# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: NC-2019-0032
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW LONDON
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/16/2019 at approximately 11:15am, a boating incident occurred in the main channel of badin lake approximately 0.2 miles southwest of 298 shoreline rd new london, nc, and approximately 1.1 miles southeast of lakemont boating access area in montgomery county, nc. There were two vessels involved in the boating incident. Vessel 1 was a black and red 18-foot, 2019 triton 18trx with a 200 hp outboard motor. The vessel was owned by owner and was being operated by operator1. Operator1 was operating vessel 1 at the time of the incident. His father (owner) was sitting in the stern of the boat at the time of the incident. 

Vessel 2 was a blue and tan 22-foot, 2018 harris hcx22 with a 115 hp outboard motor. The vessel was owned by v2 owner and was being operated by operator2. Operator2 Was operating vessel 2 at the time of the incident. Vessel 2 was pulling a towable 3 person tube with three people on it at the time of the incident. There were four people onboard vessel 2 at the time of the incident. It appears that the incident occurred because vessel 2 was operating too closely to vessel 1 and misjudged his distance when he turned vessel 2 while pulling the towable. Vessel 2 misjudging their turn caused the towable it was pulling to collide with the starboard side of vessel 1. During the collision, all three people on the towable being pulled by vessel 2 were ejected. Two people on the tube were transported by ems to stanly county regional hospital in albemarle, nc where they were treated for their injuries. One tuber was treated and admitted while v2 owner was treated and released. 

Operator1 and his father were on vessel 1 and were in the main channel of badin lake. Operator1 was in the bow of the boat leaned up against a pedestal seat operating the trolling motor of vessel 1 as they were fishing. Operator1 was fishing while his father was sitting down tying on fishing tackle in the stern of the boat. While operator1 was operating the trolling motor, he observed vessel 2 operating very close to him and attempted to wave his hands in the air so they would see him. He observed vessel 2 headed straight toward him then turned at the last minute. The next thing he observed was the towable of vessel 2 coming straight towards him. He jumped off the bow of his vessel to avoid injury when he saw the towable coming towards him. Once in the water and after the towable of vessel 2 struck his vessel, he swam over to tuber2 to make sure he was okay. Once tuber2 was okay, he swam over to tuber1 to make sure she was okay. He noticed she was patuber1ing and disoriented. As he was checking on tuber2, her father jumped in from vessel 2 to assist her in the water. Operator1 swam back to vessel 1 and re-boarded. Once he was in the vessel, he observed v2 owner sitting in vessel 1. They waited in their vessel until ems/fire dept. Boat arrived on scene.

Operator2 and 6 others were on vessel 2.  There were 4 people onboard the vessel while there were 3 others on the towable that was being pulled.   Looking at the tube from the stern of v2, tuber2 was on the right side of the towable, v2 owner was in the middle and tuber1 was on the left side.  Operator2 was operating v2 in the main channel of badin lake.  He was going to make a right turn in the channel and observed a bass boat (v1) stationary with two men fishing.  His plan was to turn in front of them so he would not disturb them fishing.  He turned the boat too soon and when he did so, he realized the boat wasn't going to turn as expected.  At the same time he was turning, the towable sped up crossing v2's wake and was headed straight towards the starboard side of v1.  Once operator2 observed this, there was nothing he could do to prevent the towable from hitting v1.  He observed the towable hit v1.  He observed tuber2 and tuber1 land in the water, while he observed v2 owner land in v1.  He turned the boat around and headed closer to them to see if they were hurt.  As they were approaching v1, subject jumped in to provide aide to those in the water.

Badin lake fire dept responded to the incident and assisted with lifting tuber2 out of the water dur to her injuries and transported her to a private dock on shoreline rd where she was met by montgomery county ems.  V2 owner got back on v2 from v1.  He was evaluated for his injuries and transported from v2 to the private dock where he ws met by montgomery county ems.

Damages to v1 was estimated at $5800.00. On the starboard side, there was significant damage to the fiberglass on the gunwale of the boat near the operator console.  The fiberglass had cracks that spread down the gunwale about two-three feet and there was a chip out of the fiberglass about the size of a dime.  Operator1 lost a shimano core fishing reel ($450) and a zombie flipping fishing rod ($350) as a result of throwing it in the water when he jumped in the lake to avoid being hit by the towable.  There were no other damages observed to v1.  There were no noted damages to v2.  The towable that was being pulled did not deflate on impact.

It appears that the incident occurred because v2 turned too early and in front of v1 causing the towable it was pulling to collide with the starboard side of v1 near the operator console.  Just moments before the towable impacted v1, operator1 jumped off the bow of v1 to avoid collision with the towable.  When the towable collided with v1, this caused tuber2 to collide with v1.  It caused v2 owner to be thrown from the towable and into v1 and caused tuber1 to be thrown from the towable and into the water.  As a result of the impact, tuber2 and v2 owner sustained injuries.  

No one else on either vessel sustained any injuries. Tuber2 sustained a fractured pelvis.  V2 owner sustained a strained groin, possible cracked rib on his left side, and a scrape/bruising on his forehead.  Both subjects were transported to the stanly county regional hspital.  Tuber2 was treated and admitted into the hospital for her injuries.  V2 owner was treated and released the same day for his injuries.  All safety equipment was accounted for on each vessel.  Life jackets were work by all people on the towable at the time of impact.  Life jackets were not work by anyone else involved in the incident.  Drugs and/or alcohol were not a contributing factor in this incident.  Operator2 was charged for reckless or negligent operation of a motorboat to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person (ncgs 75a-10(a)).  Operator2 had taken boating safety education through the department of defense.  This summary was completed by sgt who conducted interviews with both operators and obtained written statements.


BARDID: NC-2019-0033
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT HOLLY
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2145 hours on june 5, 2019, i was contacted by raleigh communications about a boat incident that happened at tailrace marina in mount holly at approximately 2130 hours.  I arrived at tailrace marina at approximately 2244 hours.  When i arrived, mount holly police and wildlife officer were there with the operator and passenger of the vessel that was reported to be in the incident.  

A witness having dinner at j peters grill at tailrace marina called 911 about a boat that was running into the dock and other vessels.  

Operator1 had been operating a 23 foot four winns cabin cruiser  owned by operator1 and subject1 with another as a passenger.  Witnesses say they heard a loud crash which caught their attention.  Operator1 hit a dock with the stern of his boat causing the swim ladder to become dislodged from the stern of his boat as well as causing a large structural crack in the fiberglass near the swim ladder going up the hull on the stern.  

There were pieces of wood on the swim ladder and on the stern of the boat.  The dock sustained damage.  There were pieces of wood chipped off the dock, gouges in the wood, and nails holding the rub rails in place pulled up.  The stern of operator1's boat drifted from where it hit the dock to the rocks on shore causing damage to his boat's propeller.   

By this time, mount holly police and the fire department arrived and tried to direct operator1 to dock the boat immediately.  But operator1 would not listen to their commands.  Operator1 exited his boat onto dock f, pulled the stern of the boat off the rocks and got back inside the boat.  

Operator1 backed his boat out of where he was between f dock and e dock to where his slip was located on the other side of e dock.  While attempting to dock his boat into the correct slip, he struck a boat that was tied to the dock in slip on the motor causing large scratches in the motor cowling.  The boat was unoccupied.  

Operator1 struck another boat that was tied to the dock in slip in the stern causing fiberglass to chip and wood from operator1's boat from the previous hit on the dock to transfer.  The boat was unoccupied . 

The bow of operator1's boat drifted close enough to dock e's main walkway for firemen to guide it into slip.  The firemen tied the boat to the dock.  There were no injuries reported.  The two unoccupied vessel damages and dock damage were estimated to be less than $2000. Operator1 was arrested for operating a motor vessel while impaired.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0034
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: PINEVILLE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bolt
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 16, 2019 at approximately 7:35pm, a boating incident occurred on lake wylie approximately 1 mile south of the buster boyd bridge near the north carolina south carolina line.  The vessel was an 18'6” 2018 phoenix bass boat with a 175hp mercury pro outboard motor.  The boat had a starboard side console and was owned by operator.  His friend was sitting in the passenger seat on the port side at the time of the incident.  

The motor became loose on the jack plate and came detached causing the motor to fall off the back of the boat and sink in the water.  The two men had just blasted off near the buster boyd bridge in a local fishing tournament.  They traveled approximately 1 mile south when the driver began noticing a forward and back movement in the motor.  The operator slowed the boat down to around 25mph and that's when both men noticed a loud noise and when they looked back, the engine had come loose from the boat's jack plate.  The boat kept going straight and came to a stop.  The weight of the motor caused the motor to sink all the way to the bottom of the lake in approximately 30 feet of water.  The analysis of the damage to the back of the boat indicates that nothing broke.  The operator and owner of the vessel stated that he had the power poles taken off by a local mechanic just a week prior to this.  The power poles attached to the jack plate, to take the poles off you would have to loosen the jack plate bolts up.  Officer from south carolina department of natural resources arrived on scene less than an hour after the incident occurred.  Officer stated to me that there was no bent metal on the jack plate to indicate the motor hit an object.  It appeared that the bolts came out of the jack plate causing the motor to dismount and come off the vessel.  When the motor dismounted, it ripped the steering cables and fuel line going to the engine.  This incident appears to be a mechanical issue.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.


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BARDID: NC-2019-0035
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KNOTTS ISLAND BAY
NearestCityorTown: COROLLA
County: CURRITUCK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Officer received a call at approximately 1:00 am on May 27, 2019 from Raleigh Dispatch about a boating incident that occurred in Knotts Island Bay.

I, Officer arrived at 812 Mullet Road, Corolla approximately 4:00 AM and spoke with some of the parties involved.

I, Officer spoke with Sergeant of the Currituck County Sheriff's Department who advised that operator of Vessel 1 had to be air lifted to Norfolk General Hospital due to injuries sustained during the boating incident.

I, Officer spoke with operator of Vessel 2. Operator2 stated that he was in the Carova Beach area traveling West back to Knotts Island. Operator2 stated that he was approximately 100 to 200 yard past the yellow day marker when he struck another vessel. Operator2 stated after he regained control of his vessel, he was able to locate the vessel he had struck. Operator2 stated that he assisted the injured operator of Vessel 1, back to shore. Operator2 stated that the vessel he struck was not displaying any navigation lights at the time their vessels collided.

I, Officer spoke with operator of Vessel 1, on June 12, 2019. Operator1 stated that he could not remember the events that occurred on the morning of May 27, 2019 due to the injuries he sustained. Operator1's injuries included eight broken ribs, collapsed lung, and a laceration above his ear.

Operator2 stated that Vessel 1 was not displaying any navigation lights at the time the two vessels collided. 

During the investigation I was not able to locate an all around white stern light within Vessel 1.

During the investigation evidence showed that operator of vessel 1 is suspected to have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol.


****END OF REPORT***


BARDID: NC-2019-0036
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO ROVER
NearestCityorTown: WASHINGTON
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Around 1130 operator and two others launched operator1s' vessel a 23ft 5 in trophy bayliner at dinah's landing access area. They launched the vessel and as operator1 was turning around to leave the dock, the propeller struck an object under the water.  All three men said this made a noise and they pulled away from the object immediately.  As they retrieved the vessel onto the trailer, operator1 realized the damage that was done to the skeg, propeller, and possibly the lower unit.  The skeg was broken off and the propeller was bent in many places. I, officer arrived on scene at approximately 1310. I assisted the men in taking a statement and pictures of the incident. No one was injured during this incident.


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BARDID: NC-2019-0037
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/19 at approximately 19:00 hours, raleigh dispatched advised over the radio that a boating incident had occurred at a dock at a residence on evans street in morehead city, nc.  At the time i was in the process of launching my patrol boat from the ncdmf ramp.  Within a few minutes, state wildlife officer, officer from the uscg, and i arrived on scene at a dock in front of evans street morehead city, nc.  Upon arrival, i observed a 28' regulator.  

For purposes of this report, this vessel will be known as vessel one.  Vessel one appeared to be lodged in a tilted position between a boat lift and the dock.  The vessel was tilted to the port (left) side.  The starboard (right) side was resting up against a piling.  The bow of the vessel had collided with the dock and there were several decking and structural boards that were damaged as a result.  I also observed that a piling on the starboard side of vessel one was no longer standing upright and appeared to have been knocked over.  

Additionally, i observed that one of the beams from the boat lift was no longer in place and was resting in the water near the piling.  Although the lower unit of the port side motor was underwater, it appeared that it may had collided with the lift itself.  

While on scene, i spoke with the owner of vessel one.  He  reported that his son, operator1 was the operator of vessel one at the time of the incident.  Owner reported he was on the dock at the time the incident occurred.  Owner reported that he assisted all of the occupants off of the vessel after the incident occurred and that nobody was injured.  Owner reported his son went in the house after the incident.  Owner reported his son was not in the house for long and ended up leaving the residence.  Owner reported he did not know his son's whereabouts.  I was unable to make contact with owner while on scene.  After taking a few pictures of the scene, my coworkers and i left and continued our patrols.  Wildlife officer was able to later get a better look at the damage to vessel one while it was on dry land.  He reported the bow of vessel one had fiberglass damage where it collided with the dock and the starboard side lower unit was damaged, possibly from colliding with the boat lift.  Nothing further at this time.


******** please note:  once more information is provided/received, this report will be updated with that information.******


BARDID: NC-2019-0038
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLORS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, officer, gathered the following facts and evidence of a boating incident that occurred on 6/15/19 near the town of beaufort, nc.  

On 6/15/19, operator1 was attempting to dock his 19' bayliner vessel in front of finz restaurant in beaufort, nc.  Operator1 reported that he was having difficulty docking vessel one because of the wind and the current.  

Operator1 reported that he first attempted to enter the dock-slip bow (front) first.  He reported that he was unable to successfully dock bow first so he attempted to enter the dock-slip stern (back) first.  He reported in doing so, a gust of wind pushed his bow causing his stern to swing around.  He reported this caused his outboard motor to then collide with an unoccupied moored vessel that was behind his vessel.  The vessel that was struck was a 76'' sport fish.  

After the collision occurred, operator1 reported he was able to successfully tie vessel one to the dock beside vessel two.  Operator1 reported he left a note on vessel two notifying the owner of the collision.  I was able to later take a photograph of the note he left.  On 6/16/19, i met with the captain of vessel two to gather information and photographs related to the incident.  I photographed and observed black marks several feet long on the starboard (right) side of the bow of vessel two.  I also observed a small damaged area of the fiberglass of vessel two near the black marks.  Additionally, i gathered a statement from a witness of the incident.  I later met with operator1 the same day.  Nothing further at this time.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0039
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MARION
County: MCDOWELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/19/2019, two people put their canoe on the water at or near the north fork bridge (35.7379, -81.9856) just north of burnets landing. They paddled past burnets landing heading toward the mouth of the catawba river. As the approached the bank at the mouth of the catawba river where they were going to be fishing for the day, subject1 was in the process of getting out of the canoe when the incident occurred.  While in the process of getting out of the canoe, she had one leg hanging over the side of the canoe with the other leg on the inside of the canoe.  The canoe started to drift away from the bank while she was trying to exit the canoe causing her to lose her footing and fall.  In the process of falling subject1 suffered a large laceration on her left leg.  

The laceration extended from her upper thigh to just above left knee. The injury took place at (35.7231, -81.9879). Subject2 used his shirt to apply pressure to the wound and called 911. When i arrived at burnets landing, mcdowell county rescue squad was already on scene and was in the process of transporting subject1 from the location of the incident to burnets landing where the ems was standing by.  Once the rescue squad arrived at burnets landing, they loaded subject1 into the awaiting ems and transported her to mcdowell county hospital.  Once she arrived at the hospital, she received staples and stitches in her outer left thigh to treat the injury that she sustained . She was later released from the hospital. 

Contributing factor leading to the incident is the lack of being properly anchored or tied a-fast to the shore before trying to exit the canoe. 

There was only one type iii pfd on board when the incident took place.  Only after subject1 fell overboard did she put the pfd on.  One warning citation was issued to the operator subject2 for not having the proper number of pfds on board

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BARDID: NC-2019-0040
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityorTown: LITTELTON
County: HALIFAX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 30, 2019, at about 5:15 pm, vessel number was operating the vessel while his son was wake surfing behind the vessel.  Vessel one was operating near a hazardous area of the lake which had a danger buoy missing. 

The vessel came into the hazardous area and ran aground in a shallow area which had a danger bouy missing.  After the vessel ran aground, the operator and passengers inside the vessel noticed that the vessel was not operating correctly.  They proceeded back to their residence, which was located on lake gaston.  They found that the vessel had several areas of fiberglass damage, a broken propeller, and a possible bent propeller shaft.  The vessel carried all the approved personal flotation devices for everyone on board and other required safety equipment.


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BARDID: NC-2019-0041
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, june 2, 2019, subject was heading north on the icw headed towards the wrightsville beach marina to fuel up.  He headed past the fuel dock and turned around in order to dock.  When he did, the back starboard section of his vessel (v2) impacted the back starboard section of "reel quick" (v1) that was docked at the marina.  Officer was in the no wake zone as well when the incident happened and immediately went over to the marina.  Both vessels took small cracks to the rub rail and "reel quick" had a crack in the fiberglass along with the spray rail.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0042
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEUSE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH RIVER
County: CRAVEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was traveling from carteret county down adams creek heading towards craven county when he noticed that the vessel was not giving the usual amount of power from the throttle response.  He then proceeded to take the vessel into the dock at jarrett bay boatyard to have it looked at.  Upon further inspection, the technichians at jarrett bay replaced the fuel filter and put fresh fuel inside the vessel.  

Figuring that the problem was fixed, they proceeded back down adams creek towards the neuse river.  Once entering the neuse river exiting out of the mouth of adams creek, operator1 explained that he gave the vessel some throttle when the other individual on the vessel  was standing on the rear deck and suddenly fell backwards and yelled "we have a fire back here."  the righthand side volvo diesel motor had exploded and caused the rear deck lid to toss occupant backwards, also sparking a fire from the engine.  The fire spread over the entire engine room.  

Operator1 grabbed three type b-1 fire extinguishers and tried to put out the fire.  He said however the fire extinguishers didn't last very long and he only could use them at a portion of the fire due to the heat and the smoke making it hard to see the exact location of the base of the fire.  Operator1 said a nearby sailboat was in the area and came over to thier assistance.  Operator1 and occupant jumped onto the sailboat and away from the burning vessel. 

 Operator1 had explained that the fire seemed to have been smoldering out and finally went out on its own.  Us coast guard and tow boat us responded first to the scene of the incident and i responded not much later as well.  The vessel fire was deemed put out was to be towed back to jarrett bay marina/boatyard to be further examined and looked at by an insurance adjuster in the following days.  Operator1 had stated that he believed the major damage due to the vessel seemed all to be in the engine room including both volvo motors and the entire engine room and rear deck.  He estimated the damage to be 100,000 usd or more. 

(incident still under investigation, still awating total amount and cost of damage and exact damage properties.)

Please note:  this report will be updated when and if new information is provided.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0043
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRENT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TRENTON
County: JONES
WaterConditions: Calm
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: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 30, 2019 at approximately 1700 hours, vessel 1 struck a log on the Trent river. This collision caused the passenger to be ejected from vessel 1. Vessel 1 was on plane at the time of the collision.  Once victim was ejected, the prop struck victim's right ankle.  The prop caused a broken bone and severed tendons.  Victim was recovered from the water and was transported by his father to carolina east medical center for medical treatment.  There was no other vessel involved and no injuries to the operator and no damages to vessel 1.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0044
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAPE FEAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FAYETTEVILLE
County: CUMBERLAND
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday July 3, 2019 at approximately 1230 hours, Operator1 launched his 20 foot Wellcraft at 87 Access Area onto the Cape Fear River with three other passengers. This outing was the first time the vessel had been operated since summer 2018. The group departed the ramp and traveled down river with the owner Operator1 operating the vessel. After being on the river for approximately one hour, the operator noticed that the vessel was having difficulty maintaining speed.  Operator1 stated that he began to also notice that the engine was beginning to lose power at times.  

At that point Operator1 decided to begin traveling back in the direction of the ramp where they had previously launched the vessel.  The group was nearly back to the ramp when the vessel again lost power and came to a stop approximately 1,000 yards north of the I95 Bridge.  At this time the operator lifted the engine compartment and discovered that the bilge was completely full of water and the engine was partially submerged.  

Operator1 attempted to restart the vessel with no success.  Shortly after the vessel became unstable and passengers began getting accessible items out of the vessel. Passenger was able to obtain a ski rope and tied one end to the vessel and swam to the bank to secure the vessel.  Two of the passengers were able to access PFDs while the other two were not.  

Operator1 called Cumberland emergency communications and Fayetteville Fire Department was notified of the distressed vessel at 1359 hours.  The vessel eventually capsized and all passengers swam to shore and awaited rescue from Fayetteville Fire Department.  Two Fayetteville Fire Department units arrived at 87 Access Area and launched two small vessels and traveled to the group's location.  Fayetteville units then transported the group back to 87 Access Area.  At 1430 I was notified by WRC communications that a vessel had capsized on the river and that all passengers were accounted for.  I made contact with Cumberland communications at 1432 hours and informed them that I was 10-17 to the area.  I arrived on scene at 1441 hours and made contact with the vessel operator and obtained a brief statement of events from operator/owner Operator1.  I then made contact with the responding Fayetteville Fire Department Officers.  After getting statements from Fayetteville Fire I asked additional questions and conducted HGN to ensure the operator was not appreciably impaired which he was not.  I patrolled with Fayetteville Fire Officials on their vessel to obtain photos of the sunken vessel.  After obtaining these I patrolled back to meet with the boaters involved to continue the investigation.  After speaking with all parties and determining no foul play was involved I asked the owner/operator to fill out a MB 4.1 which he completed.


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BARDID: NC-2019-0045
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/29/2019 at approximately 15:45, operator and his passengers were traveling north in the cove adjacnet to wellcraft court in mooresville nc.  Subject1 was being towed behind the vessel on a wake board.  While attempting to stand up, she fell resulting in an injury to her left leg.  Subject1 was then taken out of the water by the other passengers to the nearest dock.  An unidentified person was standing on the dock and called for medical assistance.  Subject1 was transported to novant medical center huntersville where it was determined her left femur was broken.  No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.

*******end of report****


BARDID: NC-2019-0046
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/19, two people, and 5 additional occupants were engaged in boating on the waters of lake norman in the reeds creek area near marker d10.  The boat being operated was a 2015 22ft mastercraft open style motorboat.  Around 9:00am, operator1 was the operator as victim was attempting to learn how to water ski.  On the last attempt to pull victim up on skis, the boat advanced forward and victim began to stand up.  As victim neared proper balance, her skis went out from under her and she fell backwards.  The fall resulted in victim severely straining the muscles in her lower back.  Once back at the dock, the pain was so great that she momentarily passed out.  Victim was transported by ems to lake norman hospital where she was treated and released.

*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0047
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER INLET
NearestCityorTown: SNEADS FERRY
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6-27-19 at approximately 09:30 pm, operator was operating a 21-foot southern skimmer motor vessel up the new river toward the intracoastal waterway.  Based on his statement and the witness statements, he was operating his vessel without a spotlight.  

The night was clear but dark and the water was calm other than the current from the tides.  According to the statements during my investigation i received, i concluded that operator1 was operating his vessel at a speed that was careless and reckless just prior and during the incident.  What made his speed especially careless and reckless was his inability to see in front of his vessel far enough to avoid a collision.  

At the time of the incident operator1 observed a net in front of his vessel that he could now see because the commercial fisherman shined a light on it.  Operator1 then steered his vessel very sharply to the port side.  The vessel turned so sharp that it ejected both operator1 and his female passenger out of the starboard side of the vessel.  

The vessel then continued course unmanned and impacted a fallen tree on shore coming to rest.  When the vessel came to rest, the bow was approximately 15 feet in the air against standing trees and the stern was on the fallen tree trunk.  Operator1 and the female passenger were rescued by the commercial fisherman.  The vessel sustained fiberglass damage and gel coat damage.  Operator1 lost a cell phone in the water.  Possible charges and estimates are pending and will be updated.

Please note:  when further information is received, this report will be updated accordingly.

*******end of report****


BARDID: NC-2019-0048
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 25, 2019 at approximately 4:15 pm, operator1 was operating a rented personal watercraft on the intracoastal waterway near holden beach.  Operator2 was also operating a rented personal watercraft along with operator1.  

According to both the operators, they had been out for about 15 minutes and the waters were fairly congested with other boaters.  Operator2 went to turn to the port to maneuver around the other boaters on the water and at the same time, operator1 turned to the starboard for the same purpose and hit operator2's watercraft on the port side.  The impact resulted in fiberglass damage to the port side of the rental jet ski operator2 was operating.  

It appears that this incident was a result of the jet skis being operated at greater than no wake speed within close proximity to another vessel.  As a result of the proximity, operator1 was unable to avoid impacting the other personal watercraft when he attempted to maneuver around operator2.  Based upon statements and physical damage, it appeared to this investigator that the personal watercrafts were being operated at a greater than no wake speed within 50 feet of each other.  

As a result, operator1 was charged with the no-wake violation.  Alcohol or drugs did not play a role in this incident and both personal watercrafts were equipped with all required safety equipment and each operator was wearing a uscg approved pfd.

******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0049
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NE CAPE FEAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ROCKY POINT
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator, on june 14, 2019 at approximately 1600 hours, he was operating vessel 1 on the northeast cape fear river.  There were two passengers onboard vessel 1 before and during the accident.   Immediately prior to the accident, subject1 was standing on the port side of operator who was operating at the helm of the center console of vessel 1.  Subject2 was sitting on the front seat of the center console of vessel 1 facing towards the bow.   

According to operator, he was operating vessel 1 heading upriver at an approximate speed of 21-40mph after a trip down to the wilmington waterfront.   Operator said he turned vessel 1 fast in a panic to try and avoid a sandbar.  Operator said he then woke up on land with both passengers.  Vessel 1 ran aground striking a large cypress tree causing the vessel to ramp and come to rest a few yards on land laying on the port side.  All three occupants were ejected.  Ems personnel were the first to arrive on scene by boat after being called by an individual on another boat who saw the accident scene after the collision occurred.   All three of vessel 1's occupants were transported by ems to the swan point boat ramp.  

Subject2 was transported to the new hanover county hospital where she was treated for a severely bruised left leg and a broken right arm.  Subject1 was later treated for a laceration to his right knee and laceration to his face at pender county hospital.  Operator was later treated for several knocked-out teeth and an injured right shoulder.  Both male occupants refused treatment on scene.  Vessel 1 had a large hole in the fiberglass hull on the starboard bow.  According to the owner, vessel 1''s hull was a total loss and the engine was salvageable.    
 
On june 14, 2019 at approximately 16:35 i, nc wildlife master officer, was notified by the ncwrc dispatch of a possible boating accident on the ne cape fear river near swan point.  I contacted the pender county sheriff's office dispatch and they informed me that ems were responding and that there was an injured female at the scene.  Nc wildlife sergeant and i arrived at the swan point boat ramp by boat at approximately 16:35 hours on june 14, 2019.  Upon arrival, pender county ems, fire, and sheriff's office was on scene with all the occupants of vessel 1.  Upon investigation, the two male occupants of vessel 1, subject1 and operator, both said that operator was operating vessel 1 during the accident.  The injured female passenger of vessel 1, subject2, who was lying on a stretcher inside of an ambulance told me that her husband's friend, subject1 was operating vessel 1 during the accident.  

Based on this statement i arrested subject1 and charged him with operating while impaired.  Since then, subject2 has recanted her original statement and is now saying that her husband, operator was operating vessel 1 during the accident.  Operator has been charged with reckless and negligent operation.  I was unable to locate any sandbars around the accident scene.  Upon further investigation of the boating accident and scene, i formed the opinion that vessel 1 was traveling down river and was being operated in a reckless and negligent manner.

*******end of report*********


BARDID: NC-2019-0051
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/22/2019 at approximately 12:00 pm, the owner of vessel #1 was standing at the bow of the vessel with a cast net trying to catch bait.  Operator1 was sitting behind the wheel with the boat in neutral.  They were drifting with the current down the intercoastal waterway.  During this time operator2 was anchoring his vessel #2 and preparing to start fishing with a rod and reel. 

The point of impact came when vessel #1 drifted into vessel #2.  Vessel #1 sustained a puncture in the fiberglass on the left rear side.  Vessel #2 sustained a dent to the bow of the aluminum boat.
 

When i arrived at operator2's home to have him fill out a report, he was drinking a beer and claimed to have only drank half a beer all day.  Due to him drinking alcohol after the incident no brac was obtained.

Please note:  there was no alcohol consumed before or during the incident, only afterwards at the residence of vessel 2's operator.

*********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0052
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4, 2019 at approximately 4:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near yacht cove lane, mooresville, nc.  The vessel was a 21'6”, 2002 malibu, model vlx with a 330 hp inboard motor.  

They were anchored in cocktail cove near trump national golf club in mooresville, nc.  A storm started moving towards their location and they decided to leave the area.  While traveling out of the cove, they notice water coming in from the bow because of the wakes.  The operator increased speed to lift the bow but instead was taking in more water.  He saw a dock nearby and proceeded in that direction.  They grabbed as many items from the boat as they could when they reached the dock.  The boat swamped and sank.

*********end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0053
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ROYALE
NearestCityorTown: BUNN
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS LEAVING THE CLUB HOUSE AT LAKE ROYALE HEADING SOUTH WITH 2 PASSENGERS SITTING OUTSIDE OF THE PASSENGER AREA.  ONE OF THE PASSENGERS STOOD UP AND WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK SOMETHING UP OFF THE FLOOR OF VESSEL 1.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 SLOWED DOWN FOR A WAKE FROM ANOTHER VESSEL.  THE PASSENGER THAT WAS STANDING UP WENT OVERBOARD OFF THE BOW OF VESSEL 1 AND WENT BETWEEN THE TOONS OF VESSEL 1.  THE PASSENGER'S LEFT HAND WAS STRUCK BY THE PROP OF VESSEL ONE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FINGERS AND PALM OF THE LEFT HAND.  THE VICTIM WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE WATER AND TRANSPORTED TO WAKE MED WHERE SHE WAS SCHEDULED FOR A HAND SURGERY.  THE VICTIM ALSO HAD SEVERAL CUTS TO HER HEAD.

********END OF REPORT*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0054
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CATAWBA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BELMONT
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 20, 2019, a party was fishing on an island in lake wylie just west of highway 29 in belmont, north carolina. 

At approximately 0400 Subject1 stated she had to leave because she had to pick up her child and Subject2 wanted to leave because of being sick.  When they boarded the vessel Subject3 who is approximately 250 pounds was at the bow of the vessel facing towards the stern.  Subject1 was in the middle, Subject4 was on the port side of the stern operating the vessel and Subject2 was on the starboard side of the stern.  

Earlier when traveling to the island, the seating pattern was the same as the route back to the access area.  However, Subject5 weighs approximately 200 pounds and Subject4 weighs approximately 140 pounds.  With this difference in weight the bow of the boat would sit much lower to the water than before.  Once again, the four were traveling on a vessel that only had two coast guard approved life jackets on board.  The navigation lights were on while traveling back.  

They traveled south towards kevin loftin park access and once they passed under the highway 29 bridge, a no wake zone, at approximately 0415 Subject3 could feel water running down his legs, he shouted, we are taking on water.  Immediately Subject4 stated he turned off the engine by pulling the lanyard.  Just after Subject3 stated they were taking on water the four found themselves in the catawba river. The air temperature was 72 degrees and the water temperature was 75 degrees. The vessel rolled over trapping the two life jackets that were on board underneath.  

Subject1 began swimming to shore.  Subject3 was struggling and was unable to swim.  Subject4 and Subject2 swam the vessel to Subject3.  Subject4 stated, “at no time was victim panicing he was calm”.  In doing so they were swimming against the current of the river. After the vessel was at Subject3, both Subject2 and Subject3 were holding on to the vessel.  At this time Subject4 began swimming to shore. 

 Once he made it to shore, Subject4 ran to the parking lot and found two fishermen and yelled to call 911.  Once Subject1 made it to shore, Subject3 had begun his swim to shore.  Subject1 could tell that Subject3 was having a hard time and was on the verge of not being able to make it to shore.  Subject1 realizing that her husband's drowning was imminent, she swam back out to help him.  She stated that “victim said he was ok and that he could swim so i helped husband”.  Belmont police department arrived on scene and rushed to the incident sight.  

