincoln Way Bridge all individuals decided to operate their vessels over the low head dam and continue down Squaw Creek.  Subject#4 operated his kayak over the low head dam and was able 2 make it over & safely continue downstream. Subject#1 operated his kayak over the low head dam and was not able to safely navigate the obstacle.  Subject#1 stated after going over the dam, his kayak flooded and completely filled with water.  Subject#1 stated he was not able to maneuver the kayak away from the dam.  Subject#1 stated his kayak turned "sideways" or parallel with the dam and the current created by the dam forced him into the water falling over the dam causing his kayak to capsize. Subject#1 stated when his kayak capsized he was separated from his kayak and fell into the water.  According to Subject#1, after entering the water he was trapped in the current or "boil" created by the low head dam and was not able to swim downstream away from the dam.

Subject#2 observed that Subject#1 was in distress and operated his kayak over the dam, in an attempt to rescue Subject#1. Subject#2 stated after going over the dam his kayak flooded and was completely filled with water. Subject#2 stated he was able to maneuver the kayak and reached Subject#1.  He stated that after reaching Subject#1, his kayak was parallel with the face of the dam and difficult to maneuver, due to flooding. Subject#2 attempted to pull Subject#1 onto his kayak, was unsuccessful and his kayak capsized.  Subject#2 stated when the vessel capsized he was separated from the kayak and fell into the water.

According to their statements, both men were trapped in the current or "boil" created by the dam.  Both men stated they repeatedly attempted to swim downstream but could not overcome the power of the current.  They stated the current would force them back into the face of the dam and under water in a "rolling type motion". Both men stated they were repeatedly forced and held underwater by the power of the current.  Subject#1 stated that he quickly became exhausted and could no longer swim or attempt to stay on the surface of the water.  Subject#1 stated upon reaching exhaustion, the current pulled him under the water and to the bottom of the stream.  He felt as if he was under water for approximately 15-20 seconds before surfacing. When he surfaced for the last time, he was no longer trapped in the current and was floating downstream.  He does not know what caused him to escape the dam boil and make it downstream.

According to Subject#2, he observed Subject#1 floating downstream and realized it was possible to escape the rolling current.  Subject#2 described when the current would force him under water he was repeatedly forced to the bottom of the stream.  Once there, Subject#2 described that he would kick off the bottom towards the surface only to surface at the face of the dam, still trapped in the current. Subject#2 stated after observing Subject#1, the next time the current forced him to the bottom of the stream he kicked hard on the bottom away from the dam.  Subject#2 stated when he surfaced he was floating downstream away from the dam.  Once downstream both men were able to reach shore, were conscious, able to speak but were so exhausted they were not able to move.  Both men exhibited signs of possible shock & were transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center.

Subject#4, Subject#1, & Subject#2 were experienced kayakers and knew the area well.  Subject#3 was on his first ever kayak outing.  All three stated they all had operated a kayak over low head dams on multiple occasions, prior to the incident.  They never realized the danger of hazard of operating a kayak over a low head dam, prior to the incident.  All individuals were wearing life jackets


BARDID: IA-2016-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STORM LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STORM LAKE
County: BUENA VISTA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was just off of Lake Ave and Lakeshore Drive on the North side of Storm Lake in shallow water. Operator was attempting to make a turn when the boat was hit on the starboard side by a large wave swamping the boat and causing it to capsize.  All individuals were able to walk to shore since they were in shallow water.


BARDID: IA-2016-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling about 25-30 mph pulling a person on an inner tube.  The tube hit a large wake as the vessel was taking a turn and flipped.  The victim was wearing her life jacket & complained of neck & shoulder pain.


BARDID: IA-2016-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling at a slow rate of speed and the victim was sitting in the front of the pontoon, leaning forward.  V1 hit a large wake & the victim fell over the guard rail, hit the deck of the pontoon in front of the rail and fell overboard in the front of the pontoon. The victim's mother yelled "she had fallen overboard" & the Operator immediately killed the engine.  The victim came out behind the pontoon with a large laceration above her left eye. The victim was wearing a lifejacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to turn his vessel around (180 degrees) between 2 docks that had other vessels moored to them.  As V1 attempted to turn, a wind gust moved the bow and as he increased the throttle, the bow collided with the starboard side of V2.  V2 was moored to the dock and had no operator.


BARDID: IA-2016-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PRINCETON
County: SCOTT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling Northbound from Steamboat Slough to the Mississippi River Channel, river marker 506.  While entering the navigation channel, the vessel collided with a fixed wooden object (stump) tearing off the outdrive at the gimbal ring. The vessel began taking on water.  The southbound current pushed V1 onto an island near Princeton Wildlife Area. Individual was not wearing a life jacket & waited for rescue personnel to arrive & tow the boat to shore.


BARDID: IA-2016-0012
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CLEAR LAKE
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer #1 was sitting in his vehicle at the water patrol station on the south shore of Clear Lake when He observed V1 preparing to launch his boat.  As V1 powered his boat in reverse off the trailer, his stern was turned to the east & continued until the stern of the boat hit the starboard pontoon of V2 parked on the hoist.


BARDID: IA-2016-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects on V1 & V2 have never operated jet Skis. V1 was changing direction and was diagonal to V2. V2 was traveling 10-20 mph heading toward V1 and accelerated instead of steering away when realized there are no brakes. Both individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2016-0014
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling downstream about 20-25 mph on the right side of the channel which runs down the middle of the river.  V2 was traveling upstream at about 20-25 mph when he saw a green bow light & a spotlight pointed straight at him at approximately 500 yds away and to his left. V1 immediately turned off the spotlight to not shine in the eyes of V2 yet states his running lights were still on. V2 states after the spotlight was shut off, there were no other lights including the green bow light & he proceeded with caution.  Shortly after, V2 claims that V1 appeared in front of him & he had to swerve left to avoid the collision. By swerving left, V1's front starboard side collided with the rear starboard side of V2, near the engine compartment.  The collision caused a huge hole in V2 which made it sink within minutes of the accident.  The vessel is still in the Missouri river.  None of the occupants were wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: E OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 9:00 pm V1 was drifting & victim jumped off to go swimming. Being a new boat, the owner of V1 didn't turn off the motor yet left it in neutral as the boat drifted, because he doesn't turn it off after dark. Operator/Owner had moved behind the operators seat and then Occupant moved over by the operators seat.  When she did this, she leaned up against the shifter and bumped it into reverse.  The kill switch was pushed immediately but the victim had already been hit by the prop.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0017
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VENTURA
County: CERRO GORDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was standing in the stern of his vessel when he fell overboard. The vessel was in forward gear idling and the propeller struck the victim in the abdomen causing a laceration.


BARDID: IA-2016-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACK HAWK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE VIEW
County: SAC
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator & passenger fell off V1 and the PWC was upside down for about 10 minutes before righted. Operator & passenger righted the machine and climbed aboard. tried to start yet wouldn't so tried 3 more times to start & didn't. Opened up the engine compartment to see if any water was inside & it was empty.  Let the machine set for about 3 minutes and then tried to start it & it exploded.  The explosion sent the operator, Injured#1 15-20 feet in the air. The passenger, Injured#2 was knocked unconscious.  The PWC split along the rivet seam on the entire starboard side and entire stern.  There was much engine damage.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2016-0019
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BLENCOE
County: MONONA
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting on the Missouri River and letting the current guide the boat. Victim stepped over the railing of the pontoon boat to urinate and fell into the water off the bow.  Operator advises that the victim was able to swim briefly but then went underwater.  Rescue personnel searched for the victim with side sonar but didn't ever locate the victim.  As of 9/1/2016, the victim has not been found.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket and had been drinking.  The Operator of the boat had also been drinking.


BARDID: IA-2016-0020
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:31:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: lAKE RED ROCK
NearestCityorTown: OTLEY
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/10/2016 Officer & Water Patrol Officer heard radio traffic from Marion County SO that a blue boat had capsized on Lake Red Rock.  Officer called Park Ranger to launch the  boat. They arrived on scene near the Cordova Park cabins and noticed several men wading in the water.  The men stated they had seen a man fishing from shore as they passed the cove and noticed the blue kayak pulled up on shore.  About 20 minutes later, the men walked back by the cove and noticed the blue kayak was upside down & was washed up upon shore.  The men then started to search the area to locate the man fishing.  Officers spoke with Army Corp Ranger who stated they had spoken to the kayaker earlier & offered a ride due to the high wind and wave conditions yet the victim declined.  At the time of speaking to Ranger, the Officers noticed a black stick like object floating in the water, which turned out to  be a fishing pole.  The Officers then began a search pattern where the individual was last seen.  The victim was identified on the side scan sonar and divers were called in to recover the body.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket & a life jacket was never recovered.


BARDID: IA-2016-0021
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CLAYTON
County: CLAYTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south from Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin towards Guttenberg Iowa on the Mississippi River, traveling about 10 mph.  Victim stated he needed to pee and the operator looked behind to see him stand up, then looked back forward & shut off the engine. The operator then heard a splash & the victim had fallen off the stern of the boat.  Passengers first threw a IV flotation to victim with no results. Passenger pulled on a life jacket & jumped into the water to help the victim who surfaced face down. The life jacket was not fitted properly & came off when he jumped in. 

Passenger turned over the victim face up & tried to pull him into the boat.  Passenger2 also jumped in the water wearing a life jacket that didn't properly fit, to assist keeping the victim above water, and the life jacket came off when she jumped into the water.  Operator then threw a type IV into the water with a rope attached, which the passengers secured around the victim and to the boat to keep him afloat, until rescue personnel arrived.  Operator started CPR to the unconscious victim. Victim had alcohol in his system with a BAC level of .190.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0022
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SKUNK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LOWELL
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was checking bank poles on the Skunk River when the vessel became high centered on a submerged log. After trying to get the vessel off the log, he noticed water began pouring over the stern of the vessel onto the floor board. The Operator decided they needed to abort the vessel & he & his passenger both ejected over the starboard side of the vessel.  As they did that, the weight distribution allowed the vessel to completely flip over & become capsized into the river.  The vessel floated a few feet down river where it then became stuck on the bottom of the river.


BARDID: IA-2016-0023
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MADRID
County: BOONE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling down stream toward the HWY 210 boat ramp on the Des Moines River with 2 passengers on board. The boat started taking water over the bow and sunk. The Operator believes he had too much weight near the bow of the vessel.  All 3 individuals swam to shore and called for help.  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2016-0024
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was on the south side of the lake in an  area called "party cove" when a random white male asked if anyone wanted a ride on his PWC with him.  Victim went for a ride and came back with an injured neck.  Victim was treated at the North boat ramp but refused to mention how she got to the boat ramp and only that the incident happened somewhere in the middle of the lake.  Victim refused a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)  at the hospital. Victim was wearing a life jacket and victim had been drinking.  PWC was never located & either was the owner or operator.


BARDID: IA-2016-0025
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was fishing on the east side of Lake Manawa when they noticed a storm approaching. V1 decided it was time to head to the boat ramp on the west side of the lake in Pelican Cove. Operator/Victim stated the 5 hp didn't move the boat very fast & the storm got to them before they could get to the ramp. V1 was about 200 ft off shore heading west when the wind picked up & created about 3 ft waves. 2 of the waves came over the transom of the boat & the boat went straight down.  Victim stated that it happened so fast that they didn't have time to put on life jackets.  Park Ranger has been watching the event & called 911 when the boat sunk and then swam out to rescue passenger#1.  Once Park Ranger & passenger#1 were on shore, fire & rescue showed up to rescue the operator/victim.  The life jackets were tied together with the bow rope & the Type IV was still stuck under the seat.


BARDID: IA-2016-0026
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WATERLOO
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/2016 @ approximately 0014 hours, Officer #1 was contacted regarding a boat incident where the vessel was lodged on a wing dam above San Souci Island on the Cedar River.  Operators from v1, V2 & a passenger were all rescued by the fire department as soon as the call came in, yet the vessels remained on scene till the morning hours. V1 was anchored on the river when V2 came along side and tied up to V1. Passenger from V2 jumped onto V1 and continued to drink & socialize with everyone  All occupants were drinking & didn't notice that the anchor from V1 had pulled loose & they were now drifting downstream toward the wing dam. Operator  from V2 jumped into V1 right before it hit the wing dam and got lodged in a large tree snag.  River stage was at the "action level" of 8.87 feet @ 2300 hours.  At 0600 hours the subjects were identified & interviewed by Officer #1.  All 3 subjects presented signs of being under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.  The odor of an alcoholic beverage was present on their persons and breath, blood shot watery eyes, muttered speech & the inability to recall events in a chronological order. V1 was removed from the river by the Waterloo Fire Department but V2 was sunk and unable to be removed due to the water level.  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets & were extremely intoxicated.  V1 has never sent in an Operators report.


BARDID: IA-2016-0027
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was behind V2 driving northbound on Saylorville Lake south of the Mile Long Bridge.  Both vessels were cruising and V1 was riding the wake of V2.  By the confession of the Operator of V1, they were operating too close to V2.  Prior to impact, V2 made a right hand turn. At this point, V1 came off throttle & attempted to avoid impact. PWC's are not able to turn when not under power. The Operator of V1 has less than 10 hrs experience on a PWC & did not use throttle to turn the PWC. Both individuals were wearing life jackets on V1.


BARDID: IA-2016-0028
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: UPPER IOWA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BLUFFTON
County: WINNESHIEK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling downstream & came upon some tree limbs hanging low over the rapids.  V1 overturned & victim was unable to get her footing & scraped/bruised her knees.  Victim couldn't climb the steep bank to be rescued so she was rescued by boat.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2016-0029
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HARPERS FERRY
County: ALLAMAKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling his granddaughters on 2 tubes in Swift Slough. V1 turned the boat to the right & 1 on the tubers were swung into a down tree (snag).  The victim was impaled on a branch from the tree in her left arm. Operator of V1 swam out & pulled the girl to safety.  All individuals were wearing life jackets. Operator of V1 was given a BWI breath test & registered .0000.


