# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: ID-2017-0011
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: NAMPA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator turned boat toward the east boat ramp when storm hit.  He said the waves were coming over the bow.  That caused the engine to die, and he was unable to restart the engine.  Winds caused the vessel to turn, allowing more waves to come over the gunwhale.  This caused the boat to take on water and flooded the vessel.  The boat capsized and all seven (7) occupants entered the water.   Three of the occupants were children, all were wearing pfd's at the time of the accident.  Four adults were not wearing pfd's, but put them on after leaving the boat.  All seven occupants were rescued by another boater nearby.   All seven occupants were transported to the east boat ramp, upper dam, lake lowell.  Paramedics were called to the ramp for them, but all occupants refused medical attention.  According to the owner/operator, no one was injured beyond first aid.  In conversation,  i learned the boat was equipped with three ballast tanks. One tank on the rear starboard side, one on the rear port side and the third and final tank center of the boat between the windshields.  According to the owner, the port side tank was filled and was being drained just prior to the accident.
Update:  as of 06/19/2017, the owner/operator still has not provided me with any insurance policy numbers or information after repeated messages requesting such.
Update:  on 6/21/2017, finally received insurance information.


BARDID: ID-2017-0012
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PARMA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to family members, the owner/operator launched his 16' aluminum jet boat at martin's landing in the snake river. He proceeded upstream attempting to warm up the boat.  For unknown reasons, the boat accelerated and turned sharply causing victim to be ejected from the vessel.  Family members saw victim floating downstream for approximately 200 yards and then lost sight of him.  The vessel continued to turn in tight circles in the river, unoccupied.  The vessel eventually collided into some trees on the bank approximately 2 miles downstream from the original site.  Upon my arrival, the boat was in the trees, with its engine still running and its bow was up out of the water.  It was determined at that time that the boat was in a location that made it hazardous or unsafe to attempt to recover it.  After running for several hours, the engine finally quit running.   The bow was extremely elevated and the port stern was just inches out of the water.  The vessel took on water and capsized, then floated downstream and was located again. 

The initial boat accident was at approximately  43.807286, -117.027823.
The victim was located approximately 54 hours after the initial accident was reported.  He was located  at    43.839912, -117.014114.


BARDID: ID-2017-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C.J. Strike
NearestCityorTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator tried to take his pontoon boat out at Jack's Creek but it was too windy.  He decided to let his wife move the truck and trailer to Cottonwood where there is a protected marina.  He kept three children on board with himself because "The choppy waters would be fun." Once he got under way the conditions got very bad.  As he neared Cottonwood he tried to tie up the dock.  The wind caught the boat and lifted it onto it's side almost to a 90 degree angle.  This caused the children to be thrown against the railing.  At the same time his battery was submerged in water and the boat quit running.  He was about twenty to fifty feet from the shore so he told the kids to jump, which they did.  They were pulled in by people on shore. 
He drifted away but was able to get the boat started and went back towards the marina.  When I arrived on the scene I saw the front of his boat come out of the water eight to ten feet.  He was able to get the boat into the marina and tied to the docks.  I had  a call of a lost girl on a jet ski and two men that were stranded on a small boat.  Since the paramedics had been called to check the children and everyone was on shore I left to check the children and everyone was on shore I left to check on the other boaters that needed assistance.  We were later advised that the operator appeared to be intoxicated.


BARDID: ID-2017-0014
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people were on Hayden lake night fishing.  As they returned to the boat lunch at Honeysuckle there was a duck in there path.  Operator changed course to go around the duck, as he changed course both Operator and Victim leaned causing the vessel to swamp and capsize the vessel.  
They attempted to right the vessel up and restart the engine but the hull plug went missing and the vessel continued to sink.  Victim was able to put on a type III PFD and Operator used a type four PFD.  Victim stayed with the vessel and Operator swam to shore.  Northern Lakes Fire arrived on scene and located and transported  Victim to shore and then to Kootenai Heath were he was treated for Hypothermia.  Operator made it to shore and was contacted by law enforcement.


BARDID: ID-2017-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: spirit lake
NearestCityorTown: spirit lake
County: kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-02-17 at approximately 1254 hrs., deputies were dispatched to 7078 W Spirit Lake Rd in regard to a boat accident.
When we arrived we contacted operator1 who advised that he and his family were operating a runabout boat and two PWCs in the Maiden Rock area on Spirit Lake. He said that while approaching the boat to switch drivers on the PWC, operator2 lost control of his PWC and collided with the starboard stern of the runabout and struck victim who was standing on the swim ladder of the runabout, causing some injury to his leg.
I spoke with operator2 who stated that he had approached the runabout to trade off with victim and that when he released the throttle on the PWC it did not slow to neutral speed but continued forward under power until it struck the runabout.
statements were consistent with the damage and witness statements.