When they arrived, Subject1 and Subject3 were struggling and the officers could see that Subject2 was struggling as well.  They used their flashlights and voices as a beacon of where to swim to.  It was apparent by the screams heard on body camera footage that Subject1 was struggling to save not only her life but her husband's as well.  There was an officer on the highway 29 bridge using his flashlight to help locate Subject2.  By the time this officer arrived, Subject2 had gone under water.  Once ems arrived, they were able to treat Subject4, Subject3 and Subject1 checking their vitals and giving them dry blankets to stay warm.  At approximately 0715 i, officer was notified of the incident. 

Immediately, i got ready and patrolled to the incident scene. When i arrived, the operator and victims were not on scene.  I began interviewing officers and took the lead in the investigation.  Victim’s body was recovered and respectfully brought to shore where the medical examiner met us at the access area.  Belmont police department took charge of the death notification with the family.  I am awaiting results from the medical examiner's office for alcohol and/or drugs. 

*****please note:  once the results from the medical examiner's office is received, this report will be updated at that time********


End of report


BARDID: NC-2019-0055
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
OtherEquipmentFailure: tow line
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 08, 2019 at appx 5:45 pm, north carolina wildlife resources commission dispatched officer to a vessel that was involved in a boat incident and was heading to trails end boat ramp for emergency assistance.  Officer was on scene at 6:55 pm and was met by new hanover county sheriffs and emt who were already on scene.  

Officer spoke to the vessel 1 operator1, who was standing on the north dock to which vessel 1 was tied up.  Operator1 stated that he was attempting to pull another vessel off a sand bar when the rope broke and it hit his friend.  He then took off and called 911 while he was on his way back to the boat ramp.

Upon investigation, the following events took place.  Operator1 and passenger were traveling south on the icw on vessel 1 when they saw vessel 2.  

Vessel 2 was aground on a sand bar with a passenger.  As he saw vessel 1 traveling south on the icw, operator2 waved for help and operator1 drove over to assist him.  Operator2 took his anchor line off his anchor and attached it to the bow eye of vessel 2.  He then waded out into the water and threw the rest of the line to operator1, who then wrapped it around the port (left) stern (rear) cleat of vessel 1.  There was 39' of line from the bow eye of vessel 2 to the stern cleat of vessel 1 with the remaining line on the floor of vessel 1.  According to operator2, he purchased the anchor line around the 4th of july 2019 at island hardware in carolina beach.  Upon investigation, the anchor line with spring hook was made by invincible marine part number 3089-0213 and was a 3/8” x 50' with a “safe working load of 540 lbs”.  The anchor line comes pre-attached with carabiner clip attached to the line.

Operator1 and his passenger were standing to the left of the center console.  Vessel 1 slowly got the line tight and started to tow vessel 2 off the sand bar.  While pulling on vessel 2, the line attached to the carabiner clip had a large amount of pressure on it and the carabiner clip straightened out.  With the high amount of pressure on the line, it caused the line to act like a rubber band.  When the carabiner straightened out, it flew back in a straight line towards v1 occupant striking him in the left tricep and puncturing into the left side of his ribs and chest cavity. 

After the clip broke, operator1 heard v1 occupant state, “oh shit” and then fall to the floor of vessel 1.  Operator1 saw some blood on the floor of the vessel and told operator2 “you're on your own, i got to go”.  Vessel 1 started back as fast as he could towards the trails end boat ramp.  Operator1 called 911 and told them that v1 occupant was in bad shape and he needed emts to be there when he arrived.  Operator1 stated that he tried to give chest compressions to v1 occupant, but was unable to do a lot of them and drive the boat at the same time.  Emts were waiting at the dock as vessel 1 arrived.  Emts tried to perform lifesaving measures, but were unsuccessful.  

New hanover county csi where called to assist in photographing and documenting vessel 1 at the dock.  Officer hall and the us coast guard went to vessel 2 and interviewed operator2 and his passenger.
The owner of vessel 2 refused to board the uscg vessel to go back to shore when a severe thunderstorm arrived.  Operator2 waited for the tide to come back and to free his vessel. 


*******end of report*********


BARDID: NC-2019-0056
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRENT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW BERN
County: CRAVEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2019 at 10:00 am, vessel 1 struck two parked vessels at new bern grand marina.  Vessel 1 was departing the marina when it struck the stern of vessel 2.  Vessel 2 had the stern railing damaged.  Vessel 1 continued in forward motion when it struck vessel 3.  Vessel 3 sustained fiberglass to its rear port stern.  

Vessel 1 pulled out of the marina and radioed to the dockmaster that he was at fault and gave his information.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to its port stern.  It had fiberglass damage and damage to the railing.  operator exchanged information with the owner of the damaged vessels. The reports were filed and all parties were satisfied.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0057
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 14, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m., operator1 was operating his personal watercraft on the intracoastal waterway near holden beach.  At the same time operator1's wife was operating her personal watercraft on the waterway as well.  The couple had just purchased the pwcs and were trying them out on the waterway.  According to operator1, his jet ski had been having mechanical issues and we was trying to work them out while riding down the waterway.  

Both pwcs were heading west down the waterway with operator1 ahead and to the right of operator2.  According to operator1, he accelerated ahead of operator2 and after a bit turned left to head back the other direction.  When he did, his pwc stalled and he lost power.  At the same time, operator2 was heading up the waterway in his direction.  She stated that once she realized he wasn't able to move out of the way, she let off the throttle of her pwc, and as a result she lost all steering.  

This resulted in her heading straight toward operator1's disabled vessel.  She crossed the wake caused by operator1's earlier turn to the left which caused her vessel to go upward, over the bow of operator1's vessel and striking him in the head, causing a cut above his right eye.  They then headed back to their dock and called ems.  

Operator1 was taken to grand strand medical where he received treatment for the cut on his head and was released.  It appears that his incident occurred due to both mechanical failure as well as failing to maintain a proper lookout and also operator inexperience.  

No alcohol or drugs contributed to this incident.  Both pwcs were equipped with the necessary safety equipment and pfds were worn by both operators.  Due to the mechanical failure and operation in a narrow channel, no charges were filed in this incident and both operators were advised ways to avoid future incidences.

*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0058
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday July 21, 2019 at approximately 6:00 p.m., operator and his passenger were returning from an offshore fishing trip.  While navigating the channel that runs from Oregon Inlet to the US Coast Guard Station, Operator1 encountered another vessel travelling towards him.  Operator1 maneuvered his vessel to pass on the left side of the oncoming vessel.  The previous and next channel markers were both red, so there was not a green channel marker indicating the edge of safe water on the left side of the channel.  

Operator1 ran aground causing his center console and attached T-top to fall forward.  Operator1 struck a bar on the console with his nose causing a severe laceration and a sprain to his neck. USCG retrieved the occupants from the vessel and Operator1 was then transported to the Outer Banks Hospital by EMS.  The second vessel was not identified and did not stop as it was possibly unaware of any injuries or damage due to the grounding.  Operator1 originally thought there was damage to his vessel, but further inspection revealed there was none.  Operator1's passenger was uninjured, PFDs were available, but not used, and drugs/alcohol were not a factor in this incident.

********END OF REPORT*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0059
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 21, 2019 at approximately 1630, operator1 and four other individuals were traveling south towards little river at about 35mph, side by side with another vessel heading in the same general direction.  As operator1 held her course of direction steady, a personal watercraft attempted to pass between the two vessels and spray another pwc.  Once operator2 was between the two vessels, operator2 lost control of her pwc and struck the port side of operator1's vessel at approximately 40 to 50 mph.  Operator2 was ejected from her watercraft but no serious injuries were sustained by individuals on either vessel.

******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0061
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat incident 499-001-063019 narrative     

On june 30, 2019, at approximately 1930 hours, vessel #1 was travelling southeast on high rock lake.  Vessel #1 was a 1968 fleetwing 15' boat with a fiberglass hull.  There were four passengers on board, all wearing a type iii uscg approved personal floatation devices.  

Severe weather had blown in very quickly on 06/30/2019 and caught operator1 and the four children off guard.  When the vessel operator, operator1, attempted to run the vessel back to the boat ramp, the waves were coming over the bow.  

Operator1 decided to try and run with the waves rather than against them to try and get the vessel to shore.  The operator, operator1, turned the vessel from the northwesterly track to a southeasterly track.  The vessel was still taking water over the transom, bow, and sides.  The operator, operator1, was approximately 60 yards from shore when he throttled the vessel down.  

When the boat settled from no propulsion, the bow went under a wave and swamped the vessel from the bow area.  All five occupants of the vessel were ejected into the water at low speed and the boat continued to flip over, capsizing, and subsequently sinking completely to the bottom.  

The four children who were all wearing appropriate pfds, and the operator who was not wearing a pfd, swam approximately 60 yards to the shore.  No injuries were reported.  The boat is a total loss and has not yet been located.  Alcohol and drugs were not a contributing factor in this incident.

*******end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0062
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SWAN QUARTER
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A 16 foot grumman aluminum center console vessel was anchored on hog island in the pamlico sound just offshore from mainland hyde county on july 1, 2019.  Operator1 was on the bank of hog island fishing and didn't realize that his vessel was taking on water over the transom from waves made by the wind.  When operator1 realized his vessel was swamping, he attempted to start the engine and put it in reverse but could not dislodge the vessel from the bottom.

*****end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0063
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE INLET
NearestCityorTown: SWANSBORO
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 1, 2019 AT 12:30 PM, VESSEL 1 WITH 7 PEOPLE ONBOARD HAD A FIRE.  THE VESSEL HAD PUSHED OFF FROM SHORE AT HAMMOCKS BEACH STATE PARK WHEN THE OUTBOARD MOTOR EXPLODED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.  TWO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED ALONG WITH SEA WATER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.  THE PASSENGERS ABANDONED VESSEL 1 AND SWAM FOR THE SHORE WHILE SOME WERE RESCUED FROM NEARBY BOATERS.  NONE OF THE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED FROM THE INCIDENT.  VESSEL 1 WAS ABLE TO STAY AFLOAT AND WAS TOWED BACK TO THE RAMP BY TOW BOAT US.  THE MOTOR WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE OPERATOR MADE A COMPLETE REPORT AND COMPLIED WITH STATE REPORTING REGULATIONS.

THE OWNER SAID HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE BOAT OUT IN THE WATER IN ABOUT A YEAR BEFORE THE INCIDENT HAPPENED.

******END OF REPORT***


BARDID: NC-2019-0064
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RALEIGH
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
operator was operating a 2008 mastercraft vessel on falls lake at approximately 10 pm on july 4, 2019.  Operator1 stated he was trying to find his way back to the upper barton boat landing and access area  and that he was not very familiar with this portion of the lake.  Operator1 came under the hwy 50 bridge and was supposed to make a right turn to reach his destination.  Operator1 made a sweeping left hand turn and ran aground on the dam between beaver dam lake and falls lake.  Operator1 also stated his vision was restricted due to the lighting within his vessel.  The navigation lights were working but he was unable to see very far.  

The vessel struck beaver dam and came to rest completely out of the water.  The stern of the vessel was 9 feet 7 inches from the point of impact at waterline.  The bow was 34 feet 3 inches from the same point at the waterline. 

There were no injuries.  All occupants walked away from the scene and had other friends picked them up at the entrance to the state park. 

The damage to the vessel  was confined to the hull, propeller and drive shaft.

The factors which lead to this incident were as follows:  improper lookout, unfamiliar with area, restricted vision(night) and restricted vision due to lights within vessel.

*******end of report****


BARDID: NC-2019-0065
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DENVER
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/04/2019 at approximately 1:10pm vessel #1 and vessel #2 were traveling east from the landing restaurant down mountain creek near marker m1 on lake norman when vessel #1 made an abrupt left-hand turn throwing two people from the vessel.  Following close behind, vessel #2 swerved right attempting to avoid a collision and struck v1 occupant in the head.  Other vessels in the area assisted in pulling v1 occupant from the water and called ems.  denver fire arrived on scene and found v1 occupant sitting on the back of a pwc.  Denver fire department transported v1 occupant to little creek access area for medical attention.  V1 occupant suffered a concussion and a two-inch laceration to the head over the left eye.  She was treated at urgent care in denver and released.

*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0066
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAKE FOREST
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 3, 2019 at approximately 09:20 pm, a motor vessel being operated by operator of raleigh struck a dam on falls lake separating falls lake from beaver dam lake. The vessel was carrying one male passenger (subject1) and one female passenger (subject2). The boat was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour on plane when it struck the side of the dam, which propelled the vessel up the concrete side and launched it about three quarters of the way across the dam. The vessel came to rest on the grass approximately 40 yards from the waterway. Operator sustained minor injuries to his nose and head. Subject1 was transported by ems for a possible concussion with precautions for any possible spinal injuries. Subject2 sustained minor injuries that she was treated for at the scene by ems and released. Following the incident, subject2 reported a possible concussion due to the accident. The vessel sustained substantial damage to the fiberglass underside of the vessel from where it made contact with the rocks and concrete on the side of the dam. In addition, the inboard/outboard motor sustained damage to the lower unit and propellor causing it to be chipped and cracked in several locations. 

Nc state park rangers, wake county ems and fire responded to the scene to assist with the incident. I (senior officer) was notified at 9:36 pm of the incident and patrolled to falls lake to investigate. Captain and sergeant were notified and responded to assist. Upon investigation, operator admitted to consuming alcohol but indicated he was not impaired. Inside the vessel, numerous open and unopened bottles of beer and liquor were located, including several located in the operator''s location. Captain monitored operator where he was transported to duke raleigh hospital while sergeant secured a search warrant for his blood. Once secured, we served the warrant and secured operator''s blood for testing. Operator was charged and released at the hospital for careless and reckless operation of a motor vessel and operating a vessel while impaired.

Operator''s blood was dropped off at the wake county ccbi on july 8th, 2019 for analysis. The blood results were returned via email on july 18th, 2019 and showed that at the time of the blood draw operator was at a .09 bac. I performed a retrograde extrapolation and determined at the time of the crash operator was at a .16 bac.


BARDID: NC-2019-0067
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MTN ISLAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT HOLLY
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 3, 2019, at approximately 2213 hours, i received a call from raleigh communications about a boat incident that happened on mountain island lake in gaston county at approximately 2130 hours.  It was reported that a boat had run over a kayaker.  I arrived on scene at approximately 2255 hours.  A pontoon boat had run over a kayak.   Operator2 stated that they left their dock at around 2115 hours for a night boat ride.  They headed south down river.  Operator1 had launched his kayak from riverbend access area around 2030 the same evening to do some fishing.  Operator1 slowly made his way up river.  Operator1 stated that he saw a white light coming towards him and realized that it was a boat and that it was coming right for him.  Operator1 stated that he reeled in his line and started to paddle north, to try to get away from the boat.  Operator1 said that he couldn't get out of the way in time and right before the boat struck him, he flipped his kayak over dumping himself into the water.  Operator1 said that when he came up, his leg was stuck in the motor.  He freed himself and climbed up onto the pontoon boat deck.  

Operator2 drove his pontoon boat back to his dock and subject called gaston county communications.  Ems came to operator2's house.  Ems went down to operator2's dock and picked operator1 up off the pontoon boat.  Operator1 was transported to cmc main hospital in charlotte.  Operator1 sustained serious injuries.  Operator1 had lacerations on the back of his left arm, his left upper arm above the elbow, his left lower arm in multiple spots continuing onto his hand, his left shin, and his big toe.  Operator1 also suffered from broken bones in his upper and lower left arm, broken right lower leg, and internal injuries to his right knee.  Operator1 stated that he had a life jacket and two lights, a headlamp that he was not wearing and was not illuminated and a light on the hull of the kayak strapped down.  Operator1's kayak was red and yellow.  The hull was completely split in half.  Only the back half of the boat and operator1's pfd was recovered.  Operator2 was arrested for operating while impaired.  Blood results are still pending.

Please note:  when blood results are received, this report will be updated at that time.

****end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0068
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On friday july 19, 201,9 a vessel incident occurred in mecklenburg county on lake norman.  The incident occurred at approximately 9:30pm.  The incident involved two vessels. The first vessel involved was a 2018 20' bennington pontoon boat.  There were a total of two people on vessel one when the incident occurred. The second vessel involved in this incident was a 2019 21' yamaha center console boat with six people onboard.

The vessels were operating in and around the main channel of lake norman near marker 1a.  Vessel one was heading perpendicular towards the shoreline in an east-northeast direction.  Vessel two was heading in a east-southeast direction parallel to the shoreline.  Vessel one was the stand on vessel based on how the vessels were approaching one another, vessel two was the give way vessel.  Vessel one was traveling at approximately 10-15 miles per hour.  Vessel two had just gotten on plane.  It was traveling at approximately 15-20 miles per hour.  

Vessel two struck vessel one on the port side.  The point of impact was just behind the port side navigation light.  The momentum of the vessel's impacting caused vessel two to ramp over and through vessel one.  Operator2 and subject1 were both ejected from vessel two as a result of the impact.  Subject3 assumed control of vessel two after the operator was ejected. 

Subject1 swam to operator2 with a lilly pad that he retrieved from the vessel.  He used the lilly pad to assist operator2 with getting back to the vessel.  Operator2 indicated that he was not a strong swimmer.  He nor subject1 were wearing a pfd at the time the incident occurred.  The operator of vessel one immediately called 911 for assistance.  Vessel two left the scene of the incident once all of the occupants were accounted for and back onboard.  

Subject3 believed that her vessel had a hole and was taking on water.  She indicated that they left the scene and beached the vessel.  Subject3 indicated that they used the bilge pump to evacuate water from the vessel.  Cornelius pd lake patrol unit was the first unit dispatched to the scene of the incident.  Officers stayed with vessel one until towboat us arrived.  Cornelius pd then began to search for vessel two.  Vessel two was located near the r5 marker in ramsey creek.  The vessel was headed for the residence of the owner operator2.  There were no serious injuries from either vessel as a result of this incident.  All parties refused medical treatment.  Vessel one operator stated that he did have his navigation lights on as required.  All occupants of vessel two stated that they didn't see any navigation lights prior to the collison.  Vessel two's occupants stated that vessel one activated his navigation lights after the impact. 

In conclusion, this vessel incident was caused by operator inattention from both vessel operators.  The operators of both vessels failed to keep a proper lookout in order to avoid a collision.  Vessel two should have given way to vessel one.  The question remains of whether vessel one was displaying navigation lights as required by law. 

There are no charges pending in this incident.  The were no serious injuries or fatalities.  The damage to vessel one is estimated at$15,000.00.  Vessel one sustained substantial damage to the metal railing, metal panels and to the seats.  

The damage to vessel two is estimated at $10,000.00.  Vessel two sustained damage on the front portion of the hull and fiberglass damage along both side of the hull.

******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0069
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: SHERRILLS FORD
County: CATAWBA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4, 2019 on or about 1530 hours, officer and i responded by boat to a reported boating incident on lake norman near west bay drive.  We arrived on scene to find all vessel operators and passengers okay.  Officer and i started investigating the cause of the incident by interviewing personal watercraft operators (pwc) and passengers.  Operators completed boating incident forms and passengers provided statements.

From statements provided, the operators of vessel #1 and #2  were operating on lake norman/mountain creek.  Both operators had just passed underneath the mt. Pleasant rd. Bridge.  When clear of the "no wake" zone under the bridge, both operators started to accelerate.   

Vessel #1 was behind vessel #2.  While cruising away from the bridge, vessel #2 operator made a sharp left turn in front of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 in the port side of the bow.  The impact sent vessel #1 over the bow of vessel #2 causing all passengers to jump or fall off.  A good samaritian in a pontoon boat heard the incident and provided assistance to all involved.

********end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0071
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: BELMONT
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 10, 2019, subject traveled to lake wylie to fish.  At approximately 0658, subject stopped by lake mart, a convenience store located on highway 273.  Subject purchased his fishing bait (minnows), a few drinks and his breakfast.  From there he launched his vessel at south point access area. After launching his vessel, he traveled south and west towards the highway 273 bridge.  

There were disconnected wires from the bilge system that went to the live well.  The nut for the battery terminal was off and in the bottom of the boat.  There were plyers located in the battery storage area next to the battery as well.   Subject had a toolbox located in a compartment next to the battery storage area.  The toolbox was open and many tools were out of the box as well.  The depth finder on the bow of the boat was not working.  The screen would not change nor would any of the selector buttons work.  When the vessel was initially contacted, the live well was open and there were 11 crappie and one white perch inside.  The trolling motor was in the water and there was a fishing rod that was still in the water.  There was also a fishing rod that did not have bait on the hook and was facing towards the back of the boat.  The water was not circulating in the live well, and the live well was only one quarter of the way full.   Subject was located and recovered by charlotte/mecklenburg dive team at 1151 on july 10, 2019.  The gaston county medical examiner determined that his cause of death was drowning.  It is assumed the victim fell overboard while attempting repairs to his equipment.

*****end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0072
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANKS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and family were tubing between the bridges in banks channel at wrightsville beach. Two people were on the tube being pulled when it began to be pushed near the bridge pylons.  Subject1 was standing on the back of the vessel pulling in the tube rope when the operator turned the vessel toward the port side and put it in gear to avoid hitting the bridge.  Once the vessel was in gear, the tube line tightened around subject1's left forearm snatching her out of the vessel.  She was then pulled through the water for several seconds before the vessel could stop and the line could loosen.  Subject1 was wearing a pfd at the time of the incident as she had been on the tube just prior to the incident.  She was then taken to new hanover regional medical center orthopedic hospital for evaluations.  She suffered only minor contusions to the forearm from the rope.

*********end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0073
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NE CAPE FEAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ROCKY POINT
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was traveling north on the ne cape fear river coming from wilmington after watching the fireworks on the 4th of july.  While traveling north, an unidentified vessel impacted the port side ski tower and placed a 2" diameter hole in the fiberglass.  The unidentified vessel then continued north past the castle hayne access area at a high rate of speed leaving operator1 and his vessel.  Vessel 2 was never located.  Though it was noticed to have been an aluminum boat with an outboard motor.

No other information available.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0074
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY
County: CALDWELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27, 2019 at approximately 14:15 pm, a boat incident occurred on Lake Hickory at Lakeside Marina (35.7598, -81.3781). There was only one vessel involved and it was a twenty foot 2017 Suntracker FB20 pontoon boat with a 90 horsepower outboard motor being operated by the owner. 

The operator and witnesses explained that the group was undocking from Lakeside Marina after stopping for a break.  Subject put her arm out of the boat between the rails of the bimini top in order to push off of a piling.  Operator explained that at the same time he was standing beside the operator's seat looking behind him as he backed, and when he turned around to move back behind the wheel, he tripped and caught himself on the throttle pushing the throttle fully into reverse.  The sudden jolt of propulsion caused her arm to get caught between the rails of the bimini top and the dock piling breaking the arm in multiple places.  There was no property damage.

In conclusion, after speaking with the operator and witnesses, it appears that no violations occurred. The cause of the accident appears to be due to operator inattention and improper undocking.

************END OF REPORT********


BARDID: NC-2019-0075
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday july 21, 2019 at approximately 4:15 pm, a vessel incident occurred on lake norman.  This incident occurred near the r3 marker in ramsey creek.  Ramsey creek is located in mecklenburg county.  There were two personal watercraft vessels involved.  Vessel one was a 2019 yamaha 10'' personal watercraft. This vessel was operated by operator1.  In addition to the operator, there was one passenger, v1 occupant.  Vessel two was a 2010 11' bombardier sea doo personal watercraft.  Vessel two was operated by operator2.  In addition to the operator, there was one passenger, v2 occupant. 

The vessels involved in this incident were both leaving from the peninsula club.  The occupants of both vessels were planning to travel to the residence of operator2.  Operator1 and v1 occupant were on vessel one.  Operator2 and v2 occupant were on vessel two.  

Vessel one was in front of vessel two.  Operator1 slowed down as he came out of the peninsula club cove.  He was attempting to determine the location and proximity of vessel two.  Vessel two collided into the back of vessel one.  The occupant on vessel one was struck by vessel two. V2 occupant was ejected from the vessel as a result of the impact.  The operator and the occupant of vessel two were also ejected into the water.  V1 occupant was unconscious in the water.  V2 occupant's right leg was injured as she was ejected from the vessel. 

The good Samaritan vessel turned back to check on vessel one and vessel two.  Good samaritan noticed upon arrival that the occupants from vessel one and two were in the water.  Good samaritan assisted operator1 with getting v1 occupant loaded onto operator1's pwc vessel.  Operator1 transported v1 occupant to peninsula cove dr. Cornelius, nc.  A 911 call was placed to have medic personnel meet them at this place.  Good samaritan also proceeded to this location.  A sailboat in the area heard the screaming from the incident scene.  The sailboat owner proceeded to the incident scene.  Sailboat occuapnts assisted with getting v2 occupant onto their sailboat.  She was taken to morningstar marina to meet ems personnel.  

Cornelius lake patrol unit marine 1 copied traffic on northlake's channel in reference to medic and fire units being dispatched to peninsula cove dr due to a boat accident with injuries.   Cornelius fire engine 4 arrived and began cpr on v1 occupant.  V1 occupant was transported by medic from peninsula cove dr. To atrium health main campus.  She was pronounced dead at atrium health.  Cornelius marine 1 departed from peninsula cove dr in order to attempt to locate the second vessel and the injured occupant.  Cornelius marine and cornelius fire boat made contact with subject at morningstar marina.  Fire fighters and cornelius lake officers worked to stabilize v2 occupant’s injured leg.  V2 occupant was turned over to medic at morningstar marina.  V2 occupant was transported to novant health in huntersville, nc.  V2 occupant was treated for a possible broken leg.  V2 occupant was treated and released from novant health on 07/21/2019.  V2 occupant's injury has been diagnosed as a deep contusion on her lower right leg.  Operator1 and operator2 were not seriously injured during this incident.

In conclusion, vessel one was the stand on vessel.  Vessel two was the give way vessel.  The stand on vessel is the vessel that has the right of way.  The give way vessel should yield to the stand on vessel.  The operator of vessel two did not stop in time to prevent the collision.  The weather conditions were clear.  The wind and vessel traffic in the area did cause the water conditions to be choppy.  There is no indication that alcohol or drug impairment was a factor.  The operators of both vessels met the legal requirement of successfully completing an approved boating safety class.  All of the persons involved in this vessel incident are juveniles.  North carolina wildlife officers have met with the mecklenburg county district attorney's office to review this incident.  There are no charges pending in this investigation.  There was one fatality in this incident.  An autopsy has been completed by the mecklenburg county medical examiner's office.  The medical examiner's office has ruled that the cause of death was trauma.  The victim was struck by vessel two.  This impact caused trauma to the head and neck area.

******** nothing further; end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0076
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: HUNTERSVILLE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Improper equipment use
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday june 30, 2019 at approximately 16:30, we responded to a report of a possible boat incident in stinson cove on lake norman.  The report was that a person had been injured while water skiing.  There was only one vessel involved in the incident.

Victim Was the skier attempting to ski.  Victim Had entered the water wearing a type iii u.s.c.g. approved pfd, and water skiis sized for a youth.  operator attempted to pull his son up on plane.  Victim immediately fell down in the water. The boat turned around to pick up victim  He was assisted on to the back of the vessel.  Victim informed his father that when he throttled up the vessel, his legs split. Victim Complained of groin pain.

We arrived on scene about 10 minutes after the incident occurred.  We observed victim On the back of vessel #1.  He was speaking with ems personnel.  Victim Made the choice to be transported to the hospital for further examination.  I made several follow up phone calls to verify his diagnosis.  Victim Informed me on july 8, 2019 that he had been diagnosed with pulled groin and hamstring muscles.  

In conclusion, no violations of the law occurred with this incident.  Vessel #1 had all required safety equipment.  The skier's decision to use youth skiis and his experience level are the contributing factors of the incident.

*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0077
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 7, 2019 at approximately 2:30 pm, an incident occurred on the intracoastal waterway across from jinks creek.  Both sea doos were rentals from jet ski oib located in ocean isle beach. 

Operator1 was operating vessel#1 at full throttle and was traveling north on the intracoastal waterway but was looking south towards another vessel at the time of impact.   Operator1 stated that the group at the time of the incident were racing, chasing each other, and wake jumping as they traveled up the intracoastal waterway.  Operator2 was operating vessel#2 at the time of impact.  Operator2 was approximately 30ft in front of vessel#1.  Operator2 slowed down and angled left to jump a wake.  Operator2 stated she never looked in any direction before changing her direction of travel.  This is when vessel#1 struck the left (port) side of vessel#2 with the front (bow) of vesse#1.  All parties were ejected from their personal watercraft.  Operator2 and her passenger were transported to brunswick medical center by brunswick county emergency services due to injuries.  Operator2 and her passenger sustained injuries to their left legs.

*******nothing further, end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0078
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/19, subject and 9 additional occupants were engaged in tubing on the waters of lake norman in the cove directly across and to the east of channel marker 7.  As the boat was making a wide sweeping left-hand turn, victim and one other child fell from the tube.  As the boat was pulling along side the 2 children to retrieve them, the wake from the boat enveloped victim as she simultaneously inhaled.  This resulted in victim aspirating water.  Immediately after the incident, victim began to cough and wheeze uncontrollably.  Victim was picked up and transported by ems to novant health huntersville medical center where she was treated and released.


*****end of report***


BARDID: NC-2019-0079
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 21, 2019, operator was operating a personal water craft on Belews Lake.  She was operating the vessel at approximately 30 miles per hour in a large sweeping turn when she encountered a wake from another vessel.  As the vessel landed from the wake, both operator and passenger were ejected of the personal water craft.  Her foot became stuck in the footwell of the personal watercraft and her ankle became broken and dislocated.  She was transported to Kernersville Medical Center where she received treatment for her injuries.  Proper safety equipment was on board and in use.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor.


*******END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0080
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLORS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 had explained that he was leaving the beaufort city docks heading out into the fairway of taylor's creek when an unexpected strong current pushed his vessel close to the bow of the vessel the "eccentric".   The side of his vessel had just missed coming into contact with the bow of the eccentric.   However, the dingy that was on the back of his vessel's motor had impacted with the bow of the eccentric causing a massive scratch on the bow of the vessel.  Operator1 had explained that neither his vessel nor his dingy suffered any damage that would result in a cost.  The eccentric's operator at the time of the incident had explained that he believed the estimate of damage done to the eccentric would result in more than $3,000.00 in damage. 

(incident still under investigation, awaiting contact from eccentric vessel owner to get accurate estimate of damage.)

***please note:  this incident is still under investigation.  This report will be updated if and when further information is received.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0081
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 27th of july, on or about 11:30 am, vessel 1 was involved in a boating incident involving a fire which burned the vessel completely.

The operator of vessel 1 was headed east on the intracoastal waterway when the motor stopped running.  The operator tried to restart the motor as the vessel drifted to the east point of ocean isle beach.  The motor then exploded igniting the fuel tank in the stern.  The operator and passenger were able to disembark from the vessel safely.  The operator attempted to extinguish the fire with the onboard fire extinguisher but to no avail.  The fire spread quickly fed from the fuel and wind burning the entire boat to the waterline.  The fire was eventually extinguished by brunswick county sherriff's deputies and horry county fire boat.  Sea tow was able to salvage the remains and tow the vessel to brick landing access area where it was loaded onto the owner's trailer and removed.

It was unable to be determined if all required safety equipment was onboard due to the amount of damage from the fire.  Alcohol nor drugs were believed to be the contributing factor in the incident.  Fault of machinery is believed to be the contributing factor in the incident.

***please note:  as stated in this narrative, there is no way to determine if and/or how many uscg life jackets were or were not on the vessel due to the amount of fire damage. The vessel and all its contents were completely destroyed by fire.********

*****end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0082
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 14, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 1730 HOURS, VESSEL 1 UNDER THE CONTROL OF OPERATOR BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN NEAR FT. MACON.  THE OPERATOR NOTICED THAT THERE WAS WATER IN THE BILGE OF VESSEL 1.  THE PUMPS WERE TURNED ON AND BEGAN PUMPING WATER.  VESSEL 1 WAS TAKING ON MORE WATER THAN THE PUMPS COULD PUMP.  VESSEL 1 TOOK ON WATER AND THEN SANK AND OVERTURNED.

PLEASE NOTE:  FAULT OF THE HULL IS THE CAUSE OF THIS INCIDENT.

*********NOTHING FURTHER, END OF REPORT*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0083
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SEMORA
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people came to Hyco Lake to fish together.  They had made their way over to the Cobbs Creek area of Hyco Lake and were fishing along the bank.  Operator had set the hook on a fish and the men had a brief discussion.  Occupant turned back around to cast and he heard a weird grunt/noise.  He turned around in time to see Operator falling into the water.  Occupant tried to run to the front of the boat and reach out for him but the wind had blown the boat away from Operator.  He jumped in the water and tried to save Operator.  He was drug underwater and almost drowned himself.  He was able to swim to shore and ran to the nearest house and told them to call 911.  He then returned to the water where the Person/Caswell Lake Authority Officer was pulling up and told him to get into the boat so that they could get operator out of the water.  They got Operator out of the water and started CPR until EMS arrived and took him to Person Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.  Occupant was also taken to the hospital where he was treated for chest pains and near drowning.  He was released later that evening.