BARDID: IA-2016-0030
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was traveling on West Lake Okoboji when he looked back to see what was going on behind him.  When he turned back forward water splashed into his eyes & he was blinded for a short instance. When his eyes cleared he saw V1 in front of him & attempted to shift the PWC into reverse.  V2 stated he was going approximately 15-20 mph.  V1 stated that he saw V2 coming toward his boat and thought he was going to turn but he didn't.  When V1 realized that V2 was not going to turn, V1 put the boat into reverse to try & stop the boat but V2 collided with the front left aluminum pontoon tube.  V1 was going about 5 mph.  V2 was sited for reckless use of a watercraft.  V2 was wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2016-0031
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HAMBURG
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 launched the boat and was able to start the motor before it pushed away from the dock.  The boat motor failed shortly after the 2 occupants  launched the boat and the boat drifted down stream into the front barge of a fleet of 2 barges and the tugboat Tigre.  The barge was moored to the east river bank just about 119 yds from the Hamburg boat landing.  The boat  capsized after impact and the passengers went into the water & were swept under the barge.  The Barges & tugboat are owned by the Dubuque Barge & fleeting Service Company.  The Owner/Operator had just purchased the boat the day before.  When V1 drifted into the front of the barge, the boat was perpendicular with the bank yet when it collided with the barge, the edge of the boat went under water & flipped them out as the boat capsized.  Both individuals went into the water & the Operator bumped/hit his head all along the underside of the barge before he came out downstream.  The Witness picked him up in another boat & they both started looking for the victim.  Neither individual was wearing a life jacket.  The body was recovered 10 days later downstream in Missouri.


BARDID: IA-2016-0033
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was approaching the dock to drop off passengers as V2 was backing away from the dock. V2 backed into the starboard side of V1.


BARDID: IA-2016-0034
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: JOHNSON
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
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were cruising southbound at approximately 30 mph on the Coralville Reservoir between Sugar Bottom campground and Party Cove.  At approximately 2:10 pm V2 was operating behind and to the left of V1 and as they were driving, V1 slowed his vessel & began to make a turn to the left.  V2 realized he was too close to V1 & tried to correct by turning sharply to the left.  When V2 turned to the left, he struck V1 on the port side near the bow of the vessel.  V2 then hit V1 broadside striking the victims left hip area. Operator & victim were thrown from the vessel.  When Officers arrived, victim was lying facedown on the starboard side of the PWC foot rests. Officers took the victim & transported her to the nearest boat ramp.  Both operators admitted to drinking alcohol. V1 registered .076 BAC & V2 registered .02 BAC.  All subjects were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2016-0035
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MONDAMIN
County: HARRISON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling up the Missouri river back to Little Sioux when a boat from behind passed them on the left side and then turned in front of them. The victim was sitting in the bow when V1 then hit the wave from the other vessel which threw the victim up in the air. The victim stated that he landed head first with his head out of the boat and his stomach hitting the edge of the boat (gunwale).  The victim then fell overboard into the Missouri River. The victim stated he felt 2 hits & thought he had only hit his head, then realized he had been cut on the lover leg, thigh & hip.  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets.  All individuals had been drinking yet no BAC level was established.  The victim sustained 2 severe cuts to his lower leg, 5 severe cuts to his upper right thigh & hip,& a broken lower leg.


BARDID: IA-2016-0036
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IOWA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: IOWA FALLS
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling along the Iowa River at about 45 mph when the hull split in half. The boat broke in front of the seats with the bow going straight up & the back half sinking in the river. Owner believes the hull failure was caused due to structural imperfections possible caused by the age of the boat.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2016-0037
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to dock the vessel at the gas dock when he bumped the swim platform of the vessel while swinging the boat around. He then proceeded to pull in at a faster speed & turned around again, almost hitting another vessel that was docked.  The Operator then gave the vessel more throttle & swung the boat the other direction & hit V2 that was moored to the dock.  V1 then attempted to leave yet an employee of the Marina made contact & ushered V1 back to the dock.


BARDID: IA-2016-0038
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TURKEY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ELGIN
County: FAYETTE
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was towing 2 inner tubes behind the rented kayak.  V1 went down a channel in the river where the current pushed them towards a deadfall (tree snag) and the tow rope got caught on the downed tree.  The victim exited the kayak to free the rope & either slipped or was pushed down by the current & struck his head on a rock or submerged tree branch. The victim was unconscious when pulled from the water onto a sandbar.  AirCare was called & the subject was transported to the Hospital The victim was not wearing a life jacket & was intoxicated on alcohol & drugs.


BARDID: IA-2016-0039
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube "Molecule" with 3 individuals on it, straddling the balls and facing out toward the water. 1 passenger claims they were turning a corner & all 3 slid off the tube & the victim hit something which sliced her leg.  Victim claims they were going over a wave & she was dangling her right leg when it hit something underwater which  sliced her leg.  All 3 were wearing life jackets & had been drinking alcohol.  The Investigating Officer stated the leg was sliced deep to the bone.


BARDID: IA-2016-1000
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
NearestCityorTown: Dow City
County: Crawford
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a vessel carrying three teenagers capsized on a private pond.  The individuals had been fishing.  Two teenagers tried to help the third swim to shore but were unable to.  The body of the third was recovered deceased approximately three hours after the incident.


BARDID: IA-2017-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: JOHNSTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was paddling upstream on the des moines river and going under the nw 66th ave bridge immediately downstream of the sycamore boat ramp. Witness stated he watched v1 go under the bridge and lost sight of it behind the bridge pilar. When witness looked again, v1 was overturned and floating downstream with no site of the occupant. Witness was approximately 3 tenths of a mile upstream and immediately paddled down to v1. Witness pulled v1 to shore and realized that the operator of v1 was stuck inside the kayak. Witness knew immediately that the operator was dead.  Both individuals were wearing a life jacket and both individual were avid paddlers. Witness verified that the current was extremely turbulent and strong underneath the nw 66th ave bridge.


BARDID: IA-2017-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ANITA
NearestCityorTown: ANITA
County: CASS
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 6, 2017 at approximately 3:18 pm, Conservation Officer (CO) Supervisor was contacted by Parks Bureau Supervisor about a possible boating fatality on Lake Anita in Cass County Iowa. 

Upon arrival, the body of the deceased paddler was found near shore. The victim was not married, had no children or anyone living with him which made it difficult to determine  exact time of the incident. 

A man doing chores at the victims house stated that on 4/5/2017 between 4:30-5:00 pm, Victim left his house with a kayak in the back of his truck.  Interviewing a frequent visitor to Lake Anita, the white pick up registered to the deceased was parked at the boat ramp at 7:30 am on 4/6/2017.  After hearing about the incident, another person come forward with information.

She stated that while walking laps near the lake around Shelter #7, around 6:00 pm-7:15 pm, she noticed a boat on the lake paddling north toward the boat ramp, which matched the description of the deceased boat. Her thoughts at the time was, she was glad it wasn't her paddling into the wind. At another point of walking around the shelter, she saw the boat drifting to the south with the wind and assumed the person had gotten tired of paddling into the wind.  She reasoned that if it was her, she would let the wind push her to shore then she would pull the boat onto shore & walk back to the vehicle & drive to the boat. At this time, the boat was too far away and since the victim was wearing a black jacket and jeans against the dark choppy water, it would have been impossible to see him in the water.  

The victim was not wearing a life jacket and the winds were N/NW at 15-25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.  The air temperature was 55 degrees with a low of 43 on the night of 4/5/2017.


BARDID: IA-2017-0003
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IOWA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HILLS
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: fuel tank primer
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 9, 2017, Operator was operating his 28 ft pontoon boat on the Iowa River.  His wife was a passenger. At approximately 5:30 pm, Operator pulled his boat to the ramp located at Hills Access.  He backed his trailer down, boarded the boat again and pulled away from shore. As he was turning his boat around to load it onto the trailer, the boat ran out of gas.  

He switched gas tanks, but was unable to prime the tank and start the boat. Due to high water on the river, boat was unable to fit under the bridge located just downstream of the boat ramp.  Operator's boat lodged up against a bridge pillar as Operator was attempting to get his boat started as it was lodged against the pillar.  The current was pushing against the pontoon of the boat.  The water began pushing the pontoon under the water level which caused the other side of the boat to raise up in the air slightly. 

A bystander assisted in getting Operator’s wife out of the boat and onto the bridge pillar.  Later, the Fire Department was able to rescue Operator from the boat as well.  Approximately an hour after the boat became lodged against the pillar, it capsized and floated under the bridge where it came to rest downstream of the bridge.  The boat was retrieved from the river. The boat sustained substantial damage, but there were no injuries.  No citations were filed. Both subjects were wearing life jackets and not using either alcohol or drugs.


BARDID: IA-2017-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PLEASANT HILL
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 13th, 2017 Officer was notified of a capsized boat on the Des Moines River near the Vandalia boat ramp.  There were no injuries but the boat was still in the river. Officer contacted the owner and reported the following:  Operator tied his anchor rope to the stern of the boat so he could work on his boat motor that was cutting in and out of power.  Operator threw his anchor out in what he believed to be a safe location as he stated it was calmer waters than what he had encountered before the boat started to have motor problems.  

The Des Moines river at the time of the incident was flowing very fast and almost bank full.  When Operator threw his anchor out, his boat traveled downstream approximately 20' before the anchor caught the riverbed.  This caused the stern of the boat to pull down towards the water surface allowing the river current to put a lot of force on the stern of the boat.  It did not take long with the current flow of the Des Moines river for the water to start coming over the stern of the boat causing the boat to capsize in a matter of seconds. 

At this time, both Operator & his dog jumped into the Des Moines River and swam to the nearest shoreline/bank, which was the south shore.  The boat capsized due to the high water flow of the Des Moines river, boat motor problems, and tying the boat anchor to the stern of the boat instead of the bow of the boat.  Neither  Operator or the dog were wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BLENCOE
County: MONONA
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling over 20 mph when it hit a submerged object or rocks which ripped the lower unit off of the I/O.  The boat immediately filled with water yet operator was able to make it to shore. His attempts to secure the boat to  shore failed & the fast Missouri river current took the boat downstream where it sunk stern down & bow up.  The opinion of the investigating Officer is that operator hit a modified rock structure (used to aid in the reproduction of Sturgeon) since the water level was high and the time of day (at dusk) would have made it difficult to see the ripples, created by the structure.  The Operator failed to contact the Investigating Officer until 27.5 hours after the incident even though he admitted to discussing what he needed to do with his brother.


BARDID: IA-2017-0006
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JOHSTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 19, 2017, Officer  was contacted by Range of a capsized vessel on the Des Moines river near the Sycamore boat access ramp. Upon investigation it was found that the 20 hp motor on the 1974 Lund died due to machinery failure.  

The boat then drifted very quickly downstream due to the high water conditions on the Des Moines river at the time of the incident. The vessel quickly made contact with a construction barrier placed in the river directly below the NW 66th Avenue bridge. Due to the flow of the river, the vessel capsized as water started to flow very rapidly over the bow of the boat. 

The Operator, was able to quickly get out of the boat and stand on top of the metal construction barrier.  The boat capsized due to the high water flow of the Des Moines river, boat motor problems, and a metal construction barrier placed in the river by construction crews for the purpose of fixing the NW 66TH ave bridge. The victim was wearing a life jacket, there were no injuries and there were no charges filed against the boat operator.


BARDID: IA-2017-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 26, 2017 at approximately 1630 hrs, Officer was at the  Gull Point Lake Patrol Station on West Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County, when a green & tan fishing boat pulled up to the dock & reported being in a hit & run accident. 

One passenger was also in the boat with Operator.  Both individuals described the vessel that hit them as a large dark blue & white fiberglass boat with a radar arch. They stated the vessel was approximately 50% blue & 50% white. They stated the vessel hit them from about 70 degrees in the starboard side of their vessel, throwing passenger overboard.  

They stated the operator of V2 was a middle age man and was alone in the vessel.  After hitting them, he did a large half circle and looked at them before taking off at a high speed.  They didn't get the registration numbers of the vessel as their concern was getting passenger back on board their vessel. Officer had the Water Patrol Officers (WPOs) on duty and 2 COs search for the vessel immediately.  The patrol vessels were unable to locate V2.


BARDID: IA-2017-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH TWIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MANSON
County: CALHOUN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 had just finished unloading passengers on a dock and pulling away when one of the individuals fell into the water.  During the commotion to get the person out of the water, the throttle was accidently pushed all the way down causing the boat to lurch/drive forward and make contact with V2 boat, dock & boat lift.  No one was injured.


BARDID: IA-2017-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WATERLOO
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling upstream from the Sherwood Park boat ramp on Greenway Ave. The vessel operator stated his motor was not running the way he thought it should. V1 was heading downstream under power from an electric trolling motor. V1 operator stated he had been looking down at his motor controls while trying to get the vessel up on plane when he passed under the HWY 218 Bridge. He looked up from the motor and into the sun and heard somebody shout at the same time he collided with another vessel he had not seen. 

V1 & V2 struck mid channel approximately 60 yards above the bridge crossover. V1's port bow struck V2's port gunwale 52 inches from the bow.  V1 rode up over V2 gunwale, over the top of the bow passenger in V2 and then striking the V2 operator.  V1 caused V2 to take on water without causing V2 to capsize.  The bow passenger of V2 was able to stay in the boat and sustained scratches and abrasions to the mid and upper right area of his back, from the hull of V1. 

The operator of V2 was struck on the head and left flank by the bow of V1 and ejected out of his boat into the water.  The operator of V1 received no injuries and was able to stay in the vessel. V2 operator maintained consciousness and was able to get back into his boat. V1 operator was able to get a line to V2. V2 was towed back to the Sherwood Park boat ramp. V2 operator called his father for assistance.  Upon arrival, the father called 911 to have emergency services come to the ramp.  While waiting for EMS, the passenger of V2 placed a cooler in the Father's vehicle. Waterloo PD arrived on scene to investigate the incident. The Police Officers located alcoholic beverages and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana in the passenger's cooler.  The passenger was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant and his property confiscated.  A complete 6 pack of beer was found in V1's cooler but no evidence of consumption was apparent. 