BARDID: ID-2017-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d' Alene
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/2/17 at about 1230-0100 hours operator was driving his 2017 blue Malibu wake setter mxz from the 3rd Street Docks traveling south bound on Coeur d’Alene Lake when he failed to keep a proper look out and struck the rocks on the west side of Tubbs Hill.

Along with multiple scratches, the rocks sheared off the prop, rudders and punctured a hole into the underneath port side of the bow. There were still rocks that were embedded into the port side of bow. When the boat struck the rocks operator was thrown into the windshield and then fell backward onto the ground striking his arm and his back. operator has refused all medical treatment but stated that his back was slightly bruised and was swollen.  Occupant was in the front port passenger seat during the time of the crash. She did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: ID-2017-0020
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: CALDWELL
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
2 jet skis were traveling together at approximately 30 miles per hour, and about 30 feet apart.  Vessel number one is off port side, and slightly behind the vessel number two. 
Vessel two then makes a sharp turn to port.    Vessel number one is unable to avoid striking vessel number two.  
Vessel number one struck vessel number two at approximately a 45 degree angle on the port side, between the bow and the handlebars.  Vessel number two's operator was struck in the face and head area and was ejected from the vessel.  He was face down in the water until the operator of vessel number one assisted him out of the water and onto his vessel.   Vessel one then transported him to the shore. 
 Paramedics were called for the operator of vessel number two, although he refused medical attention.   He was bleeding from the nose and mouth.   He also had swelling on the left side of his face, and was bruising.
Operator of vessel two admitted that he and his brother, operator of vessel one had been traveling side by side.  Both vessels were being operated in violation of idaho code 67-7017,  idapa 26.01.30525(3).  Which is negligent operation - speed and proximity.  Operator of vessel two will be cited for negligent operations.


BARDID: ID-2017-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: NAMPA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKE BOARDER ATTEMPTING 180 WITH A BACK FLIP.  Subject LANDED WRONG AFTER CROSSING THE BOATS WAKE.  BOAT OPERATOR ADVISED THE THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING 19.2 MILES PER HOUR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

NONE OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE BOAT WERE WEARING LIFE JACKETS AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, BUT THE WAKE BOARDER WAS WEARING A TYPE III LIFE JACKET AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: ID-2017-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Boise River
NearestCityorTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
One male in inflatable kayak became jammed against fallen tree in river, fell overboard, injured left elbow


BARDID: ID-2017-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Lakeview, ID
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
After leaving a gathering with friends vessel was found adrift, mid-lake half way between Cedar Creek and Cape Horn.  No operator was on board and vessel was idling.  Friend stated that operator was only 5 to 10 minutes ahead of them when they came upon vessel.


BARDID: ID-2017-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: CALDWELL
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of vessel 1 was pulling his son, a wake boarder.  According to the operator of the vessel, they were east bound in lake lowell in a straight line.  Wake boarder completed 3 successful jumps and on the 4th jump attempt, he landed badly.  The wake board hit him in the forehead, and caused a 5" laceration.   Victim was conscious and breathing, but bleeding badly from his forehead - and was in a great deal of pain.
Victim was treated by medics and transported to the hospital where he received 11 stitches and a subsequent ct scan.  The ct scan came back normal, no skull damage.  He was released from the hospital about 2-1/2 hours later.


BARDID: ID-2017-0026
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hauser
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16th, 2016 at approximately 1518 deputies received a call for service regarding a possible boat accident on Hauser Lake. We were informed by Central dispatch that the boat had an injured person on board and that they were docked at the Hauser lake boat launch waiting for medical personnel.
 Upon arriving on scene, Deputies who informed us of the situation and passed along the occupants, operators and victim’s information. He also gave us a description as to what he was told happened on the vessel that led to the injury. Dep. 1 showed us to a blue and white Blue Water runabout (WN8014ND) where the operator and witnesses were sitting. (V) Victim was receiving medical attention for knee misalignment, dislocation and pains. Victim was the only injury from the boat crash.
 After medical took Victim to Kootenai Health, Dep. 2 proceeded to conduct a safety inspection on the vessel owned by operator. 
While Dep2 conducted the vessel inspection, I talked to Operator to get a statement of what occurred. According to Operator, the vessel was driving at approximately 25 MPH with Victim water skiing behind the boat. Victim attempted to drop one ski and was unable to successfully do so, catching the ski and twisting her leg at the knee while collapsing into the water. Upon recovering Victim from the water, Victim was complaining of severe knee and leg pain. 
The first witness in the vessel, (w), described the same statement stating that Victim appeared to catch her ski, twisting her leg and falling into the water. 
Deputy 2 and I went to Kootenai Health to check on Victim and to get a statement from her and her husband. Schindler was sedated and was unable to give a statement about the incident. The final witness (W), husband of the victim, stated that the statement from the prior two witnesses is accurate to what he saw. He stated that doctors believed Victim’s knee to be dislocated and that she would make a full recovery with rest time.
Based on the evidence we received, along with the statements from the witnesses, Dep. 2 and I believe that Victim was water skiing behind the boat when she tried to drop one water ski and proceed to slalom ski. The ski wouldn’t drop and it caught the wake causing her to fall, which resulted in the knee misalignment and dislocation she received. Dep. 2 and I have concluded at this time that this was an unavoidable accident. At this time no citations or further actions were taken.