PLEASE NOTE:  THERE IS NO MENTION AS TO WHAT MADE operator FALL OVERBOARD

*********END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0084
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On or about the 25th day of July at approximately 3:30 pm,  two vessels were involved in a boating incident near navigation marker 53 on the intracoastal waterway.  Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 causing damage to both vessels and injuring the passenger of vessel 2.

Vessel 1 was traveling east on the waterway on the right side of the channel.  Vessel 2 was at anchor on the right side and out of the channel near navigation marker 53.  Vessel 1's operator began to look for an item under the console and was not paying attention, and drifted to the right of the channel where vessel 2 was anchored.  Vessel 2's passenger was standing on the bow as vessel 1 changed course and started to head toward vessel 2.  The occupants of vessel 2 tried to get the attention of the operator of vessel 1 and at the same time, the operator of vessel 1 looked up and turned sharp to the port but was unable to avoid the collision.  The starboard bow of vessel 1 struck the port bow of vessel 2 causing the passenger to be thrown down into the boat causing injuries and also causing damage to both vessels.

Both vessels were equipped with required safety equipment.  Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be the contributing factor in the incident.  Operator inattention and careless and negligent operation are believed to be the contributing factors in the incident.

********end of report*********


BARDID: NC-2019-0085
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PINE HALL
County: STOKES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: plug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 9, 2019 a little after midnight, I, Sergeant, received a phone call from Raleigh Communications about a capsized vessel on Belews Lake.  I contacted Lt. with Rockingham County Sheriff's Office about the incident.  After our conversation and learning there were no injuries and that the victim of the incident was safe at home, I called the vessel owner. 

He stated that he and his wife own a 20-foot Bayliner and they operated the vessel all weekend, but it started having engine troubles on the day before.  His friend was a mechanic and took the boat out on this particular evening to make sure it was running ok and also scout for places to catfish. 

The vessel operator stated that the boat never would get on plane.  He drove the vessel approximately 1.5 miles before the engine shut off and would not restart.  He claimed that as soon as the boat cut off, water started coming over the back and he had to jump off the boat as the bow went straight up in the air.  He was able to swim to a pontoon boat safely.  

The Bayliner swamped and capsized leaving only a few feet of the bottom of the boat out of the water.  Officer and I located the vessel upside down at 08:30 that morning.  The boat had drifted nearly 2 miles overnight.  Upon inspection of the boat, there was no drain plug in the boat and I suspect that the vessel was already taking on water before he drove it from the dock.  It is unclear how the drain plug came out during operation, but the owner and operator are certain that the plug was in over the entire holiday weekend and they left the boat tied up to a dock.  Estimated property damage includes engine, tools on board the vessel, and fish finder all valued at $4200 combined.


*******END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0086
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 7, 2019 at approximately 8:13 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near rollingwood lane. The vessel was a 26'3” 2017 regal 2500 rx surf with a 300 hp inboard/outboard motor.  

The operator noticed (v1) had fallen from his wakeboard and she made a sharp right turn to get him.  The operator panicked when she saw (v1) relatively close to the left side of the boat and did not reduce speed.  The boat went over (v1) and the propeller caused an amputation to his right lower leg.  He also had severe lacerations to the lower left leg and foot.  (v1's) left shin was also broken. The operator returned to (v1) and the occupant pulled him onto the boat.  He used the ski rope and a towel to make a tourniquet on (v1's) legs.  The operator called 911 and took him to the dock where ems met them.  (v1) was airlifted to carolina medical center and treated for his injuries.

*****end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0087
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/04/2019 at approximately 15:10 hours, operator was traveling east in the cove adjacent to malibu court, mooresville, nc.  While attempting to cross a wake, the operator's pwc was struck by another wake.  He was ejected from the pwc and struck his left leg on the port side of the vessel as he fell into the water.  An unidentified boater called for medical assistance.  The operator was transported to lake norman regional hospital.  It was determined his left femur was broken.  No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.

*******end of report****


BARDID: NC-2019-0088
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JORDAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: APEX
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 8, 2019, at approximately 1100, operator was operating his vessel southward from wilderness island toward the "s turn" on jordan lake.  Operator fell unconscious due to unknown medical complications.  When operator fell unconscious, he stated that his right hand must have pushed the throttle forward causing the boat to go up on plane which lead the boat to strike the ground and come to a complete resting position out of the water.  Medical personnel checked operator and there were no signs of impairment due to alcohol.  Operator was transported to unc medical center in chapel hill for further medical evaluation.  After operator's medical evaluation, it was concluded that he suffered from dehydration.  Operator complained of head and hand discomfort but no physical or visible injuries were apparent.  Operator was treated and held over night for further observation and released the following day on august 9, 2019.


********end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0089
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLORS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday august 10, 2019 around 14:40, operator2 and his family were leaving the dock of finz restaurant in beaufort on their 35' marlin.  They were parked in the last slip in front of a 28' sportsman boat.  After a few minutes of fighting the current, operator2 managed to reverse out of the boat slip but when he went forward to go into taylor's creek, the current pushed him into the sportsman vessel that was parked at the dock.  Operator2's port side scraped both engines of the sportsman vessel.  The impact damaged the sportsman's motor covers and left a black scratch on the marlin.  There was no monetary damage on the marlin.  However, the estimated damage to the sportsman's motors was $4,400.  No one was on board the sportsman vessel at the time of the incident and no one on the marlin reported any injuries.


********end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0090
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 14, 2019, on the icw near the holden beach bridge, operator1 was operating a rented personal watercraft (vessel 1).  His stepbrother was also operating a rented personal watercraft (vessel 2).  Both personal watercrafts (pwcs) had been rented from holden beach jet ski rentals located in supply, nc.  The weather was cloudy but calm with moderate wind and clear visibility. Vessel traffic was low.

At approximately 14:00, vessel 1 was stopped with its engine running while drifting on the icw next to vessel 2, which was also stopped and drifting down the icw but with its engine off.  A wake struck vessel 1 on its portside and pushed the bow of vessel 1 onto the rear portside of vessel 2.  The tie-down hook located on the front of the bow of vessel 1 punched a hole through the fiberglass hull of vessel 2 and also caused several cracks to travel approximately 2' down the portside of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 did not sustain any noticeable damage.  Vessel 1 did have some white flecks of fiberglass embedded around its tie-down hook.  Vessel 2 also had fresh black plastic rub marks transferred onto it which were consistent with the color and material on the hull of vessel 1's lower bow area.

Vessel 2 had several small areas covered in white fiberglass repair tape.  The impact site from vessel 1's bow landed on one of these areas which caused new cracks to travel toward the rear of vessel 2 and connect with a 2nd similar area.  Underneath these taped areas were preexisting cracks in the fiberglass from prior rentals.  I observed several of the rental pwcs at the business site had these kinds of taped areas covering fiberglass damage.  Some of the damage observed near the impact site was preexisting and this preexisting damage most likely caused the damage from this incident to exceed what would have been expected from a similar incident involving a hull with no preexisting damage.

This incident appears to be the result of a wake striking vessel 1 at an inopportune time and no violations of state law are suspected.


*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0091
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SALISBURY
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/29/19 at approximately 2:00 am, a boating incident occurred on high rock lake in dutch second creek near the bringle ferry rd. Bridge in salisbury, nc.  The stand on vessel #1 was a 20-foot, 1992 rinker recreational boat with an inboard/outboard motor.  The boat has a starboard-side console.  The owner was sitting in the passenger seat on the port-side of the vessel at the time of the incident.  The give way vessel #2 was an 18-foot, 1990 four winns recreational boat with an inboard/outboard motor.  The boat has a starboard-side console.  Operator2/owner failed to give way to vessel #1 which caused a collision.

Operator1 and v1 subject left a friend's house in vessel #1 and began idling to the middle of dutch second creek when vessel #2 struck the port-side of vessel #1.  Operator1 and v1 subject were heading back to their camper at the elk's lodge and operator2 was coming from near the bringle ferry rd. Bridge.   Both vessels had functioning navigation lights and witnesses stated that both vessels had their lights on.  Vessel #1 was travelling at an idling speed of less than 10 mph, and vessel #2 was operating his boat at approximately 20-25 mph.  Vessel #1's motor cut off after the impact.  Subject2 witnessed the incident occur and immediately took his vessel to check on the individuals involved.  Subject2 towed vessel #1 back to the shore and operator2 drove vessel #2 to the same location.  Operator1 then called 911 informing them of the incident and that no one was seriously injured.

Rowan county deputy arrived on scene at approximately 3:00 am and began speaking with both boat operators.  After operator2 admitted to drinking alcohol, deputy asked operator2 to submit to a breathalyzer which he consented to.  Operator2 tested positive for alcohol.  Deputy then arrived on scene to conduct standardized field sobriety tests.  Operator2 did not appear to be appreciably impaired based on the field sobriety tests according to deputy.

I arrived on scene at approximately 3:30 am and instructed operator1, v1 subject, operator2 and subject2 to fill out witness statement forms after i asked if anyone was in need of medical  attention.   I spoke with each individual separately to review their statements.  Deputy filled out a witness statement form while i went to the shore to photograph both boats involved in the incident . Both boats were equipped with the required uscg approved pfds, fire extinguisher, and type iv throwable pfd that were readily accessible.   I checked to make sure that both boats had functioning navigation lights, which they did. 

Upon inspection of the vessels, it was clear that vessel #2 had collided with vessel #1 on the port-side.  A piece of the metal from the frame of vessel #1's windshield was still stuck in the starboard-side of vessel #2.  A chunk of fiberglass and other material was missing from vessel #1 in front of the windshield where vessel #2's prop struck.  Glass from vessel #1's windshield was covering the boat and the stern light pole was broken.  Both boats had functioning navigation lights that were on according to subject2, operator1 and v1 subject.  Due to the navigational rules of the water, vessel #1 was the stand on boat and vessel #2 was the give way vessel.  Operator2 stated that he did not see vessel #1.  Operator2 was charged for operating a motorboat or vessel on waters of this state in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger life, limb or property of any person.


*****end of report****


BARDID: NC-2019-0092
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: HATTERAS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of (vessel #1) rented a PWC from Hatteras Parasail and Wave Runners. She was cruising on the PWC inside the rental's riding zone when she hit a wave causing her to go airborne and falling back onto the PWC. She heard a crack in her ankle and then fell into the water. Another PWC picked her up and brought her back to the dock. She refused medical treatment at first; but her mother took her to Outer Banks Hospital where she was treated for a broken ankle. Alcohol and drugs did not contribute to the incident and no violation was issued.


*******END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0093
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DENVER
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 6, 2019 at approximately 3 pm near channel marker #3 on lake norman, subject voluntarily exited vessel number one.  Victim was attempting to swim to another vessel and began to struggle.  Victim inhaled water and was unconscious for a few seconds.  Other individuals from his party came to his rescue and got him out of the water.  Victim continued to have difficulty breathing. He was transported to carolinas medical center by lincoln county ems.


*******end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0094
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHMONT
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 27, 2019 at approximately 5:30pm, a boat incident occurred on the swearing creek portion of high rock lake. It occurred in the area of the linwood-southmont road bridge. The vessel was a 20-foot, 2006 malibu response lxi with a 320 hp chevrolet inboard motor. The vessel had a split windshield console with the operator controls on the starboard side. The vessel was owned by operator1. Operator1 was traveling south in swearing creek. She slowed to make a turn to head back north. When she slowed, the bow of the vessel dropped and hit a boat wake causing it to submerge below the surface. The vessel was overloaded in the bow which caused it to swamp. Once the vessel swamped it capsized and began to sink. 

At the time of the incident, there were five occupants in the vessel. The air temperature was 85 degrees and the water temperature was 84 degrees. It was a clear and sunny day with no wind and calm water conditions. There was a moderate amount of boat traffic. Two of the occupants were seated in the bow of the vessel. Operator1 was seated on the starboard side at the operator's console. The other two occupants were seated on the port side of the vessel adjacent to the operator's console. The vessel was also towing a single skier. They were traveling south in swearing creek approaching the linwood-southmont road bridge. When approaching the bridge, the skier  dropped the rope as he saw an approaching wake from vessel 2. 

Noticing this, operator1 slowed the vessel and turned to the left to head north to retrieve the skier. When she slowed to begin the turn, the bow of the vessel dropped and hit a wake causing it to go below the surface. Once the bow went under the surface, operator1 stated that she tried to give the vessel more throttle to push out of the wake. This was not successful and in turn, forced the vessel further beneath the water's surface. At this point the vessel swamped. The passengers all exited the vessel and grabbed the type iii pfds that were floating around them and swam to shore. Once the vessel had swamped, operator1 stated that she swam down to the operator's console to turn the vessel off and retrieve the key. The vessel then capsized and began to sink. Operator1 stated that she grabbed the ski rope and swam it to a nearby dock where a neighbor attached it to a pontoon boat.  At this point, officer and sergeant arrived on scene by boat and assisted with recovering the vessel. The vessel was turned upright and loaded onto the trailer at a private ramp near the site of the incident. Both skier and operator1 stated that they believed the vessel was overloaded, particularly in the bow. Skier stated that he had issues with the bow coming close to submerging several times in the past. There was no visible physical damage to the exterior of the vessel. All the damage sustained was to the internal electrical components and the internals of the engine. Due to the amount of water damage, operator1 along with the insurance company decided to total the vessel. The insurance company settled for a total of 25,000 dollars. 

It appears the cause of the incident was due to lack of experience, overloading in the bow and the wake of vessel 2. When operator1 slowed the vessel and began to turn, the bow of the vessel dipped down and hit a wake causing it to go underneath the surface of the water. I believe that when operator1 gave the vessel more gas by pushing the throttle forward it pushed the vessel further underneath the water's surface causing it to swamp and later capsize. No one was charged as a result of this incident.  Drugs and alcohol were not a factor.  


********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0095
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MONEY ISLAND CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday august 22, 2019 around 16:15, operator was coming back to the anchorage marina in atlantic beach. He had tied his boat to the dock and backed his truck and trailer down the boat ramp at the marina. At 16:38 a worker at the marina, noticed a boat adrift at the mouth of 8 ½ marina channel and then around 16:40, subject noticed a body drifting face down in the middle of money island channel, about 75 yards outside of the marina. He immediately called the police. By the time an atlantic beach marine unit officer made it on scene, a few minutes later, operator's body was found near the green #5 day marker about 100 yards from the marina. His vessel, a 22' jones brothers flat bottom boat, was found drifting with the motor off and trimmed all the way up about 300 yards west of his body. Atlantic beach marine unit officer towed the boat back to the marina. Atlantic beach fire department and morehead city fire department arrived on scene and pulled the body out of the water and took him back to anchorage marina. I arrived on scene around 17:40 and started investigating the scene. Operator's truck was already moved out of the ramp to make way for other vessels and ems, and his vessel was parked at a slip in anchorage marina.

In operator's vessel was his wallet on the port side of the center console and a child's toy dump truck at the stern of the boat. In the port side console were 4 empty beer cans. Also, on the portside stern rubber rail, dirt was found as if the boat had rubbed against oysters or rock. Dirt, rock and a piece of grass was also found on the prop of the motor. On the starboard side of the stern, the rubber rail looked as if it had been pulled out of place. A beach chair and a bean bag chair were found on the side of the ramp. 

After examining the body, no physical marks, scratches, cuts, or blood was found on the body. A pack of cigarettes was found in operator's left pocket.  After looking at the boat trailer, the wench strap was found to be pulled out about 2.5 feet. After an autopsy, the cause of death was ruled an accidental drowning. The autopsy also revealed that operator had been consuming alcohol.  There was no trauma to his head, and his heart was enlarged. The medical examiner said that it was normal for someone with high blood pressure to have an enlarged heart and that they could not prove that it was any kind of cardiac event. There were no witnesses at the scene and the three cameras in front of the marina have been inoperable since hurricane florence.

It is unknown what caused operator to go into the water. It is speculated that after he backed his truck down, he loosened the wench strap and pulled it out about 2.5 feet. Subject noticed that the boat trailer was backed so deep that only about a foot of the bumpers were sticking out of the water, leading me to believe that he was going to pull the boat onto his trailer as much as he could and then wench it the rest of the way.  However, there were no lines attached to his boat (all of it was stowed away in the consoles on the bow). So he could have driven the boat onto the trailer and then turned off the engine and put the motor up. Then perhaps he threw the bean bag chair and beach chair out of the vessel and then threw his wallet out of his pocket before he got out of the vessel to hook his wench strap to the bow eye.  But the wind could have pushed the boat off the trailer as he was trying to hook it on and he had to swim after it, wore himself out and drowned where the wind then carried him out into the channel. Then the boat hit the pilings of the marina (which would explain the dirt found on the prop and stern) and drifted into the channel and out into the sound. However, the exact cause of the incident is unknown.

******** end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0096
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 1st around 10:30 pm, operator1 was towing 2 boats.  A sailboat and a cruise craft from atlantic beach using his 24' fishing vessel.  Operator1 had two other people with him. They were headed to harker's island and were crossing the inlet when a large swell took the sailboat down and ran her aground.  

Operator1' vessel then became caught in the swells and started taking on water, so he had no other choice but to untie from the sailboat.  Operator1 then ran his vessel aground on carrot island and swam across taylor's creek to get help leaving subject1 with the vessel.  

At this point, the sailboat was aground in beaufort inlet channel with one person still on board and the cruise craft vessel went adrift.  Eventually beaufort fire and ems were called to the scene and were able to rescue subjects.  No injuries were reported.  

Damage to operator1' vessel included a bent shaft and horn timber, swamped motor and clutch, part of the cabin was busted and full of sand.  The amount of damage on operator1' vessel was reported to be $20,000.  It is unknown at this time the amount of damage on the two other vessels.

When damage amounts for the other two vessels is known, this report will be updated at that time.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0097
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/29/2019 at approximately 11:00 am, v1 subject was asleep in the cabin of his shrimping vessel named “old man”.   V1 subject stated he felt a large wave crash into his vessel.  V1 subject came to the top deck to see a blue and white vessel headed north on the intracoastal waterway but was unable to make out the driver or registration of the vessel. V1 subject's vessel was tied to two other vessels that where tied to a dock.  None of the other vessels sustained any damage.  V1 subject's  vessel sustained a broken gunnel on the left (starboard) side towards the rear (stern) of his vessel.  His vessel also sustained a bolted down platform pulled from the decking leaving small holes in the top deck.  The damage to the gunnel and platform appear to have resulted from the tiedown lines which were secured to those areas experiencing a large amount of pressure caused by the large wake.

The other vessel is unknown.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0098
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR SCOTT LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WILKESBORO
County: WILKES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 27, 2019, victim was boating with some family and friends on Kerr Scott Reservoir in WIlkes County.  Victim was being towed on a knee board behind a 1988 Aggressor bass boat when he hit a large wake and jumped approximately eight feet in the air.  When Victim came down, he hit the water hard still remaining in a seated position on the knee board.  

Upon striking the water, he crashed and immediately came back to the surface calling out that he was injured.  As the boat came around to pick Victim up, he stated he was in severe pain and couldn't move his legs well.  The operator got Victim into the boat and drove the short distance back to the groups' campsite.  While en route Emergency Services was contacted and met the group on the lake shore at Bandits Roost Campground a short time later.  Victim was put on a stretcher and taken by ambulance to Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro.  He was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem shortly after for further treatment.

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BARDID: NC-2019-0100
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JORDAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: APEX
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 27, 2019 at approximately 12:00pm, Vessel 1 was being followed by Vessel 2 in the Beaver Creek area of Jordan Lake.  Vessel 1 operator suspected machinery problem with the vessel and brought Vessel 1 to a stop.  

Vessel 2 operator turned to look behind the vessel and when Vessel 2 operator turned back around facing forward, the operator did not react quick enough to change course.  Vessel 2 struck Vessel 1 near the center of the stern, went over the top of Vessel 1 and struck the passenger before sliding over the right side of Vessel 1.  

The collision shattered the windshield and caused damage to the stern of Vessel 1.  The collision damaged the bottom left side of the hull on Vessel 2.  The injured passenger was taken to UNC Hospital for treatment. The passenger was struck in the lower right side of her back.

*******END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0101
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BELEWS CREEK
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09-15-2019 at approximately 1:30pm, a boating incident occurred on belews lake, 0.5 north of nc highway 65 in belews creek, nc. The vessel was a 19-foot, 1996 maxum pleasure boat with a 135 hp mercruiser inboard/outboard motor.  The bow of the vessel struck a hard object on the shore forcing the operator to impact the console and windshield of the vessel. 

The vessel was recreationally cruising belews lake at the time of the incident. The operator was heading south approximately 0.5 mile north of nc highway 65 near belews creek. While the vessel was underway, the bow struck a large rock on the western shore near the incident location. The vessel made contact with the shore before operator could stop or turn to avoid the incident.  The impact caused operator to continue forward striking the console and metal windshield frame of the vessel.  The impact with the console and windshield frame resulted in lacerations and a muscle tear to operator's left forearm.  

Operator stated that he was adjusting his shoes causing him to lose his balance.  This resulted in him hitting the steering wheel with his right shoulder causing the boat to turn sharply to the right in the direction of the shore.  The vessel striking the shore resulted in impact damage to the bow.  The fiberglass hull was also split vertically on the starboard and port side of the vessel near the bow.  The windshield and metal frame were separated due to operator's body impacting the console.  Operator was wearing a type iii pfd at the time of the incident.  The operator approximated his speed at about 10-20 mph before the vessel made impact with the rock.  The air temperature was 85 degrees with a water temperature of 89 degrees.  Belews creek fire and rescue responded to the scene of the incident.  Forsyth county ems transported operator to winston salem baptist hospital where he was admitted and received surgery on his left forearm for his injuries.

It appears that the damage to the vessel and operator's injuries were the result of the vessel making impact with the shore.  It appears that operator inattention and failure to keep a proper lookout were factors in causing this incident.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.  Operator is expected to make a full recovery and have no permanent effects from his injuries.

******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0102
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 7, 2019 at approximately 2:49 p.m., operator1 was operating his vessel,  a 47 ft. Grand banks in the southport marina.  Operator1 was attempting to dock the vessel in the marina when the incident occurred.  Based upon interviews and video provided by the marina, it appears that operator1 was attempting to make a starboard turn into one of the slip lanes.  It appears that he did not think the vessel could make the turn, so he put his vessel into reverse in order to back up and create more room for the turn.  While in reverse, the port stern of his vessel contacted the starboard stern side of a docked documented vessel, a 65' sea ray.  The impact of the vessel resulted in fiberglass and hull damage to docked vessel, and also caused swim platform damage on the vessel being operated by operator1. The incident was a very slow speed collision which resulted from operator inattention and was not reckless in nature.  Alcohol and drugs did not contribute to this incident and both vessels were equipped with the proper safety equipment.  None were needed or utilized in this particular incident.


******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0103
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-17-2019 at approximately 5:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on belews lake 0.1 miles south of us hwy 158 bridge near belews creek, nc.  Two vessels were involved in the incident.  Vessel 1 was a 19 ft mastercraft prostar 190 owned by operator.  His wife was the only other occupant aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.  Vessel 2 was a 18 ft maxum owned by operator2. Nc.  His wife was the only other occupant aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on its starboard side causing damage to both vessels.  

Vessel 1 was located near the center of the cove just south of the us hwy 158 bridge and was not under power while preparing to pull a skier.  Vessel 2 was recreationally cruising at the time of the incident and was preparing to exit the cove heading north toward the bridge.  The operator of vessel 2 approximated his speed at 10-20 miles per hour.  Both occupants of vessel 1 observed vessel 2 approaching in their direction.  Both occupants of vessel 1 then voluntarily jumped from the boat into the water when they noticed vessel 2 not stopping or changing direction.  The bow of vessel 2 struck the starboard side of vessel 1 near the midpoint at approximately a 90 degree angle.  Vessel 2 ramped over vessel 1 and continued, causing impact damage to the starboard side of vessel 1 and propeller strike damage to the cushions in the center of the vessel.  Vessel 2 ended its motion in the water to the port side of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 incurred gouges and paint damage to the bow and center line of the hull consistent with this impact.  The operator of vessel 2 stated that his view was obstructed by their pet dog that was standing on the bow of the boat causing him not to see vessel 1 before the impact.  The occupants of vessel 1 returned to and entered their boat from the water.  No injuries were sustained by any person involved in this incident and no personal floatation devices were used.  Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were equipped with all required safety equipment.  

It appears vessel 2 failed to keep a proper lookout because of operator inattention causing this boating incident and damage to both vessels involved.  The operator of vessel 2 was cited for operating a vessel on waters of the state in a careless and negligent manner as a result of this boating incident.  The operators and occupants listed were the only witnesses to the incident.

********end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0104
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHMONT
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 25, 2019 at approximately 1:25pm, a boat incident occurred in abbotts creek on high rock lake.  The incident occurred about ½ of a mile north of the highway 8 bridge in southmont, nc. The vessel was a 17-foot 1995 bayliner och maxum with a 135-inboard motor.  It was a split windshield vessel with the operator's console located on the starboard side.  The boat was operated by owner’s son.  The vessel was also occupied by operator's mother, his son, and his daughter who were all seated in the bow of the vessel at the time of the incident.  Victim was sitting in the furthest point of the bow with operator’s son and operator’s mother seated behind her.  After hitting a wave, victim made impact with the vessel causing a lacerated lower lip, a scraped chin as well and swelling and bruising on her left knee. 

At the time of the incident, the vessel was traveling north about ½ of a mile north of the hwy 8 bridge in abbotts creek cruising at approximately 20 mph.  It was a partly cloudy day with calm water conditions.  There was light wind with good visibility.  The air temperature was 79 degrees fahrenheit while the water temperature was 80 fahrenheit.  The family had decided to take the boat out for a cruise to go get ice cream.  While cruising, operator saw two waves that came from an unknown source.  Upon seeing the approaching waves, he yelled at everyone to “hold on”.  When he did this, his daughter crouched down in the bow of the vessel bringing her face closer to the boat's surface.  When the vessel struck the waves, victim's face made impact with the bow and her left knee made impact with the floor of the vessel.  Operator stopped the vessel and assessed his daughters' injuries. Operator then returned to the dock and consulted a nurse friend of his who advised him to seek medical attention for victim.  Operator transported victim to novant urgent care in salisbury where she received 3 stitches in her lower lip and was then released. 

It appears that when the vessel struck the two oncoming waves, it caused victim's face to strike the surface of the vessel.  This incident appears to have been caused by waves originating from an unknown source, operator inexperience, operator inattention, and improper look out.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.  Drugs and alcohol were not a factor. 


BARDID: NC-2019-0105
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 7, 2019, at approximately 4:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near 244 lakeview shores loop. The vessel was a 20'10” 2018 chaparral 210 suncoast with a yamaha 150 hp outboard motor.  The vessel was drifting at the time of the incident. 

The victim was wearing a type ii pfd and was sitting on the bow with his feet hanging off the boat.  The adjustable strap around his waist was not adjusted properly and remained loose on his torso.  The victim decided to jump in the water to swim and his personal floatation device came off when he hit the water. The operator was wearing a type iii pfd and noticed the victim was struggling and jumped in the water to help him.  The victim was pulling the operator underneath the water forcing him to disengage.  The operator yelled for help and (p1) and (p2) jumped in the water to assist but was unsuccessful because the victim had disappeared below the water line.  The victim did not resurface.  (p2) went back on the vessel and (p1) stayed in the water until law enforcement arrived.  A search was conducted by local first responder organizations. The victim's body was found and recovered the following day.  The victim and passengers had been consuming alcoholic beverages (vodka) which may have caused bad judgement when deciding to enter the water, along with improperly wearing the pfd.  The operator showed no signs of impairment.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0106
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 31, 2019, at approximately 11:30 am, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near perth rd., troutman, nc.  The vessel was a 24' 2008 premier grand majestic with a 115 hp yamaha outboard motor.  The operator was traveling east towards the bridge and noticed the clearance on the overhead bridge was not enough for the boat with the open canopy to pass through.  The operator tried to lower the canopy but had a difficult time putting it down.  The vessel hit the concrete pillar causing damages to the rails on the front port side of the boat.


No one was injured in this incident.


******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0107
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MTN ISLAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT HOLLY
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 14, 2019, i was at riverbend access area when mount holly fire department and lucia riverbend fire department responded to a report of an injured boater at approximately 1930 hours.  The incident happened on mountain island lake near the mountain island dam.  Operator and subject1 met subject2 at riverbend access area at approximately 1030 hours on july 14, 2019.  

They launched the boat a 21 ft crownline cabin cruiser and drove across the lake to latta plantation to swim. They then headed south towards the dam. The incident happened at 35.33821 lat., - 80.99340 long. 

Subject1 was standing on the back of the boat on the swim platform over the motor.  Operator put the boat in gear and subject1 fell off into the water near the motor.  Subject1 was wearing a pfd.  Operator jumped off the boat to help subject1.  Two bystanders helped get subject1 into another boat to be taken back to riverbend access area for medical help.  

The propeller struck subject1's right leg. Subject1 was transported to cmc main emergency in charlotte for treatment.  Subject1 had three lacerations; two to his right thigh and one to his right buttocks.  The first cut on his thigh required two sets of stitches and the third cut that was on his right buttocks required two sets of stitches.  Subject1 had been drinking alcohol.  Operator had also been drinking but was determined to not be impaired.


******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0108
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARLOWE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 15, 2019 around 4pm, victim and subject were on their way from rhode island to florida driving victim's 39' tierra yacht.  They had just passed channel marker #6 in harlowe creek heading south to beaufort when their vessel ran aground.  At the time of impact, victim was standing next to subject, who was operating the vessel, and fell down the steps into his cabin landing on his left shoulder.  Immediately towboat us was called and arrived on scene shortly after.  One towboat us unit took victims to portside marina where he was then taken by ems to carteret general hospital. Subject stayed with the vessel and the other towboat us unit towed the vessel to jarrett bay marina in beaufort. 

Victims suffered a minor sprain in his left shoulder and the damage to the vessel included a bent portside prop blade and scratches/paint damage underneath the vessel on the keel. The damage estimate is around $2,000. No one else on board was injured.

**********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0109
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of (vessel 1) rented a pwc from yeehaw water sports (kitty hawk kites) with his sister as a passenger. They were both on vessel 1.  Operator1 started to make a turn and idling down when he noticed a jet ski coming towards him on his starboard side.  He said there was no time to move when he was impacted by operator of (vessel 2) who had also rented a pwc from yeehaw water sports (kitty hawk kites).  

Operator2, on vessel 2 came up on vessel 1's starboard side and didn't notice that they were stopped when he turned and hit vessel 1 on the starboard side contacting vessel 1 and hitting the passenger.  Operator1 and the passenger were both ejected and thrown into the water.  Operator1 got back on the pwc and helped put his passenger back on the pwc.  Operator1 and operator2 proceeded back to the dock.  The passenger was taken to outer banks hospital and released.  Alcohol and drugs didn't contribute to the accident.  One violation/citation was issued for operating a pwc at greater than no wake speed within 100 feet of another vessel.

********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0110
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: HATTERAS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of (vessel 1) took his boat off the trailer with the lines (no power) and then tied it up to the dock at village marina.  When leaving the dock, his boat lunged backwards and struck (vessel 2) that was on the boat trailer getting ready to leave the boat ramp.   Alcohol and drugs didn't contribute to the incident and no violation was issued.


*******end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0111
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: YADKIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MOCKSVILLE
County: DAVIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 5, 2019, at approximately 10:00 am, a boating incident occurred on the yadkin river.  (operator) had launched his 16' bass tracker boat with a 50 hp outboard motor around 7:30 am at the access area.  The operator went downstream to fish.  When he was returning to the boat ramp, the propeller and skeg on the outboard motor hit some submerged rocks causing the boat to turn sharp left.  Water filled the boat from the starboard side and the boat sank.  The operator stayed in the boat as the water filled to his waist and was able to call 911 using his cell phone.  Davie county rescue squad responded and was able to rescue the operator from the river and got him back to hwy 801 s. Access area.  The operator did not sustain any injuries and was wearing a personal floatation device.

********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0112
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JORDAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FEARRINGTON
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 18, 2019 at approximately 17:00, there was a boating incident on jordan lake occurring near a cove around the seaforth recreational area boat ramp, which can be located at seaforth beach rd. There were two 1998 kawasaki stx personal watercrafts (pwc) involved in the incident both belonging to operator1.  Both vessels had no passengers on board and were not towing anyone at the time of the incident. 
 