 At the hospital V2 operator was treated for a concussion, strained neck & scratches on his chest and left leg. During an interview at the hospital, the operator of V2 admitted to the investigation officer and the father, "I didn't drink anything, all I had was weed."  None of the individuals were wearing life jackets. V1 Operator failed to submit an operators report.


BARDID: IA-2017-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday June 4, 2017, V1 was pulling a tuber near the south boat ramp on Lake Manawa.  The tuber fell off & was face down in the water before she was turned over & assisted into the boat.  It is believed that she ingested a lot of water but she was semiconscious & still breathing. It is also believed that she was fatigued & just let go of the handles on the tube.  She walked to the seat on the boat but it was hard for her to catch her breath so V1 headed to the dock & called 911. The victim was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with shock.  The victim was wearing a life jacket while tubing.


BARDID: IA-2017-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Failure to vent
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/2017 in the morning, Operator & injured were fixing the 2000 cabin motorboat which had been left for months. This would have been the first time out on the water & they fixed the gas line/fuel system. At approximately 3:30 pm when they had the boat first into the water, it died when they pulled up to the beach area.  They let it cool for about 45 minutes and just hung out at the beach. They started back toward the dock since passenger was late for work and were traveling about 10-15 mph.  Both were sitting in the back seat near the engine compartment when an explosion erupted in that area. All 4 individuals jumped out of the boat and into the water.  Several boats saw the explosion and came to rescue the four individuals.  At first they tried putting out the fire with lake water & then realized it was a gasoline fire.  Several boats then used their fire extinguishers to put out the fire.  When contained it was towed to the dock for Fire & rescue to finish securing the boat.  No individuals were wearing life jackets and they were consuming alcohol.


BARDID: IA-2017-0012
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SILVER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE PARK
County: DICIKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/2017 at approximately 1930 hrs, victim was riding on the back of the Crownline, sitting on the sun cushion with his feet on the back landing/step area. When Operator brought the boat down to idle speed, victim slid off the back of the boat & into the water. Upon Victim entering the water, passenger yelled he had fallen in.  Passenger Operator’s husband reached over, put the boat in neutral, & shut off the motor. Operator turned around, saw blood in the water, screamed, & jumped into the water to get Victim. Operator’s husband backed the boat up to where his wife & Victim were in the water. Operator lifted Victim & Operator’s husband grabbed him by the neck & side and brought him into the boat.  Operator’s husband immediately wrapped a towel tightly around Victim's left let as he could see his whole femur through the lacerations from the prop. He placed the wrapped leg on his lap, next to his stomach, and leaned forward over it to apply pressure to the wounds. Injury specific: Prop hit (bruising left calf from prop hits approx. 1 inch apart from ankle to knee, 3 lacerations on outside and back of left thigh, 1 above knee- horizontal, 2nd from knee upward to top of thigh, 3rd above knee upward to buttocks, all deep to femur, 387 stitched required.  Victim was wearing life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: WAHPETON
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 4, 2017 approximately 1730 hrs, V2 was exiting Millers Bay toward Smith's Bay to go home in Lower Gar. V2 saw V1 to his left and ahead of V2 facing north.  He noticed 1 person in the water and climbing onto V1. 

V2 states that V1 was not moving at the time he spotted them and passed behind them.  V2 turned his attention to the front & right where the Queen cruise boat was coming from the south.  V1 then collided with V2 on the left side of the boat.  V2 was traveling about 15-20 mph.

The Operator of V1 was thrown off the jet ski while the passenger remained on the machine. There were no injuries and the majority of the damage was with V2.  None of the individuals on V2 were wearing life jackets.  Both subjects on V1 were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2017-0014
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DES MOINES RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JOHNSTON
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/2017 Operator was on the Des Moines River with V1 when he began having engine problems. While the engine was not running, V1 drifted into a log jam.  When V1 was against the log jam, the current capsized the boat and pulled the boat under water.  The PWC was recovered and deemed a total loss from a boat mechanic & the insurance company.  The operator was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAYLORVILLE
NearestCityorTown: POLK CITY
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday June 9, 2017 at approximately 9:30 pm, Water Patrol Officer (WPO) observed a white Bayliner runabout (IA 79512 AM) that had run aground a sandbar just north of the Sandpiper Lake Access.  Pulling closer to the scene, turned on the flashing lights of the patrol boat.  At this time, several occupants of the boat started to ask for help. WPO1 then called FT Officer to tell him of the boat incident.  While WPO1 was on the phone, WPO asked the occupants if everyone was okay.  One subject responded that another occupant had been injured upon crashing.  

Officer1 advised that Polk City Fire Department was enroute to the scene.  WPO1 and WPO2 pulled the patrol boat on the sandbar. Walking to the scene of the boat crash, WPO2 asked again if anyone else was injured besides Victim.  All of the occupants responded that they were uninjured. WPO2 noticed a metal glass, ice, & other small objects scattered around the boat. 

WPO2 started talking to Victim while WPO1 was taking photos of the scene.  Victim was standing at that time and said that she did not remember the boat crashing but she woke up on the sandbar after being ejected from the boat. Victim then stated, "I am fucked up". Victim then said that she was having pain in her elbow, shoulder, back, & neck. I asked Victim if she would be able to sit instead of leaning on the side of the boat. She responded that she was in too much pain to sit down at that time.  Continuing to look after Victim, I asked her if she had any other medical conditions or allergies. She responded that she didn't not.  WPO1 began asking the rest of the occupant's questions about the crash. WPO1 asked what time the accident had occurred.  

Subject stated the accident happened a little after 9:00 pm.  WPO1 asked the occupants who was driving at the time of the crash?  Subject responded that he was the one driving.  The occupants stated that they had been on the water for approximately 3 or 4 hours.  The occupants stated they had just at the Marina, not to long ago & then decided to take one more lap around the lake.  He stated that on the last lap around the lake they were enjoying the sunset and that he did not see the sandbar.  By the time he saw the sandbar, he said it was too late to avoid.  The paramedics arrived & transported Victim and the WPO's prepared to transport the other 4 individuals


BARDID: IA-2017-0016
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PANORAMA
NearestCityorTown: PANORA
County: GUTHRIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Several young people went out in kayaks and were paddling around Lake Panorama on 6/17/17 at approximately 10:48 am.  Victim was horsing around in V1 and kept jumping in & out of the boat.  Victim was near the buoy when he left the boat again & never surfaced. Witnesses initially didn't react since the victim was seen entering & leaving the boat previously. Victim was under water for about 10 minutes before he was located & pulled to shore.  CPR was performed until EMS arrived.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0017
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RED ROCK
NearestCityorTown: OTLEY
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/18/2017 at approximately 1750 hours, V1 indicated they were having some occasional problems with the boat accelerating.  Owner stated that they had dropped several people off at the marina and took the boat back out to change a fuel filter. Operator stated that while changing the fuel filter the engine compartment ignited.  Operator said he closed the engine compartment and got his fire extinguisher. 

After locating his fire extinguisher, he attempted to open the engine cover but the power actuated cover would not open. Smoke and flames started to come out from the engine compartment and the operator & occupant put on life jackets, called 911 and then jumped off the boat into the water. 

Operator stated he was not sure exactly what had happened but thought it may be from a wire connection he had made to the bilge pump. He stated he had made a hardwired connection to power the bilge pump.  After the fire was put out by the fire department the boat was towed back to the marina.  Officer met the marina technician to further look at the boat. 

Officer & the technician noticed a wrench sitting on the bottom of the starboard side of the boat near where the fuel filter would be located.  The wrench was located near what appeared to be several battery cables.  The technician confirmed that the wrench was lying near the fuel filter adapter.  He also stated that the cables running by the fuel filter adapter were battery cables that go to an auxiliary post which is used for jump starting or charging batteries. Officer asked Operator about the wrench.  Operator stated that the wrench had rubber grips on it but it was very old and they may have been torn.  Operator didn't recall touching the wrench to the battery wires. His head was down in the engine compartment and had removed the old fuel filter which had fallen sown in the bottom the hull.  

Operator was in the process of installing the new filter when with his head still down in the engine compartment when flames ignited.  Operator did not recall seeing sparks or specifically touching anything with the wrench.  Officer asked again how Operator had wired the bilge pump.  Operator stated that he ran a wire directly from the bilge pump to the battery bypassing the switch on the cockpit. Operator failed to provide an Operators report.


BARDID: IA-2017-0025
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BURLINGTON
County: DES MOINES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 7:00 pm on July 10, 2017 both V1 & V2 were traveling south on the Mississippi River near the Sullivan Slough boat ramp.  Both vessels were traveling at a fairly fast pace & V2 was in front of V1. V2 let completely off the throttle and turned 180 degrees, causing her to stop in the path of V1. V1 attempted to swerve, but collided with V2 which ejected her from the PWC.  v1 motored back around to V2's position & noticed some bleeding around her left eye. V1 transported the victim on his PWC  and took her to the Sullivan Slough boat ramp. A private citizen took them to the hospital.  The victim received 8 stitches. Both individuals were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2017-0026
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CEDAR FALLS
County: BLACK HAWK
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was laying along side the upstream dock at island park with the bow facing into the current. The vessel was manually being held to the dock by the female owner/occupant who took the operators seat to hold the vessel to the dock.  The male owner/operator of the vessel was in the parking lot retrieving a truck and trailer to load out the boat. 

V2 approached the same dock from the stern of v1 to pick up a passenger.  V2 was traveling at a speed faster than was proper for a vessel launching area as it came towards the dock.  The waiting passenger jumped into the bow area of v2 before the boat had stopped. V2's operator had placed the boat into reverse to avoid striking the dock, & backed the vessel into position to proceed upstream at an idle speed.  

As v2 departed, large waves had developed from the incoming wake & reverse operation. This wave action came into the launch area causing the dock & v1 to rise up and down in a violent manner. V1's female occupant attempted to control the movement of the vessel and lost contact with the dock and grabbed the starboard gunwale of the boat. The gunwale came into contact with the deck of the dock causing a crush injury to the woman's right thumb.  

The victim could no longer hold onto the dock & v1 began floating downstream. Witnesses on the dock retrieved v1 and assisted the owner to get the boat onto the trailer. The victim was transported to sartori hospital in cedar falls by her husband but was then later transferred by ambulance to university of iowa hospital.  Due to the extent of the injury, a partial amputation of the distal phalange of the right thumb was needed.


BARDID: IA-2017-0027
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SABULA
County: JACKSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2017 at approximately 6:30 pm V1 was northbound on the Mississippi River near the witness residence. Witness observed the boat swerving from left to right and it caught his attention. He stated the operator had a hard time sitting up and kept falling over inside the boat. Witness stated that it appeared the operator was severely intoxicated.  

The Witness yelled out to the Operator as he was stopped about 50-80 yards from shore in an effort to assist him.  At that time, the Operator took off real fast and continued north up the river. Witness continued to watch & the boat spun sharply to the right as it approached the 3rd red buoy, possibly throwing the operator out of the boat. 

Witness said he saw something come out of the boat but was not sure if it was the operator, until he no longer saw the boat as it was drifting in a circle in the middle of the channel. The Witness was able to flag down another boat and they went out to look for the victim. The witness & the unknown boat owner were able to pull up to the victims boat but did not locate him in the boat.  

Upon searching further Witness located the victim face down in the water about fifty yards away from the boat after about 2 minutes of searching. Witness  believed the victim was dead at that time and also thought that the victim was wearing a life jacket because he was floating.  

The victim was not wearing a life jacket and had been drinking heavily.  The Owner of the boat, (victim's son) had refused to go boating with the victim since he was extremely intoxicated.  The wife of the victim had attempted to keep her husband from leaving in a boat to go on the Mississippi River since he was very intoxicated.


BARDID: IA-2017-0028
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MANAWA
NearestCityorTown: COUNCIL BLUFFS
County: POTTAWATTAMIE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was at Lake Manawa's south boat ramp and had just pulled into the dock area to wait for passengers who were not there yet. The victim stated there was another boat in the way so he stopped next to the dock to look for a way to position his boat.  He decided to jump into the water & walk his boat around the dock to the other side. The victim walked up to the front (bow) of the boat & jumped into the water.  Upon leaving the boat, somehow his ring on his finger caught on something and ripped a gash in his finger as he was leaving the boat.  The victim refused medical attention at the dock and drove himself to the hospital.  The boat was not running at the time of the incident and the victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0030
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICIKINSON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22 at approximately 1741 hrs, V1 was jumping a large boat wake when he became airborne.  When the victim hit the water he was thrown forward and to the right. His leg was somehow stuck in the jet ski and broke as he was thrown from the PWC.  V1 was traveling about 40 mph and was wearing a life jacket.  Alcohol was not a part of this incident.


BARDID: IA-2017-0031
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PANORAMA
NearestCityorTown: PANORA
County: GUTHRIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger or Skiier Behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/21/17 at approximately 2045 V1 was pulling a skier. This was the first time the victim had tried to ski and when he was attempting to come up out of the water,  the tip of his ski got stuck on the water which caused the victim to fall.  When he fell, he broke his leg.  The victim did not strike anything in the water and he was wearing a life jacket.  Alcohol was used by the Operator.


BARDID: IA-2017-0032
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16th at approximately 11:30 am, V1 was traveling north bound on West Lake Okoboji between Pillsbury point & Ft Dodge point.  V2 was also traveling north bound in the same location yet was behind and to the right of V1.  V1 made a right turn into the path of V2 and V2 could not avoid a collision with V1. V2 struck the starboard rear side of V1 and rode up on V1 to strike the passenger of V1, on the right side of his body.  All subjects were wearing life jackets and no alcohol was involved.


BARDID: IA-2017-0033
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: SPIRIT LAKE
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13th @ approximately 2030 hrs, V1 was pulling a Wake Boarder north bound on west Lake Okoboji between Pikes Point and the entrance to Okoboji harbor.  At approximately the same time, V2 was traveling in the same direction and in the same location between Pikes Point and the entrance to Okoboji Harbor. 