BARDID: ID-2017-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: American Falls
County: Power
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was drifting down the Snake River from east to west.  Boat 1 struck a rock in the riffle.  Boat came up on its starboard side and ejected the driver and one passenger.  The boat was pushed into full throttle and came across the river and up onto land.  Both the driver and the passenger were pulled out of the water and brought to sandbar close to the crashed boat.


BARDID: ID-2017-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-22-17 at about 1951 hours deputies responded to the report of a boat accident on the Spokane River. After escorting the damaged vessel to the Quemlin boat launch we contacted  operator who advised us that he had been driving the boat at approximately 15 mph westbound on the Spokane River in the Harbor Island area when it struck a submerged log. The other five people onboard confirmed this account.

We examined the vessel and determined that it had struck an object with its outdrive causing severe damage to the unit. We conducted a safety inspection on the vessel and photographed the damage.


BARDID: ID-2017-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Pollock/Riggins
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-03 2017 at approx. 1824 hrs. subject and an unknown male subject were rafting on the Little Salmon River near Mile Post 192 (Hwy 95). The raft they were on entered some hazardous water and flipped, ejecting both subjects into the river. Subject was reportedly wearing a Type III PFD at the time she entered the water, but it was not properly secured, and when she entered the water the PFD came off. Both subjects were pulled to shore by unknown parties, the male was uninjured, but Subject was not breathing and CPR was started. She was pronounced dead by Life Flight Medics. There is no other information available from the investigating County Agency.


BARDID: ID-2017-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dworshak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Orofino
County: Clearwater
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to over take a boat #2, on the starboard side, near shore.  The bow of Boat #1 dipped and hit the wake wrong, causing boat #1, to hook to the right, ejecting the operator and passenger.  Boat #1 then crashed into the shoreline, causing enough damage to total the vessel.  The operator and passenger were wearing life jackets and were not injured.  The operator was using his engine shut off lanyard.


BARDID: ID-2017-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3 August 2017 at around 1825, deputies responded to reports of a non-injury boat accident in the Hayden Lake Marina on Hayden Lake.
When arriving on scene, we contacted the operator of V1-a beige San Pan Pontoon boat bearing ID 1214 AS. Operator1 stated that he was docked at the Boat House Bar and grill when a blue and white Cobalt Slammed into the side of his Vessel. Operator1 claimed that the Cobalt was coming in slowly at first but then shot forward slamming into both his vessel as well as the dock. Operator1 vessel had gouged portside railings and gunnels. His vessel also sustained bending of the gunnel and stripped/scratched paint. Operator1 identified all of the damage as being new. Fresh metal shavings were still hanging on the gunnels of Operator1 Vessel. Witness was the only other occupant on Operator1 Vessel.
We then contacted V2- a blue and white Cobalt Runabout bearing ID 3080 AV. Operator2 claimed that earlier that day his vessel was having mechanical problems and was running rough. He stated that as he approached the dock, he had to change the angle of approach so he went into reverse. When putting the vessel back into forward, he slammed the throttle forward and smashed into the dock as well as Operator1 vessel. Operator2 claimed he did not know why it went forward so fast. Operator2 admitted to hitting both the dock and Operator1 vessel. He stated he would pay for any repairs to the owner of the dock as well as Operator1 vessel. Operator2 had nine other occupants onboard the vessel that collaborated Operator2's statement. 
Operator2's vessel had beige paint transfer on the starboard side of the vessel as well as metal shavings still stuck to the gunnel trim and mounting screws. Operator2’s vessel also had scratches on the bow from where it rode up the dock. The port side of his vessel also had fresh scrapes from where it bounced off of the dock. 
Both Operator2 and Operator1's statements matched those of Operator2. Evidence on both vessels backed the both party’s statements. Operator2's vessel operated fine after the crash, leading us to believe the cause of the accident was caused by operator error.
No further actions were taken. Parties information was swapped and picture of the damage to both vessels were taken.