Operator2 and operator1 stated they were headed back to the boat ramp at the seaforth recreational area for the day because they were running out of fuel.  Vessel #2 was in the front of vessel #1 and vessel #1 was following too closely and directly behind vessel #2.  Vessel #2 decided to make a sharp left hand turn and failed to look back before he initiated the maneuver.  

Vessel #1 was following too closely and when the pwc in front made a sharp turn, he did not have enough time to stop before hitting vessel #2.  The seat was ripped off vessel #2 and the handlebar was bent back on the right side in the direction of travel at the time of impact.  There were fiberglass stress marks on the port side of vessel #2 and two tears in the fiberglass underneath the seat.  Vessel #1 had several red transfer marks on the bottom of his pwc from paint transfer from vessel #2.  There were also two long gashes on the starboard side of vessel #1 that came from the handlebar on vessel #2. 
  
Operator2 was transported to unc chapel hill hospital while operator1 was uninjured by the incident.  Operator2 suffered a broken fibula, malleolus, and dislocated tibia within his ankle.  In conclusion, operator1 was operating too closely and in a careless and reckless manner to operator2, and was unable to avoid a collision when operator2 made an abrupt turn.


********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0113
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WASHINGTON
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPerator LEFT THE ISLAND BETWEEN TRANTERS CREEK/TAR RIVER WITH A PASSENGER LAYING ON TOP OF THE PADDED ENGINE AREA OF HIS SKI BOAT.   HE THEN GOT ON PLANE WITH THE PASSENGER STILL LAYING THERE.  HE TURNED AROUND TO CHECK TO SEE IF SHE WAS OK AND SHE WAS ON THE BACK OF THE BOAT STILL.   AS HE GOT CLOSER TO MARTIN BAY HEADING UPSTREAM ON THE TAR RIVER, he TURNED AROUND AND REALIZED HIS PASSENGER WAS NO LONGER THERE.   SHE WAS FOUND FLOATING IN THE WATER APPROXIATMATLY 20 MINUTES LATER.

THIS REPORT IS STILL PENDING, WAITING ON CAUSE OF DEATH FROM CORONER'S OFFICE AS WELL AS TOXACOLOGY RESULTS FOR BOTH PARTIES.

PLEASE NOTE:  ONCE THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT AND THE TOXOCOLOGY RESULTS ARE RECEIVED, THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED AT THAT TIME.

*****END OF THIS PART OF THE REPORT*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0114
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of (vessel 1) was pulling a tube behind his vessel.  Operator1 said he noticed operator of (vessel 2), a sailboard, in the area.  Operator1 started to slow down and make a turn.  As he started to straighten out, he heard someone yell.  That was when he knew that he hit the operator of vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2 was in the process of getting back on the board and picking up the sail when he got hit with the prop of vessel 1.  

Operator1 immediately jumped in the water to get operator2 and proceed back to the dock.  Operator2 was taken to outer banks hospital and released.  Alcohol and drugs didn't contribute to the accident.  One violation/citation was issued for operating a vessel while towing a person, without an observer, the skiier was not wearing a pfd, or no rearview mirror.

********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0115
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 1, 2019 at approximately 09:30, vessel#1 was involved in a single vessel incident on lake james in front of mimosa boat landing.   Operator1 stated that he was pulling up to the fueling dock at mimosa boat landing to fuel his pwc.  Operator1 stated that while he was cruising towards the fueling dock, he stood up to open the front compartment of the pwc to retrieve his line to tie on to the dock.  Operator1 stated that while he was trying to reach the line, he somehow hit the throttle.  The force of the pwc taking off threw operator1 onto the rip rap on the bank.  A bystander was fueling at the mimosa landing fuel tanks and heard the loud noise of the pwc taking off.  Subject1 stated that he saw the pwc go towards the rip rap and immediately start floating toward the fueling dock with no one on the pwc.  Subject1 walked to the fueling dock and saw operator1 laying on the rip rap with his legs in the water.  Subject1 stated that he was able to get on operator1's pwc and drive to operator1 to provide assistance.  Subject1 stated that the safety laynard was still attached to operator1 and that he was able to bypass the safety ignition switch to operate the pwc.  Operator1 was transported by ambulance to a nearby field and then airlifted to johnson city, tn.

Operator1 is still in icu awaiting several surgeries; unsure of when the mb 4.1 will be returned.

Please note:  if an mb4.1 is received for mr. Operator1, the report will be updated at that time.

********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0116
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DENVER
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 14, 2019 at approximately 1715 hours, i received a call from raleigh communications about a possible boat accident that happened in lincoln county on lake norman at approximately 1700 hours.  Subject was wakeboarding on lake norman behind a ski boat operated by owner.  Subject stated that he was being pulled behind the boat and when the boat took off, he felt a pop in his right thigh.  Subject collapsed into the water and let go of the ski rope.  He took the wakeboard off his feet and climbed up onto the swim platform on the back of the boat.  Subject could not move his right leg.  operator called for emergency medical help and brought his boat to the docks at hideaway apartments where he was met by lincoln county ems.  Subject was transported to cmc main in charlotte.  Officer and i arrived at cmc main at approximately 1815 hours.  Subject was diagnosed with a broken femur and had surgery on september 15, 2019 on his leg.


*******end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0117
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2019 at approximately 22:15 two vessels were involved in a boat incident on lake james near linville river dam.  Both vessels had an operator and one passenger.  The passenger of vessel #2 stated that both vessels had launched from benfields landing after dark in an attempt to locate fireworks on the lake.  

V2 passenger stated that glow in the dark necklaces were worn to identify each other in the dark.  V2 passenger stated that both vessels were on the water for a short amount of time when they lost sight of each other.  V2 passenger stated she saw vessel #1 operator waving at vessel #2 and it appeared that vessel #1 was traveling away from vessel #2.  

V2 passenger stated operator2 turned their vessel around in an attempt to follow vessel #1 when they were struck by vessel #1. The bow of vessel #1 struck the portside bow of vessel #2 at a 10 o'clock angle causing damage to both vessels.  The operator of vessel #2 was struck by the bow of vessel #1 on the left side of his body.  The impact of the collision killed the operator of vessel #2 and cut the hand of the passenger of vessel #2.  

The passenger of vessel #2 refused medical attention at the scene but did seek medical attention at a hospital near her residence later that night resulting in stiches on her left hand.  The operator and passenger of vessel #1 refused medical attention at the scene. 

Operator1 performed poorly on all sfsts and had a positive reading of alcohol on the pbt (.14).  Blood was drawn the night of the incident and Operator1 was arrested for felony death by impaired boating.


*******nothing further - end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0118
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At about 7:45 pm on September 25, 2019, operator1 and subject1 were heading east on the intercoastal water way near ocean isle beach.  While changing speed and direction attempting to maneuver into the canal that would take them home, holding an easterly course on the icw at approximately 10 miles per hour, another vessel approaching from the west overtook operator1's vessel by running over the stern and the port side of the vessel.  

Operator1 was thrown into his steering wheel and center console where he broke his nose and obtained a seven stitch laceration.  Operator1's passenger was thrown down inside of the vessel where she sustained a concussion, bruising and small cuts to her left hand and ring finger.  Operator1 and subject1 stated that the vessel that struck their vessel looked like a contender occupied with four middle aged males.  

Operator1 stated that his navigation lights were on and operational at the time of the incident.  The four individuals assisted operator1 and subject to their dock before heading back east on the icw.  Names and personal information were not exchanged at the time and the boat registration numbers were not visible.

*******nothing further -- end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0119
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 3, 2019 AT 0550 HOURS, VESSEL 1 WAS MOORED TO THE DOCKS AT JARRETT BAY.  VESSEL 2 WAS TIED TO THE OPPOSITE WALL OF THE MARINA.  A BARGE WENT BY THE MARINA CAUSING A SHIFT IN THE WATER IN THE MARINA.  VESSEL 2'S BOW LINE CAME LOOSE AND CAUSED THE BOW TO DRIFT AND STRIKE VESSEL 1 ON ITS PORT BOW.  VESSEL 1 HAD ITS WOOD RAILING DAMAGED.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.  THE COAST GUARD RESPONDED INTITALLY AND TALKED WITH THE VESSEL OWNERS AND THEN TURNED OVER THE INCIDENT TO NC WILDLIFE.


*******NOTHING FURTHER - END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0120
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE OAK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MAYSVILLE
County: JONES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On november 8, 2019, at approximately 10:30am, there was a boat incident on the white oak river between stella and haywood landing in maysville, nc.  He weather was clear and sunny with moderate wind. 

When both vessels came around a curve at the same time on the white oak river, they realized they were about to collide head on and were traveling at a rate of speed that left little time to avoid a collision.  Both operators turned left to avoid one another, and powered down their vessels.  The vessels ended up swiping each other on their sides.  

Operator1's vessel hit Operator2's vessel on its port side, and Operator1 received damage on the starboard side of his vessel.  Upon impact, v1 occupant was ejected from the vessel and was in the water for approximately 5 minutes before Operator1 and Operator2 worked to get him out of the water.  V1 occupant was not wearing a pfd when he was ejected from the vessel.  

Both operators stated they were traveling 15 to 20 mph and that they never heard the other vessel while coming around the curve.  Operator2 lost a trolling motor that was on his vessel and several of the fishing poles on Operator1's vessel were broken or damaged from the impact.  V1 occupant was examined by the paramedics and had swelling and a laceration above his right eye from his sunglasses after falling into the water.  

After speaking with both operators, it appears they were both traveling too fast on the water and tried to power down their vessels to avoid hitting one another, but their speed did not leave them enough time to do so.

*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0121
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUTNER FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RALEIGH
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of 29 September 2019, there was a boating incident in wake county on falls lake at the new light bridge wake zone around 3:00 pm.  The incident involved 2 personal watercraft (pwc/jet skis) and 4 boaters.  

Vessel #1 was headed west towards new light bridge.  Vessel #2 after making what witnesses referred to as “several erratic turns” was headed in the same direction of travel, but to the rear and slightly left of vessel #1.  

Vessel #2 departed from the shoreline erratically "zig zagging" back and forth within the narrow waterway, perpendicular to normal boat travel.  Vessel #2 worked its way east and then spun around and sped west towards new light bridge along the same travel path of vessel #1.  

Vessel #1 entered the no wake zone and was traveling at no wake speed.  Vessel #2 approached vessel #1 from the rear at a high rate of speed.  Vessel #2 struck vessel #1 just left of rear center at about a 45 degree angle.  

Upon collision, the rear passenger of vessel #1 was struck on her left side (back and arm) by vessel #2.  The operator of vessel #1 struck both of his knees on the floorboard of the personal water craft.  Both passengers were thrown from vessel # 1. 

Vessel #2 ramped up the rear of vessel #1 striking the left of the rear handle, seat, and rear passenger's life vest.  The impact caused vessel #1 to rotate in a counter clock wise fashion and sent vessel #2 jetting over vessel #1 and landing to the right of vessel #1.  

Both the operator and passenger of vessel #1 swam to newlight beach.  The operator of vessel #2 swam to "new light beach".  The passenger aboard vessel #2 swam to the opposite shore and left the scene.  The rear passenger of vessel #1 was taken to wake med via ems and admitted to over night stay for further observation of injuries to her back and internal organs received during the collision.

Operator2 had a BA of .22
******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0122
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 02, 2019, around 21:20, i received a phone call from sgt..  He informed me of a boat incident that had occurred on lake norman around 20:40. The incident had involved two vessels.  Vessel #1 was a 22ft 2018 harris tritoon.  Vessel #2 was 10 ft 2019 pwc.

Sgt. went to huntersville presbyterian hospital to meet with the operator and occupants of vessel #1.  Vessel #1 had 3 passengers onboard.  One was treated for a sprained right arm and released. There were no other injuries on vessel #1

I went to cmc- university hospital and met with the operator of vessel #2, who was transported to the hospital by a friend.  He was limping as he walked into the hospital.  Operator2 was treated for contusions to his right hip area and then released. 

Vessel #1 was returning to its residence from an evening cruise.  Vessel #2 had left the north harbor club around 19:50.  Operator2 was returning to morningstar marina.  Vessel #1 was on the main channel of the river near marker 1a.  It was traveling northeast towards connor quay cove.  Vessel #2 was traveling south on the main channel near the p2 marker.  Vessel #2 was heading towards the r1 marker.  As vessel #2 was passing the entrance of connor quay cove, it collided with vessel #1.  

Vessel #2 initially struck vessel #1 on the port side near the bow.  On impact, vessel #2 went under vessel #1.  Operator2, the operator of the vessel # 2, stated he pushed off the bottom of vessel #1 to avoid a prop strike as it passed over.  

The courses of the both vessels indicate that vessel #1 would have been the stand on vessel.  Vessel #2 would have been the give way vessel.  Occupant on v1 was thrown to the floor of vessel #1 from the impact.  This is when she hurt her arm.  Operator2 was wearing a uscg approved pfd.  Vessel #1 turned around to pick up operator2 and render assistance.  Cornelius police department received the 911 call at 20:40 and responded by boat.  Vessel # 2 was towed and tied to dock. 

After midnight both vessels were inspected and viewed by sgt. and myself.  Both vessels had all required safety equipment.  Vessel #1 had damage to the bow ends of the left and center toons.  Vessel #2's hull had catastrophic failure from a toon of vessel #1 puncturing it.  Operator2 admitted that he did not allow enough time to return to his destination before legal sunset.  Operator2 was charged with operating a pwc between the hours of sunset and sunrise.  There were no indications that alcohol or drugs was a factor in this incident.


*****end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0123
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1: was being operated by subject1, who was accompanied by his wife and two children. Subject1 launched his boat from long island boat ramp, then eventually docked his boat (bow forward) in one of the central slips on the nw side of the public docks at apps and taps restaurant at approximately 1:30pm. Once the boat was secured at the dock the family entered the restaurant for lunch. 

Vessel 2 was accompanied by three others.  Operator2 had rented the boat from crown pontoon boat rentals on lake norman.  Around 2:15pm, operator2 entered the waterfront at apps and taps restaurant.  Operator2 had intended to pull into the boat slip that was to the left of subject1's boat.  As operator2 approached the docks, she noted that there was a fishing boat to the left of the docks that was impeding her ability to make a wide sweeping counter clockwise turn into the slip.  

Operator2 attempted to avoid the fishing boat by performing a tight turn to the right but realized she was going too fast and was going to miss the slip.  In an effort to correct her entry, she turned the wheel hard left then engaged the engine in reverse.  The motion from the reverse left made the bow of the boat swing to the right causing the front portion on operator2's left pontoon to strike the back-left portion of subject1's pontoon approximately 6 inches forward of the end cap weld joint. (please note: subject1's vessel was not being operated by anyone at the time of this incident).

Damage: subject1's left pontoon sustained a vertical dent approximately 6 inches forward of the end cap weld joint. The dent was approximately 10 inches in length and was indented/depressed by approximately 2 inches.


*****end of report******


BARDID: NC-2019-0124
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW LONDON
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday july 6, 2019 around 02:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on badin lake near n shoreline drive, new london nc in montgomery county.  The incident occurred at a dock near this area.  The vessel involved in the incident, is a 21 foot 1998 malibu sunsetter ski boat. The female passenger injured as a result of this incident is victim, the wife of operator.  Victim was standing in the passenger area on the port-side of the vessel at the time of the incident.  Victim fractured her upper arm/shoulder while attempting to stop the vessel from colliding with the dock.  This occurred when the operator of the vessel, operator, was attempting to prevent the vessel from hitting the dock due to the windy conditions on the water that day. 

Operator was operating the vessel on badin lake and travelled from his dock on the north end of badin lake and headed south towards a friend's house to visit.  The vessel was traveling under 10 mph and was drifting towards the dock on the port side.  As the vessel was approaching the dock, the wind caused the vessel to glide towards the dock at a speed that would cause an impact to the port-side of the vessel.  Victim attempted to prevent the vessel from striking the dock by reaching out with her left arm.  As a result of victim's attempt to stop the momentum of the vessel, her left arm was injured. 

After the incident, the vessel was operated from the area of n shoreline drive in badin lake to dock.  When they arrived at their boat dock, emergency personnel were notified.  First responders arrived at the residence and transported victim from the vessel at the dock to the badin lake fire department vessel.  Victim was transported to circle drive access area where they were met by ems.  Victim was transported to randolph health hospital where she was examined, treated and released for a fractured left upper arm/shoulder. 

It appears that the momentum of the vessel and the attempt to prevent damage to the vessel by victim caused her left upper arm/shoulder to be injured while reaching out to grab the dock.  This resulted in a fractured humerus bone in two different areas.  This appears to be a judgement error by the occupant and the wind pushing the vessel towards the dock.  All required safety items were accounted for and the only person injured in this boating incident was victim.  Alcohol and/or drugs was not a factor in this incident.  No one was charged as a result of this boating incident and there was no damage to the vessel or any other property.


*********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2019-0125
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2019 AT 1400 HOURS, VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH VESSEL 2.  VESSEL 2 WAS TIED UP TO A DOCK WHEN IT WAS STRUCK.  UPON INVESTIGATION, THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS FOUND AT FAULT BECAUSE THE OPERATOR TOOK HIS EYES OFF THE WATERWAY TO LOOK AT HIS EQUIPMENT INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT THE WATERWAY.  VESSEL 1 HAD A FEMALE PASSENGER THAT HAD INJURIES TO HER KNUCKLES.  THE PASSENGER DID NOT SEEK ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT.

********NOTHING FURTHER, END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0126
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: GERMANTOWN
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator, they were traveling from Pamlico Point to Rose Bay to scout for ducks.  While cruising, they hit a wave and heard a cracking noise.  After the noise Operator1 noticed that the boat had started taking on water.  In order to avoid sinking in the middle of the Pamlico Sound, Operator1 headed straight for the closest shoreline.  As soon as Operator1 made it to the west bank of Striking Bay, the stern of the vessel went under water.  A private citizen saw the vessel and contacted Sergeant with Marine Patrol.  Sergeant went and picked up Operator1 and his passenger.  Sergeant called me and told me that he would be returning to Rose Bay Access Area.  When Sergeant returned to Rose Bay Access Area, he told me that there was a large hole in the bow of the vessel. It does not appear that any impairing substance was involved in the incident.

*****NOTHING FURTHER, END OF REPORT******


BARDID: NC-2019-0127
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY
County: CALDWELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/21/2019 at about 19:00hrs, I arrived at the scene at Hwy 321 Bridge on Lake Hickory (35.7578/-81.3771).  After interviewing the Operator of both boats, I concluded through my investigation that about 18:30 hrs., operator of vessel #1 was traveling west on Lake Hickory.  As he traveled under Hwy 321 Bridge, he was struck in the stern of his boat operator2.  Operator2 was operating his boat fast enough to be on plane and did not see Operator1's boat traveling directly in front of him.  He hit the back of Operator1's boat with the bow of his boat.  No injuries occured in this incident.  Some occupants on Vessel #2 were not present when I arrived on scene of the incident.


**************************END OF REPORT******************


BARDID: NC-2019-0128
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: BELMONT
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: bilge pump
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 21, 2019, Four people arrived at kevin loftin park (located in belmont, nc gaston county, lake wylie) at approximately 1900.  After launching the vessel, operator1 and the others on board rode on lake wylie until approximately 2030.  At that point they anchored just north of the railroad bridge across from riverside marina in belmont nc.  Once they started fishing, operator1 noticed that the vessel was taking on water around the engine.  

Operator1 explained that he had to reset the screws at the motor as they had came loose.  The water started to come into the vessel at a rate that he knew was going to sink the boat.  At this, time they started the engine and drove the boat across the lake to riverside marina.  He said the bilge pump did not work.  When they were approximately 25 yards from the boat dock, operator1 jumped out and swam to the dock.  He was swimming with a rope so that when he got to the dock, he could pull the boat to the dock.  The other occupants stayed on board until he was able to pull the vessel to the dock.  At that time, the other occupants exited the vessel and came ashore.  All occupants were uninjured.  I am still trying to contact the operator.  He needs to sign his operator form.

**************please note:  the mb 4.1 will be updated once the operator has signed it*******************

****************end of report**********************************


BARDID: NC-2019-0129
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: WESTPORT
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising north in the main channel on lake norman near channel marker 6.  Vessel 1 was occupied by 1 male operator and 1 female passenger.  The female was sitting in the passenger seat behind the windshield.  

A larger unknown vessel passed vessel 1 on the left.  Vessel 1 hit the wake of the unknown vessel sending the female passenger out of the seat.  The female landed back in the seat and immediately felt pain in her lower back.  The operator slowed the vessel and moved the injured female to the floor of the vessel.  She was transported by lincoln county ems to novant health medical center in huntersville north carolina.  She was treated and released the same day.


********end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2019-0130
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE RAPIDS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GASTON
County: NORTHAMPTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/28/19 at approximately 1100 hrs (11:00 am), operator1 was fishing on the roanoke rapids lake in northampton county north carolina.  Operator1 was using a three gallon bucket filled with quick crete for an anchor.  This anchor was tied to the bow of the vessel.  When operator1 tried to lift the anchor and could not, he assumed it was stuck on the bottom of the lake.  

Operator1 used the vessel in reverse gear at different angles to try and dislodge the anchor.  When the anchor did not dislodge, operator1 would use the vessel engine to go forward against the waves and reposition the vessel to pull in reverse gear at a different angle.  

Gusting winds created white cap waves on the lake.  Operator1 stated that when he began pulling [north] in reverse and [perpendicular] to the waves, he noticed that the anchor line was caught on the bow of the vessel.  

Due to the fact that operator1 was pulling in a reverse gear, when the anchor line went tight, it pulled the bow of the vessel low enough for the waves to come in the vessel.  The vessel filled with water before operator1 could react with the engine.  

Once the vessel was flooded, operator1 left the vessel voluntarily in an attempt to swim to shore.  Operator1 was wearing his life jacket during this entire incident.  After a substantial amount of time in the water trying to swim to shore (approximately one hour), emergency services responded to operator1.  He was taken to halifax regional hospital and treated for “moderate hypothermia” (per charge nurse).


*********end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2019-0132
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: WANCHESE
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 04/09/2019, VESSEL 1 (BIG SMOOTH) WAS OUTBOUND OF OREGON INLET.  AS THE VESSEL WAS GOING UNDER THE BONNER BRIDGE (OLD OREGON INLET BRIDGE), THE CURRENT PULLED THE VESSEL TO PORT MAKING CONTACT WITH THE CONCRETE PILING/BRIDGE SUPPORT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL.  THE VESSEL THEN PROCEEDED BACK TO WANCHESE TO GET PULLED OUT AND PUT IN DRY DOCK.  ALCOHOL AND DRUGS DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE INCIDENT.  NO CHARGES WERE FILED.

*********************END OF REPORT****************************


BARDID: NC-2019-0133
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-12-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG LAUREL RIVER
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday december 15th, 2019 operator was kayaking with a group on big laurel river from the confluence of hurricane creek to the french broad river in madison county.  At approximately 1345 hours, a 911 call was placed to madison county advising that a kayaker had flipped and was trapped under it approximately 2 miles from the launch site.  

Walnut creek fire department chief advised operator traveled down the big laurel river to the section known as stairstep rapids.  As operator was navigating the rapids, she was knocked off her intended path and capsized after striking a log.  

After contacting the log and capsizing, she floated into a sieve, which is an area in which the water flows underneath the rocks and allows kayaks/kayakers to get stuck on the rock and held underwater by the water pressure.  

Operator''s kayaking group rushed to assist her and were able to get a rope around her leg from the rocks but were unable to dislodge her due to the force of the current. When another group arrived, they were able to create a mechanical advantage (z-drag), move a log and free operator from under the water.  Operator was reported to have been underwater for approximately 20 minutes.  Bystanders and crews immediately began cpr before being transported to mission hospital.


BARDID: NC-2019-0134
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTHPORT MARINA
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29, 2019, the operator of vessel 1 was involved in a boating incident causing damage to vessel 2.

Operator1 was leaving the boat slip at Southport Marina in vessel 1.  While she was leaving the marina she began to have issues controlling the vessel and was unable to avoid a bow to bow collision with vessel 2, a moored vessel.  Vessel 2 sustained gel coat damage caused by the pontoons colliding with the bow.

Operator inexperience was the contributing factor in the incident.  Alcohol nor drugs were a contributing factor. Both vessels were equipped with required safety equipment.


********THIS INCIDENT REPORT IS PRELIMINARY AS THE OFFICER IS STILL TRYING TO MAKE CONTACT WITH VESSEL 2 OPERATOR TO ASCERTAIN MORE INFORMATION AND THE MB4.1 REPORT.  THIS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ONCE RECEIVED*********


BARDID: NC-2019-0135
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: OCRACOKE
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL DIVERSION 2.0 WAS UNDERWAY TRANSITIONING THE PAMLICO SOUND ENROUTE FROM THE NORTHERN ICW TO BEAUFORT, NC.  AFTER 6 HOURS OF RUNNING A " POP " WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY A HIGH HEAT ALARM AND SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN.  THE OPERATOR SECURED THE ENGINES AND THE BOAT LOST ALL POWER.  THE AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESION WAS ACTIVATED AND SMOTHERED THE FIRE.  USCG HELO RESPONDED AND CIRCLED UNTIL OCCUPANTS WERE SECURELY ABOARD NEARBY VESSEL “INVICTUS.”  DEVERSION 2.0 WAS TOWED BY TOW BOAT US TO JARRETT BAY BOAT WORKS.  THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER SUFFERED SERIOUS SMOKE INHALATION BUT NO BURNS.  ALCOHOL AND DRUGS DIDN'T CONTRIBUTE TO THE INCIDENT.  NO CHARGES WERE FILED.

***********************END OF REPORT********************


BARDID: NC-2019-2000
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-27 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private pond
NearestCityorTown: Williamston
County: Martin
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, two people were recovered deceased in the water after being reported overdue.  The two had been fishing on a private pond.  THeir vessel was found up against the bank.  Based on the amount of water in the boat, officials believe it may have capsized.


BARDID: NC-2020-0009
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOREHEAD CITY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 4, around 2:00 a.m., operator and his friends were cruising the waterway between beaufort and morehead city.  Operator had taken out his father's 19' jones brothers flat bottom boat and was heading west out of beaufort inlet toward morehead city. The boat was almost on plane when it hit the red channel marker (#24) head on. 

The force knocked all three individuals out of the boat. Subject1 and subject2 managed to swim to the shore of radio island. Operator tried swimming after that boat but could not catch up to it so he decided to swim toward the lights of the state port. 

After subject2 and subject1 made it to shore, subject2 called his three friends who were nearby at the morgan creek condos in beaufort. They came and rescued subject2 and subject1 and then looked for operator. Eventually, they found operator hanging onto a dredge near the state port. Ems was called to the scene and picked up operator from the state port. Operator was released around 5:30 a.m. that same morning and was escorted back to his father's condo at morgan creek condos in beaufort by morehead city police. 

Operator had a laceration above his right eye (from hitting the center console upon impact) and needed stitches. Subject1 and subject2 had no injuries except for minor cuts and bruises. 

The boat was left adrift and ended up on the shores of goat island, directly across from radio island, where it was found by dredge workers the same morning. The vessel hull was split and broken apart and the center console and seat were completely dismantled from the vessel. The estimated damage to the boat is about $5,000.  A bac was not obtained since officers made contact with the operator about 9 hours later. However, alcoholic beverages were found on board and witness statements confirmed all three people on board were drinking alcoholic beverages. The operator has been charged with n.c.g.s. 75a-10(a): operating a motorboat or vessel on waters of this state in a reckless and negligent manner as to endanger life, limb, or property of any person.


*********end of report*********


BARDID: NC-2020-0010
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/26/2020 at approximately 07:30 (operator) vessel 1 launched his boat into the water at pinnacle access area on lake norman. He then moored his boat to the nearest dock. vessel 2 had recently launched his boat and used the spot lock setting on his trolling motor to keep it in place. He left the boat unattended at the rear of the same dock that vessel 1 was using. 

While Operator2 was in the parking lot away from his boat, vessel 2 struck vessel 1 causing a large crack to the cowling (outboard motor cover). No injuries or other vessel damage occurred to either boat.


BARDID: NC-2020-0011
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hickory
NearestCityorTown: Hickory
County: Alexander
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday march 7, 2020 at approximately 2:50 p.m. a boating incident occurred on the main channel of lake hickory about 1 mile south of the hwy 127 bridge.  (v1) was operating his 2007 skeeter bass boat heading northwest returning to wittenburg access area for a bass tournament weigh-in with his fishing partner in the passenger seat.  (v2) was operating his 2019 vexus fishing boat traveling north northwest across the main channel with his fishing partner in the passenger seat to change fishing locations.  V1 was the stand-on vessel.  V2 crossed left to right in front of v1 causing v1 to strike v2 on the starboard side at the console.  The passenger of v1 was ejected into the water at impact.

V1 was traveling northwest headed upstream towards wittenburg access area.  V1 operator estimated his speed at 35mph.  V1 had a passenger seated in the passenger seat beside the operator.  V2 was changing fishing locations.  V2 started on the south side of the lake and was traveling in a north northwest direction.  V2 operator estimated his speed to be 10mph.  V2 operator stated that he was tucked down behind the windshield for cover from the wind and cold.  V2 operator was unable to see v1 and take proper action to give-way.  V2 maintained his course of travel  and speed which put him in the path of v1.  

V2 crossed in front of v1 at approximately 45 degree angle from left to right.  Just before impact both operators attempted to avoid collision.  V1 turned hard right and v2 turned hard left.  V1 struck v2 on the starboard side at the console area.  At impact v1 passenger was ejected from his seat and both vessels turned away from each other.  

The passenger was recovered shortly after the incident occurred.  V1 sustained severe fiberglass damage to the port side of the bow and trolling motor area.  V2 also sustained severe damage to the starboard hull and console area.  All parties involved including a witness assisted each other getting back to the dock.  Both vessels were able to be trailered at the access area.  Both operators and passengers were uninjured during this incident.  V1 passenger went for a check-up and was cleared the following day with no injuries.  

My analysis of the damage on both vessels involved indicated that v1 was the stand-on vessel and v2 was the give-way vessel.  V1 struck v2 on the starboard side when v2 crossed in front of v1.  Both vessels sustained severe damage as a result of the collision.  All persons involved were wearing their pfd''s.  Neither alcohol or drugs were not a contributing factor.


BARDID: NC-2020-0012
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bath Creek
NearestCityorTown: Bath
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On march 8, 2020 at approximately 1:15pm, a boating incident occurred in beaufort county near bath, nc. The incident took place near bath creek a quarter mile north from the hwy 92 bridge. I received the call around 1:45pm and arrived on scene at approximately 2:30pm. When i arrived on the scene of the incident, the victim was already being transported by ems to vidant beaufort hospital.

 on the afternoon of the incident the weather conditions on scene were clear and sunny, light wind, and calm waves. The victim had just launched his boat from the access area. He was traveling north approximately a quarter mile from the hwy 92 bridge in bath creek until he stopped to put his trolling motor down to start fishing. 

Shortly after operator1 and his passenger were recreationally cruising, heading back south towards the quarter deck. Operator1 and v1 occupant had seen operator2 earlier trolling his boat ahead of them. Shortly after, operator1 then collided into operator2s vessel. 

His vessel first made contact with the bow, driving over the starboard side of the other boat.  operator2 was sitting behind the console of the boat at the time of the incident. When the other vessel drove over his boat it made impact with the console hitting operator2 in the head. The vessel knocked operator2 unconscious to the floor of the boat. 

After the impact operator1  tied off to the side of operator2''s boat to assess injuries and damage.  Shortly after ems responded to the scene. Operator2 complained of head and neck injuries from the impact of the boat hitting him. He was taken to the hospital to have his injuries assessed. Operator2 suffered a mild concussion as a result of the incident. Operator1 is 45 years old with has over 100 hours of boating experience and has not taken any boating safety courses. 

I believe this incident may have been prevented with better operator attention and the completion of a boating safety course.


BARDID: NC-2020-0013
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINGLE LANDING CREEK
NearestCityorTown: MOYOCK
County: CURRITUCK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday April 26 at approximately 1605, a vessel collision occurred that resulted in damages.

Vessel 1, an aluminum 21' Tracker was navigating the creek that connects the Northwest River to Shingle Landing boat ramp.  There were two people on board returning to the ramp after fishing in the river.  The vessel was travelling on plane slowing during the numerous turns on the narrow creek.  While in a blind turn, Vessel 1 saw Vessel 2 approaching and attempted to pass on the port side by turning starboard.

Vessel 2, a 25' v-hull Parker had just departed the ramp and was travelling at approximately 15 mph with 4 people on board.  Operator 2 saw Vessel 1 when coming into a blind curve and believed Vessel 1 was sliding and therefore unable to pass on the port side so turned to port to attempt to take the inside turn.