BARDID: IA-2017-0034
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOST ISLAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RUTHVEN
County: PALO ALTO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/30/2017 at approximately 4:52 pm, V1 was approaching V2 in order to talk with them but was going too fast.  V1 tried to turn to avoid hitting V2 but could not get stopped or turned in time and ran into the side of V2. 
At the time of being hit, the victim was standing on the back trying to get back onto V2.  The Operator of V1 was issued a citation for Speed and Distance.  All individuals on V2 were wearing a PFD. Two of the 3 individuals on V1 were wearing PFD's. No alcohol or drugs was involved. Victim of V2 injured her ankle and jaw and receive a MRI for her jaw.


BARDID: IA-2017-0035
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORALVILLE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NORTH LIBERTY
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29th at approximately 2:45 pm, V1 was traveling North on the Coralville Reservoir, north of Mehaffey bridge.  A group of 3 jet skis were traveling south in a staggered line, headed toward a cove on the opposite side of the river.  The first jet ski (witness) was able to  continue forward without changing course, and V1 traveled right behind the 1st PWC.  

PWC # 2 (witness) felt like V1 cut him off & he  had to turn a hard left in order to miss a collision  V2 (3rd jet ski) was operated by the victim and as she moved across the river toward the cove, she failed to keep a proper look out and moved into the path of V1. 

V1 slowed the boat to a stop in anticipation of the crash and as V2 neared the front of the boat, she stopped operating the throttle & lost steering capabilities. V2 collided with the middle float of the tri-toon with the front left side of the PWC causing a large dent at the front of the PWC and denting the pontoon float. Upon impact, the back of the PWC rotated to the left & met V1 broadside causing a small dent in the center of V2. The operator of V2 was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2017-0036
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CEDAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SUTLIFF
County: JOHNSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/29/17 at approximately 1600 V1 was traveling down the Cedar River when he struck a submerged log. Upon striking the log, the victim was thrown from the boat. The victim was not using the kill switch for the motor & when he was thrown overboard, the boat continued to move in a circular motion.  As the boat was moving in a circle, the propeller struck the victim.  The victim sustained deep lacerations on his left hand as well as his lower left leg. The victim was not wearing a life jacket and alcohol was not involved.


BARDID: IA-2017-0037
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST OKOBOJI LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ARNOLDS PARK
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/5/2017 at approximately 1600 V1 was pulling a tube with 2 teenagers on it.  When V1 hit a wake the 2 teenagers were flipped off the tube. The victims head hit the ankle of the other teenager and received a cut to his head.  The victim was taken to the hospital and received stitches.  Both subjects on the tube were wearing life jackets.  Alcohol was not a part of this incident.


BARDID: IA-2017-0038
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREEN VALLEY
NearestCityorTown: CRESTON
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday August 29, 2017 at approximately 20:00 hrs, V1 was cruising through the ski zone at Green Valley State Park when he struck a submerged tree.  The submerged tree was part of a sunken brush pile that had been put into the water, for habitat restoration by the DNR.  The tree had come loose from the bundle of brush and drifted into the north end of the ski zone.  The tree was completely submerged yet part of the tree was within 1 to 2 feet of the surface and unable to be seen. While making the turn between the turn buoy and end of the ski zone buoys, V1 struck the tree with the lower unit of the outboard motor.  V1 estimated his speed as going  35 to 40 mph.  No injuries were reported with this incident.  Once the tree was located by DNR staff, it was towed out of the ski zone.  No individuals were wearing any life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2017-0039
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
NearestCityorTown: OKOBOJI
County: DICKINSON
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/3/2017 at approximately 4:45 pm, V1 was traveling at idle speed and was 300' from the north shore near the 5 mph buoys.  V1 encountered large wakes from other vessels which caused the passenger/victim to fall off the back of the PWC. Due to the fall, the victim suffered a laceration to her external genitalia and was transported to Lakes Regional Hospital by ambulance.  The cause of the laceration is unknown.  Both subjects on the PWC were wearing life jackets.  No alcohol was involved in this incident.


BARDID: IA-2017-0040
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE DELHI
NearestCityorTown: DELHI
County: DELEWARE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/16/2017 at approximately 12:41 pm, owner, operator, and victim was pulling his Jet Ski out from his boat slip near Camp "O on Lake Delhi. Upon exiting his boat dock, Victim first started his jet ski and was floating about 20" away from the hoist with the engine running when he immediately had acceleration/throttle issues.  
As Victim attempted to throttle up or accelerate, simultaneously an explosion occurred under the seat and blew the front end off of the Jet Ski.  As a result from the explosion, Victim was ejected into the air (approx. 20 ft), and landed back on top of the burning Jet Ski.  
Victim jumped into the water and began yelling for help. The Jet Ski continued to burn as Victim tried to swim to shore. Nearby residents assisted Victim back to shore where he waited for medical help and treatment.  The fire department arrived and pushed the Jet Ski away from shore while they extinguished the fire.  The Jet Ski later sank.  
The victim states the Jet Ski was in great mechanical condition, and had always run perfectly.  No engine work or rebuild had been performed.  The victim stated he had just completed installing a new floating bearing for the impeller and noticed while the plug wires were disconnected that they arced together. He inspected the wires, they looked to be in good condition.  He then reconnected the plug wires to the plugs, and ran(idled), on the trailer. He thought it seemed to be running OK and he did not notice any arcing between the plug wires.  After putting the Jet Ski in the water, it would not accelerate. 
The Victim was wearing his life jacket.  His injuries included: shattered four(4) lower lumbar spine vertebrae, broken ribs, dislocated shoulders.  He is anticipated for a full recovery. No alcohol or drugs were used.


BARDID: IA-2017-0041
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CAMANCHE
County: CLINTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/16/2017 at approximately 8:20 pm V1 was involved in a single vessel crash. Park Officer stated that a male subject was operating the boat when it came into the Rock Creek Marina and campground near Camanche Iowa in the County of Clinton.  Upon initially investigation there was conflicting stories as to who was operating the boat at the time of the incident, occupant or Operator. The officers on scene stated there were seven occupants on the vessel, one had a severe laceration to the head and was being transported to Genesis East in Davenport. Another female occupant had a hand injury and her ring had to be cut off. 
Conservation Officer was still in route at the initial report of the incident and advised the Deputies on scene to get statements from everyone, determine who was the operator, do PBT's and FST's on both potential operators if they were not cooperating.  Upon arrival, Officer was notified that the male subject, had opened a beer and began drinking it before the deputy noticed it and ordered him to stop.  Operator stated he wanted to go to the restroom, which they were standing near, and never returned to the area.
Park Officer was informed that he went near a campsite however was unable to locate him.  Occupant was able to reach her husband on the phone and he stated he was walking toward Grand Mound, Iowa. Both Park Range and Conservation Officer informed Operator to return immediately to the scene but Operator refused.  Operator was not located the rest of the evening. Occupant stated that her husband had been drinking and that he acts like that and is difficult when he is drunk.  Occupant stated that they had been in the "Party Pit" since about 2:00 pm and that they left the party pit after dark and that she was driving back to the marina and as they were cutting through the cut between 2 islands they didn't immediately see 2 boats in the cut and veered to the right.  
That is when they hit something and then a female teenager on board started screaming she had been cut.  Occupant stated that she then told Operator to drive the boat and she, as a nurse began attending to the victim. As Officer was talking to Occupant, he noticed her eyes were bloodshot and watery and there was an odor of alcohol coming from her facial area.  Officer asked if she had been drinking and she stated 4 Mikes Hard Lemonade's starting at approximately 2 pm.  A PBT was administered with a result of 0.050 BAC.  All individuals on the boat kept stating "they didn't know who was driving the boat" 
Officer spoke with 4 subjects who were fishing in the fishing boats in the cut where the incident occurred.  The subjects stated they were anchored in the cut fishing with their navigational lights on. They stated that a vessel traveling at a high rate of speed came into the cut and swerved to the north of them striking a tree in the water.  
They stated the vessel did not slow down and kept on going down river and another smaller vessel followed.  The four subjects then noticed that the ski tower from V1 was hanging in the tree that was struck.  They all stated that it was too dark to see who was operating the vessel.   Officer took over the investigation in the morning of September 17, 2017.  He continued to interview all occupants, witnesses and operators.  

His conclusion is: On 9/16/2017 at approximately 8:20 pm, operator was operating V1 at a minimum of half throttle speed on the Mississippi River near river mile marker 508 in Clinton County in Iowa. V1 was heading west and north between Adams Island to the south and Coes island to the North. Operator operated V1 towards the south end of Coes island and struck a tree that was hanging out from Coes island.  The ski rack was sheared off the boat and remained on the tree.  The windshield was damaged and victim1 suffered an injury to her hand and victim2 suffered a significant injury to her head above her left eye.  Operator then operated V1 to Rock Creek Campground and marina.  Only two people were wearing PFD's.  Operator was cited for Operating a vessel in a careless manner. Alcohol was involved and Operator failed to fill out an Operators report.  No BWI charges were filed.


BARDID: IA-2018-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityorTown: Nashua
County: Chickasaw
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 put in at the boat ramp just south of the railroad bridge about 7:15 am. V1 traveled up river to an island just south of the railroad bridge when the operator decided to get out of the boat and pull the vessel under the bridge while his brother and the dog remained in the boat. After passing under the bridge the vessel got caught in the current rushing around the pylon and the boat proceeded to get pinned against it. Subject lost his footing on the river bottom and couldn't control the boat and as a result it began to take on water and became swamped. Passenger , who was wearing a life jacket exited the boat into chest high water and swam/waded down to the island, where subject had started to pull the boat from.


BARDID: IA-2018-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityorTown: Waterloo
County: Black Hawk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/2/18 at approximately 1305 hrs, V1 was proceeding upstream in the west channel beside Sans Souci Island.  The Operator attempted to maneuver the vessel through the cut between the diversion dam and the head of the island.  The motor stalled after striking a submerged object.  
The strong current caused the vessel to spin to port. While the operator attempted to pull the outboard motor off the object, the vessel took on water over the stern.  With the vessel swamping, both the operator and passenger moved toward the bow.  The vessel continued to take on water and the passenger voluntarily left the vessel and attempted to swim towards shore.  The operator stayed with the vessel until the boat capsized.  The passenger attempted to swim towards the island's west shoreline.  He managed to get within 10 feet of shore before the current circled back and took him back towards the channel.  The passenger described, "I was taken back out into the fast water and then pulled under.  I was pushed along and then felt the bottom where I pushed myself off.  I got to the top and felt a sand bar that I climbed onto and stood up.  All I could do was barely stand and hoped someone could help me."  

A fire rescue boat located the passenger and transported him to the Cedar River Park boat ramp where an ambulance provided treatment and transported to Allen Memorial Hospital.  The passenger was treated for hypothermia and pulmonary edema.  He was released from the hospital on 4/4/2018.  After the vessel capsized the operator continued to stay with the vessel as it floated downstream.  The operator left the vessel in the area between the Conger street bridge and railroad trestle near the tail of the island.  The operator could feel the bottom of the river and was able to walk to shore, climb up the bank and meet an officer who escorted him to the ambulance.  Paramedics examined the operator who declined further medical treatment and was released on his own recognizance.  Both individuals were not wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2018-0003
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSISSIPPI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Buffalo Center
County: Scott
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was approaching the Buffalo Shores beach when he turned quickly to avoid hitting a log floating in the river. Subject fell off the PWC and the lanyard got caught on the machine causing minor injuries to his wrist.  He was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2018-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Panorama
NearestCityorTown: Panora
County: Guthrie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person pushed overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 had been boating for about 3 hrs when its occupants decided to go wakeboarding.  Occupant had been wakeboarding and fell off and as the boat was switching people, the boat was in neutral and Subject got back on board.  He was handing the life jacket to Subject2. As the boat was in neutral people were jumping off and pushing each other into the water.  Occupant3 yelled "don't push in victim because he can't swim."  Driver thought that he was joking and pushed victim into the water and stated that victim had told him earlier that he could swim when they were joking about swimming to shore.  Victim was at the surface for about 5-10 seconds before he disappeared under the water.


BARDID: IA-2018-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON ABOVE DATE TWO VESSELS WERE MOVING NORTH BETWEEN SUGAR BOTTOM AND MEHAFFEY BRIDGE. VESSEL NUMBER 1 WAS A LARSON MOTORBOAT AND WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AHEAD AND TO THE RIGHT OF VESSEL NUMBER 2, A MASTERCRAFT MOTORBOAT. 

VESSEL 2 APPROACHED VESSEL 1 FROM THE SOUTHWEST AND STRUCK VESSEL 1 IN THE BACK RIGHT CORNER CAUSING CRACKING AND DAMAGE TO THE FIBERGLASS OF VESSEL 1. VESSEL 2 SUSTAINED A SCRATCH ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE FRONT OF THE VESSEL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT AND NO CITATIONS WERE ISSUED. NO INDIVIDUALS WERE WEARING LIFE JACKETS.


BARDID: IA-2018-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Fort Dodge
County: Webster
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While on routine patrol at the Big Dam on the Des Moines River, Officer found 2 females sitting on kayaks in the parking lot on the west side of the river.  The female approached the vehicle for Officer1 and asked if she could be given a ride to a bar by the name of Amigos so she could meet up with her husband.  

Officer1s asked how they had gotten separated and she stated that they had went around the dam and put in down stream.  She and her friend had put in their kayaks in the water and the kayak that Subject was in started to go back toward the dam and into the boil.  Victim tried reaching for her but then his kayak tipped and he started floating downstream.  Subject also tipped her kayak yet  managed to grab onto a branch and pull herself out of the water.  Subject stated she wasn't worried about the victim because he was swimming the last time she saw him.  

Officer1 asked if the victim was wearing a life jacket and she stated that they did not have any.  Officer1  told the females to stay put and immediately notified the FT Dodge FD.  Officer1 launched his boat on Lizzard Creek and as he left the mouth of Lizzard Creek and entered into the Des Moines River, he found a green viper kayak upside down in the river.  Officer1 pulled the kayak into his boat and as he did, a large empty bottle that had contained Hawkeye Brand vodka came out of the kayak.  The team search the area for 3 days without finding the victim.  On Day 4 the victims body surfaced several miles downstream.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket and was consuming alcohol.


BARDID: IA-2018-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Camanche
County: Clinton
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling on the Mississippi River near the upper end of Swan Slough adjacent to the town of Comanche. V1 was traveling at a high rate of speed when the tube hit a wake and both subjects were ejected and thrown into the river.  

The impact caused Victim 1 to lose consciousness and Victim 2 to have a bloody nose and arm/neck pain. Occupant had lifeguard experience and jumped in the river to retrieve Victim 1.  Fire and Rescue escorted V1 to the 5th Ave boat ramp where an ambulance was waiting.  victim 1 was taken to the hospital while victim 2 refused any medical attention at the boat ramp.  

Operator/Owner had an odor of alcohol on his breath yet tested below the legal limit @ 0.022 BAC.  All required safety equipment was on board and the two victims on the tube were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2018-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityorTown: Arnolds Park
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 & V2 were traveling in opposite directions going under a very narrow bridge at idle speed. Each vessel needs to be hugging their independent sides of the wall or the boats will not fit through the tunnel.  V1 & V2 both state they were on their own side of the wall when going through the tunnel.  After hitting under the tunnel, V1 yelled at V2 to pull over toward them to talk.  Upon approaching V1, V2 hit V1 two more times causing more damage. There was no alcohol involved.


BARDID: IA-2018-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityorTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting around the area on Lake Manawa. Victim stepped off of the ladder and was  treading water near the ladder.  The boat drifted away and the victim and the victim was unable to swim back.  Victim had a near drowning and was taken to the hospital.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket and had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: IA-2018-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Ottumwa
County: Wapello
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-16-2018 at about 1116hrs., conservation officer of the resources law enforcement bureau, received a call from wapello county chief deputy. Chief deputy told co that a boat was found in the turkey island area of the des moines river in ottumwa iowa. 

Chief deputy told CO that the operator of the boat was missing. Officers and rescue personnel responded to the scene and conducted a search for the operator of the boat. As of the late evening of 06-16-2018 the operator had not been located. At about 1900 hrs, CO received a call from conservation officer2. CO2 told CO that CO2 was at the scene and that operations were concluding for the day. The search for the operator would resume the following morning. 

CO2 told CO that the throttle on the boat that was found was open half to three quarters of the way. CO2 said that the gas tank on the boat was empty indicating that the boat ran until it ran out of gas. CO2 said the bow of the boat was contacting the bank keeping the boat in place although it was in gear and running with the throttle at least half way open. CO and CO2 concluded the phone call and agreed to meet the next morning and resume the search for the operator of the boat. On the morning of 06-17-2018 CO met with CO2 and wapello county sheriff. Sheriff told CO that the missing operator was identified. CO checked the Electronic boat registration system and discovered that the recovered 14 foot star craft boat was registered to someone else. 

Sheriff told CO that victim had left to go out on the river the previous morning from a campsite. CO CO2 and Sheriff then searched for the body on the river and inspected the scene were the boat was found on the previous day. CO then photographed the scene while photographing the scene Sheriff told CO that the recovered

Boat had been taken to Subject's camp site the previous day. On 06-17-2018 at about 1410 hrs., co's as well as Sheriff went to camp. Subject agreed to talk to CO and provided a written statement that contained the following information:

* victim came to camper and knocked on the door at 0630 hrs on 06-16-2018. Victim wanted Subject to go with victim to check bank lines that had been previously set. * victim and Subject went and checked lines that were on turkey island and returned back to camper at about 0730 hrs. * while at the camper the men visited and drank a beer. * at about 0830 hrs. Hrs victim left in the boat and went to set more bank lines on turkey island. * at about 0945 hrs. Subject became concerned that victim had not returned from setting bank lines. Subject then took another boat out looking for victim. * Subject found boat at the upper end of turkey island nosed into the river bank near a log jam. There was a new bank line that had been set in the bank near the boat. Victim was no where to be found. The boat was not running.

*Subject then made a loop around the island looking for victim and was returning to camp when his boat ran out of gas. Subject received a tow from a neighbor and then dialed 911 and reported victim
Missing upon returning to camper.

CO then examined the boat and left Subject's camp. CO received a call on 06-18-2018 at about 0830 hrs from Sheriff. Sheriff told CO that a body had been recovered in the des moines river near where boat had been found. CO responded to the black hawk access boat ramp in ottumwa and met with Sheriff , chief deputy and medical examiner. CO was told by Sheriff that it was determined that the body was that of victim. CO took possession of a firearm that victim was wearing when he was recovered. body was turned over to the medical examiner and autopsy results are pending.


BARDID: IA-2018-0012
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little River
NearestCityorTown: Leon
County: Decatur
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube with 5 occupants on the tube.  The tube hit a wave and victim went airborne and landed awkwardly back on the tube and injured her back.  The victim was transported by ambulance to Decatur County Hospital.  The victim was wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2018-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
June 24, 2018 at approximately 5:48pm, three people were boating on coralville lake in the area of mehaffey bridge when operator' cap blew off. Operator turned the boat around to pick up his hat. Occupant1 went to the front of the boat to get the cap out of the water. Occupant1 reached for the cap and missed. So, operator turned the boat around again to make another pass to recover the cap. This time, victim who was in the starboard back passenger area tried to reach for the cap. She missed the cap and fell into the water. Then, occupant1 jumped into the water from the back of the boat to recover the cap. Victim began to swim back to the boat. Before operator could get the boat shut off, victim got too close to the prop and ended up getting cut on her left leg. Operator and occupant1 helped victim get back in the boat and provided first aid. Operator called "911" and drove the boat to the mehaffey boat ramp. Operator was interviewed by the johnson county sheriff's office and victim was transported to the university of iowa by the johnson county ambulance service. The iowa department of public safety communication office in cedar rapids left a message for conservation officer on his work cell phone at 6:04pm. They informed co of a boat incident that occurred on coralville lake. Co was on a day off and did not see he missed a call until 7:43pm. At 7:45pm, co contacted the iowa department of public safety communication office by phone. Co informed them he was unable to respond to incident that day, but would further investigate. Operator had been drinking.
It is unknown if victim used drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident.


BARDID: IA-2018-0014
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coralville Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: North Liberty
County: Johnson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 24", 2018 at approximately 2135 hrs, a boat accident occurred on the Coralville Reservoir near West Overlook Beach in Johnson County. The incident involved two vessels. The first vessel (Boat #1), a black and red Cobalt, had been operated by 16 year old under the supervision of 21 year old. The second boat (Boat #2), a blue and yellow Cobalt. The incident occurred when Boat #1 under the operation by the 21 year old made an evasive left turn to avoid colliding with Boat #2. As a result of the evasive turn, three women were thrown from Boat #1. One of those women was severely injured by the propeller of Boat #1.

 At the time of the incident, Victim was lying over the bow of the boat with her arms outstretched. 

The boat smelled "like a brewery". There were red solo cups in the cup-holder next to the driver's seat and next to another seat

The primary cause of the incident was determined to be operator inattention and improper lookout by the  primary operator of Boat #1. 

-Boat #2 had a stern light but no navigation lights.
-Boat #1 had navigation lights and stern light on.


Through the course of interviews, as well as evidence at the scene, it was determined that there was alcohol use and marijuana use by some of the occupants of Boat #1 which may have impacted the ability of the operators to maintain necessary attention to the skills required to operate a vessel safely. According to Subject1 who was seated behind the wheel under Subject2's supervision, Boat #1 was "set" at a speed of 25 mph. During a re-enactment of the incident a speed of at least as close to create the forces incident, a speed of at least 25 mph was necessary to create the force required to throw a passenger from a boat similar in size to Boat #1. 
Therefore, I concluded that the secondary cause of the incident was that the speed at which Boat #1 was travelling was too fast for the low-light conditions. A person operating a vessel after dark maintain a speed which allows for a safe and timely reaction to avoid obstacles in its path, including insufficiently lit boats.
The tertiary cause of the incident was due to improper lighting on Boat #2. While the use of navigation lights may have increased the visibility of Boat #2, Boat #2's presence should have still been detected by those aboard Boat #1. Because Boat #2 was moving very slowly and was using the 360 degree white stern light (the only light required for use in stationary boats) Boat # 2 should have been visible to those aboard Boat #1 had they been sufficiently attentive and traveling at a safe and responsible speed. Even with lack of navigation lights, Boat #2 was visible to Corps Park Rangers on shore. the operator of Boat #2 was given a PBT at the marina with a result of .000.


BARDID: IA-2018-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saylorville
NearestCityorTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Conservation Officer has thoroughly investigated the boating incident that occurred at Saylorville Lake on 6-30-2018 at approximately 1632HRS near the area of the lake known as “Party Cove”. After talking with several passengers on board at the time of the event and reading through all the statements Officer concludes that Subject’s impairment (presumably from alcohol) and the lack of awareness of where the passengers were located at, on the rental pontoon, were the main factors in this incident.

Victim sustained injuries to both of her legs from the propeller of the outboard motor. Victim was attempting to get back into the vessel at the time the incident occurred. In her statement she says that she was on the back trying to get in past the gate when she fell back into the water. This was caused by the actions from Subject who reached over the seat located in front of the steering wheel and pushed the throttle of the boat all the way down in forward gear. Victim fell into the water near the propeller where it cut across her left knee cap horizontally all the way to the bone. The propeller than hit her right thigh of her leg and left several prop marks vertically across the entire width of her thigh. She also sustained a large open wound and two smaller cuts on her right thigh from the propeller.

Talking with Subject during the investigation he stated it was his fault and he was the one that injured Victim. He told me that he was the one that pushed the throttle forward. There were several witnesses on the vessel that heard operator state he pushed the throttle forward and also saw him do it. During field sobriety testing and contact operator showed and admitted impairment and a preliminary breath test showed he was over three times the legal limit at a .256 BAC.


BARDID: IA-2018-0016
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shell Rock River
NearestCityorTown: Marble Rock
County: Floyd
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 had a 2 to 3-inch bump on the right side of his forehead.  When asked, Operator2 said that he was operating a Personal Water Craft (PWC) at the time of the collision. They put the PWC on the water at the Dam in Greene at approximately 11:15 A.M. He was the only person on the PWC at the time.

 Operator2 said that he had only consumed 1 Busch Light beer out of a 12 oz. can at approximately 11:00 A.M. Operator2 said that he has only operated a PWC approximately two times and on this occasion, he was having fun jumping the waves that Operator1’s boat was creating when Operator1 turned the boat. When Operator1 turned the boat, Operator2 collided with the Bow of Operator1’s boat. Operator2 said that was the last thing that he remembers because he was knocked un-conscious and was lying face down in the water, floating in his life jacket. The occupants of the boat turned Operator2 face up, loaded him into the boat and transported him to shore where he was met by the ambulance who took him to the Waverly Emergency Room. 

According to Operator2, he was operating the PWC at approximately 20 to 25 miles per hour at the time of the collision and that him “being too close” to Operator1’s boat was the number one factor resulting in the collision. CO photographed Operator2’s injuries, all of which were located on the right side of Operator2’s body. Based upon the injuries and the story provided by Operator2, it appeared that the boat was turning left when the PWC that Operator2 was operating struck the Left side of the Bow of the boat, resulting in the injuries to the right side of Operator2’s body. CO then explained the Speed and Distance Regulations to Operator2.


BARDID: IA-2018-0017
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clear Lake
County: Cerro Gordo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6th, at approximately 8:15 pm V1 struck the rear of V2.  The incident occurred on Clear Lake approximately 3/4 of a mile SW of the 1200 block of North Shore Drive. The incident resulted in a personal injury to victim who was positioned on the back of the V2. 

Communication happened between V1 & V2 before the incident & V2 asking V1 if they wanted to be in their "Go Pro" video. V1 agreed  so it proceeded toward the stern of V2 because the victim was sitting in the back of V2 with the Go Pro.  It is not clear if the victim was standing or facing backward on V2 (PWC). 

Both the Operator and other passenger of V2 were facing forward and only felt the thud when V1 hit them. They also heard the victim screaming about her leg after she ended up in the water.  All individuals on the PWCs were wearing life jackets.  

The V1 Operator was charged with "reckless operation of a watercraft" and "operating a vessel underage without boating education" Alcohol was not a factor in this incident.


BARDID: IA-2018-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityorTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
There was a large hole in the hull near the bow on the starboard side. Subject explained that he had just purchased it that day for $2,800.  Subject explained that he had just met the operator that day on the lake and did not know his name. 

Subject and operator1 agreed to switch machines and ride each other's pwc before the incident took place. Subject showed ranger and i the title to the pwc. Subject explained that operator1 fell off of subject's machine and it then hit the rip rap on the shoreline causing the damage. 

I asked subject if his pwc was equipped with a cutoff switch. Subject showed ranger and i the cutoff switch. Subject explained that he left due to the rising tensions and racial accusations being made. The next morning i called operator1 and asked him to meet with me about the incident. Operator1 agreed and we met at the lake manawa park office. I asked operator1 to fill out an operator's report form and give me a written statement of the events. Operator1 complied. Operator1 described that, although he is very experienced on pwc, he was not familiar with that model and did not realize that the cutoff switch could be clipped to his vest and was not one warn on the wrist. Operator1 stated that he was going near full throttle outside the buoys by the north point when he let off of the throttle to make a sharp turn, but the throttle did not release. The pwc went further into the water than operator1 expected and he fell off the pwc. The pwc continued towards the south boat ramps and made contact with the shore line just east of the south boat ramps. Operator1 stated that subject chased the pwc on operator1's pwc in an attempt to stop it but was unsuccessful. I issued one citation to operator1 for failure to wear the cutoff lanyard (462a.12(14)).  Victim was wearing a life jacket


BARDID: IA-2018-0019
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityorTown: WAVERLY
County: Bremer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 15, 2018 at 2001, officer informed me that there had been a personal injury boat incident on the cedar river at waverly. Officer told me that a boat pulling tubes had run over the top of several people that were floating down the river on innertubes. Officer informed me that a female on one of the innertubes had suffered injuries to her head. I also learned that the driver of the boat had remained on scene, and that he had admitted to officers that he had been drinking prior to the collision.  Officer informed me that the boat operator had failed field sobriety and had consented to a field test on a pbt. The results of the pbt showed a blood alcohol concentration that was well above the legal limit of .08.