Both vessels attempted secondary corrections while Vessel 2 went to neutral and Vessel 1 went in reverse to try to avoid collision.  Vessel 2 impacted Vessel 1 at a right angle with the bow striking the center of the starboard gunwale.  Vessel 1 had damage to the rail and the starboard gunwale was pushed in approximately 5”.  Vessel 2 had minor scratches in the paint near the eye bolt on the bow.  There were no injuries reported.

The probable cause of the incident was excessive speed and failure to follow proper navigational rules when meeting in a head on situation.  Alcohol was not a factor in this incident.  Vessel 1 had PFDs available but were not worn. Vessel 2 had no PFDs onboard and was cited for operating without required PFDS onboard.

*********************************END OF REPORT***********************************


BARDID: NC-2020-0014
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BADIN
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 8, 2020 at approximately 5:45pm, a single pwc was involved in a boating incident on badin lake, approximately 0.32 miles from the alcoa boating access in badin, nc, stanly county.  The vessel involved was an 11-foot 2015 yamaha fzr that was red and black in color.  

As the pwc travelled south on plane at about 10 mph towards the alcoa boat access, the vessel started taking on water and losing power. As the pwc took on water, the stern  started to sink and the bow started to rise. The pwc was able to continue on course for a short distance before losing all power and rolling to the port side. 

The operator and passenger were able to signal a nearby vessel for assistance. The individuals on the assisting vessel helped the operator and passenger of the pwc out of the water and towed the pwc to the alcoa boat access.  Neither the operator or passenger of the pwc were injured.  Both the operator and passenger were wearing type iii pfds.  All required safety items were on board the vessel and accessible.  The operator took the pwc to team charlotte motorsports for damage evaluation.  The owner/operator estimated damages at $12,000, or a total loss of the pwc.

The cause of the incident was mechanical.  According to mechanics with team charlotte motorsports, the cause of this incident was a disconnection of a cooling hose from the engine, which caused water to be pumped into the engine compartment while the vessel was underway.  Mechanics were unable to determine why the hose became disconnected and did not have an estimated cost of damage at the time of this report.

*******************end of report*******************


BARDID: NC-2020-0015
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOTTS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at approximately 1530 wildlife officers were notified by telephone by the vessel 2''s owner of a boat incident that occurred on april 18, 2020.  V2 owner advised that he found damage on his vessel that occurred at some point over the weekend.

After speaking with V2 owner, he advised that he obtained security footage from the adjoining business (motts seafood) of a vessel (v1) leaving a slip and hitting V2 owner vessel (v2) as well as the docked vessel (v3) directly next to his. 
 
At 08:00 on april 22, 2020 officer interviewed V2 owner and (v3)s at motts channel seafood and also reviewed the footage and took vessel damage pictures.  Later that morning 11:30 officer interviewed operator1 at his home. 

After viewing the security footage and interview all the vessel owners, it was determined that vessel 1 backed out of his slip and turned to the right.  There was a strong wind blowing from west to east.  Operator1 then tried to exit the marina to the south.  The wind and the outgoing tide were both pushing vessel 1 from west to east.  Operator1 then made impact in the rear of vessel 2 at the motors causing damage to the lower units.  After making impact with v2, operator1 then hits the throttle in an attempt to break his vessel free. Vessel 1 then broke free of vessel 2, but then the ran into vessel 3 who was parked at the end of the dock.  Vessel 1 swim platform then got hooked on part of vessel 3 motors causing damage.

Both V2 owner and v3 are unsure of the amount of damage to their vessels.  They advised that they are going to them out of the water and to a boat mechanic and they would both have a better idea of the cost at that point. 
No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NC-2020-0016
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wrights Creek
NearestCityorTown: Belhaven
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 was coming in to dock his boat and went too far passed the dock.  He then had trouble turning his boat around in the very narrow canal. In the process of turning the boat around he gave his boat too much throttle and hit the bow of his boat against the star board side bow of V1.  This put a hole in the bow of v1.  At the time of the incident v1 was sitting 10 to 12 inches lower in the water due to the bow of the boat being full of water from a bilge issue.


BARDID: NC-2020-0017
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 2, 2020 at approximately 1138 a vessel had structural failure causing severe damages.

Vessel 1, a 29' center console boat was navigating out of Oregon Inlet with 4 people onboard.  While crossing the sand bar entering the Atlantic Ocean travelling approximately 10 mph, both outboard engines broke off with a large portion of the stern of the boat.  The vessel was pushed sideways by the waves and was taking on water both from the stern and over the port side from the waves.
  
While attempting to take PFDS out of the storage compartment in the bow, one of the occupants was ejected from the vessel due to an oncoming wave.  USCG responded to the incident, retrieved all 4 occupants, and re-floated the vessel and transported it to Wanchese.  There were no injuries reported.
  
The probable cause of this incident was structural failure where the twin engines were mounted off the back platform of the vessel.  The vessel had several other recent successful trips offshore and did not have any recent work performed on it.  Alcohol was not involved in this incident and PFDS were available and used by the occupants.

************END OF REPORT*********


BARDID: NC-2020-0018
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: SHERRILS FORD
County: CATAWBA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel#1 and vessel#2 were being operated north in beaverdam creek of lake norman. Vessel #2 operator was operating his jet-ski on the starboard/right side of vessel #1 at a distance that is estimated to be less than 50ft at greater that “no wake” speed.  

Vessel#2 operator continued increasing speed until he passed vessel#1, turned left in front of vessel#1, losing control, and was ejected off jet ski into the water.  

It should be noted that operator2 was operating his vessel under the influence of an impairing substance (alcohol) and was not properly wearing his required personal flotation device.  Vessel#1 operator was maintaining course and speed until operator2 turned left in front of him and fell into the water.  

Operator1 inadvertently ran over operator2 with his boat.  The boat hull and propeller from operator1's boat motor struck operator2 causing injuries.  Although vessel#1 operator was arrested for operating while impaired, he was still able to react, decrease speed immediately, stop, assist pulling operator2 out of the water onto the back of his boat and operate to the nearest dock.

***********************end of report*************************


BARDID: NC-2020-0019
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CATAWBA
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/25/2020 at approximately 11:30am, operator1 was fishing/drifting on the catawba river on lake norman. Operator2 and his passenger were traveling west up the catawba river on lake norman. The two boats were in the area of catawba, nc. 

At this time it began to rain, so subject ducked down behind the console of his boat to shield himself from the rain which obstructed his vision. 

While traveling down the river vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the front starboard (right) side and crossed to the rear port (left) side. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the deck, center console, steering wheel, rod holders, and starboard side. Vessel 2 sustained damage to the hull on the starboard side including gouges in the fiberglass, and paint transfer. 

The motor sustained a broken anti-ventilation plate. Prior to the collision operator1 jumped into the water to avoid being struck by vessel 2. As a result of the impact, subject fell to the deck of vessel 2. After realizing they had struck another vessel, Operator2 maneuvered his vessel and assisted operator1 into his boat. Operator2 notified emergency communications and towed vessel 1 and operator1 to long island access area in catawba, nc.  All parties refused medical treatment upon arrival, and no injuries or vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2020-0020
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/03/2020 at approximately 2:12 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near 168 broad sound pl, mooresville, nc. The vessel was a 26'' berkshire pontoon.  the operator was towing three individuals on a gladiator sonic 3 person towable tube. 

The order on the tube was victim (left) subject2 (middle) subject3 (right). After tubing for approximately 10-15 minutes, the operator slowed the vessel down and then took off again regaining speed. At that point victim fell off the tube into the water. He was not wearing a life jacket but resurfaced immediately. 

Subject2 stated that he saw only victim’s head resurface. At that point the operator maneuvered the vessel to her port (left) side where victim was. The operator stated that she turned to get him a lifejacket from the boat and when she turned back he was going under the water. She threw him a life jacket and yelled for subject3 and subject2 to help. Victim went under the water and never resurfaced. The operator called 911 at 2:12 pm and a search was conducted by local first responder organizations. The victim''s body was found and recovered around 5:45 pm. The victim and other tubers had been consuming alcoholic beverages (wine and corona beer) which may have contributed to poor judgement, along with not wearing proper pfd''s. The operator showed no signs of impairment. No injuries or vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2020-0021
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CREEDMOOR
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had in tow two passengers on tube, there was two observers sitting on the back bench seat and one passenger in the front. 

Prior to incident the injured party was sitting behind the operator’s seat and stood up on the back side of the bench seat, (transom). The operator slowed and turned left. The injured party while standing fell. His right arm struck the starboard rear cleat. 

The cleat punctured the tricep area of the injured''s right arm. When the operator heard the passenger had fallen he stated " i killed the motor and reached back to help" the injured party back onto the vessel. Witness stated she "grabbed arm and held it" to apply direct pressure to the wound. 911 was contacted, and the operator navigated to the closest boat launch area, ledge rock boat access area. Both the operator and victim had been drinking.


BARDID: NC-2020-0022
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/04/2020 at approximately 4:10 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near 112 birdsong lane mooresville, nc. The vessel was a 26'' riviera cruiser pontoon. The vessel was traveling north. She stated that she had been on the lake for about thirty minutes when she heard the motor make an unusual sound. The operator placed the vessel in neutral, at that point she noticed smoke and the motor on fire. She used the fire extinguisher to put out the fire and immediately called 911. Iredell county sherrifs office lake patrol responded and towed the vessel to the nearest dock. Iredell ecomm and nc wildlife communications was notified. I responded to same. No injuries or other vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2020-0023
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Mooresville
County: Iredell
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 17, 2020, at approximately 4:00 pm a boating incident occurred on lake norman 0.2 mile east of address 159 falmouth rd. In mooresville, nc. Vessel 1 was a 10 feet 11 inches, 2004 bombardier sea doo 6141 personal watercraft with a 150 hp inboard motor. Vessel 2 was 10 feet, 1998 bombardier gts personal watercraft with a 110 hp inboard motor. 

Vessel 1 was heading northeast out of cocktail cove towards the main channel on lake norman at approximately 20 miles per hour (mph). Vessel 2 was also traveling in the same direction and was going approximately 30-35 mph. Vessel 2''s operator acknowledged that vessel 1 was on its starboard side. Vessel 2 was jumping wakes and made a sudden change of direction to the right and collided with vessel 1. Vessel 2''s front end hit vessel 1''s port side. The collision resulted in both operators being ejected as well as damage to their vessels. 

Vessel 1 had fractured fiberglass damage to the port side of the personal watercraft approximately one foot in length and height. Bumper rail located on the port side was also broken. At the time of impact, vessel 1''s operator was ejected into the water. At approximately 10:30 pm, vessel 1''s operator went to novant health in huntersville, nc for medical attention. He was treated for contusions to the flank and back area and was released around 2:00 am the following day. 

Vessel 2 had fractured fiberglass on the front of the personal watercraft and the bumper rail was damaged as well. The operator was ejected into the water when his pwc collided with vessel 1. Vessel 2''s operator had contusions on both knees but did not go to the hospital.


BARDID: NC-2020-0024
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLIGATOR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FAIRFIELD
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of may 20th, 2020 operator and two additional male passengers were traveling north on the alligator river portion of the icw. Operator was in the process of moving his vessel from fort lauderdale florida back to his home in babylon new york. The operator exited the pungo river canal portion of the icw traveling north and entered the alligator river. The vessel struck a large object that was later determined to be an old cypress tree log. The vessel immediately began to take on water, the operator then made the decision to ground the vessel to prevent the vessel from sinking. The operator contacted the uscg and notified them of their current situation. A tow boat vessel out of belhaven nc later arrived to provide assistance. Once on scene the tow boat operators were able to temporarily secure the hull breach and place water pumps onboard. Tow boat assisted the vessel and crew back to river forest shipyard in belhaven where the vessel was dry docked for repairs. I was notified of the incident at 1040 hours on may 21st and conducted the interview with the operator at 1130 hours that same morning. During my inspection of the vessel i was able to see where the vessel''s port side strut assembly had been forced through the vessel''s hull. This breach created a hole in the vessel hull approximately twelve inches wide by twenty-four inches long. The port side prop was also severely damaged where it made contact with the hull during the collision.


BARDID: NC-2020-0025
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
NearestCityorTown: Charlotte
County: Mecklenburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/02/2020 at approximately 5:00pm, a boating incident occurred on lake wylie at the yachtsman boat dock. Vessel #1 was a 19-foot, 1996 four winns open motorboat. Vessel #2 was a 24-foot, 2015 bennington pontoon boat. The vessel was docked and unoccupied at the time of the incident.  Vessel #1''s throttle cable malfunctioned shifting into reverse gear while trying to dock. This resulted in an impact with vessel #2 that was docked nearby at the time of the incident. 

Operator1 and owner had been cruising lake wylie in vessel #1. They decided to return to the yachtsman boat dock around 5:00pm. The weather was partly cloudy with a 10-15mph wind blowing from the northwest. The water temperature was 62 degrees with an air temperature of 78. Operator1 was driving and came into dock at a slow rate of speed. This area is a posted no wake zone. Operator1 noticed the boat wasn't lined up right to dock and shifted the boat into reverse. 

Once the operator shifted into reverse the boat traveled backwards at a high rate of speed. The boat was headed straight back into the next set of boat docks. The boat then turned hard starboard as it continued to travel in reverse and impacted vessel #2 underneath the motor. 

Vessel #1 continued to turn hard starboard turning the boat completely 180 degrees. Operator1 was able to move to avoid being impacted by vessel #2''s motor. Vessel #2 was docked on a lift with the engine tilted completely up at the time of the incident. The initial point of impact was the starboard side windshield of vessel #1. This impacted the skeg and underneath of the motor on vessel #2. 

The skeg of the motor on vessel #2 then impacted the bow of vessel #1 as it continued to travel in reverse. After impact operator1 was able to return the throttle to the neutral position. Operator1 was able to pull forward to her dock slip and dock vessel #1. Vessel #1 was taken out again the next day 05/03/2020. This time operated by the owner. 

While trying to dock he shifted the throttle to the forward position. The boat jumped into gear at a high rate of speed and ramped up onto the dock. Fortunately, this caused only very minor damage to the vessel and the dock. After this incident owner took the vessel to lake wylie marina to have the boat pulled out of the water. 

Initial observation of the throttle cables and the operator’s explanation shows vessel #1''s throttle cables malfunctioned. The malfunction caused the boat to jump into reverse at a high rate of speed. Impacting vessel #2 that was dry docked at the time. No one was charged as a result of this incident. The cause is determined to be equipment failure of vessel #1.


BARDID: NC-2020-0026
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: Brunswick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 08:20 thursday, may 21, 2020 workers were on a barge constructing a pier on the intercoastal waterway in ocean isle, nc. A 72 foot yacht came by heading east and casting a wake. The barge was occupied by two workers and slammed into the pilings, pulling 3 out of the ground and damaging 2 spuds. There were multiple no wake buoys around the construction site. The yacht kept moving after the incident and did not stop or slow down. No one was injured.


BARDID: NC-2020-0027
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FONTANA
NearestCityorTown: ROBBINSVILLE
County: GRAHAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 15 march 2020, at approximately 0947, a vessel collision occurred between two vessels resulting in personal injury and damages to both vessels.

Vessel 1 was traveling generally north/east on fontana lake between point 8 and point 9 at approximately 45 mph.

Vessel 2 was drifting approximately 60 feet from the bank with the motor running in neutral. Vessel 2 was facing in a north/western direction.

Operator of vessel 1 was distracted by loose items within the vessel, attempted to secure them and failed to see vessel 2 until there was no time to react. Vessel 1 made contact on the port side of vessel 2, traveled across vessel 2 and landed clear in the water.

Upon impact, the passenger of vessel 2 was struck by the hull of vessel 1 resulting in lacerations of the left elbow and knee and contusions from the lower ribcage to the thigh on both sides of the body. The operator of vessel 2 was struck by the hull of vessel 1 and was trapped under the console as vessel 1 traveled over it resulting in a broken right kneecap, broken left tibula, numerous lacerations to both legs and damage to 8 vertebrae as a result of being pushed over the back of the seat.

The operator of vessel 1 immediately turned his vessel around and went to vessel 2. The operator of vessel 1 called 911. Because vessel 2 was sinking, the operator and passenger of vessel 1 assisted both occupants of vessel 2 onto vessel 1. They towed vessel 2 to the bank and secured it to shore. The operator of vessel 1 then took all occupants to prince boat dock on panther creek where they were met by ems personnel.

 both vessels were damaged. Vessel 1 sustained damage along the keel, gouges in the hull and loose or missing fiberglass along its entire bottom.  Vessel 2 sustained severe damage to the port side with missing fiberglass, delamination from the bottom of the boat, crushed console, damage to starboard side of the boat, broken seat pedestals, missing seats and broken trolling motor.

This incident is still under investigation.


******once the investigation is complete, this report will be updated at that time.*****

***end of report***


BARDID: NC-2020-0028
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hyco Lake
NearestCityorTown: Semora
County: Caswell
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On march 28th 2020, at approximately 18:35 a boat swamped on hyco lake (36.4694, -79.1577). The owner of the vessel was fishing with his wife at the time of the incident. They reported that three wake boats came by back to back and the wake came over the back of their boat and they started to take on water. The wake boats were all unknown. In talking with operator1, he mentioned his wife noticed the water initially spilling in and told operator1. When operator1 realized what was happening, he did not have enough time to reach the bilge pump to pump the water out of the boat and the boat swamped.  Both were both uninjured in the incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0029
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GREENSBORO
County: ROCKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 16, 2020 at 17:17, operator was attempting to dock her husband''s 2019 yamaha waverunner ex at carolina marina on belews lake, near stokesdale, nc. Operator1 was approaching the dock on her starboard side at a diagonal.

 She was taking verbal directions from her husband as to how to change her speed and direction of propulsion. Operator1 was in neutral as she approached the dock. In an effort to slow her forward motion, she attempted to accelerate in reverse. She suddenly accelerated in forward instead of reverse. The watercraft traveled less than 10 feet before impacting the wooden dock on it''s starboard side, pushing it up and out of the water onto the concrete boat ramp. As the watercraft glanced off the wooden dock, it ejected operator1 on to the concrete boat ramp. 

Operator1 was helped off the ground by other patrons of the carolina marina. She was evaluated and transported by ambulance to moses cone memorial hospital in greensboro. At moses cone memorial hospital, she was treated for an injury to the back left crown of her head, a fracture to the front left of her pelvis as well as abrasions to both knees and her left elbow. She was released from the hospital the following morning, may 17, 2020.
Subject WAS HELPED OFF THE GROUND BY OTHER PATRONS OF THE CAROLINA MARINA. SHE WAS EVALUATED AND TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO MOSES CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN GREENSBORO. AT MOSES CONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHE WAS TREATED FOR AN INJURY TO THE BACK LEFT CROWN OF HER HEAD, A FRACTURE TO THE FRONT LEFT OF HER PELVIS AS WELL AS ABRASIONS TO BOTH KNEES AND HER LEFT ELBOW. SHE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL THE FOLLOWING MORNING, MAY 17, 2020.
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BARDID: NC-2020-0030
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: SHERRILLS FORD
County: CATAWBA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 23rd, 2020 at approximately 16:30 hours a 31 foot chaparal signature was tied up to another vessel in the unnamed creek near channel marker 19 on lake norman.    It began taking on water and the owner/operator untied the vessel and attempted to run the vessel up on plane to run the water out.  At this point both engines disabled and operator atempted to get the vessel to shore to keep it from sinking.  

After further investigation it was determined that the hull of the vessel was separating from the top portion of the vessel at the stern under the swim platform.  This separation allowed water into the bilge area of the vessel eventually causing it to sink. The vessel had water over the entire interior causing damage to the electrical components, generator, air conditioner and engines.  operator had been drinking but did not appear to be impaired.  There were no criminal charges brought against the operator.


BARDID: NC-2020-0031
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: GRANITE FALLS
County: CALDWELL
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 6, 2020 at approximately 1115 hours a boat incident occurred on lake hickory in gunpowder creek (35.7864, -81.3704). There was only one vessel involved, and it was a pwc. Vessel 1 was being operated by owner’s son and had one additional occupant.

The operator of vessel one was travelling upstream in a narrow section of gunpowder creek. Operator1 hit a wake travelling between 10 and 20 mph and his occupant was ejected from the vessel striking his face on the running boards. 

Occupant stated that he was distracted and not holding on properly when they struck the wake which is what caused him to be ejected. Occupant suffered multiple fractures to the left side of his face and a deep laceration which required multiple stitches. There was no property damage to the pwc, and the operator was uninjured. Occupant was able to get himself back on the pwc and was driven back to shore where 911 was called. The operator and the occupant were both wearing their pfd''s.

In conclusion, the cause of the accident was that operator1 hit some waves while the occupant was not paying attention, and not holding on properly, causing him to be ejected. No charges were filed.


BARDID: NC-2020-0032
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityorTown: HENRICO
County: HALIAX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, may 24, 2020 operator, his daughter and girlfriend were boating on lake gaston. They went to wobble island, upon leaving operator discovered that his vessel would not shift into forward gear. The only gear that his vessel would shift into was reverse. Operator decided that he would try his best to make it back to summit access area using reverse. 

While he was slowly trying to get back to the ramp at summit and just south of pea hill creek bridge, he heard his daughter scream "daddy, we''re sinking". Operator looked around for other boats to help him but was not successful at this time. The boat rapidly began to fill with water to the point the bow was pointing upwards to the sky. Operator told his daughter to jump out of the boat. 

He grabbed his girlfriend, due to the fact that she can not swim well  and assisted her to a near by pontoon boat that arrived on scene after observing the sinking vessel. The people in the pontoon also got the daughter into their boat while operator tried to go back and save the dog that was on board his vessel. The dog ran to the front of the cabin as the vessel went down. 

Operator tried to dive down to enter the vessel but it was sinking to fast. After being unsuccessful to save the dog, operator boarded the pontoon. The individuals in the pontoon gave them a ride back to summit access area. Through the investigation sgt. and officer found where the vessel went down in approximately 35 foot of water. The pontoon that picked up operator and his family carried them back to summit access area. The witnesses interviewed said operator was operating the vessel  and informed investigating officers where he lived. Sgt. and officer patrolled to 911 marshall st to interview operator and give him the mb4.1. Sgt. contacted dominion energy, the epa, and nc department of environmental quality in reference to operator’s boat sinking in lake gaston. No department that sgt. contacted could give him a law or reason requiring operator to remove his vessel from lake gaston.


BARDID: NC-2020-0033
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY
County: Catawba
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 23, 2020 at approximately 1710 hours a boat incident occurred on lake hickory at the mouth of falling creek near the hwy 127 bridge (35.7981, -81.3024). There were two vessels involved. Vessel 1  was operated by the owner of the vessel. 

The operator of vessel 1 was travelling upstream at a high rate of speed when he unexpectedly hit a large wake. The first wake knocked operator1 into his console and off balance. The second wake ejected operator1 from the port side of the vessel. Operator1 was not wearing his kill switch and he stated later that his kill switch was not operable. 

After operator1 was ejected the vessel continued travelling with no one operating it. Operator1 was the only person onboard vessel 1. Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 with a glancing blow on the rear starboard side making contact with vessel 2 for the entire length of the vessel before continuing upstream. No one on vessel 2 was physically injured. 

Vessel 1 then ramped over the bank and travelled through the air for approximately thirty yards before crashing into the side of the home. The vessel pierced through the wall and came to rest inside a bedroom of the house. Nobody inside the home was physically injured. 

A good samaritan rescued operator1 from the water, and he was uninjured in the crash. Operator1 estimated that there is at least $2500 in property damage done to vessel 1. Subject1 estimates that there is about $500 in damage to vessel 2. Subject3 estimates his property damage to be about $15,000. There were no fatalities or injuries in the crash. Operator1 was not wearing a pfd. Operator1 was administered standardized field sobriety tests due to alcohol usage. 

In conclusion, operator1 was travelling too fast for conditions, he was not paying proper attention, not wearing the automated kill switch, which was inoperable, and was not wearing a pfd. All evidence will be presented to the catawba county district attorney to determine if charges will be filed.


BARDID: NC-2020-0034
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/16/2020 at approximately 6:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near 132 sisters cove, mooresville, nc.vessel-1 was a 21'' mercruiser. 

Vessel-1 had been anchored out in the middle of sisters cove for several hours and the passengers were swimming behind the boat. Vessel-2 was a 25'' chaparral traveling east in sisters cove around 15 mph. The operator was swerving to make a wake for vessel-3. Vessel-3 was a 10'' seadoo pwc.

The operator of vessel-3 was jumping the wake of vessel 2 and sprayed its operator. Vessel-2 struck vessel1 on the port (left) side. Damage occurred to the fiberglass, glass windshield and bimini top. Vessel-2 received fiberglass damage to the port (left) side as well. There were no injuries or other vessel damage noted. 

Operator2 had left the area; we had him return to the scene. Citations were issued for careless and reckless operation to both operators 2 and 3.


BARDID: NC-2020-0035
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SEMORA
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trollling for crappie under the highway 57 bridge on hyco lake in person county. Operator stood up from the seat where he was controlling the trolling motor and hit his head on the bridge, lost consciousness, and fell overboard. 

Through later investigations, operator stated that he fell overboard and got stuck on a fishing rod holder and was upside down over the side of his boat. His son helped hold operator up. Witnesses helped escort operator to the boat ramp and lake patrol was notified. Ems was called and responded to the scene and operator was life flighted to duke hospital. According to ems and lake authority on scene, there was an empty liquor bottle on the vessel and the operator appeared to be intoxicated. A search warrant was then applied for from superior court judge for the medical records, and the medical records revealed a bac of .22. He was then charged with operating while impaired.


*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2020-0036
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: CEDAR POINT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday may 23, 2020, Operator1 was operating his 37ft chris craft cabin vessel. He was heading north towards cedar point through bogue inlet when he hit a shoal and ran aground. The force knocked him forward and jolted his passengers around. 

Another boater stopped and was able to tow them to winter custom yachts in hubert. The impact caused damage to the starboard drive shaft of the vessel and bent both propellors. The estimated cost of the damage is about $15,000. No serious injuries occurred but a few other passengers received swollen, bruised and/or sprained limbs.


*******end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0037
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On june ,2 2020, i officer with nc wildlife received a call in reference to a boat accident that occurred on the new river in onslow county.  

Upon arriving on scene, i met v1 owner and operator.  Operator explained that he and his only passenger launched the vessel from jacksonville access area and headed down river towards the highway 17 bridge.  Operator explained that they passed under the highway 17 bridge and turned around to head back to the ramp going upriver.  

Operator said that he had just gotten the vessel on plane at half throttle when he heard a hit sound.  Operator said he was approximately 300 yards from the bridge in the middle of the channel when he heard the “thud” sound.  Operator said that in a matter of seconds water began to rise inside the vessel around his ankles and feet.  He then told his passenger to put a personal flotation device on and dialed 911. 

 Operator then put the throttle all the way forward and made his way to the closest bank that had docks.  Operator was able to get close to docks located near shoreline drive  in jacksonville nc.  By the time they reached the docks, he and his passenger had to exit the vessel due to it capsizing and filling with water.  Operator then had assistance with pulling the vessel out of the water and onto his trailer.  After interviewing operator along with my experience on the water, it is believed that the vessel struck a submerged object causing a hole in the vessel.  Numerous logs where visible floating downriver due to high volumes of rainfall.  


*****end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2020-0038
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEARON HARRIS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NEW HILL
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1830 on 06/06/2020 I received a call reference a boating incident on sharon harris reservoir involving two vessels. Upon arriving at crosspoint boating access area, i spoke with the operators of vessel 1 (stand on vessel) and vessel 2 (give way vessel), as well as five witnesses who provided information about the incident. 

According to the operators and witnesses, both vessel 1 and 2 were traveling together in a north easterly direction on the reservoir to the cove at buckhorn creek with vessel 1 approximately 100 yards in front of vessel 2.  

At some point vessel 2 proceeded around vessel 1's port side and into the path of vessel 2 causing an impact between the two vessels. The impact caused significant structural damage to the starboard side of vessel 2 while considerable non-structural damage was sustained by vessel 1.  Both operators stated they had consumed alcohol earlier in the day. Neither exhibited clues of impairment at the scene. Serviceable pfds and safety equipment were present on both vessel 1 and 2.


*********** note:  alcohol was consumed but was not a factor in this incident**********

*********************end of report******************************************


BARDID: NC-2020-0039
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLOR'S CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 6, 2020 at approximately 1917hrs, vessel number 1 struck two vessels that were tied to the docks at the boathouse marina beaufort nc. 

Vessel 1 was idling towards the docks when operator1 struck vessel 2 (nautic star). Vessel 1 ramped up the port side of vessel 2.  Two occupants onboard vessel 1  fell overboard. Vessel 1 then went to the left hitting vessel 3 (carolina skiff) on its port aft side. Vessel 1 recovered the two occupants that fell overboard and proceeded to the ramp. 

Law enforcement arrived and arrested the operator for impaired boating. Upon investigation, vessel 2 had damage to its port side and damage to its port navigation lights. Vessel 3 had damage to its port aft side. The impact caused vessel 3 to have the fiberglass cap separate in the port aft side area.

*****end of report****


BARDID: NC-2020-0040
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/07/20 around 2:25pm, vessel 1 was being operated in the area commonly known as “no man''s land” upon the waters of lake norman. There were 2 additional occupants in the, while two others were being pulled behind the boat on a tube (first time tubing). 

Tuber1 was positioned on the left side of the tube while tuber2 was positioned on the right. While located in the center of “no man''s land” and heading in a northern direction at approximately 12mph, the operator was maneuvering the vessel in a serpentine/zig-zag pattern causing the tube to travel back and forth across the wake produced by the vessel. 

At one point, the operator turned the vessel to the left, causing the tube to shift from left to right. As the tube crossed the wake being produced by the vessel, both girls became briefly airborne, and got contorted as they landed back on the tube causing tuber1 to strike the back of her head on the stomach area of tuber2.  

As a result, tuber1 began complaining of head pain.  Tuber1 was picked up and transported by ems to lake norman regional medical center where she was hospitalized, examined, then released.


BARDID: NC-2020-0041
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOWAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EDENTON
County: CHOWAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Five men in a 15 foot bass boat went fishing in the chowan river. On their return to the boat ramp, the wind changed directions and the water became rough.  A little after the boat passed under the chowan river bridge, a wave came over the bow of the boat and water started to come into the boat rapidly. The men jumped into the river after the boat started to fill with water. The boat began to turn over, capsizing the boat. The maximum capacity plate located on the boat listed "4" individuals or 500 lbs including the weight of the motor and the contents inside the vessel.

Due to the vessel being overloaded, the vessel could no longer maintain proper buoyancy once it started to take on water. A citation was issued to the operator of the vessel for operating a vessel with expired registration (7-31-2019).


*********end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2020-0042
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Mooresville
County: Iredell
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 7, 2020, at approximately 3:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman, near broad sound pl., mooresville, nc. Vessel 1 (v1) was a 24'', 2007 liesuremeridian pontoon with a 115 hp outboard motor. V1 was moored in the last slip of the community dock. Vessel 2 (v2) was a 24'', 2015 regal 2300 with a 300 hp inboard/outboard motor. 

The operator was traveling east while undocking and crashed into v1 located at the end of the dock.  The rear port side of v2 caught the motor on v1. V1''s motor was trimmed up with the skeg and propeller out of the water. The collision from v2 caused the skeg to break and metal transom to bend on v1''s motor. There was also red paint transferred onto v1''s propeller that matched the color and damage on v2.  V2 had damage to the rear port side. The upper portion sustained fiberglass damage from v1''s propeller and the lower fractured fiberglass was from the skeg going into the vessel. V2''s metal letters on the rear port side was damaged as well.


BARDID: NC-2020-0043
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRENT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RIVER BEND
County: JONES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/9/2020, operator was operating vessel on the trent river. Operator launched from a private dock at his residence. On board with operator were his wife and sister in law as well as 3 kids being towed on a tube. 

Subject1 and subject2 acted as observers for the kids on the tube. At approximately 5:10 pm, operator was heading eastbound on the trent river back towards his residence. Operator was up on plane and towing the tube when he came up to a left hand bend where a known hazard was located. Operator knew there was a partially submerged tree visible above the water line and maneuvered around the bend as to avoid it. 

As operator cut the corner, his lower unit struck a fully submerged tree, approximately 12"-14" in diameter. The midsection and lower unit from the power unit were completely removed. There were no injuries and no damage to the hull or other parts of the vessel. The vessel remained in the water and came to a complete stop once it lost power. Operator set anchor and waited for a friend to come and tow them out. The tree that operator struck was an unknown hazard and he called uscg to report it. There were no contributing factors to this incident and the tree that was struck was not visible from the water line.