The victim had received a deep laceration to the back of her head, but medical staff didn't believe that she had suffered any traumatic brain injuries. I then requested permission from the nurse at the desk to go into the er room and speak with victim. Having received permission, i entered the hospital room and saw a female lying on the bed. The victim appeared to be conscious, but was wearing a c-spine neck brace which made it impossible for her to move her head. I then introduced myself and asked if i could ask a couple of questions in regards to the incident. Two other people were in the room with victim, and i they informed me that they were her mother and father. I asked victim if she could tell me what had happened, and she said that she couldn't remember anything. The father did tell me that she had been with her fiancé and several other friends on a float trip down the river for her birthday. 

The group had floated down river to a sandbar, and had briefly stopped for a bathroom break. The group then got back on their inner tubes and started floating downstream again. It was shortly after they departed from the sandbar when the collision occurred. The tubers were headed downstream, and the power boat was headed on plane against the current upstream pulling a large inflatable ski-toy. 

Subject2 described the boat as being at an approximate 15degree angle, moving at what he thought was 20-25 miles per hour. I had asked if the boat was nose-up and "plowing water", and he replied no. The tubers said that they could clearly see the driver looking back at and motioning towards the two people he was towing. I learned that operator was in the powered vessel by himself, and that he did not have a "spotter" on board as required by law. The tubers said that several of them saw the boat coming directly at them, and that they had screamed and attempted to get the attention of the boat operator. The powerboat operated by operator then plowed directly into the flotilla of tubers. Victim was facing upstream in her tube at the time of collision. She took the brunt of the impact, with the powerboat hitting her squarely. After impact, the boat continued upstream a short distance before operator Stopped and attempted to stop to render aid. The tubers that had been struck were picked up by a third-party vessel that wasn't associated with operator or the tubing group. The tubers were transported to the lower parking lot of the waverly area veterans club. At this point victim was transported to the waverly hospital er via ambulance.

Two people did not want medical attention at that time despite having obvious injuries and talking about pain. Subject1 had a large red mark under his right eye, and a red abrasion to the back-right side of his neck that caused him great pain when touched. Subject3 complained of pain to his legs

Victim had a very large cut to the back-left of her head. The er had used staples to close the wound. Victim also showed a red mark on the front-left side of her head. I then left the er room. Victim was released from the hospital a short time later.

We inspected the vessel and took numerous photos of it inside and out. There were no obvious signs of blood or impact on the vessel around the propeller. There was a bent tracking fin on the bottom of the vessel (c.e. Operator contacted officer later to report that the fin had been bent prior to him purchasing it. 

Operator analysis showed a blood alcohol concentration of .125. None of the  victims had life jackets. Only 1 received medical attn.


BARDID: IA-2018-0020
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Okoboji
NearestCityorTown: Spirit Lake
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE BEING PULLED ON ONE TUBE. THE TUBE HIT A LARGE WAKE AND EJECTED ALL THREE FROM THE TUBE.

victim's bACK CAME DOWN ON another's HEAD, INJURING HER BACK. SHE WAS UNABLE TO CLIMB THE LADDER TO ENTER THE BOAT SO EMERGENCY SERVICES WERE CALLED.


BARDID: IA-2018-0021
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Iowa River
NearestCityorTown: Decorah
County: Winneshiek
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/2018 operator and her minor granddaughter rented two kayaks from Off the Driftless LLC in Decorah Iowa. Off the Driftless employee transported them to the public canoe launch on the Upper Iowa River at the intersection of Pole Line Road and Bluffton road north of Decorah, Iowa. 

Employee stated he provided them with the required PFDs and that both Operator and her granddaughter were wearing them when they left the canoe ramp. Another kayaker who was getting ready to come into the ramp Operator was leaving stated to this officer they both were wearing PFDs and the grandmother, who had departed after her granddaughter, looked unsteady  going downstream. 

Within a half mile of the canoe ramp Operator capsized her kayak. No one witnessed the actual capsizing; but granddaughter stated she heard her grandmother in distress. Her granddaughter attempted to paddle back upstream but could not get there soon enough.  Another kayaker heard the cries for help and proceeded to help the granddaughter pull Operator to shallower water. She stated the victim’s PFD was floating in the water and not on Operator. She stated she grabbed the floating PFD and tied it to Operator’s shoulder and neck for buoyancy assistance. She stated they knew the victim was deceased at that time. They then waited for emergency responders. She also stated the granddaughter was wearing her PFD when she came into contact with her. This officer was able to examine the victim’s Type 2 PFD at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah. The PFD’s exterior was in excellent condition and sized appropriately for the victim’s size. The buckle and strap functioned properly when manipulated. The PFD markings indicated it was Coast Guard approved.


BARDID: IA-2018-0022
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Manawa
NearestCityorTown: Council Bluffs
County: Pottawattamie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 was driving the boat to anchor on Lake Manawa. The anchor was set, but the boat was drifting towards a nearby pontoon. One person jumped out of the boat to push the boats apart when operator, unknowing that victim left the vessel, pushed the throttle in reverse to avoid colliding with the pontoon. Victim was struck by the propeller and had multiple lacerations along her torso and upper thigh. Victim was taken by CBFD to UNMC for surgery and was listed in stable condition. The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2018-0023
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: EDDYVILLE
County: Mahaska
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 7, 2018 i conservation officer went to the location where the boat was being kept which was involved in the incident. Once at this location i observed that this boat was bearing iowa registration number 4107ah. I also observed that the capacity plate was located near the stern on starboard side for the vessel. This capacity plated stated five persons or 695 pounds with a combined weight of persons and gear of 1010 pounds. I also observed that this vessel had a compartment that was secured closed by a pin. Through my training and experience i have learned that people are known to keep their paper iowa registration in such compartments. At this time i unlatched and then opened the compartment.

Operator stated that eight person were floating down the river with six persons being in tubes and victim and operator being in the boat. Once the decision was made to return to the boat ramp, the tubers went to the shore with the boat landing on shore next to them. While on shore the tubers deflated their tube and placed them in the boat. At this time all of the tubers entered the vessel with subject being the last person to enter the vessel. Operator stated that subject was seated on the bow of the vessel. Operator then went on to say that the vessel was pointed upstream when he put the motor in forward gear and began to add throttle. Operator stated once throttle was added at this time is when the bow of the boat when under the water and water rushed in the boat. Once the water rushed into the vessel this is when the boat rolled and floated in the water upside down. 

During the vessel rolling over all persons were ejected from the vessel and placed in the water. At this time three people were able to swim to shore, none of these person were wearing or had a personal floatation device. 

Another subject was able to swim to the boat where she held on to the vessel and was able to reached up into the vessel and find a personal floatation device and place it under her arm while she was holding on the boat. She was able to hold onto the vessel and eventually claim up on top of the boat where she would be found floating down the river by eddyville fire and rescue’s boat. 

Victim was wearing his type 2 personal flotation device while he was in the boat along with the young girl. While operator was in the water he observed that victim still had his personal flotation device on however operator observed that victim was not able to bring himself to the others. This is when operator swam to victim and grabbed victim's personal floatation device and proceeded swimming to shore with victim in tow. Once operator arrived at the shore he was able to get victim's head and shoulders out of the water. Operator stated that this was all he could do because he was exhausted from swimming and the steepness of the bank along with the others that made it to shore had left to find help.  At this time operator started cpr and then stopped cpr to go see if there was any communicating devices where in a camper that was parked along the shore. While operator was looking for such a device a male and female came down to the shore to help. This male and female that came to help was contacted by the persons whom went looking for help. Operator and the male went back to victim and started cpr again and continued until ems arrived at the scene. 

Ems had taken victim to mahaska health partnership where he was pronounced dead.

On august 9, 2018 at approximately 8:28 p.m. i went to the clubhouse located in oskaloosa and talked to subject. While talking to her she informed me that there was 6 persons in tubes that were in the river. The tubes went to the river bank and got in the boat. She stated that operator wanted to take all the person back in the boat at once. Subject2 didn't want to do that and that she wanted to make two trips to get all the person back to the boat ramp. However operator insisted. Subject2 went on to say that they all entered the vessel and that subject was the last person to enter the boat and seated himself at the front of the boat. Subject2 also stated that operator accelerated the boat when the boat was approximately in the middle of the river and this is when the bow of the boat went under the water and water started to rush in the boat, rolling the vessel. Subject2 then stated this is when she stayed with the boat holding on to the side and reaching into the vessel grabbing a personal floatation device. Then putting the device under her arm and holding on to the boat as it went down stream. While the boat was drifting down stream she was able to get the personal floatation device on correctly and climbed up on top of the boat. Which then she was discovered by eddyville fire and rescue. I then asked where is the personal flotation device that victim was wearing that day she stated that it was at the residence in which she was staying.
Once i departed the clubhouse i arrived at the house where subject2 was staying to inspected the personal floatation device that they said victim was wearing. During this inspection of the personal floatation device i observed that it was free of rips in the fabric and straps and that the buckles where functioning. I also observed that the personal floatation device was united states coast guard approved type two.


BARDID: IA-2018-0024
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snyder Bend
NearestCityorTown: Salix
County: Woodbury
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 6, 2018, at approximately 17:30, iowa conservation officer was notified by woodbury county conservation board park ranger that a capsized canoe had been found in snyder bend lake. Subject pulled the canoe to shore and began searching the area for the missing canoer on land. Officer arrived on scene and began to search the lake by boat. While on the water Officer called for more dnr boats to assist in the search and contacted the woodbury county sheriff's office to assist with public relations and search activities. Sandals, an unzipped pfd, two dry bags  ontaining a cellphone and other personal items, two paddles, and a green old town canoe (ia 0569br) were recovered.

Officers searched on land by vehicle and on foot, on water utilizing side scan sonar, and utilized drones until darkness and lightning stalled the search.

On the morning of august 7, 2018, iowa conservation officer organized a search involving the same agencies as the prior evening. He eventually located the victim with side scan sonar. Sioux city dive rescue was deployed to recover the victim.

An autopsy was performed by dr. at st. Luke's regional medical center in sioux city, iowa. The medical examiner noted drowning as the cause of death. The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2018-0025
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rathbun Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Centerville
County: Appanoose
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 15:30 on august 11th 2018, i was contacted by water patrol officer that there had been a jet ski which overturned near the island view boat ramp located on rathbun lake in appanoose co., iowa. I arrived on scene at 15:51 and the victim was in an ambulance and had problems regaining her breathing.

I found through interviews that the victim ad been operating a pwc approximately 70 yards east of the island view boat ramp. This vessel was occupied by 3 individuals. 

It was found that the operator had operated a pwc 4 times in the past and this was her first time operating this pwc. This pwc was purchased the week prior to this incident. Witness was on a pwc near her mother and stated that a wake from a larger boat came into the victims pwc and her mother did not know how to operate this vessel well. She also stated that her mother had breathing issues for quite some time and had been hospitalized for her condition in the past.

Once the victims pwc overturned the family tried rescuing the three individuals on another pwc which in turn also overturned due to the weight. A passing vessel retrieved the individuals in their vessel and pulled the two pwc's with the victim to the boat ramp. At this time the ambulance was called. The ambulance crew could not get the victims breathing corrected and chose to contact a rescue helicopter to transport the victim to assess her breathing.

The damage to these pwc's was minimal. There was no collision or breaks to these vessels. The only damage to these vessels was from being overturned in the water.


BARDID: IA-2018-0026
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityorTown: Wahpeton
County: Dickinson
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 8/3/2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 0930HR A VESSEL WAS OPERATING IN EMERSON BAY ON WEST LAKE OKOBOJI. Operator WAS PULLING A SKIER APPROXIMATELY 3/4 MILE OFF SHORE SOUTH OF CRESCENT BEACH. Victim fell, STRIKING THE SKI RECEIVING A LACERATION ON HER LEFT LEG IN THE KNEE AREA. VICTIM WAS WEARING A LIFE JACKET


BARDID: IA-2018-0027
State: IA
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ventura
County: Cerro Gordo
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1100 hours, a 1992 glasstream boat with two people onboard were fishing on clear lake when the weather turned to rain and wind. This caused the waters to be rough. Operator1 was trying to make an approach closer to the shore when the waves began to overtake the bow and stern of the boat eventually causing the boat to capsize and sink. They both were forced to get into the water, holding onto lifejackets and then swimming towards shore. This incident happened approximately 500 feet south of the baptist camp (1600 e. Lake st.) On clear lake. Operator1 stated his bilge stopped working during this entire incident. The boat was a total loss and was retrieved by clear lake boats.


BARDID: IA-2018-0028
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Creek
NearestCityorTown: Cedar Rapids
County: Linn
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 put in the water late afternoon on September 3, 2018 on Indian Creek.  Both individuals were wearing life jackets when they put in at East Post Rd near the end of the trail and under the bridge. V1 paddled downstream around a few turns when victim took off his life jacket near Wilder Rd. 

V1 came around a bend and upon a big pile of brush, hit against it and tipped over. Passenger Sjumped and quickly grabbed the brush yet didn't see the victim.  V1 was tipped over and stuck against the brush pile. She could feel the victim when she put her hand in between V1 and the brush pile, he was under V1.  She tried many times to lift the tandem kayak off but it wouldn't budge.


BARDID: IA-2018-0030
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Creek
NearestCityorTown: Polk City
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 24th at approximately 4:30 i, park ranger, was notified by polk county sheriff's office that a man had sunk his boat at big creek lake.