*******end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0044
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBIRG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/04/20 at approximately 1:00 pm a boating incident occurred on lake wylie just north of the southpoint access area at the emerald point community dock. The incident occurred when a 20' regal operated struck another vessel that was docked on a floating lift. 

Operator1 and her husband had been boating on lake wylie on their 20' 2016 regal on the morning of 06/04/20. They were returning to their slip at the dock located in front of the emerald point community. Occupant of v1 had gotten out onto the dock and was going to assist operator1 in securing the vessel once she operated it into their slip. 

Operator1 operated the vessel into the slip and noticed that she was coming in at an angle instead of straight ahead. She intended to shift the vessel into reverse but instead shifted the vessel into forward and accelerated. 

Operator1's vessel struck a docked vessel and the lift that it was on. The vessel she struck was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The other vessel involved was a 2015 23' nautique.  The impact caused fiberglass damage on the left side of nautique. A scuff could also be seen on the metal frame of boat lift.  The damage to the lift appeared to be cosmetic and superficial in nature. The damage to operator1's vessel was along the right side and mainly consisted of a puncture through the fiberglass caused by the impact with the corner of the boat lift. The incident involved property damage only and no persons were injured. It is to be noted that officers with the ncwrc were not notified of this incident until 06/07/20.

 in conclusion this incident was caused by operator inexperience. No one was charged as a result of this incident.

***********end of report********


BARDID: NC-2020-0045
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yeopim Creek
NearestCityorTown: Hertford
County: Perquimans
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/13/2020 the vessel “pyxis” a 35-foot sailboat with registration of nc 7653 ej took out of albemarle plantation marina into yeopim creek heading south towards the albemarle sound under power from the inboard motor at approximately 11:15. 

The vessel had owner/operator, his wife, and two other passengers on board. The vessel was approximately 100 yards from slip b13. There were two boats which had created wake. The vessel turned to west, so the wake hit port side of the sailboat. 

Subject1 was sitting down near the cabin entrance as the wake hit. Once the wake had passed, the vessel then turned to the original heading of south. Subject1 stood up once the wake had passed to get the bumpers and rope organized. 

Subject1 was facing operator1 who was steering on the deck. Subject1''s back was to the cabin entrance. The vessel then hit a submerged object in the water. This threw subject1 towards the front of the sailboat and down into the cabin, approximately a 6-foot drop. 

Subject1 landed on her back on the wood floor of the cabin. Subject1 was knocked unconscious. Operator1 put the vessel in neutral and went into the cabin immediately to render assistance. After a couple of minutes, subject1 regained consciousness. A passenger tended to subject1''s injuries. 

Operator1 then returned to the marina and docked the boat with the assistance of others.  Ems was called while heading to the dock. Subject1 was then taken to norfolk general hospital in virginia. Subject1''s injuries were two broken ribs on her right side, two broken wrists, concussion, and muscular related injuries to her left shoulder and foot.


BARDID: NC-2020-0046
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: Southport
County: Brunswick
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, june 13th, 2020 vessel#1 launched from boat landing on fish factory road at approximately 5:00 am.

Operator1 was operating the vessel down the intracoastal waterway from one navigation marker to the next. Operator1 was adjusting his trim tabs when the bow on the port (left) side of the  vessel struck the indigo plantation concrete seawall at approximately 5:20 am. One occupant struck the inside on his vessel requiring stitches to his left shin. Another struck inside of vessel where she sustained a broken collar bone on the left side and broken ribs on the left side.


BARDID: NC-2020-0047
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: OCRACOKE
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of thursday, june 11, 2020 officer notified officer of a boating incident that occured on monday, june 8, 2020 at approximately 1430 hours in ocracoke inlet near teach''s hole channel in hyde county, nc.

 The incident involved operator1 with three other passengers onboard a seventeen foot shamrock fiberglass motorboat. Operator1 contacted officer and notified him of the incident on thursday june 11, 2020 and officer emailed operator1 a copy of the mb 4.1 form. 

Officer forwarded a copy of operator1''s completed mb 4.1 along with the rest of the information regarding the boating incident to officer. 

On the afternoon of monday june 8, 2020 operator1 and three other passengers were anchored on a sandbar in ocracoke inlet near teach''s hole channel. Operator1 was standing on the shore while the other three passengers were exploring the beach. 

While anchored, two sport fishing boats came through ocracoke inlet and the wake from the two vessels caused his boat to be pushed up against the sandbar he was anchored to. The name of the first vessel to go by operator1 was named "tuna duck" and the name of the second vessel was unable to be identified. 

The vessel identified as "tuna duck" had limited information available through the u.s. coast guard database and therefore affected documentation efforts in this report. However, the managing ownership information for the "tuna duck" was listed under td sportfishing inc. 

Operator1 tried to physically keep his boat from being pushed up against the sandbar and injured his shoulder in the process. Operator1''s boat also endured damage from the wake including damage to the propeller shaft, bearings, rudder, and the hull. Operator1 was able to start the engine on his boat and return to ocracoke but noticed the engine was making a noise that was not previously being made before the incident. No other passengers were injured during this incident and the physical damage to operator1''s shoulder and his boat would be further assessed. This preliminary report was entered into report beam on 6/22/2020 at 1700 hours. An attempt was made on 6/22/2020 to obtain additional information from operator1 regarding further information.


BARDID: NC-2020-0048
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: HATTERAS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of vessel 1 rented a boat from hatteras boat rentals with his brother as a passenger. He was heading north with his brother standing on the bow of vessel 1 looking for a shallow spot. He stated that he was going approximately 20 mph when vessel 1 hit a wake causing the brother to lose his balance and fall forward into the water in front of the vessel. 

Vessel 1 continued to move forward hitting the brother with the boat and propeller. The operator of vessel 1 turned around and picked up his brother out of the water and proceeded to the dock where ems was on scene waiting for him. 

Victim was then transported to norfolk general hospital in va where he was treated for a broken shoulder and lacerated ankles. Drugs and alcohol didn''t contribute to the accident. 1 violation/ citation was issued for operating a vessel in reckless and negligent matter.


BARDID: NC-2020-0050
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALBEMARLE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: COLUMBIA
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 13, 2020, at approximately 09:00, a fifty-foot home made houseboat, nicknamed "lotus eater," was traveling east from mackey''s creek to the scuppernong river approximately 1 mile north of the southern shore of the albemarle sound. The boat was cruising less than ten miles-per-hour and being operated. 

Operator stated the water conditions were approximately one foot waves when wife and himself left mackeys creek in route to the scuppernong river. As they approached laurel point near bulls bay, the wind began to pick up and started to produce between four foot and six foot waves in the water. They continued to operate the vessel east bound toward the scuppernong river in an attempt to avoid the winds and rough water. 

Both stated a large wave overtook the front of the vessel. This caused the vessel to become heavy toward the bow and more waves began to overtake the bow and swamp the boat until the vessel was fully flooded and aground. 

The u.s. coast guard airlifted both occupants of the boat to edenton airport. Both occupants were transported home by a friend without injuries.

*****end of report***


BARDID: NC-2020-0051
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Cornelius
County: Mecklenburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb tangled in activity equip
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/2020 around 8:40 pm a boating incident occurred. The incident was on lake norman. The vessel was a 27-foot, 2018 misty harbor pontoon boat. The boat was powered by a 250 hp johnson outboard motor. The boat was owned by operator. His wife was sitting beside him. His friend was sitting in the front starboard side. Two others were standing on the stern near the engine. Another was outside of the boat floating on the tube. 

At the time of the incident subject1 was pulling the tube in by the ski rope. Operator put the boat in forward gear causing the ski rope to tighten around victim''s thumb, pulling her overboard. The force of the rope tightening severely cut thumb just below the last knuckle.

The two families had been out tubing along ramsey creek, a large creek on lake norman. They started to head back to their dock around 8:35pm. The outside air temperature and water temperature were both near 80 degrees. 

The two daughters were riding on the tube. Operator was idling back to his dock when subject2 fell off the tube and into the water. Operator put the boat into neutral while subject2 swam to the boat. Victim went to the stern of the pontoon where there is a platform outside of the railing. She assisted subject2 into the boat. 

Victim stated that the boat was less than 100 yards from the dock, so she started pulling the tube in. As victim was in the process of pulling the tube in, the operator asked if subject2 was in the boat. Victim answered yes, operator then proceeded to shift the boat in forward gear without looking back. The boat proceeded to move forward towards the dock, the ski rope that victim was holding tightened up around her thumb. 

The weight of the tube with one tuber caused the rope to have a large amount of tension. The force and tension caused victim to be pulled overboard into the water. The ski rope severely cut and almost amputated victim''s thumb just below the last knuckle. Victim was not wearing a life jacket when she fell overboard. When she re-surfaced, she screamed out to her husband for help. 

Victim was then transported to presbyterian emergency room in charlotte to be treated for her injuries. Victim underwent surgery to clean up the injury and amputate the top part of her thumb. The laceration was so severe that the top part of the thumb could not be saved. Victim was released the next day, on sunday 06/14/2020.

 in conclusion this incident occurred when operator shifted the boat in forward gear. Without looking to make sure all of his passengers were secure inside the boat. The victims injuries were a result of becoming entagled with the ski rope. This incident was a result of operator inattention. Alcohol was not a factor. No one was charged as a result of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0052
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tar River
NearestCityorTown: Washington
County: Pitt
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were fishing in panther creek when they decided to leave their fishing hole.  They were in a green 14 foot aluminum boat with a side console on the stbd side.  There was water in the back of the boat because of a leak in the hull of the boat.  

They waited for the bilge pump to pump out the water before they left the fishing hole.  When operator decided it was time to leave he gave the boat full throttle. About this time his friend sat in the rear of the boat. In the process of doing so, the weight from operator, his friend, the water in the rear of the boat and giving it throttle caused the rear of the boat to submerge under water. The rear of the boat then took on water causing the boat to sink and turn over.


BARDID: NC-2020-0053
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: TROUTMAN
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 7, 2020, at approximately 7:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near windwood ln., troutman, nc. The vessel was a 10-foot, light brown colored pelican sit-in kayak. 

The operator was paddling in the middle of the cove and was not wearing a personal flotation device. The kayak overturned on its side causing the victim to fall out of the kayak. A witness from the shore saw the kayak taking in water and no one was around it. He got on his personal watercraft and drove to it, but nobody was present. Law enforcement was called and dispatched to the scene. A search was conducted by local first responder organizations. The victim''s body was found at approximately 10:45 pm in 44 feet of water.

The operator was under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: NC-2020-0054
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROCKY MOUNT RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: NASH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 1st, 2020 around 1500 hours on the rocky mount reservoir, vessel 1 was traveling west down sapony creek at approximately 25mph, while vessel 2 was traveling east/north east up sapony creek at approximately 25mph. 

Both vessels were operating in a curve near leon road on the north shoreline of sapony creek, which is approximately 157 yards wide. According to the operator of vessel 1, he believed both vessels were going to pass starboard side to starboard side. 

As vessel 1 remained on course near the south shoreline of the curve. Vessel 2, who was also operating near the south shoreline, made a last-minute right-hand turn in front of vessel 1, which caused vessel 1 and vessel 2 to collide. 

According to the operator of vessel 1 and witnesses, vessel 1 slowed down in an attempt to avoid the collision, while vessel 2 maintained his speed as if he had not seen vessel 1. Vessel 1 made initial impact on the port side of vessel 2 approximately 6 feet from the bow. The impact between the two vessels caused the operator of vessel 1 to be thrown overboard and the operator of vessel 2 to make sudden impact with the console of his vessel. 

The operator of vessel 1 was wearing a pfd and kill switch which caused his vessel to come to a stop in the water. The operator of vessel 2 was not wearing a pfd or a kill switch.

the operator of vessel 2 remained unconscious in his vessel while his motor stayed in gear causing vessel 2 to go in circles at a low rate of speed. The operator of vessel 1 came to the surface, saw his boat floating 10-15 feet away, swam over and reboarded his vessel. Once the operator of vessel 1 was in his vessel, he saw vessel 2 going around in circles at idle speed.

 Vessel 1 made his way toward vessel 2 hollering several times for the operator to cut his motor off. He also yelled to witnesses on a near by dock to call 911.the operator of vessel 1 idled over to assist vessel 2, and towed it back to the boat ramp at old carriage rd. 

While doing this the operator of vessel 2 apologized to vessel 1 and asked if he had fallen asleep. Ems and the fire department arrived at the old carriage boat ramp around the same time that vessel 1 and vessel 2 reached the boat ramp. The operator of vessel 2 was transported to nash general hospital by ambulance and was later air lifted to vidant medical in greenville nc with possible head injuries. 

The operator of vessel 2 spent 18 days in icu. Due to covid 19 policies, having his jaw wired shut and other severe injuries, the operator of vessel 2 was not able to be interviewed until after he was discharged from vidant hospital on june 22nd. During the interview, he stated that he had no memory of what happened the day of the incident. The operator of vessel 1 refused treatment at the scene but was later seen by a family medical doctor who diagnosed him with a hyperextended left knee.


BARDID: NC-2020-0055
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEUSE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GOLDSBORO
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 6th, 2020, subject1 and operator launched two kayaks into the neuse river from waynesborough park in goldsboro nc. They planned to paddle kayaks to goldsboro boating assess area. Approximately a half mile down river from where they launched the kayaks,  operator drifted into some low tree branches knocking him off his kayak. Subject1t said he was in front of operator when this occured. Subject1t advised that he turned his kayak around and tried to help the struggling operator. Subject1t''s efforts to save operator failed. Operator was last seen going under water  a short distance from where he fell out of his kayak. 

Subject1t then made his way to the bank of the river,  called 911, and waited for first responders. Operators body was recovered two days later on 6-8-2020 at 11:10 am on the inside of the next bend in the river.


BARDID: NC-2020-0056
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAKE FOREST
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 6, 2020 at approximately 04:50 pm, a personal watercraft was being operated by a hispanic male when it struck a wake in the vicinity of blue jay point on falls lake in wake forest, wake county, north carolina. The operator was the only individual on the pwc and was traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour on plane when he struck a wake while changing his direction of travel. The speed of his pwc along with the quick change in direction caused his pwc to go airborne and spin horizontally, ejecting him from the vessel. The operator''s right ankle was caught by the pwc while being ejected and was injured. The operator''s family and friends observed the incident and saw him struggling in the water. They utilized other pwcs to retrieve him from the water and take him to cedar island where they were congregating on shore. 

I took a photograph of his injured right ankle, which was visibly swollen, and took note of the hull identification number on the pwc he was operating. 

. I assisted the operator get onto the dock. We waited for wake county ems to arrive to transport him to wake medical hospital-north campus for treatment for a possible broken right ankle. I took note of the operator''s identifying and contact information and informed him i would contact him to complete a boat incident investigation. No other vessels were reported to be close to the pwc at the time of the incident and alcohol is not suspected to have been involved. No charges are currently being considered for the operator. Upon follow up, the operator updated me that his ankle was not broken but severely strained and swollen. He is expected to make a full recovery.


BARDID: NC-2020-0057
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Neuse River
NearestCityorTown: New Bern
County: Craven
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/13/20 at approximately 12:55 pm, officer called me on the radio to advise me that a boating incident had occurred in the neuse river.  Officer advised me that ems was on scene at the glenburnie park boat ramp.  I arrived at the boat ramp at 1:11 pm.  

Upon arrival, i observed several vessels and individuals, including ems personnel, standing around the docks talking.  I spoke with the individuals involved and learned that two vessels had collided with each other.  Operator1 told me that he was the operator one of the damaged vessels, a 22'' sea hunt.  For purposes of this report, this vessel will be known as vessel one.  Operator1 was the only individual that sustained injuries that required treatment.  Operator1 was eager to go with ems to the hospital, so i quickly checked his eyes for signs of impairment.  Officer1 had arrived on scene by this point.  Officer1 obtained a breath sample from operator1.  Shortly after that, operator1 left the scene with ems to be treated for his injuries.  

Operator2 told me that he was the operator of the other vessel involved, a 21'' bayliner.  For purposes of this report, this vessel will be known as vessel two.  I spoke with operator2 about the incident.  Operator2 explained that his vessel was cruising downriver toward new bern.  He explained that he observed vessel one cruising upriver and that the two vessels were about to meet and pass one another.  He explained that his vessel was approaching a red buoy on its port (left) side.  

Operator2 reported that he thought vessel one was going to cross in front of his vessel and pass his vessel on its starboard (right) side.  He explained that vessel one instead took a quick turn to its right to pass on the port side.  Operator2 explained that the port side of the bow (front) of both vessels collided with each other.  Operator2 explained that the collision occurred within close proximity to the red buoy.  I requested operator2 to give me a written statement and to draw a map of the incident.  He did so.  I also requested written statements from the passengers of both vessels.  

I inspected and photographed the damage to both vessels.  The following is the damage i observed on vessel one.  The gunnel of the port side was separated and badly damaged from the bow to the stern (back).  I observed fiberglass damage on the port side of the hull of vessel one in several locations, including the bow and underneath the registration numbers. I observed cracks where the center console was coming apart from the floor of vessel one.  There was also damage to the bow and gunnel of the starboard side. The rub rail was no longer intact on either side.  I also observed a dent in one of the metal t-top tower poles.  The throttle handle was broken and hanging down by a wire.  

The following is the damage i observed and photographed on vessel two.  I observed fiberglass damage around the tip of the bow.  I observed separation between the gunnel and hull at the tip of the bow.  The rub rail was also damaged.  I observed scrapes and scuffs on the fiberglass around the bow eye.  The bow eye was broken.  I observed a broken metal guard rail on the port side and the starboard side of the bow.  The bow lights were broken.  I also observed scratches, scuffs, and chips on the fiberglass on the starboard side of the hull near the bottom of the vessel.

With Officer1''s assistance, i photographed images of the gps track lines from vessel one.  Officer1 advised me that the gps was old on vessel two and was not helpful in showing track lines. 

On 6/14/20, i spoke with operator1 at his residence about the incident.  I photographed his injuries again.  He reported while he was at the hospital the previous day, x-rays were taken of his knee and elbow.  He reported a ct scan was completed on his hip.  Nothing f...


BARDID: NC-2020-0058
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On wednesday june 17th 2020 at approximately 6:16 p.m., subject received a report of a boat incident from sgt.. The incident occurred on lake gaston in songbird creek. It involved a pontoon boat proceeding north under the bridge of ebony rd. There were five people involved, one vessel, resulting in property damage only with no injuries. 

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on wednesday june 17th 2020, operator was operating his pontoon boat on lake gaston. The weather was rainy, the water was rough, and there was a strong current under the bridge. Air temperature was 76 degrees fahrenheit, and the water temperature was 70 degrees fahrenheit. Wind was moderate, and the visibility was fair. 

Operator was returning home due to weather conditions. He was attempting to go north through the culvert bridge of ebony rd, upstream into songbird creek. Due to heavy rain fall and a large amount of runoff, the current flowing from songbird creek into the main body of lake gaston was very strong. Operator was able to make it to the other side, however at this point the current overcame his vessel''s maneuvering capabilities. The vessel''s bow was pulled strongly to the port side and collided with the bridge wall on the west side. Operator attempted to reverse his position with full throttle, but the current was too strong, and his vessel remained pinned against the bridge pylon. 

A good samaritan stopped on the highway and offered assistance. He helped operator safely assist all his passengers to the shore. They were also able to unload some of his fishing equipment. At this point, they were able to attach a rope to the front starboard cleat. They attempted to pull the bow of the vessel away from the bridge while simultaneously using the throttle to move the vessel. The starboard side of the vessel began to take on water and operator, in fear for his life, jumped into the water. The vessel continued to rotate downward towards the bottom, a full 90 degrees, until the hull was crumpled around the middle pylon of the bridge. 

I arrived at the scene at approximately 7:25 p.m. the vessel was turned over on its starboard side, partially submerged, bent around the center pylon, and pinned under the bridge by extreme water current. All occupants of the vessel were on land with no injuries. The operator of the vessel was standing by on scene with sea tow waiting for my arrival to talk about removal of the vessel. Sea tow instructed everyone that no action could be taken until the water current subsided enough to safely move the vessel. At this point i asked the operator to fill out the information on the 4.1 form and interviewed the operator along with a passenger on the vessel.

On thursday june 18, 2020, at approximately 1:30pm, sea tow arrived back on scene to remove the vessel from the water.  Its position remained unchanged from the previous day.  The current had subsided, and it was now safe to work in and around the water.  Buddy isles tire and automotive provided the wrecker used to extract the wreckage from the water.


BARDID: NC-2020-0059
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CATAWBA
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/12/20 around 2:00pm, vessel 1 was being operated in the area between the hwy 40 and hwy 70 bridges upon the waters of lake norman. There were no other occupants on the vessel. Vessel 1 was traveling south (downstream) at a speed of approximately 40mph as it approached the hwy 70 bridge. (note: lake norman has a law requiring vessels to slow to a no-wake speed within 50 yards of a bridge). 

As vessel 1 was about to begin going under the bridge, the operator looked away momentarily, then the bow of the vessel struck the left side of one of the approximately 4ft wide concrete bridge column/pylons. (note: the bridge spans approximately 200 yards and is supported by 7 concrete column/pylons. The gap between each column/pylon is approximately 24 yards). 

The impact caused the operator to be thrusted forward, throwing her over the handlebars and into the water. As a result, the operator sustained a dislocated right wrist and broke 2 bones in her right wrist. The bow area of the vessel sustained substantial crushing damage that spanned the width of the bow area and extended approximately 1ft back towards the handlebar area. The operator was transported by a friend to the hospital where she was treated, released, and scheduled to undergo surgery at a later date.


BARDID: NC-2020-0060
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIWASSEE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MURPHY
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday may 7, 2020 at 18:44,i received a call from raleigh dispatch stating that sergeant of the cherokee county sheriffs department called in a report of a possible body floating in hiwassee lake close to the ramsey bluff boat ramp.

I arrived at the ramsey bluff boat ramp at 19:25 and met sergeant at the ramp. He stated that chief Deputy and detective had gotten onto a fishermans boat and had just identified the body as being victim1. Detective stated that chief deputy thought that there may have been a second victim involved.

I launched my patrol boat and went over to where chief deputy was at with the body. This was roughly 350 yards to the southeast of the ramsey bluff boat ramp at 35.0883 ° n and -84.0934 ° w (red in diagram). Chief deputy and detective had pulled the body onto the shoreline and were documenting it with pictures.

I began scanning the lake for a boat and spotted a dark colored jon boat floating roughly 380 yards away on the opposite side of the lake. Deputy and i approached the boat. We observed an unoccupied 16 foot jon boat floating at 35.0854 ° n and -84.0948 ° w. There was a trolling motor mounted on the back of the boat, but the motor was not under power. There was a swivel seat mounted on the front deck of the boat that was fallen over on its side. There were two fishing rods laying across the boat. We observed a pair of black nike shoes that were still tied, a dark green button up shirt, a black ford baseball cap and a black cell phone laying in the bottom of the boat.

There was only one life jacket in the boat, and no paddles. We observed the throttle of the trolling motor was turned to 5 which was its fastest setting. Both of the fishing rods on the boat were reeled in.

We began searching the lake for the missing victim as well as any clues of a possible point of entry. Our efforts were stopped just after midnight.

When we arrived at ramsey bluff boat ramp the next day, there was a hunter taking his boat off of the water. I asked him if he had been there the day before and he stated yes. He stated that he did not see a jon boat, but around 15:00,he found an orange lifejacket floating in the main channel of the lake. After talking with him, we determined that the location where he had found the life jacket was between where the body and boat were found. The description of the lifejacket fit the other life jacket that was found on the boat. At 09:55 we found a wooden paddle floating in a cove on the same shoreline as the body at 35.0875 ° n and -84.0901° w. A second wooden paddle was found floating nearby just outside of the cove at 35.0861 ° n and -84.0889 ° w. Both paddles were the same shoreline marine brand and did not appear to have been in the water long. Family of the victims later identified the paddles as belonging to the victims. 

Search efforts continued until the second victim was recovered on thursday may 14, 2020 by wildlife officer. Officer found the victim floating at 35.08913 ° n and   -84.09371° w (yellow in diagram). The medical examiner determined that the cause of death for both victims was drowning. After speaking with the family of the victims it was determined that operator always operated the boat. The family informed us that operator had over 100 hours of experience, but did not have any boating safety education.

*********end of report******


BARDID: NC-2020-0061
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Cornelius
County: Mecklenburg
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday june 06, 2020 a vessel incident occurred in mecklenburg county on lake norman. The incident occurred at approximately 5:00pm. The incident involved two vessels. The first vessel is a 1990 25' maurell pontoon boat. There were a total of 6 people onboard vessel one when the incident occurred. Vessel one was rented from the owner. The second vessel involved in this incident is a 2018 26' regal 26fasdeck. Vessel two was unoccupied at the time of this incident. 

Vessel one was operating around the hello sailor fuel dock at the time of the incident. Operator1 was attempting to dock vessel one in a boat slip closest to the shore. While attempting to dock, vessel one struck vessel two, which was docked and unoccupied. 

Vessel one struck vessel two on the port side. The point of impact was on the stern of vessel 2 near where the transom meets the hull of the vessel. Operator1 successfully docked vessel one after striking vessel two. There were no injuries that resulted from the incident. The owner of vessel two was not present at the time of the incident. 

When the owner of vessel two returned to their vessel, a witness informed them of what happened. Subject confronted operator1 about what happened and asked for their information. Subject then called 911 to report the incident. At this time operator1 left the scene of the incident. Wildlife officers from district 7 were the first on scene and began to collect information. 

Subject2 stated that the operator of vessel one backed up aggressively while attempting to dock and then went forward quickly resulting in the collision. Vessel one operator operator1 stated that while attempting to dock the throttle got stuck in the forward position resulting in the collision. Vessel one operator operator1 stated that he had been drinking alcohol earlier in the day and that’s why he left the scene of the incident.

In conclusion this incident was caused by reckless operation and excessive speed by vessel one operator operator1. The operator of vessel one should have used more caution while attempting to dock in the tight confines of the fuel dock. The operator of vessel one was charged with operating a motor boat in a reckless manner (g.s75a-10(a)). There were no injuries as a result of this incident. Vessel one sustained no discernible damage. Vessel two sustained several deep scratches into the fiberglass along the hull  and damage to a metal covering. The damage to vessel two is estimated at $2500.00.

*********end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0062
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
NearestCityorTown: Belmont
County: Gaston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 16th, 2020 at approximately 2115 hours operator1 was operating her pontoon boat on the south fork river on lake wylie traveling north. There were 6 passengers on the pontoon boat. A blue and white ski boat was traveling north on the south fork river on lake wylie. There were three passengers on the ski boat. 

The blue and white ski boat came up from behind the pontoon boat and collided with the stern of the pontoon boat. The bow of the ski boat ran over the top of the pontoon boat''s motor causing cracking on the cowling and turned to the left, scraping and denting the deck and the siding of the railing on the pontoon boat''s port side. The ski boat veered off to the left and kept moving north, away from the pontoon boat. 

Operator1 drove her boat back to her dock where she called her friends to help her at approximately 2122 hours, and then 911 at approximately 2130 hours. On her way back to her dock she smelled gas. Operator2 Kept traveling north for approximately 2,000 ft and then ran aground on a sand bar that is in the middle of the river.

Operator2 Was arrested for operating while impaired. At the time of the incident there were no reported injuries by occupants of either vessel. On tuesday, may 19th, 2020, operator1 went to her doctor because of abnormal pain in her neck and back. Operator1''s x-rays showed that a cervical vertebra in her neck was fractured. At this time operator1 is waiting for more tests to determine what medical treatment she will need.


BARDID: NC-2020-0063
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BELEWS CREEK
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, may 31, 2020 at approximately 19:25, on belews lake, vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on the starboard side of the vessel. There were five occupants on vessel 1, none of which needed medical treatment. There were four occupants on vessel 2, three of which received medical treatment at piney bluff boating access area from forsyth county ems and then released.

Vessel 1 was travelling south on belews lake in forsyth county, heading back towards the piney bluff baa through a section of the lake known as the s-curves . Vessel 1 was traveling at approximately 10 mph through this narrow section of switch back curves that leads from the boat ramp to the main channel. 

Vessel 2 had stopped at the end of these s-curves to pick up a skier and was drifting in the water with the bow of the vessel pointed northward. As vessel 1 rounded the last curve, the operator was distracted by a group of swimmers that had swam out from the southern shoreline. 

As the operator moved his eyes back in the direction they were travelling they were looking directly into the setting sun. At this point the vessels collided. The operator of vessel 2 saw that a collision was likely to happen and stood up from the operators position, told his occupants to “hold on” and jumped off the vessel as the collision happened. 

Another occupant of vessel 2, who was standing at the front of the vessel was thrown overboard. Neither occupant was wearing a pfd, however the occupants of vessel 1 threw flotation devices to them. Both of these occupants suffered minor injures as a result. A third occupant of vessel 2 who was standing behind the operator''s seat hauling in a ski rope, received injuries to her legs and arms. The extent of all three victim''s injuries were minor including lacerations, scratches, and contusions. 

Vessel 2 was hit on the starboard side, approximately one foot in front of the console at approximately a 65 degree angle. The collision pushed the aluminum siding of the pontoon boat''s deck in about 16” at the operator''s seat. The console was dislodged and pushed towards the center of the vessel. The sidng was damaged from just in front of the console, down the starboard side, towards the rear of the vessel. Vessel 1 sustained very little damage. The bow eye of vessel 1 struck first and it took most of the force, only bending it slightly to the left. There was damage to the rub rail and to the fiberglass along the front of the boat. There was some damage along bottom of the boat from where it made contact with the metal that surrounded the deck of the pontoon boat. After the collision vessel 1 became lodged on vessel 2 by the bow eye.

Both vessels had their required saftey equiment. There was no alcohol detected  and was not a factor in the incident. The main causes were operator in attention, failure to keep a proper lookout, and the environmental condition of the setting sun. Also of note, the inattention was due to the fact of the swimmers in the lake and the operators attempt to not hit the swimmers. The operator of vessel 1 was charged under g.s. 75a-10(a); operate a motorboat on the waters of the state in a negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of another person.


BARDID: NC-2020-0064
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sometime on 05/24/2020 around 2pm, an unknown vessel was headed south on the intracoastal waterway and made a starboard movement and struck the lower unit on the grady white. The unknown vessel also struck the dolphin bay hoa dock pylon and then ramped via the floating dock and struck the sea ray that was on the floating dock. 

Neither of the vessels were occupied when the incident happened and the unknown vessel then fled the scene of the incident. The grady white received damage to the lower unit and the sea ray received a 3 inch by 3.5 inch hole in the starboard stern side above the rub rail and damage to the bimini top.


BARDID: NC-2020-0065
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gaston Lake
NearestCityorTown: Henrico
County: Northampton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 23 may, 2020, at approximately 1500 hrs a jetski ran up on the dock at washburn''s marina resulting in operator 1''s broken right wrist and five staples to back of operator 1''s head.

The vessel approached washburn''s marina to refuel.
(1) to secure the pwc to the dock a piece of rope approximately 2 ½ feet in length was attached to the handlebars of the jetski (photo 14). The knot used was similar to a honda knot, with the standing end of the line run through loop of the knot. In an effort to pull the pwc closer to the dock, operator 1 attempted to loop the standing end of rope around a cleat on the dock. The throttle of the jetski was engaged once the rope was pulled tight. 
(2) this resulted in the vessel lurching forward with the bow in the air. 
(3) the vessel came to rest on the walkway of the dock (photos 1 and 3). 

Both occupants were ejected from the vessel. No injuries were sustained by the passenger due to the fall into the water. As a result of the fall on the walkway of the dock, operator 1 sustained a broken right wrist and a laceration to the back of the head. Operator 1 was transported from washburn''s marina to viadant north via northampton county ems.


BARDID: NC-2020-0066
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On tuesday june 26 at approximately 3:00 p.m., a sailboat ran aground outside oregon inlet causing damage to the vessel.

A sailboat with 1 person on board left connecticut and had been navigating along the atlantic coast for several days when it attempted to navigate the channel through oregon inlet in search of fuel.  The operator had the vessel under power when the vessel struck a shoal and became stranded near the #6 buoy approximately 2 miles from the basnight bridge.

A sheriff deputy travelling over the basnight bridge noticed the vessel and contacted uscg oregon inlet.  Uscg oregon inlet recovered the operator and towed the vessel to wanchese where the vessel was taken out of the water revealing hull damage on the port side of the keel that was taking on water.

The probable cause of this incident is the hazardous waters outside of oregon inlet that experience significant shoaling and operator inexperience.  While the operator reported having more than 100 hours operating a vessel, he had this vessel for less than 2 months and it was the first time he had attempted to travel through oregon inlet.  Pfds were available but not used.