I found the individual at approximately 4:45 at the east boat ramp of big creek lake. Subject was standing at the boat ramp and his boat was tied off to the dock. Subject's vessel was mostly submerged in the water. I asked subject what had happened. Subject stated he arrived at the park around 2:15 pm and launched his boat. He tied it off to the dock and then went to park his truck in the parking lot. Once in the parking lot he used the restroom. Subject said he then felt ill so he laid down in his vehicle for a while. At approximately 4:15 pm he walked back down to the dock and noticed his vessel was submerged in the water. At this time he contacted the sheriff's office.

Once i arrived i had subject back his boat and trailer down to the water. We extended his winch out and hooked it to the boat. We then winched it back on to the trailer and subject pulled the vessel out of the water to let it drain. The plug was not in the boat.


BARDID: IA-2018-0031
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Guttenberg
County: Clayton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Incident information: 10-6-18
At 12:47 pm the clayton county sheriff's office received a 911 call indicating that a boat was spinning in tight circles in the main channel north of the turkey river/cassville ferry landing. Cassville fire, guttenberg fire and Police, clayton county sheriff's office, and iowa dnr & wi dnr conservation officers were dispatch to the scene.

The cassville fire department was first on scene and discovered that the vessel was spinning at a fast pace; the vessel was vacant. Cassville fire rammed the circling vessel and pulled the safety lanyard to stop the motor. The motor was running at full throttle. The vessel came to rest on the shore line north of cassville. Later the brother and sister to the victim were traveling south down the river and noticed the boat (ws 3338 ck) with cassville fire. They informed cassville fire that it belonged to their brother who had been fishing with them approximately 45 minutes before they left him at the mouth of the turkey river, (mississippi river mile 609.3). 

According to the brother and sister, their brother victim was getting ready to head up the main channel behind them. It is presumed that the victim fell out of the vessel while operating, while not wearing a pfd or the safety lanyard as he fell out of the boat. Searches conducted throughout that afternoon and the following 12 days. Searches consisted of officials utilizing side scan sonar on their vessels. Sonar was also recorded and digitally charted by a volunteer search & rescue team, christian aid ministries. Gps locations were charted while focusing on images that resembled a body at the bottom of the river. 

Coordinated search & dragging efforts were then carried out by the volunteer group, ia dnr conservation officers, and local fire departments. Multiple gps way points/images were searched without ever finding anything. Other types of search methods were also utilized. Island and sand bar searches, patrol searches, including a cadaver search by water. Inclement weather played a factor on many days throughout the attempted recovery process. River levels and current speeds were continuously increasing which played an important role on the search.

At 3:09 p.m. on thursday, october 18th, the grant county communications center received a 9-1-1 call from a subject advising he had located a body in the mississippi river. The 9-1-1 caller had the gps location of +042.69161 - 090.94960. The location indicated that the body was found on the wisconsin side of the mississippi river. The manner in which body was discovered indicated to the Investigators that victim was attempting to put on his camo rain jacket at the time of the incident. It is presumes that victim fell out of the vessel as he was attempting to put on his jacket while heading up the main channel in his
V-bottom boat. Victim's body was found in a log jam near the sand cut. He was floating among logs and debris. His coat was partially on his arms and not all the way over his head. 

Autopsy: 10-20-2018
An autopsy was performed on sunday october 20th in ankeny iowa at the state medical laboratory by the director of forensics. Preliminary autopsy findings indicate the cause of death was determined to be from drowning. The results indicated that no trauma or acute medical issues where a cause or had contributed to death.

His manner of death will be listed as an accident. Toxicology results will take about 4 weeks to get back due to decomposition. The autopsy positively identified the decedent via dental records


BARDID: IA-2018-0032
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brown's Lake
NearestCityorTown: Green Island
County: Jackson
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 20, 2018 at approximatly 9:10 am  co law center dispatch out saubla fire and recue boat to browns lake near green island gma for a capsized kayak and a hunter in the water holding onto the kayak. Jackson co was on the phone with the hunter as he was in the water. 

The hunter was recovered.  Though cold, he was able to move his legs, arms and hands. 

Law enforcement was able to recover the hunting gear and kayak. 

Operator state the lake was flat calm when he left at sunrise. He tried to find a spot to hunt but because of the high water he could not find a spot. Operator got back out of the backwaters a to the open waters of the lake to paddle back to the levee but observed large waves. When he was about 50 yards out into the lake he hit a wave capsizing his kayak and throwing him and his dog and gear into the water. Operators waders filled with water as he tried to get them off with no luck. He held onto the kayak as it drifted towards some trees where he held onto until the rescue boats arrived. Operator was on his phone most of the time with dispatch. Operator had a "life proof" waterproof phone case that allowed him to remain in contact with dispatch to get help. Doctors evaluated operator's condition and later released him from the hospital.


BARDID: IA-2018-0033
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Okoboji
NearestCityorTown: Arnolds Park
County: Dickinson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ANOTHER VESSEL CAME TOWARD V1. OPERATOR ACCIDENTALLY HIT THROTTLE AND the STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL HIT a DOCK.


BARDID: IA-2019-0001
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Pella
County: Marion
WaterConditions: Very rough
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:
On 1/5/2019 at approximately 11:01 am Dispatch took a report of 2 kayaks that had been capsized at South Tailwater, on the east side of the dam.  Upon arrival Deputies observed a male holding onto a kayak struggling to stay afloat in the strong currents.  Deputies also observed another male subject face down in the water unresponsive.  

Multiple rescue personnel and deputies threw safety ropes in an attempt to rescue the kayak-er that was still afloat.  Rescuers were eventually able to rescue the male and he was transported to the emergency room in Pella.  The other male subject was later found downstream, and transported to the emergency room where he was pronounced deceased.  

The Officer spoke with two people who were part of the group of kayaks.  They told the Officer that the two males were kayaking close to the dam were the signs stated to stay back.  

They stated that the two got too close and the currents began to bring them closer to the dam.  One went under and was not seen again but another was able to stay afloat by holding onto his kayak. The Officer also spoke with the original caller who stated he observed both of the males in their kayaks past the danger signs by the dam.  He stated that one of the males began struggling with the  current pulling him in and shortly after capsized.  The other male capsized sometime after this.  Both males were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2019-0002
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Pella
County: Marion
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/5/2019 at approximately 11:01 am Dispatch took a report of 2 kayaks that had been capsized at South Tailwater, on the east side of the dam.  Upon arrival Deputies observed a male holding onto a kayak struggling to stay afloat in the strong currents.  Deputies also observed another male subject face down in the water unresponsive.  Multiple rescue personnel and deputies threw safety ropes in an attempt to rescue the kayaker that was still afloat.  Rescuers were eventually able to rescue the male and he was transported to the emergency room in Pella.  The other male subject was later found downstream, and transported to the emergency room where he was pronounced deceased.  

The Officer spoke with two people who were part of the group of kayaks.  They told the Officer that the two males were kayaking close to the dam were the signs stated to stay back.  They stated that the two got too close and the currents began to bring them closer to the dam.  Subject1 went under and was not seen again but Subject2 was able to stay afloat by holding onto his kayak. The Officer also spoke with the original caller who stated he observed both of the males in their kayaks past the danger signs by the dam.  He stated that one of the males began struggling with the current pulling him in and shortly after capsized.  The other male capsized sometime after this.  Both males were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2019-0003
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skunk River South
NearestCityorTown: Delta
County: Keokuk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday May 13, 2019, Officer was called by victim. Operator1 indicated that on May 12, 2019 at approximately 11:15 am he was on a river trip down the south skunk  in his 12 foot row boat and was rowing face forward in the boat.  the day was dark with off and on rain and the wind was blowing about 10-15 mph.  As Operator1 started around a sharp bend to the right, the current pulled him into a dead tree that had fallen into the river. 

The victim rowed hard to avoid it but was pulled in.  Some branches of the fallen tree caught his boat, flipped it over and threw him into the water.  Operator1 was wearing a rain suit and a flotation vest.  He held onto the gunnel with one hand and swam toward the closest (right) bank.  Operator1 was carried by the current about 100 yards before grabbing a root sticking out of the bank.  

The bank was about 6-8 feet high and vertical and not climbable.  He tied the bowline to the root and with great difficulty righted the boat.  The water was perhaps 6 ft deep so he bailed out the boat by reaching over the side and using a quart container and a bucket.  The victim then climbed back into the boat over the bow and started to organize his tangled up gear. he untied the bowline from the root and again started to straighten his gear as the boat floated backwards.  The boat had gone about 20 yards when it bumped something under water , capsized again, & again throwing the victim into the water.  It is believed that the anchor fell out in the initial tip and tangled up in a sunken root ball.  

The victim was able to cling to the stern and then found that he could stand on the submerged root ball while he held the boat  The water was up to his armpit as he stood on the root ball.  He reached into his shirt pocket for his phone to call for help but the phone was waterlogged and dead.  He remembered he had another phone in a dry bag and was able to locate it as all his gear was fastened to a line just under the gunnel, by spring clips.  He called 911 and was rescued at approximately 3:15 pm.  Operator1 was treated for hypothermia and released from the hospital.


BARDID: IA-2019-0004
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brown's Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salix
County: Woodbury
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was drifting in the Lake and saw V1 off the bow of the boat traveling north from right to left past them.  V1 was pulling a tube and turned off the port side of V2 and came past the back of the boat and the tube swung out and struck the upper port side of V2 toward the back area of the hull.  The tube was carrying 2 people, a male and female, who were thrown after hitting V2.  Both were unresponsive and laying face down in the water.  Both were wearing life jackets.  V2 called for help and the first witness came over and transported one victim to shore.  Another boat came over and transported the other victim to shore.  Medics were called and victims were transported to the hospital/


BARDID: IA-2019-0005
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blue Heron
NearestCityorTown: West Des Moines
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
In V1, both individuals were standing at the time of the occurrence.  Subject was standing in the front of the vessel towards the starboard side and Operator1 was standing towards the transom of the vessel.  Operator1 tried to cast his fishing pole and when he did this it caused the boat to become unstable and started to take on water on the starboard side of the vessel. 

Both individuals were thrown out the starboard side of the vessel. Both individuals were wearing their life jackets at the time of the occurrence and made it to shore safely.  Both individuals were not injured and issued citations for "no fishing license" and "fishing with set lines in a stocked body of water"


BARDID: IA-2019-0006
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skunk River
NearestCityorTown: Brighton
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 9, 2019 at about 1850, Officer was notified of a possible drowning at the Brighton boat ramp on the Skunk River in Brighton. V1 had started at the McCain's boat ramp just north of the Brighton boar ramp and was floating/drifting/paddling south toward the Brighton boat ramp.  

The witness and girlfriend of the victim stated that neither of them were wearing a life jacket.  The witness was about 50-100 yards away from the victim when she had turned to V1 as they were floating/drifting/paddling, to mention that she was going to put out at their residence which was approximately 200 yards further downstream from the Brighton boat ramp that they were just passing.

(Witness was in a separate kayak that had no bearing or cause regarding the actions  on V1).  After that, the witness turned back around and headed toward their residence on the South bank of the river, when she heard a "splash".  The witness then turned back around and saw the victim trying to swim towards the south bank.  The witness did not know what made the victim go into the water. The witness and victim had drank approximately 6-7 beers each from the time they put in to the time of the incident. Neither of the individuals were wearing a life jacket. V1 was not a registered paddlecraft because it is under 13' long & Iowa only registers paddle craft that are 13' and longer.


BARDID: IA-2019-0007
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Tracy
County: Mahaska
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
OtherAccidentEvent: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Conservation officer on 6-29-2019 at approximately 11:23 p.m by mahaska county dispatch and was advised of a boating accident at lanphier landing with injuries.  Arriving on scene. At this time i was informed that everyone was accounted for and injured parties were en route to mahaska county hospital. 

At this time i made contact with operator. Operator stated to me that he was the operator of the vessel and that they were on their way back from the sand plant to eveland access to where the boat trailer was parked. Operator also stated that he was traveling with a group of 3 other boats downstream from the sand plant, when they neared lanphier landing the boats passed operator's vessel and he stated they ran into foggy situation on the river.  His sight was more impaired so he went to a standing position thinking that he might be able to see better. 

Operator also stated that he thought that he was making the corner on the river when they hit the river bank. During the conversation with operator officer could smell a odor of alcohol beverage omitting from his person and his breath when he spoke. Officer asked if he had any alcohol beverages this evening & he stated that he had 4 to 6 beer while his time at the sand plant. I then asked operator how long they were at the sand plant he stated that they arrived at the plant some time between 4 and 6 p.m. That evening and departing shortly be for the incident. At this time trooper conducted standardized field sobriety tests on operator. During this time officer went to the vessel and observed that there were both empty and full cans of beer in the boat and that the front of the boat was pushed up at a 90 degree angle to the rest of the boat. Officer also took a few photos of the boat while  was there. 

Officer then came into contact with subject2 and she was able to inform him of the person on boat the boat and also she stated to me that when they hit the bank her two boys fell on top of her in the boat. Officer then went and talked to trooper where he informed officer of his finding on his field sobriety tests and pbt results. At this time officer informed operator that he would not be placed under arrest and asked him if he had a person that could drive him out of there. He stated that subject2 could drive him. At approximately 12:32 a.m. Officer cleared from lanphier land and was en route to mahaska county hospital to speak with the other persons involved. 

At approximately 1:00 a.m. Officer arrived at mahaska county hospital to talk with the persons that were transported to the hospital. Officer first talked to subject3 and asked her what happened. She stated to officer  that she was riding in the front of the boat with subject4 on her lap when the boat hit what she believed to the river bank and this is when she and subject4 was ejected from the vessel and landed in the water then going under the boat until she resurfaced at the back of the boat still holding on to subject4. She continued and  stated that subject4 had his life jacket on him the entire time however she did not have a life jacket on and she believed that her leg was cut by the propeller on the boat while she went under the boat. 

Officer then talked to subject5 asking him what happened. Subject5 stated to officer that he was seated next to the driver in the boat and they were traveling down stream when they hit something that ejected subject3 from the boat. Subject5 stated that once he noticed this he then went into the water to retrieve subject3 and subject4. Subject5 retrieved them and got them to shore. Subject5 stated that he was not wearing a life jacket in the boat. Officer talked to subject6. Officer asked subject6 what happened she stated  that she was riding on the front of the boat facing towards the motor when they hit something ejecting her out of the boat where she came to rest on land. Subject6 also stated that she was not wearing her life jacket in the boat. 