********end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0067
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whale Head Bay
NearestCityorTown: Corolla
County: Currituck
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 24, 2020 approximately 1400 vessel 1 (pwc) struck vessel 2 (pwc), causing damage to both vessel 1 and vessel 2 and injuries to both the operator and occupant of vessel 2. 

Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were both rental pwc''s from a rental business. Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were operating inside a set area of travel designated by the rental company. Vessel 1 (pwc) was moving in a westerly direction at a high rate of speed between 21-40 mph with two occupants on board. 

Operator of vessel 1 stated that he was operating vessel 1 at a high rate of speed and saw vessel 2 (pwc) at the last second and struck vessel 2 at a high rate of speed. 

Occupant of vessel 1 stated that vessel 1 was being operated at a high rate of speed with vessel 2 located to the starboard side of vessel 1. 

Occupant of vessel 1 stated that vessel 2 had slowed down and had slightly turned. Occupant stated that the bow of vessel 1 made contact with the portside of vessel 2 causing the operator and occupant of vessel 1 to be ejected into the water.  

Both the operator and the occupant of vessel 1 were wearing pfd''s. Vessel 1 sustained damage to the hull, with one area of damage located just below the bow eye of the vessel. The second area of impact is on the underside of the hull, the damage sustained here cracked the hull allowing water to enter.   

Vessel 2 (pwc) was facing south traveling at a low rate of speed (drifting) with two occupants on board. Operator of vessel 2 stated that he was blindsided on the portside of the vessel and ejected from the vessel. Occupant of vessel 2 stated she was located behind the operator of vessel 2 and that vessel 2 had slowed down due to being at the boundary line for the riding area of the rental agency. Occupant of vessel 2 stated that she felt something impact vessel 2 and was ejected into the water. 

Both the operator and the occupant of vessel 2 were wearing pfd''s.the operator and occupant of vessel 2 (pwc) both sustained injuries. 

The operator of vessel 2 was transported to the hospital and airlifted due to internal bleeding, low hemoglobin count, and loss of consciousness. Operator of vessel 2 was released from the hospital after internal bleeding had stopped. 

Operator of vessel 2 is bruised from his left hip to his left ankle with major swelling, the extent of his injuries at this time is undetermined due to swelling.

 Occupant of vessel 2 has a six-inch laceration to the left ankle and has a scheduled appointment with an orthopedic specialist due to possible fracture of the left ankle. Occupant of vessel 2 is on crutches and is non weight bearing at this time.   

Vessel 2 sustained damage to the gunwale on the portside, this damage is a complete breach of the hull allowing water to enter. The seat locking stud has also been broken off causing the seat to be unable to lock in place. Vessel 2 also has damage to the steering column.  

During the investigation of the boating incident damage matching was conducted, the information found during this portion of the investigation showed that vessel 1 (pwc) was traveling at a high rate of speed by the location on the initial impact point. It was determined that vessel 2 (pwc) was traveling at a low rate of speed (drifting) due to the transfer marks sustained during the impact of the two vessels. 

The cause of the incident was improper look out; the operator of vessel 1 was distracted and was unable to see vessel 2 stopped in his path of travel. 

All parties were wearing pfd''s.


BARDID: NC-2020-0068
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATER WAY
NearestCityorTown: SURF CITY
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 28 june 2020, at approximately 4:00pm, operator was pulling two friends on an inner tube behind a pwc he was operating.  Operator stated he was headed north on the intracoastal waterway when he pulled the innner tube over a wake created by other passing boats. After the inner tube hit the wake, the two passengers on the inner tube were thrown off. After being thrown off the tube, one’s foot struck victim in the forehead causing a laceration.

Victim was transported to the hospital via a family member. He received seven stitches to close the laceration on his forehead.


BARDID: NC-2020-0070
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BRADLEY CREEK
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4th around 8:15 at night vessel 1 was traveling into bradley creek from the intracoastal waterway when he impacted vessel 2. 

Vessel 1 impacted and then ramped vessel 2 on the port side stern causing a gouge in the fiberglass above the rubrail and crushed the rubrail on the port stern side all on vessel 2.

Vessel 1 then continued into bradley creek to dock. 

Officers with the nc wildlife commission responded to the scene and arrested operator1 for operating while impaired and operating a vessel in a reckless and negligent manner.


BARDID: NC-2020-0071
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONSLOW BAY
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 28, 2020 around 16:00, operator and his friends were out at cape lookout fishing from his 30'' pursuit vessel. On their way back to beaufort they decided to take the oceanside of shackleford banks. The vessel was cruising at around 25-30 mph when it impacted something in the water. The boat idled for a brief second then suddenly went on plane. Operator tried turning off the vessel by taking the key out but it kept going. 

So he went into the center console of the boat and started pulling out the wires behind the throttle, eventually putting the boat to a halt. Once the boat was stopped he turned off the boat battery and started assessing the boat. Operator reported that there was a crack all the way around the hull of the boat and that the center console became loose upon impact. He also said that all the hatches and compartments had opened after they impacted what he thought was a submerged object. 

Shortly after trying to assess the situation operator noticed electrical smoke coming from a hatch at the stern of the boat, so he grabbed all his fire extinguishers to try to put it out but it would not go out. After using 3 fire extinguishers on the smoke he and his passengers made the decision to abandon the vessel. 

They quickly put on life vests and jumped out of the boat and swam to the shore of shackleford banks. The vessel quickly erupted into flames after that, burning down to the hull and washing up on the shore of shackleford banks. The coast guard arrived on scene shortly after and took the operator and all passengers back to shore. 

One occupant was standing at the back of the boat, behind the operator, and hit his head on the center console of the boat upon impact and was taken to carteret general hospital where he received 6 stitches. The boat was completely destroyed, resulting in a $20,000 loss. A few days later, dead cow lane enterprises came and towed the vessel from the shackleford banks and it was later destroyed.


BARDID: NC-2020-0072
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On friday, july 10, 2020 at approximately 08:00 wildlife officers were notified by telephone from vessel 2''s captain of a boat incident that occurred on july 5, 2020.  V2 owner advised that he found damage on the vessel that occurred at some point over the weekend.  

After speaking with v2 owner, he advised that he obtained security footage from the adjoining business (bluewater grill) of a vessel (v1) leaving the harbor and hitting v2 owner vessel (v2).   

At 13:00 on july 10, 2020 officer interviewed v2 owner at his vessel which is parked in a slip at wrightsbeach marina.  Later that afternoon at 16:30 officer interviewed operator1 and another passenger. 

After speaking with the bar manager of bluewater grill who witnessed the incident, speaking with operator1 and reviewing the damage to vessel 2.  It was determined there was a strong south wind and incoming tide.  

Operator1 who owns and operated vessel 1 left bluewater grill and was attempted to leave the harbor.  Operator1 turned his boat to the left but was unable to complete the turn before his vessels t-top made impact with vessel 2''s bow.  

Passenger stated that she pushed the vessels away from each other but was unaware that the t-top hit.  Subject1 and several tables at the restaurant started to yell to operator1 as he pulled away, but never stopped.  Operator1 stated that he never heard anyone yelling after he left and his yamaha 200 is a two stroke motor which is loud.

V2 owner is unsure of the amount of damage to vessel 2.  He was advised to do a report and get a boat a repair facility for an estimate.  

No injuries were reported.
No charges filed.


BARDID: NC-2020-0073
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Troutman
County: Iredell
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/28/20 around 5:00pm, vessel 1 was being operated in the area between navigational markers h2 and h4 in hicks creek (commonly know as state park cove) upon the waters of lake norman. 

Vessel 1 was positioned towards the west side of the creek, and traveling north towards the nc state park ramp at a speed of approximately 40 mph. As the operator was nearing another vessel on the water, he began to make a gradual left turn.

 As the vessel maneuvered and took on a new bearing/heading, the operator failed to see an approaching wave/wake (oriented south west to north east) in time to take preventative action. As vessel 1 struck the wave/wake, the operator became airborne while holding on to the handlebars, the vessel canted clockwise, then the operator came down and his lower back struck the left side/gunwale of the vessel. After falling in/on the vessel, the operator left/fell from the vessel. The operator was transported by ems to the hospital where he was treated for injuries to his lower back.


BARDID: NC-2020-0074
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: SNEADS FERRY
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 2, 2020 at approximately 4:00 pm I received a call that there had been a boating incident in sneads ferry in onslow county involving two people. I made contact with my supervisor sergeant. I arrived on scene  at approximately 5:50. 

The vessel that was being operated by operator was a 17ft alumacraft, it was traveling south on the intracoastal waterway, this stretch of the intracoastal waterway has houses and boat docks along it on the right side. According to a witness to the entire event, the driver was in a standing position and he almost hit the neighbors dock, then he slammed into her dock. The vessel went under the jet ski lift and came out of the water and hit the upper portion of her dock. The witness stated that there were no other vessels around at the time.

The operator of the vessel 18-year-old operator struck a joist on the jet ski lift in the center of his chest, his chest had an indention on it with bruising that measured approximately the same as the joist. He also had a hole in the bottom of his chin, a laceration on his right leg,  and he was ejected from the vessel. The passenger was 17-year-old, operators younger brother. Occupant was sitting in the vessel  at the time of the collision,  and his head struck the jet ski lift also. Onslow county csi observed hair and skin on a metal i-beam that would be consistent with occupants head striking the beam. Occupant was found face down in the vessel; his head was underneath the operators console.

Operator was given cpr by witnesses but they stated that he had stopped breathing by the time ems arrived. Occupant was transported to naval medial center aboard camp lejeune, then transported to new hanover regional medical center in wilmington.

Consent was given by the owner of the vessel to search it and on the vessel was two pipes used to smoke marijuana, a bong, and a grinder with less than ½ ounce of marijuana in it. There was also a cooler on board with four beers in it.

There was property damage to the dock that was struck but the total amount is not available at this time.

The vessel that operator was operating was owned by his grandfather and he has not had any estimates to repair the vessel, he is going to get rid of it.


BARDID: NC-2020-0075
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roanoke Sound
NearestCityorTown: Manteo
County: Dare
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS COMING INTO PIRATES COVE MARINA TO MOOR UP.  VESSEL 1 ENTERED THE MARINA AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED CREATING A WAKE THAT CAUSE DAMAGE TO VESSEL 2 AND SLIP DOCK BOARDS AND CLEAT.


BARDID: NC-2020-0076
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chocowinity Bay
NearestCityorTown: Chocowinity
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 20, 2020 around 10:45am, a boating incident occurred in chocowinity bay in beaufort county. Operator1, his wife subject1, their son subject2 and their friend operator2 were test driving jet-skis. 

On this morning, operator and subject1 operated one jets-ski while Operator2 operated the other jet-ski with subject2 as the passenger. Riding conditions that morning were clear, 70 degrees, blue skies, light wind, and calm waves. 

The group had left twin lakes campgrounds riding east, then looping around chocowinity bay before making their way back to the campground. Operator1 had slowed down and come to a stop as him and his wife subject1 approached the entrance back into twin lakes campgrounds. 

Subject3 attempted to reduce her speed to pull up on the side of them and turned the jet-ski off to “brake” and reduce speed. As subject3 cut the power off, she lost all steering on the jet-ski resulting in a collision with the jets-ski operator1 and subject1 were riding on. 

The jet-ski collided with the other jet-ski at a reduced speed hitting operator1 and subject1 as well. Subject2 and subject3 were not injured in the incident. Operator1 and subject1 were taken to beaufort vidant hospital in washington to have their injuries assessed. Both suffered broken fibulas in their right legs. Operator1 and subject1 were treated and released shortly after.


BARDID: NC-2020-0077
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pamlico Sound
NearestCityorTown: Swan Quarter
County: Hyde
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator he was traveling north from juniper bay. While cruising an object was struck under water. The boat bounced but did not leave the water. The object was not seen prior to or after the collision. After assessing the damage to the bottom of the hull operator drove the boat back to the ramp without taking on water. After putting the boat on the trailer, operator was able to see the extent of the damage. There was about an eight foot section on one side of the hull that was ripped down to the fiberglass. Operator sent pictures to his insurance company and after being unable to find anyone willing to repair the damage they totaled the boat. It does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0078
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 3, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m., operator1 was operating a rented personal watercraft on the intracoastal waterway near the town of holden beach. Operator1 was heading west on the waterway when he reached the end of the area where he could operate his rented ski.  According to operator1, he decided to turn left (port) to head back to the rental agency to return the ski. At this same time, another personal watercraft, was heading the same direction on the intracoastal waterway behind and to the left of operator1. 

When operator1 made his left turn, he came into the path of operator2 and was struck on the left side by the bow of the ski being operated by operator2. As a result of the impact, operator2 was knocked off her ski and into the water.  

The impact resulted in the hull of operator1''s ski to become compromised and the vessel began to sink.  The incident was reported, and brunswick county marine units responded as well as search and rescue. The individuals involved did not suffer reportable injuries. The damaged ski was towed back to holden beach jet ski rental.  Neither individual involved required medical attention, and fortunately the incident resulted in only damage to both skis involved. 

Based upon investigation and the statements made by each operator, it appears that this incident was a result of operator1 failing to maintain course and speed when being overtaken by another vessel as well as operating too close to another vessel while being underway. Operator1 was charged with operating a personal watercraft at a greater than no wake speed within 50 feet to the side of another vessel. There were no alcohol or drugs involved in this incident. Both personal watercrafts were equipped with the required safety equipment, and pfd''s were worn and used by each operator.


BARDID: NC-2020-0079
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MASON INLET
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 3rd, 2020 at approximately 15:00 hours, operator1 was operating his 26'' robalo r260 fiberglass motorboat (vessel 1) in mason inlet in between wrightsville beach, nc and figure eight island with his wife and 4 female juvenile passengers onboard. 

 Vessel 1 approached the shoreline of mason inlet under 10mph to anchor up along the beach.  Vessel 1 then ran aground with the bow heading toward the shore.  After vessel 1 grounded briefly, it was then pulled by a strong current toward vessel 2 which was unoccupied and anchored up parallel to the shoreline.  

Subject1 described vessel 2  as a white fiberglass motorboat that was less than 26 feet in length.  The operator, operator1, shifted vessel 1 in to neutral, stepped over to the starboard side of vessel 1, and extended his arms out contacting vessel 2 to cushion the collision.  The forward starboard side of vessel 1 then slowly collided with the forward port side of vessel 2.  Operator1''s left wrist was broken during the impact.  

According to subject1 there was no damage to either vessel.  Vessel 1 then traveled to the wrightsville beach wildlife boat ramp.  


BARDID: NC-2020-0080
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOWAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EDENTON
County: CHOWAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE CHOWAN RIVER WHEN IT STRUCK AN UNKNOWN SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BE RIPPED AWAY FROM THE VESSEL AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE BOAT.  

******NOTE:  THE SUBMERGED OBJECT WAS NOT VISIBLE FROM ABOVE THE WATER*********

*****END OF REPORT*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0081
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 13, 2020, a vessel incident occurred in mecklenburg county on mtn. Island lake.  The incident occurred at approximately 3:37pm. The incident only involved one vessel. The vessel is a 11' sea-doo personal watercraft.  There was one person onboard at the time of the incident. 

The vessel was traveling out of a cove on the north side of the highway 16 bridge towards the main channel of the lake when the incident occurred. The operator stated that he wanted to show off as he began to exit the cove.  Operator was facing backwards on the vessel as he operated the vessel out of the cove. 

The operator stated he turned his head and at this point he struck branches with his body.  Operator stated he believes he was traveling between 25 and 35 mph at the time of incident.  He stated this is the last thing he remembered.  Witnesses stated that they observed the operator sit on the vessel's handlebars backwards as he began to drive out of the cove. They stated operator was operating the vessel very close to the shoreline when he struck multiple branches.  

The vessel then came to a stop on the shoreline. They stated he slumped on the jet-ski and appeared to be unconscious.   At this point a blue and white speed boat came to assist operator.  These individuals placed him in their boat and transported him to riverbend access area.  Ems was called and operator was transported to cmc-main er.  Operator suffered contusions to his back and right thigh during the incident. Operator stated that he had two mixed drinks earlier in the day. There was no damage to the vessel that occurred from the incident. Operator was released from the hospital on tuesday june 16th, 2020.

In conclusion this incident was caused by reckless operation, operator inattention, and lack of proper lookout. The operator was charged with operating a motorboat in a reckless manner (g.s. 75a-10(a)). The operator of vessel one sustained minor injuries to his back and right leg as a result of this incident. Vessel one received no discernible damage during the incident.

*******note:  the operator had consumed alcohol earlier in the day.  However, this was not a causing factor in the incident*****

********end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2020-0082
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TILLERY
NearestCityorTown: NORWOOD
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/2020 at approximately 1400 hours, a boating incident occurred in stanly county on lake tillery 100 feet off of the southern bank of jacob's creek near stony mountain access area. Stony mountain access area is located at the end of lake tillery rd off of hwy 24/27. The only vessel involved in this incident was a 22-foot, 2018 axis a-22 wake boat with a 475hp inboard motor. There were 10 occupants on the vessel at the time of the incident. 

Operator was towing a surfer behind the vessel when his vessel made contact with a submerged object.  Video evidence supports these facts and shows that there were no visible objects in the water.  Upon investigation, a danger buoy had previously marked the submerged object but was missing at the time of the incident. Commission staff replaced a danger buoy in the area of the incident within days of the incident. Water temperature was 81 degrees, with an air temperature of 83 degrees. 

Emergency services were not contacted at the time of the incident. North carolina wildlife law enforcement officers were contacted on 06/22/2020. The vessel was towed by another recreational vessel and taken off of the lake following the incident.

The vessel was never observed by north carolina wildlife law enforcement but according to video evidence, the surfer as well as children onboard were wearing a uscg approved pfd at the time of the incident. There was damage to the boat which consisted of a bent prop shaft, damage to the prop and rudder, as well as damage to the fiberglass on the bottom of the boat. The total damage came to an amount of $12,869.

There were no injuries to the occupants due to the incident and the surfer being towed behind the vessel was uninjured. Alcohol nor drugs were a factor and no one was charged as a result of this incident.

********end of report******


BARDID: NC-2020-0083
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: NORTH TOPSAIL
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 1, 2020, three jet skis were traveling from surf city, nc towards north topsail beach, nc. All three jet skis were traveling in a relatively straight line occasionally passing one another along the way.  At around 4:30pm, operator2 took a sharp right turn once she saw the high rise bridge heading into north topsail.  

Operator2 was making the turn to turn around and head back towards surf city since they only had 30 minutes left for their rental time. Her turn was quick and unexpected and operator1 did not initially realize Operator2 was turning. 

Operator1 attempted to make a quick right turn and had to give the jet ski gas to do so. Then he was struck by the third jet ski.  

At this point, all 3 jet skis had collided with one another and everyone on board each jet ski was ejected.  Operator1 pulled himself and Operator3 onto the jet ski Operator1 had been operating and drove them back to jet ski rentals in surf city, nc.  

V2 occupant got back on board their jet ski and pulled Operator2 on the back and drove them back to the jet ski rental as well. The third jet ski, operated by Operator3, was severely damaged and was retrieved later by employees with the jet ski rental company.  

Operator1 was taken by ambulance and Operator2 and Operator3 later sought medical attention. There was no monetary damage to the first jet ski and it did not require any repairs. The only notable damage to the first jet ski was where a piece of plastic along the bumper popped out on the port side. 

The second jet ski had damage to the handle bars, and fiber glass damage on the upper starboard side. There was also minor fiber glass damage to the front and rear port side. The third jet ski had fiber glass and structural damage to the seat/center of the jet ski.  It also had damage around the handle bars and in the engine as well as fiber glass damage to the central port side. Overall damage to the jet skis totaled $6,000, and there was no non-vessel property damage. All operators and passengers on the jet skis were properly wearing their pfds and there were fire extinguishers on board each jet ski.  All the jet skis were following each other at distances between 100-200 yds and were traveling at speeds estimated between 20-30mph. The collision occurred due to improper lookout and operator inexperience.

***********end of report***********


BARDID: NC-2020-0084
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nantahala Lake
NearestCityorTown: Nantahala
County: Macon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 16th, 2020 i received information about a boating incident on nantahala lake that had happened on monday july 13th, 2020.  Officer and i arrived at lakes end marina and began questioning the workers there if they had any information about a boating incident that had occurred on july 13th, 2020.  They told us that they had heard that operator had crashed his jet ski into a rock near the dam on nantahala lake.  They also told us that the subjects were staying at the house directly behind the island on nantahala lake.  

Officer and i arrived at the dock.  A teenaged male walked down to dock and asked us if he could help us.  I asked him if his name was operator and how old are you.  He said yes and i am 17 years old.  I asked him if he had an adult there with him and he said yes.  A red and white jet ski then pulled up to the boat dock and the male operating the vessel identified himself as operator’s father. 

 I asked subject1 if operator had been involved in a boating incident earlier in the week and he said yes that they had already turned it into the insurance company.  I told him that we needed to look at the vessel to see the damage.  Operator took us behind the house where the vessel was located.  I asked operator what had happened, he explained that he was operating the sea doo 5 feet from the shoreline at a speed of 40 to 50 mph when he struck a submerged tree.  

Operator continued to explain that upon impact he was thrown from the vessel.  According to operator he did not sustain any injuries and was not under the influence of any impairing substances.  After the collision, the sea doo began to sink but the bow stayed above water.  He stated that he was wearing his us coast guard approved type iii pfd.  While floating with the aid of his pfd operator was picked up by another boater but did not know their names.  He was then taken to the marina where his father picked him up by boat.  Subject1 and operator then towed the damaged sea doo to big choga access area and they loaded the sea doo by the winch on the trailer.  Subject1 said that he contacted geico insurance the following day to report the damage.  

Upon examining the damaged vessel, i noticed the hull was punctured with pieces of wood.  There were several other cracks and holes in the hull.  The port and starboard sides of the vessel had some damage that was unrelated to the collision according to subject1.  There was a significant amount of water in the engine compartment indicating the vessel may have been submerged.  I asked subject how much he paid for the sea doo and he said $13,500.  I estimated the vessel to be a total loss based on damages that it had sustained. 

I asked operator to guide us to where the incident occurred.  We followed him and his father to a point across from nantahala dam.  Operator said that he had hit one of the trees submerged in the water but was not sure which one.  There were numerous trees in the water at this location.  I marked the location on my gps and we left the scene.  

Based on the facts that i have collected the cause of the boating incident was careless and reckless operation of the sea doo operated by operator.


BARDID: NC-2020-0085
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 30, 2020 at approximately 1145 vessel #1  and vessel #2 (hit and run, unable to locate vessel #2 or operator) was involved in a boat incident on lake james near goat island. 

Vessel #1 was towing a tube with two juvenille females on the tube and one juvenille female occupant in the vessel. 

Vessel #1 was traveling south towards goat island and was struck by vessel #2 on the starboard side bow.  Operator1 stated the impact caused the boat to spin in a circle and he saw vessel #2 drive off heading north. Operator1 stated vessel #2 appeared to be a black and red bass tracker with two occupants. Vessel #1 had a basketball size hole in the starboard side bow along with several red transfer marks.


BARDID: NC-2020-0086
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: HAMPSTEAD
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 18 July 2020, at approximately 3:30pm, operator stated he was drifting down the intracoastal waterway while he spoke to a friend who was drifting next to him on another boat. 

Operator and his friend decided to drive their boats to surf city to get something to eat. Operator said his wife was hot and wanted to cool off before they went to eat, so she decided to take a quick swim while he and his friend talked. He indicated his wife jumped off the left side of the boat while they were still drifting. 

Victim immediately went to the back of the boat to get back in using the swim ladder. Operator stated his wife was in the water for approximately thirty seconds when he heard her say something to the effect of “its got me”. Operator believed the boat''s prop drifted into his wife due to the strong current. He stated the engine was on, but the boat was in neutral the entire time his wife was in the water. She was transported to scott''s hill marina.

She sustained several lacerations to her right hip area. She was transported to new hanover regional for further treatment.


BARDID: NC-2020-0088
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wiccacon river
NearestCityorTown: Harrellsville
County: Hertford
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator and his wife they were cruising down the wiccacon river heading back to the chowan. They rounded a bend in the river, about 1.5 miles from the harrellsville access area and struck a floating log. 

At that point operator stated that the engine lost oil pressure and he started hearing water trickling into the engine compartment. Operator tried to put rags in the hole to slow the water coming in until help arrived. Hertford county fire department arrived on scene and towed operator back to harrellsville access area. The lower unit was detached from the hull of the boat and was being held on only by the tilt/trim hose and some wiring. The mounting bracket was broken and some fiberglass was damaged to the port and starboard sides of the lower unit as well.


BARDID: NC-2020-0089
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE
County: ROCKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating his father''s 20'' bayliner on belews lake, while pulling a tube occupied by his sister.  Operator1 was heading north toward carolina marina, in a cove to the east of the main channel, when the tube impacted a wake.  

The impact of the wake made tuber fall off of the tube.  She skipped across the surface of the water. When operator1 came back to pick tuber up with the boat, she complained of pain in her neck, back and shoulders. She remained in the water until moved by rescue medical personnel. She was transported by ambulance to moses cone hospital to be evaluated.


BARDID: NC-2020-0090
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cheoah River
NearestCityorTown: Robbinsville
County: Graham
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2:30pm on saturday, june 20th, 2020 Operator was paddling down the cheoah river between bear creek falls and python rapids. His paddling partner did not see operator exit his kayak. 

Subject saw operator swimming, outside his kayak, before entering python rapids. Subject attempted to assist operator before he entered the rapids, but was unable to reach him. 

Subject operated his kayak through the rapids and attempted to locate operator down river, he was unable to do so. Approximately 15 minutes later another kayaker saw operator floating down river, face down.  The kayaker was unable to reach operator until a piece of equipment snagged on a rock. Several kayakers assisted in getting operator to shore and began cpr at approximately 2:50pm. 911 was called at 3:04pm. Emts arrived on scene at 3:23pm. Operator was pronounced dead on scene at 3:44pm. The graham county medical examiner determined cause of death to be drowning. The cheoah river was running at a volume of 1200 cubic feet a second (cfs) at time of incident. The river normally runs at 800-1000 cfs, during dam discharge, is classified as a class iv river. The above average flow increases  classification to class v.


BARDID: NC-2020-0091
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT HOLLY
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday June 23, 2020, at approximately 300 pm, three people launched their pwc''s at mount holly boat ramp. They had traveled north on the catawba river towards the mountain island lake dam. Operator1 would ride forward and wait on his father and grandfather. 

Operator1 was north of the other two men and was riding in circles. He had stopped riding in circles and turned left going towards the bank. When he let off the throttle, he looked left and saw his grandfather coming his way at a distance and speed that he could not avoid a collision. 

The pwc that operator2 was operating struck the pwc operated by operator1 on the port side at approximately a 45 degree angle. When the collision happened the pwc operator2 was operating ramped onto the other pwc and struck operator1 in the center on his face. 

The impact forced operator1 off of his pwc and into the water. Operator1 was rescued by his father who saw the incident. The dad immediately called 911 and traveled back south to the ramp they had launched from. Where fire and ems arrived on scene and rendered aid to operator1 and transported him to charlotte memorial hospital. All operators involved were wearing their coast guard approved pfd''s and had taken a nasbla approved boating education course. Each pwc had serviceable fire extinguishers on board as well. There is no charges being served in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0092
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On june 25, 2020, at approximately 4:40 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman east of lakefront dr, mooresville, nc. Vessel 1 (v1) was a 23''6”, 2020 princecraft vectra 23 xt pontoon with a 150 hp outboard motor. Vessel 2 (v2) was a 25'', 2013 correct craft super air nautique g25 ski boat with a 450 hp inboard/outboard motor. 

Vessel 1 was traveling south going about 18 mph. Vessel 2 was traveling north pulling p2 on a surfboard going about 10 mph. The two-vessels collided port to port in the bow area at approximately a 30 to 45-degree angle. 

The port side bow area on v1 struck the port side bow area of v2. V1 sustained damages to the rail, floorboard and the middle and left pontoon logs. Both pontoon logs have loose mounts and some mounts have screws detached. V2 sustained damage to the front port side. Damage includes fractured fiberglass from the point of impact on the bow, then down the port side and underneath the hull to the stern. V2 also has scuff marks and fractured fiberglass along the side of the ski boat.

The momentum of v1''s operator during the collision caused him to impact the console. As a result, his left hand broke the screen on the dash. P1 was ejected on impact causing her head to hit v2''s cleat and fall overboard into the water. P1 sustained head injuries and serious back injuries. P1 was faced down and unconscious in the water. P2 jumped from the surfboard to the starboard side to avoid colliding with v1. P2 swam to his surfboard and then to p1. P1 became conscious when p2 got to her and put her on top of the surfboard. 

On impact, v2''s motor shuts off and was unable to function. V2''s operator fell forward hitting the window trim causing him to have serious injuries on his face and mouth and then fell onto the floor. V2''s operator also sustained an injury to his knee. Local law enforcement was called and dispatched to the scene of the incident. P1 was transported by ems to the hospital where she was treated and released for her injuries. V2''s operator checked himself into the hospital where he was treated and released for his injuries.


BARDID: NC-2020-0093
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lure
NearestCityorTown: Lake Lure
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 4th, 2020 around 16:15, a mastercraft ski boat entered the tryon bay bridge wake zone on lake lure. Operator1’s vessel (vessel 1) was traveling above no wake speed as he went underneath tryon bay bridge and into tryon bay. 

Witnesses estimated his speed was in excess of 10 miles per hour. He passed  a 17 foot tracker aluminum fishing. Operator2’s vessel (vessel 2) was stationary as he was fishing. Operator1 then made an abrupt power turn after traveling approximately 60 feet past operator2’s vessel to exit tryon bay. 

Operator1 was traveling at speeds exceeding 10 miles per hours as he struck the bow of operator2’s vessel, after making the sharp 180 degree turn. Operator1 claimed that because the bow of his boat was raised during his turn he did not see operator2’s vessel. 

Operator2 jumped out of his vessel just before operator1’s boat impacted his, and he swam to shore. Operator2 injured his toe while jumping out of his vessel. Operator2 refused treatment at the scene and two weeks later had his toe x-rayed, but it showed no breaks or factures. 

Operator1’s vessel had minor fiberglass damage. Operator2’s trolling motor was destroyed and part of the aluminum front deck was twisted with a tear in the aluminum. Three coastguard approved pfd were onboard vessel 2, but none were used. The operator of vessel 1 was charged with operating while impaired by sgt. of the lake lure police department. Operator1 has not responded to my calls or voicemails in regards to getting a mb 4.1 filled out, so the status and use of the pfds on board his vessel are unkown at this time.


BARDID: NC-2020-0094
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july  4th, 2020 the boating party went out on lake norman in mecklenburg county. The boating party consisting of 7 persons, launched their 19 foot regal cabin boat from the ramsey creek boat ramp. They motored to a spot several hundred yards from the boat ramp and the ramsey creek swim beach. 

The boat was adrift as members of the party began to swim around the vessel.  At 15:00, upon members reboarding the vessel they noticed that water had began to fill the floor of the cabin area. They started to head back to ramsey creek ramp but realized that the vessel was taking on a substantial amount of water. Members of the party waved down a pontoon boat passing by. The adult passengers put on pfd''s. The children onboard were already wearing pfd''s. All seven passengers abandoned the vessel and boarded the pontoon boat. The cornelius fire boat, cornelius pd marine 4, and a nc wildlife boat arrived on scene with in 10 minutes to find the boat capsized but floating at the surface. The vessel was towed back to ramsey creek park. 

The vessel was inspected by a mechanic once the vessel was recovered. The mechanic confirmed that the drain plug was in place. He also confirmed the front bilge pump was working but the rear bilge pump was not. It cannot be determined if the bilge pump worked before the boat capsized. The mechanic noted that this model had two large open intakes for the inboard engine ventilation system. These vents face forward, where water could have entered the boat in great volume if water conditions were right. The water conditions were rough due to the high activity levels of the 4th of july holiday.


BARDID: NC-2020-0095
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW LONDON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/26/20 at approximately 1725 hours, a boating incident occurred in davidson county on badin lake at the dock near beaver dam dr. The only vessel involved in this incident, was a 21'6”, 1998 correct craft sport wake boat with a 320 hp inboard motor. There were 4 other occupants on the vessel at the time of the incident according to witnesses. Operator was towing subject on a wakeboard in a no-wake zone when he made contact with a fixed dock and pontoon boat being stored in the dock. According to witnesses, operator hit the dock, nearly ejecting a young passenger out of the vessel, before being able to regain control of the vessel and come to a stop.

According to witnesses fishing from another vessel across the cove from the dock, the vessel came to the back of the no-wake zone where an individual, later identified as subject, exited the vessel with a wakeboard. Operator began towing subject in the no-wake zone and shortly after made contact with the dock. Operator first made contact with the jet ski dock before ramping up onto the wooden platform of the dock. Operator then made contact with the pontoon boat which was positioned on the boat lift. The pontoon boat shifted in the boat lift from the impact. There was extensive damage to the pontoon boat including: damage to the swim platform, a dent in the pontoon, and a significant crack in the motor cowling. Operator came off of the dock heading directly toward the witnesses but was able to gain control and avoid a collision with the boat. Witnesses said that operator was close enough to the boat to throw water into their boat. Witnesses had a heated exchange with both operator and subject following the incident. At this time the witnesses took a photo of the boat and operator involved in the incident. Water temperature was 82 degrees with an air temperature of 86 degrees. 

North carolina wildlife law enforcement officers responded to the scene at approximately 1746 hours on the day of the incident. Responders officers were able to contact witnesses at the scene where they provided a photo and the boat numbers of the vessel. The vessel was not found at the scene of the incident and was not found on badin lake when officers attempted to locate the vessel involved. The following day, the vessel was observed at the owner's residence and there were multiple large scratches down the port side of the vessel. The damages to the vessel were consistent with the impact and direction of travel of the vessel at the time of the incident. It is unknown whether the safety items were onboard at the time of the incident.

Officer made contact with the owner and operator of the vessel 2 days after the incident.  During the interview both individuals admitted to being in the location at the time of the incident but denied involvement with any boating related incident.  Based on information gained during the investigation, officer charged operator with operating a vessel in a reckless manner and operating at greater than no-wake speed in a no-wake zone.  Due to his denial of involvement in the incident, operator has not provided an mb4.1 nor any other identifying information about the incident.  It appears that this incident was a result of operator inexperience and inattention.  It is unknown whether alcohol and/or drugs were a factor.

*************end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0096
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MASONS INLET AT INTRACOASTAL W
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 08/02/2020 around 5:10pm vessel 1 was heading out of masons inlet making a port turn when he impacted vessel 2. 

Vessel 2 was heading into masons inlet and was hit on the port side bow and all the way to the stern of the vessel causing fiberglass cracks and chips all along the port side. Also, receiving damage to the outboard motor causing it to be unable to be driven from the scene of the incident.

Vessel 1 had little to no damage on the hull side of the bow of the vessel. The operator stated that he was unable to see the other vessel due to the glare from the sun as it was beginning to set, sunset for that day was around 8:10pm. 

Vessel 1 operator also stated that he came off plane due to the sun which caused the bow of the boat to be up in the air also reducing visibility.  After speaking with the owner of vessel 1, it was apparent that the operator of vessel 1 was not supposed to be driving the vessel at the time of the incident.

Vessel 1 violated rule 14 (head-on situation) as vessel 1 failed to turn to the starboard to avoid collision, and rule 5 (proper lookout).


BARDID: NC-2020-0097
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANTAHALA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ANDREWS
County: MACON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/2020 about 1130 am operator2 was operating a personal watercraft (pwc) on nantahala lake.  Operator1 was operating a pwc to the starboard stern of operator2.  Operator1 was within 2 boat lengths of operator2.   Both were traveling about 20 mph.  

Operator2 turned to the starboard.  Operator1 hit operator2's pwc on the starboard side with the bow of operator1's pwc.  Operator2's right femur was broken and had to be air lifted to memorial mission hospital.  

The pwc that operator2 was operating was damaged and not operational.   The boating incident was due to operator1 inexperience and operating his pwc too close to operator2 while underway.   Both operators had personal flotation devices on.  No alcohol or drug were involved.


**********end of report*********


BARDID: NC-2020-0098
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MTN ISLAND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBURG
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: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On friday july 31, 2020 at approximately 4:00pm, a boating incident occurred on mountain island lake in mecklenburg county. The incident occurred approximately one half of a mile downstream from the neck road access area in the vicinity of horseshoe bend. The incident occurred when victim fell from the bow of a 24-foot pontoon boat.  After falling victim was ran over by the vessel and struck by the propeller. The propeller strike caused a laceration and two broken bones in his left foot. 

Operator had rented a lake home for the weekend with his family in charlotte, nc. The rental of the residence gave operator access to a 2007 godfrey pontoon boat that was powered by a 115-horsepower outboard motor. Operator was out with his wife and son for a recreational cruise when the incident occurred. Victim, a close friend, was also onboard. The group was heading downstream with the two teenage males seated on the bow of the pontoon boat outside of the seating area. Both males had their feet in the water while the vessel was underway and on plane. 

Officers with charlotte mecklenburg police department north lake enforcement division were on routine patrol in their marked law enforcement vessel when they observed the pontoon boat operated by operator. Both officers stated that they observed the juvenile males seated outside the passenger compartment of the vessel with feet in the water. Neither of the two boys were wearing a personal floatation device. 

The officers activated their blue lights in an effort to make a vessel stop. They wanted to stop the dangerous situation that was happening in front of them. Operator quickly shifted the vessel from forward to neutral and the sudden change in speed caused victim to fall from the vessel and into the water. The vessel traveled over victim and the propeller struck his left foot. 

The officers assisted in getting victim from the water and rendered first aid. They were able to stabilize the injury and stop all bleeding within a matter of minutes. Victim was transported to levine children's hospital in charlotte where he underwent surgery to repair the damage to his foot. He remained in the hospital overnight while recovering from his surgery. 

It is apparent that this incident is a result of the two teenage boys being allowed to ride outside of the passenger area of the vessel while underway. He was charged with careless and negligent operation of a vessel (ncgs 75a-10(a)) as a result of this incident and investigation.


*******end of report******


BARDID: NC-2020-0099
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GASTON
County: NORTHAMPTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 12, 2020, at about 09:30 p.m., officer and i responded to a boating incident on the roanoke river near gaston, north carolina. It was reported that there was a vessel that struck a bridge pillar and overturned on the roanoke river, that the occupants on the vessel were holding on to the vessel, which was stuck on the highway 48 bridge pillar, and that the gaston fire department was responding to assist with the rescue.  

When officer and i arrived on the scene at about 10:30 p.m., we found that the four subjects that had been on the vessel had already been rescued with no injuries, and that the gaston fire department had left the scene.  The operator of the vessel was unable to speak any english.  His wife, who was on board translated what the operator stated had occurred.  

The operator stated that they went up stream about 200 feet from the bridge to go fishing.  When they threw the anchor out, the current was so strong that they very quickly floated down stream before the anchor could catch hold.  The vessel struck the bridge pillar, causing the boat to fill with water and flip over.  

The occupants of the vessel held on to the vessel and called for help to a fisherman that was close by.  The fisherman called 911 to report the incident.  The gaston fire department responded and rescued the four occupants.  The occupants reported no injuries and refused any medical treatment.  The vessel was pinned against the bridge pillar due to the anchor holding it in place and the pressure of the current pushing it against the bridge.  

The vessel was recovered by the operator a few days later.  The operator said the vessel was equipped with all the required safety equipment, and that the personal flotation devices were used.  It later was determined that the operator had not completed a boating safety education course, and he was given a citation for the violation.


BARDID: NC-2020-0100
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hickory
NearestCityorTown: Taylorsville
County: Alexander
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4th at approximately 1400 hours a boat accident occurred on the main channel of lake hickory, about 2.5 miles east of the hwy 127 bride. (v1) was operating his 1989 19'' mastercraft tristar 190 ski boat on lake hickory on the main channel near harbortown drive in taylorsville, on the alexander county side of the lake.
 
(v1) was cruising at approximately 5mph while headed east on lake hickory. V1 encountered a large set of wakes head on across the bow. Each consecutive wake raised the bow higher than the previous until a large wake overtook the bow and caused v1 to capsize. All passengers were wearing life jackets and no one was injured. During the capsizing, damage was sustained to the wake tower of v1 and where it connects to the fiberglass of the hull. 
 
My investigation showed that no one was at fault and no other vessels or property damage was involved. Alcohol consumption was not a contributing factor to this accident. I found that heavy boat traffic on the lake caused very rough water conditions and larger that normal wakes caused this boat to capsize.


BARDID: NC-2020-0101
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Sherrills Ford
County: Catawba
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 9th, 2020 at 14:00 hours a boating incident occurred near 4267 barbrick street in sherrills ford nc. Vessel #1 a 2020 bennington pontoon boat was going south under the highway 150 bridge near lake norman marina on lake norman .  As operator approached the bridge he and his son were attempting to lower the bimini top on the vessel to go under the bridge.  Operators right index finger got pinched between two of the rails on the bimini top.  He suffered a laceration and broken bone from the bimini top.  No alcohol or drugs were believed to be involved.


BARDID: NC-2020-0102
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRENT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TRENT WOODS
County: CRAVEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 4th, 2020 at approximately 8pm vessel 1 was pulling an inner tube on the trent river in new bern nc. The inner tube was occupied by three girls. 

Vessel 1 began a turn causing the tube to be slammed into a boat lift/dock. Two of the three girls were seriously injured when they hit the dock. Victim1 struck the dock causing her to have a shattered pelvis. Victim2 had broken ribs and a broken collar bone. The third tube occupant did not have any injuries. After the girls struck the dock passengers from vessel 1 jumped into the water and helped recovered the injured girls. 911 was called and the injured were transported to the hospital. Operator was arrested for owi reckless boat operation and underage drinking.


BARDID: NC-2020-0103
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/14/2020 at approximately 2:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near 139 point of view dr, mooresville, nc. The vessel was a 22'' barletta pontoon. There were 11 other occupants onboard. the operator maneuvered the vessel near an island south of point of view drive. She stopped the vessel and began to drift. 

Victim1 stated that he needed to urinate and jumped off the stern of the vessel into the water without a lifejacket. Victim2 and the operator jumped in the lake as well. Victim1 became distressed and yelled for help. Individuals aboard the vessel began to throw lifejackets and the individuals in the water attempted to assist him. He went under the water and never resurfaced. The occupants of the boat called 911. A witness on a personal watercraft saw the swimmers in distress and assisted them with reboarding.  Victim2 ingested significant amounts of water and was treated and released by ems on a nearby shoreline. 

A search was conducted for the missing person by law enforcement and first responder organizations. The initial search was unsuccessful. Law enforcement and first responders continued the search for the next 6 days. The victim''s body was found and recovered around 9:00 am on june 20, 2020. An autopsy of victim1 was conducted on june 22, 2020 at wake forest baptist hospital in winston salem, nc. The autopsy showed no signs of head trauma, injury, or foul play, however, it did reveal that the victim had consumed alcohol, thc, and adderall. These contributing factors may have resulted in poor judgement and the victim not wearing a pfd. The operator showed no signs of impairment. No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2020-0104
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/25/2020 at approximately 15:51 hours, operator was traveling north on a pwc in the main channel of lake norman near channel marker 17. While attempting to cross a wake, the pwc was struck by another wake and the operator was ejected. The operator ingested a significant amount of water and was unable to re-board the pwc. An unidentified boater called for medical assistance. The operator was taken to the nearby shoreline, treated by ems and released. No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2020-0105
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/08/2020 at approximately 21:15 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman. Operator1 was the operator of vessel 1 and was accompanied by his son. They were anchored/fishing in stumpy creek cove. 

Operator2 was the operator of vessel 2 (pwc) which was traveling north in stumpy creek cove. Vessel 2''s bow struck vessel 1 on the right-side of the stern. Vessel 1''s operator was ejected into the water upon impact. Damage occurred to the fiberglass, motor, motor cowling and rear deck of vessel 1. Vessel 2 sustained fiberglass damage to the bow and starboard side. There were no injuries or other vessel damage noted. The operator of vessel 2 was charged for boating while impaired, careless and reckless operation and operating a pwc between sunset and sunrise


BARDID: NC-2020-0106
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, august 9, 2020, at approximately 1:15pm, operator was operating a personal watercraft and was involved in a boating incident on lake gaston. The weather was clear, calm, warm, and sunny.  Boat traffic was moderate creating slightly choppy water conditions. Operator was recreational cruising on a jet ski, heading east, near mile marker 6, going away from eaton''s ferry bridge.  The pwc was traveling between 21-40 mph and experienced an impact with a large wake while trying to execute a sharp turn away from it.  She was thrown over the handlebars and her head impacted the front of the vessel.  She received a head laceration above the left eye and a broken nose.  Operator was evaluated by warren county ems and transported, by a family friend, to a doctor and received 12 stitches for her injuries.  She was released that same evening and returned home.


BARDID: NC-2020-0107
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roanoke river
NearestCityorTown: Williamston
County: Berite
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator he and his friend left from plymouth city ramp to fish in a bass tournament. They planned to go to the hamilton area on the roanoke river. About 4.6 miles down from the williamston access area.  While on plane operator stated that he struck an object in the river and the engine reved up.  

He thought the propeller had spun, which caused the boat not to move under engine power. They started to fish their way back down river using the trolling motor. About 45 minutes later subject told operator that water was in the boat. At that point operator turned the boat towards the martin county shoreline in order to beach it. 

By the time they crossed the river the whole back of the boat was under water. As they got to the bank the boat rolled over. They were able to pull the bow of the boat up on shore and tie it to a tree. At this point they called a friend that was fishing in the area for assistance.  The only thing visible was about 5 to 6 feet of the hull while the rest of the boat and engine were under water.  Both of them were wearing a type iii inflatable pfd when they struck the object in the river.


BARDID: NC-2020-0108
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Mooresville
County: Iredell
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/11/20 around 10:50pm, vessel 1 (v1) was being operated and vessel 2 (v2) was being operated by an unknown subject. The 2 vessels were operating near channel marker 17a, and approximately 0.40 miles south of the hwy 150 bridge upon the waters of lake norman in iredell county. 

V1 was operating 100 yards from the eastern shoreline while traveling parallel to the shoreline in a northwest direction (with the main channel) and at a speed of approximately 5 mph. 

V2 was coming across the main channel traveling from west to east at a speed of approximately 15 mph. 

As v2 was approaching the path of v1, a passenger in v1 yelled to alert the operator of v1. The operator of v1 accelerated in an attempt to move out of the path of v2. The left pontoon of v2 struck the left rear portion (4ft from the stern) of v1 from a 300-degree angle (60-degree impact) causing the leading edge of the pontoon to pierce the side wall and severely fracture a 2 foot diameter section in the fiberglass of v1. 

The passengers and operator of v1 were violently shaken as a result of the impact. In addition to the vessel damage to v1, occupant of v1 oakley sunglasses were broken beyond repair. The operator of v2 made verbal contact with the occupants of v1, then fled the scene without providing any information.


BARDID: NC-2020-0109
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bath Creek
NearestCityorTown: Bath
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4th, 2020 around 01:30am, subject and his family were sleeping in their anchored 36'' o''day sailboat, off of hawkins beach, just west of bath creek in beaufort county.  Around this time, an unknown vessel struck the stern of v1 owner''s sailboat. V1 owner and his wife went on the deck to see what the noise was and discovered a white boat had struck the stern of the sailboat.

Two passengers from the unknown white boat were ejected from the boat at the time of impact with the sailboat. V1 owner and his wife helped one boater named onto their sailboat while trying to access injuries and damage from the boating incident. At this time, the white boat was taking in water and had visible damage to the center console of the boat. The sailboat had damage to the fiberglass of the stern. 

V1 owner had taken down the unknown boater and passengers contact information before they attempted to head back to shore. The unknown boaters rushed off to bring one of their injured passengers to a hospital. 

All of the numbers exchanged were not in-service or were not successful when v1 owner attempted to contact the other boaters afterwards. During this time v1 owner had made multiple calls to 911 and was able to be assisted by officer. V1 owners family and himself were not injured during this incident. 

V1 owner did not display an anchor light during the time of this incident. I believe this was a contributing factor in the incident. Other factors are still being investigated.

The unknown vessel involved in this incident and its passengers were later discovered. Operator2 was the operator and owner of the green jones brothers 16'' boat that had made impact with the back of v1 owners sailboat. Operator2, his friends had taken the boat for a recreational cruise around 8:30pm on july 3rd, 2020.  

Operator2 and his guests had spent the later of the night on his boat watching the fireworks up towards bath creek. Around 01:30am on the 4th of july, operator2 and his guests decided to head back in towards dinah''s landing boating access area. Visibility conditions were poor at this time of night. Shortly after making their way back in operator2 had made impact with the stern of v1 owners sailboat launching two people off of his boat. A third had made impact with the center console of their boat. 

Operator2 and his friends had exchanged numbers with v1 owner and his wife. After realizing that operator2s boat was taking on water due to damage to the frame of his boat, the group headed back to dinahs landing. The group had managed to get the boat off the water and did not get medical attention until the next day. Operator2 did not report the boating incident to authorities. It was later on that the wildlife officers in beaufort county had gotten information about the people involved in the incident. 

Failure to have a proper lookout while operating a vessel after sunset with poor visibility conditions, and the sailboat not displaying proper anchor lights were the contributing factors involved with this incident. V1 owner is being charged with failing to display an anchor light while anchored on the waters on this state and operator2 is being charged with failing to report the occurrence within 10 days of the incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0110
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Terrell
County: Catawba
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 30, 2020 at approximately 5:00 pm operator and subject rented a yamaha personal watercraft from cs rentals of lake norman. Operator was operating the personal watercraft and subject was located behind him. After leaving the dock they headed toward the main channel of the lake. They headed toward navigation marker 17 on the catawba side of the lake. As they approached the marker. Operator made a sharp left turn to head south on the lake. 

Due to the abrupt and sudden turn while the vessel was traveling at approximately 20 miles per hour, as told by the passenger subject, both occupants of the vessel were thrown off and into the water. Neither occupant was able to swim back to the vessel. 

Approximately 30 minutes later lincoln county sheriff''s deputies noticed both subjects signaling for help. They assisted both onto their vessel and transported them to midway marina located in catawba county. Operator was transported to lake norman regional medical center in mooresville to be evaluated due to his exhaustion and possibly having water in his lungs. Both occupants were wearing type iii coast guard approved personal floatation devices  no charges were filed. No alcohol was involved.


BARDID: NC-2020-0112
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CREEDMOOR
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday may 16, 2020 at approximately 18:27 a boating incident occurred between two jet skis on falls lake (36.0503, -78.7208). The incident was a head on collision that involved two people and resulted in only property damage. operator of vessel 1 was driving over to his friend when vessel 1 struck vessel 2. 

Vessel 2 was sitting stationary in the water when struck by vessel 1. Operator1 stated he was approaching operator2 while traveling to fast and did not have time to stop or steer away to avoid collision. The collision was nose to nose and caused vessel 1 to partially ramp vessel 2 and slide off to the left side.


BARDID: NC-2020-0113
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINN CREEK
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 18th, 2020 at approximately 0100 hours, operator1, was laying down on the port side of the center console of the 21ls carolina skiff fiberglass motorboat (vessel 1) fishing at anchor when he heard the engine of an approaching motorboat

Operator1 sat up and saw the bow of an approximately 30'' fiberglass motorboat (vessel 2) collide with vessel 1''s starboard side towards the bow at an estimated speed of greater than 30mph.

Vessel 2 ramped up over vessel 1 running over the entire side of the vessel and the top of its 140 hp suzuki outboard engine.  Vessel 2 then continued for approximately 100 yards towards wrightsville beach and slowed down.  

According to operator1, he saw at least one occupant in vessel 2 standing beside the center console.  Operator1 hollered out “hey you just hit me!”  Vessel 2 then sped off quickly north of the scene to either banks channel or back up shinn creek towards the icw.  

According to operator1, vessel 1 was displaying a stern all around anchor light.  Operator1 then contacted the us coast guard via vhf radio channel 16 and notified them of the incident.  Wrightsville beach fire/rescue and wrightsville beach police dept. Was contacted.  Wrightsville beach police dept. Attempted to locate vessel 2 in banks channel but was unsuccessful.  

I, nc wildlife officer, met operator1 at the wrightsville beach wildlife boating access area to investigate the incident on july 18th, 2020 at approximately 0700 hours.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the rub rail, fiberglass gunnel, and hull on the starboard side of the vessel from the bow to stern.  The starboard side of vessel 1''s bimini top was damaged, the stern all around white light was broken off, and the engine cowling was severely damaged.  A penn international rod/reel combo belonging to operator1 was also broken and damaged from the collision.   There were no reported injuries.


BARDID: NC-2020-0114
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE, NC
County: STOKES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 5, 2020 at approximately 7:29 pm a boat incident occurred on belews lake in stokes county near stokesdale, nc.  The vessel, a 2013 correct craft pleasure boat was stolen from a boat lift. 

Operator did not put the boat''s drain plug in before operating the vessel resulting in it becoming flooded and ultimately sinking to the bottom of the lake in approximately 10 to 15 feet of water near the eastern shore of the lake directly across from the duke energy hot water discharge.  Operator was located in the water near the vessel incident.  Operator admitted to operating the vessel but direction of travel before the incident is unknown due to operator not cooperating with the investigation and a lack of witnesses.  No other passengers were believed to be on board.  No injuries were sustained and no pfd was used during the incident.  

Rockingham county ems made contact with and viewed operator after the incident but no medical treatment was given.  Operator was arrested and charged for larceny of a vessel, boating while impaired and possession of controlled substances.  Operator was transported to rockingham county detention center.


BARDID: NC-2020-0115
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 28, 2020, at approximately 5:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman east of hazel st., terrell, nc. The vessel was a 23''4”, 2016 bennington 2375rsb pontoon with a 200 hp yamaha outboard motor. 

The operator was towing two people on a tube behind the boat. 

The operator noticed they had fallen from the tube and put the boat in reverse to retrieve them. As the boat got closer to them, (v1) held onto her companion (2nd tuber), who was holding onto the right of the stern. This action put (v1) between her companion and the motor. The boat''s propeller struck (v1) causing severe lacerations to her lower right leg. (v1) was transported to carolina medical center and treated for her injuries.


BARDID: NC-2020-0116
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: B EVERETT JORDAN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: APEX
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to vessel 1 operator, he and his 5 passengers were traveling north on b. Everette jordan reservoir approximately 1 mile south of farrington point boating access area when vessel 1 struck a submerged object, which was presumed to be standing timber. 

The object strike created a severe gash in the vessel stern of the hull. Vessel 1 operator stated he attempted to turn the vessel south and make it back to the dock at seaforth boating access area as he noticed vessel 1 was taking on a considerable amount of water and the bilge pump did not seem to be helping much. 

As vessel 1 traveled south the operator noticed the marina and attempted to go there instead since it was closer.  However, as the vessel approached the marina the engine quit working approximately 3oo yards from the docking area leaving the group stranded. Vessel 1 began taking on water so rapidly that it quickly sank. 

Vessel 1 operator and passengers were seen by another vessel nearby which rendered assistance and took everyone from vessel 1 safely to the marina. The use of alcohol or drugs did not appear to contribute to the incident and personal flotation devices were used. There were no injuries reported during this incident.


BARDID: NC-2020-0117
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Norman
NearestCityorTown: Mooresville
County: Iredell
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/01/20 around 6:45pm, vessel 2 (v2) was being operated by an unknown subject. The 2 vessels were operating closest to channel marker d11, and approximately 0.60 miles west of the williamson road bridge upon the waters of lake norman in iredell county. 

V1 was sitting stationary in the middle of the channel while facing southwest as the operator was talking with another operator on a companion pwc. V2 was coming down the main channel from the williamson road bridge area traveling east to west at a speed of approximately 15-20 mph. 

As v2 was approaching v1 and beginning to make the sweeping left turn to continue down the lake, subject directed operator1 to jump off v1. Just as hen cleared v1, v2''s front left side struck the back-right rear of v1 from a 150-degree angle (30-degree right rear impact angle). As v2 collided with v1, it ramped over v1 causing the plastic trim, handlebars, and mirror of v1 to sustain crushing damage. After the collision, the operator of v2 stopped momentarily, then fled the scene.


BARDID: NC-2020-0118
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SUNSET BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2-“as we were returning back to little river heading south from ocean isle, we had a collision with another boat".  We had been underway for about 10 - 15 minutes and the collision came out of no where. There were no lights visible on the other vessel and had only seconds to avoid contact.”

Subject from v1 - "we were heading north on the icw. I didn't see any type of running lights and we didn't see one another until we were about 5-10 feet from one another. We hit head on. Two of the other boat's passengers fell out.  We had to pull them out of the water."

On august 8, 2020 at approximately 2230, two boats collided head on injuring 6 occupants. Vessel 1 was traveling north on the icw with 5 occupants.  Vessel 2 was heading south with 7 occupants.  Statements from both operators and occupants of both vessels stated that neither party saw any running lights from other vessels.  

The operator from vessel 1 did state that when he hit vessel 2 that he could see an all-around white light once he struck vessel 2 placing him in an elevated position.  

After investigating the lighting of both vessels, i found that due to vessel 2's bimini top being rolled up and in the cruising position that it would have not been visible until you were in an elevated position on top of vessel 2. 

 After reviewing video footage of vessel 1 leaving oyster rock bar and grill, their lights were activated at that point in time.  No video was available for vessel 2.  All occupants on vessel 2 stated that their lights were activated.

********end of report*******


BARDID: NC-2020-0119
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CREEDMOOR
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday june 27, 2020 at 11:50pm, a boating incident occurred on falls lake at beaver dam near the hwy 50 state park boat ramp.  This property is owned and operated by the army corp of engineers.  The vessel was an 18ft 1979 manatee open motorboat with a 150 hp v6 outboard motor.  The owner was operating the vessel at the time of the incident.  There was one female passenger who was seated in the left passenger seat to the left of the operator.   The operator stated he was traveling at a speed between 20 mph and 30 mph when the vessel collided with the beaver dam.  The vessel came to rest approximately 35 feet from the shoreline on the embankment of the beaver dam.  When the vessel collided with the dam, it caused the female passenger''s forehead to impact the dashboard on the passenger side causing a laceration above her left eye. 

The operator  and his passenger were cruising on the motorboat at night and looking for the hwy 50 state park boat ramp where they planned to meet friends.  Unaware of his location, he stopped the vessel several yards away from the hwy 50 state park boat ramp and looked at a map on his phone.  He stated the map showed open water in front of him with no obstruction.  He decided to head in the direction of the open water.  Unknowingly, his chosen path of travel was in a direct path with the beaver dam.  He was traveling between 20 mph and 30 mph when he felt a hard impact and then the feeling of weightlessness followed by another impact and a sudden stop. 

After the vessel came to a stop, he realized his passengers face had impacted the dashboard of the vessel during the initial impact with the shoreline causing a large laceration over her left eye.  He administered first aid to his passenger and called 911.  Northern wake fire department station #2 arrived on scene and made their assessment of injuries.  The female passenger was transported to wakemed emergency due to her injuries.

The female passenger was treated at wakemed emergency and released early sunday morning with approximately 10 stitches just above her left eyebrow and bruising to her face.  I did a follow up phone call with the owner/operator on sunday june 28, 2020 and again on july 6, 2020.  He stated, later in the afternoon on the following day of the incident, his left shoulder was hurting.  After seeking medical treatment, the doctor stated the swelling in his shoulder was causing the joint to be pushed out of the socket causing discomfort.  He was prescribed medication and released.  I have attempted to make contact with the female passenger for a follow up with no success.

The operator was charged for careless and reckless operation of a motorboat and failure to take the boater education class.  He was issued a warning for no type iv throwable and running lights malfunction while underway. 

All boating safety equipment was accounted for, except for the type iv throw cushion.  The navigational lights were operational and working at the time of the incident, but the all-around white light was not working while the vessel was underway.  There was no damage to the army corp of engineers property.


BARDID: NC-2020-0120
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday august 8, 2020, vessel 1 was being driven north on the intracoastal waterway when it made a port turn into marsh creek marine when it was hit by the overtaking vessel 2. Vessel 2 was being operated by a credentialed mariner, who was also traveling north on the icw and was overtaking vessel 1 on the port side creating a starboard to port pass.

Vessel 1 was the stand on vessel and was required to maintain course and speed. Vessel 1 operator failed to keep a proper lookout by not looking before making the port side turn. Vessel 1 violated rule 13 and 17

Vessel 2 was the give-way vessel and was required to keep out of the way of vessel 1 so far as possible.  The operator of vessel 2 violated rule 16. The operator of vessel 2 did not make an attempt to signal intent to overtake vessel 1.

Vessel 1 suffered severe fiberglass damage to hull and cap on the port side and even had separation in the rub rail from the port bow.

Vessel 2 had chips in the hull gel coat along with motor chatter after the incident.


*******end of report*****


BARDID: NC-2020-0121
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hyco Lake
NearestCityorTown: Semora
County: Person
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a call from Park Ranger on 6/13/2020 about a boat that had capsized the night before on Hyco Lake. He got all the information from the operator of the boat (Operator1). I went to Hyco Lake on Sunday June 14, 2020 to pick up the information from Ranger. 

I was able to contact Operator1 and get a verbal statement from him at this time over the phone. He described a boat that went by him in the no wake zone at Hyco Lake and caused his boat to capsize. I went to Hyco Lake Authority building on 6/17 and 6/18 to review the security tapes to see if I could ID the boat described by Operator1. I was unable to ID the boat that Operator1 had described.


                On 6/12/20 Operator1 and his friend were coming in from fishing on Hyco Lake. At approximately 1906, Operator1 dropped subject off at the dock to go back the trailer down. Operator1 then pulled out beyond the first no wake bouy (and out of site of the security cameras). According to Operator1 he had been sitting out there for a few min when a red and white boat was leaving the dock and came towards him. 

They waved at each other and the other boat sped up as it passed him. The wake from the boat speeding up came into Operator1s boat and caused it to swamp. 

At approximately 1913 Operator1''s boat is seen in the security footage coming back into the frame of the camera. He is traveling at a slow rate of speed due to the water in rear of the boat. When he slows down even further the boat starts to sink rapidly and capsized. 

A pontoon boat near by went and helped him get his boat to the ramp. Park Ranger talked to Operator1 and was able to get contact information for me at the time of incident and relayed it to me a few days later.  I spoke to the operator of the pontoon boat and he did not see another boat in the vicinity of v1 when he first noticed it.


BARDID: NC-2020-0122
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Badin Lake
NearestCityorTown: Badin
County: Stanly
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/10/20 at approximately 1300 hours, a fatal boating incident occurred in stanly county on badin lake approximately 1000 feet north of badin lake boat access. Badin lake boat access is located at the southern most point of badin lake and off of hwy 740 in badin, north carolina. The only vessel involved in this incident, was a 18-foot 6-inch, 1989 starcraft gambler bass boat with a 150hp evinrude outboard motor. The vessel was owned by operator. Operator fell overboard while fishing and drowned due to water entering his tracheal tube.

 operator and occupant1 had been fishing on the east bank of badin lake just north of badin lake boat access when operator fell into the water. operator was standing at the bow of his vessel as he was fishing. He tripped at the bow of the boat, which caused him to fall off the starboard side of the vessel. Operator had a tracheal tube due to a past medical condition, and as he fell into the water, he was unable to keep his tracheal tube above the surface of the water. This caused him to drown while he was floating on top of the water. Operator was wearing a type iii inflatable us coast guard approved personal floatation device (pfd) at the time of the incident. The pfd that operator was wearing deployed when he fell into the water and worked properly.

The other occupant of the vessel, occupant1, was fishing at the stern of the vessel at the time of the incident. He attempted to help operator back into the vessel but was unsuccessful. After occupant1 realized he was not going to be able to pull operator back inside the vessel, occupant1 moved to the driver''s seat of the vessel and operated the boat towards the east shore of the lake. Occupant1 held on to operator at the starboard side of the vessel while trying to drive the boat to shore. Operator was unresponsive by the time they got to shore. Another vessel with two persons on board arrived at the shore to provide assistance to occupant1. The three of them struggled to pull operator onto the bank. As they were attempting to pull operator on shore, they called 911. Ems arrived on scene at 1318hrs and then moved operator higher up on the shore. Ems was unable to resuscitate operator and the time of death was marked at 1321hrs. Water temperature was 79 degrees, with an air temperature of 85 degrees. 
 
North carolina wildlife law enforcement officers were called to the scene on 09/10/20 at approximately 1332 hours and arrived on scene by boat at approximately 1410 hours. The vessel was found at the scene of the incident which was approximately 1000 feet north of badin lake boat access. It was pulled up on the bank near where operator was laying. The vessel was operated by occupant1 back to badin lake boat access for further investigation by north carolina wildlife law enforcement officers. The vessel was left untouched by the first responders on scene. All required safety equipment was located on operator''s vessel. It appears that this incident was a result of operator tripping on the bow of his boat and falling into the lake. It is unsure what operator tripped on to cause him to fall overboard. According to the stanly county medical examiner, the cause of death was drowning. Both occupants were wearing a pfd. Alcohol or drugs were not a factor, and no one was charged as a result of this incident.