Officer asked subject7 what happened she stated that she was riding on the front of the boat with subject6 also facing backwards when the boat hit what she believed to be the river bank and this is when she was ejected from the boat and came to rest on land. Subject7 stated that she was not wearing her life jacket in the boat either. Subject2 was in the room so officer asked if she would be willing to fill out a statement, which she did. 

Officer made contact with operator in the hallway of the emergency room and asked him if he would be willing to fill out a statement of what happened. Operator  wrote out a statement and while he was writing out his statement officer observed that there were cuts, bumps and a bruise on his left shoulder. When  asked, operator stated that they occurred in the accident. Officer asked if there were any safety equipment in the boat and he said there were 5 life jackets, a type 4 throw able, and a good fire extinguisher. Operator also stated that he was not wearing his life jacket in the boat and that he had approximately 6 beers while anchored in the sand plant, stating that they arrived at the sand plant between 4 to 6 p.m. That evening with it being closer to 6. Officer asked what he did once they hit the river bank? He stated that he remained in the boat when it hit and then started helping people at the scene. Operator also stated that he had no formal vessel operation training. Operator thought that he had approximately 120 hours of operation on the des moines river per year for the past 10 years. Officer asked operator to come to his truck where officer issued  a citation for negligent operation of a vessel under the influence of alcohol and gave him seizure paperwork for his vessel. Officer then asked operator  if he could use the boat trailer to get the boat out of the river & he said yes and that it was hooked up to his blue chevy truck located at the eveland access boat ramp. At approximately 2:49 a.m. Officer arrived at eveland access boat ramp and located operator's boat trailer and then hooked the trailer to his truck. Officer then pulled the trailer to the secure area and left if for the night. On 6-30-19 officer returned to landphier landing and retrieved the vessel from the water and placed it on the trailer which he then placed the boat and trailer in the secure area for safe keeping.


BARDID: IA-2019-0008
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clear Lake
County: Cerro Gordo
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling on Clear Lake at approximately 1:50 am on July 4, 2019, after leaving Rookies Bar.  The Operator was unable to locate the residence where the boat belonged & ran into the dock causing approximately $8500.00 worth of damage. 

After impact, the operator called 911 & admitted to driving drunk and hitting a dock.  None of the individuals were wearing a lifejacket.  The Operator was charged with BWI.  No injuries


BARDID: IA-2019-0009
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Des Moines
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/19 at aprox. 1800 hrs three people were tubing the des moines river With two tubes lashed together with 30 feet of rope. At the 6th ave. Bridge the tubes ended up on opposite sides Of a bridge piling. 

This caused the tubes to become pinned against the concrete causing subject1 to fall off the Tube with no life jacket on. Subject1 stated that he kept getting sucked under the water and would pop back To the surface and gasps for air. Subject1 at one point was able to grab a hold of his cooler and use it to float Himself.

Operator was driving upstream when she spotted victim hanging on to a blue cooler yelling "help me, Help me". At this point operator motored up next to him and subject2 grabbed both of victim’s arms and Held on to him. Victim yelled at him to not let him drown. At some point while operator was making way Back to the yacht club dock subject1s right foot made contact with the prop.   

At the dock a 911 call was made and dsm fire transported subject1 to mercy hospital.  Subject4 was the only person wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2019-0010
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cedar River
NearestCityorTown: Mount Vernon
County: Linn
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7, 2019 at approximately 10:10 AM, operator was fishing out of his vessel, a 16 ft. Fisher Marine (registration IA 18511 DD) on the Cedar River near the dam at Palisades Kepler State Park. Operator was seen standing on a rock outcropping near the dam, climbing into his boat, and falling or jumping overboard into the river. According to witnesses Operator surfaced twice, but ultimately drowned.

Operator’s body was located by Linn County Sheriff’s Department officers on July 9th at approximately 2:00 PM. Operator’s body was floating along the north bank of the Cedar River downstream from the dam and approximately 20 feet from shore.

Based on the rough and dangerous water conditions where Operator was fishing, it is  concluded that Operator did not intentionally exit his boat, but rather lost his balance and fell into the water.  He was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: IA-2019-0011
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twelve Mile Lake
NearestCityorTown: Afton
County: Union
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8, 2019 at approximately 2:30 pm V2 was fishing at 12 Mile Lake, on the west side of the lake, near the mid portion of the lake. V2 had their backs toward the lake and were commenting how quiet it was with little traffic or noise to interfere with their fishing. 

At the next moment they heard V1, turned toward the noise and heard the sputtering of the motor of V1.  V1 was moving and it appeared that the driver was attempting to turn the pontoon around and return to the dock. 

The driver of V1 started yelling for help as he continued to try & turn the pontoon around.  V2 reeled in their fishing lines and headed toward V1.  When V2 got to V1, V1 was in reverse and trying to back up the pontoon to the dock but the pontoon was not moving. 

V2 could see the right rear corner of the pontoon going down and appeared to be filling up with water.  V2 threw a rope to the driver and he tied it to the sinking corner.  

V2 tried to pull V1 to help but it would not move.  V1 was taking on a lot of water and was sinking more. 

V1 let go of the line and the pontoon capsized, throwing all three subjects into the water.  1 occupant of V1 had an orange life jacket on yet it was not properly fastened so it flew off when he hit the water.  Occupant # 2 was not wearing a life jacket yet the driver of V1 was wearing a life jacket.
V2 was able to rescue all 3 subjects and take them to shore.


BARDID: IA-2019-0012
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:32:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nodaway Lake
NearestCityorTown: Clarinda
County: Page
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I discovered this incident had occurred by reading ksom 96.5 news on 07-09-2019. I went to the page county sheriffs department the same day and requested a case file of the occurrence to begin this investigation. As such, much Of this report has been recreated from statements/reports obtained from the sheriff's office.

this boating occurrence happened on 07-05-2019, on the west nodaway river at the clarinda, iowa, low head dam. It happened at about 1030hrs as operator1 was kayaking down stream with his friend. 

Operator1 and his friend were each in a green sun dolphin kayak, when they navigated over the clarinda low head dam. Operator1 was thrown from his kayak as was his friend. The friend surfaced down stream, however operator1 was caught in the reverse - rotating current of the low head dam. The friend made a couple of unsuccessful attempts to remove operator1 from the water. The friend was able to find his cell phone floating in a box and call 911. The friend then saw operator1 floating down stream and was able pull him to shore. The friend did not know cpr, but attempted cpr, until the clarinda fire and rescue / clarinda police department arrived on scene and began rescue efforts.

Operator1 was transported to clarinda regional health care, where life saving efforts continued. Operator1 was pronounced deceased at 1118hrs by clarinda regional health care staff. Operator1's body was preliminarily examined. Operator1's body was then transported to the iowa medical examiners office in ankeny, iowa, by ritchie funeral home. On 7-22-19, i phone interviewed operator1's friend that was with him when the incident happened. 

The friend Stated that operator1's kayaking and swimming abilities were novice level. The friend said that operator1 was properly wearing his pfd when he went over the low head dam, however the current completely stripped him of the pfd and all of his clothing. 

I asked the friend about possible alcohol use an he stated that operator1 was an alcoholic. The friend said operator1 had had a few shots of whiskey the morning of the incident, however he did not believe that he was intoxicated at the time of the occurrence. The friend of operator1 further, supplied me with photographs of the kayak and pfd used at the time of the occurrence. On 9-23-2019, i was able to speak with a representative from sun dolphin kayak's. I supplied them with a hin, was able to determine date of manufacture and model year for the sundolphin journey 10 ss kayak that operator1 was using at the time of his incident.


BARDID: IA-2019-0013
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ventura
County: Cerro Gordo
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17, 2019 V1 was pulling 4 young boys on an inflatable jumbo dog. During a wide turn the boys tipped over and all fell off on the same side.  It is believed that the victim came in contact with the head of another boy to cause a cut above the eyebrow.  All 4 boys on the inflatable were wearing life jackets.


BARDID: IA-2019-0014
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rathbun Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Moravia
County: Appanoose
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/20/2019 approximately 1:30 am, officer was contacted by appanoose county sheriff's office stating There was a jet ski upside down with a hole in the side of it. Special deputy called me and asked if I Could run a registration check on a jet ski. Deputy stated ia 2157 ay was the stickers on the side of the Jet ski.

On a 2003 kawasaki 1100 blue/white jet ski expired in 4/30/2019. Deputy stated no one was around it and it seemed to be abandoned. I contacted appanoose county Dispatch and asked them to contact decatur county sheriff's office to see if they had a contact number for operator. Dispatch radioed there was a number but was no longer in service. I then contacted dispatch to ask Decatur county to send a deputy to the subject's house to see if he could get a hold of someone to get more Information. A few minutes later i received a phone call from sheriff, he asked i could get the water Patrol boat out and search the area. I picked up water patrol officer on the way to the boat.

Officer and i searched the shore line area of island view area no of anyone. I then went to the Beach area where the jet ski was located as well as sheriff and deputy. All officers Assisted pulling the jet ski out of the water. Once it was on shore sheriff took pictures of the vessel. Approximately 4:00 am dispatch radioed in that they were finally able to make contact with a family member and Received a current phone number for operator. Dispatch called the number and also brought sheriff in On the call. 

Operator stated that he was riding the jet ski around island view beach area and "he likes to play Rough" while riding on the jet ski. Operator didn't elaborate on how the hole was made in the jet ski. Sheriff asked if he needed medical attention he stated "no." sheriff asked where he was currently he Stated a housing area. Sheriff told operator to contact dispatch Later in the day so park ranger could meet up with him later in the day at honey creek state park office.

All officers left the scene approximately 4:30 am. Currently operator has not contacted me. Officer Has made contact with operator and still no operator's report currently as of 8/14/2019. Operator will be Receiving 2 citations in the mail. Since he hasn't gotten back to me. One is for expired registration and the other Is for not having a fire extinguisher on board


BARDID: IA-2019-0015
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Moines River
NearestCityorTown: Des Moines
County: Polk
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was floating down the Des Moines river and went over the low head dam and were caught in the recirculating waters.  

Both individuals were wearing an orange type 2 life jacket but they were not properly fitted or assisting in keeping them afloat.  The individuals were rescued and taken to the hospital for observation.  

The individual are homeless, even though one has an address, and were not able to be located for an Operators report or further investigation.  The individuals would have drowned if they had not floated down the Des Moines river that runs through the City and the low head dam had not been located near a popular establishment.


BARDID: IA-2019-0018
State: IA
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Clayton
County: Clayton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On  07/21/2019 at  approximately  6:15  PM  subject observed a boat with no one in it.  The boat was floating down the Mississippi River from The Wyalusing Slough area into the main channel at mile 625 in front of the town of Clayton.   Subject went to the boat landing in Clayton and met up with subject2. The two men went out in Subject2's boat and retrieved the floating boat. 

The boat was a 2003 20 foot Crestliner fishing boat. No one was on board; the trolling motor was down and turned on, a fish pole laid in the boat with the line out and a prosthetic leg laid on the starboard side gunnel of the boat. The two men tied the boat up to the dock just south of Bill's Landing. Fearing someone had fallen overboard they went looking for the owner of the boat. They went North up Wyalusing Slough which was the proximity of where the boat had come from. Unable to find anyone they phoned 911 into the Clayton County Sheriffs Office (CCSO). The time was 6:40 PM. Clayton County Sheriff Dispatchers started an investigation and had to run the boat registration IA 9520 AU through Cedar Falls State Radio Dispatch because the Iowa DNR does not allow the capabilities for law enforcement to run boat registrations. Once they got the registration information back from state radio it showed that the 20 foot Crestliner fishing boat.

Dispatch then sent a teletype to Jones County Sheriffs Department  to try and make contact  with someone at that residence.

At 7:05 PM Clayton County Sheriff's Office Sent deputies to Clayton and dispatched Fire rescue boats from the towns of Guttenberg, Garnavillo, McGregor and the Clayton County Sheriff's Patrol Boat to conduct a search and rescue in that vicinity. Conservation Officer (CO) hearing the traffic on his fire pager phoned Clayton County Sheriff's Office.  In speaking with the dispatcher she gave him the information that was given to her. CO then ran the boat registration and knowing from experience went to the Beacon website and found that Operator also owned a home elsewhere. CO gave this new information to the CCSO dispatcher and she was going to dispatch  a deputy to that location.

At approximately 7:10 PM the Guttenberg Fire Department Rescue Boat was launched at Guttenberg and was searching the Mississippi River from Guttenberg North to Clayton, where they were to meet with the Garnavillo Fire department Command post. McGregor launched their fire rescue boat and were searching the Mississippi River from McGregor south to Clayton, where they were to meet with the Garnavillo Fire department Command post. Garnavillo Fire Department launched their rescue boat at Clayton and went north from Clayton up through the Sny Magill Bottoms to search that  area and meet up with the    McGregor rescue boat.

At 7:35 PM a Garnavillo Fire Department boat coming south in Wyalusing Slough a mile north of Clayton, when one of the fireman seen a hand clinging to a half-submerged log. They found Operator clinging to a log in the water. Operator was not wearing a life jacket. He was cold and exhausted. Operator was near the west bank in Wyalusing Slough near the entrance to Lower Davis Lake. Operator was transported by fire boat to the Clayton boat ramp where he was treated by Garnavillo EMS and Later transported to the Guttenberg Hospital by Guttenberg EMS a paramedic unit.
 
Operator was admitted to the Guttenberg Hospital for observation. The Incident is being investigated by the Iowa DNR.

Operator had been fishing alone North of Clayton, at approximately 5:00 PM he got up from his seat in the bow of his boat and started towards the rear of the boat when he tripped on something and fell overboard losing his prosthetic leg. Operator had some difficulty in swimming to shore, he was able to grab ahold of a semi submerged  log where he was found two and half hours later.