BARDID: ID-2017-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d' Alene
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/3/17 at about 1318 hours deputies were dispatched to a boat accident in the Silver Beach Marina. Upon our arrival, none of the owners of the vessels that were hit were on scene and the owner of the house boat was leaving for work. 
We talked to Witness1 who was working at the gas docks during the time of the accident and made the following statements: V1 owner came into the gas shop at 0800 hours and was concerned with the tight fit due to vessels being moored on the south side of the docks. Witness1 told V1 owner that she was unable to remove them completely but could move them back giving him an extra 10 feet and if he could wait until 1000 hours there would be more employees on to help maneuver the vessel. V1 owner told her they were coming in now. At 0830 hours Operator1 was operating V1 owner’s houseboat bringing it to get gas and a gray water flush. When Operator1 was bringing the vessel Witness1 saw it sideswipe three vessels and then after they finished at the docks they hit two vessels going out. 
Witness1 filled out a witness statement form and there were no cameras that would have captured the incident.  
While down at the docks we had V1 owner fill out a witness statement form and called him on 08/4/17 at about 1703 hours for a follow up. V1 owner made the following statements: While maneuvering the houseboat into the gas pumps the Starboard motor stopped working. They bumped into two vessels going into the gas pumps and proceeded to finish their business there. He did not know they hit any other vessels but did state “I will pay for the repairs” 
On 08/5/17 at about 1300 hours we meet V1 owner down at the Silver Beach Marina to conduct a safety inspection on the house boat. V1 owner’s vessel passed all requirements except having the registration paperwork onboard. 
While down at the docks we met with the Operator1, who filled out a witness statement and an IBAR report form. Operator1 made the following statements: While they were attempting to get into the gas docks their starboard motor stopped working and the wind pushed them close to the other docks. He heard V1 owner tell him they were getting close to the other boat but “I am not aware of any contact with other boats.”
The boat was looked at by Banasara Mobil Marine and they discovered it was bad gas that was the cause for the faulty motor. V1 owner’s boat was insured by Travelers Insurance.
We took pictures of the damage and attempted called the all of the boat owners to inform them of the damage.


BARDID: ID-2017-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:21:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A husband and wife while boating on lake stopped to take a dip.  After jumping into water without life jackets they realized that boat was drifting away from them.  Wife swam to boat for jackets but upon returning husband was already under water.  Some information may be missing (birthdate for wife/passenger) Investigator said unable to get info.  He got no vital statistics in the accident report or the road deputies call report.


BARDID: ID-2017-0036
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Horseshoe Bend
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and his girlfriend, Occupant, were attempting to float the Payette River from Banks to Beehive Bend. While going through a rapid, Operator fell off the two-person catamaran raft. Operator attempted to re-board the boat but was unable. Occupant stated that Operator believed his life jacket was complicating his re-boarding efforts. Occupant stated that Operator took his life jacket off in the belief he would be able to get back on the catamaran, Despite this and Occupant's efforts, Operator was unable to board the boat. Operator, seeing another rapid approaching, pushed away from the boat and attempted to float through the rapid with no life jacket. Occupant stated she last saw Operator floating around a bend in the river ahead of her. Occupant was unable to continue the float due to her inexperience, concern for Operator, and having lost one oar in the same rapid Operator fell out in. Occupant beached the boat and crawled up the bank to the roadway and summoned help. Operator was later located, floating face down, in the river near Beehive Bend. Efforts to revive Operator were unsuccessful. No other boats or person were involved in this incident.


BARDID: ID-2017-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat traveling in a north east direction from Hill's Resort across Priest Lake struck the south west side of Papoose Island launching the boat up onto a large rock and fallen tree where it came to rest. The operator was traveling at a speed too fast for conditions (total darkness), which was also restricted vision, and he was not keeping a Proper Lookout when he struck the small island. The victim was injured when the vessel struck the island, and he struck  the steering wheel, and console. Alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.


BARDID: ID-2017-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-21 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ririe Res, Blacktail park
NearestCityorTown: Idaho Falls
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was traveling west from the willow creek inlet on Ririe reservoir at a very fast speed. Boat 1 made a right turn at high rate of speed and lost control. Boat 1 occupants were ejected from the boat and Boat 1 began to circle around them striking two people (the operator and one passenger). The other occupant drowned. Two passengers were killed in the crash and the operator is in critical condition. 

Occupant1 was killed by mass trauma from multiple boat propeller strikes. Occupant2 drowned by being thrown from the boat without a life jacket and unable to swim. Owner/operator received significant injuries to his right leg from the propeller of the boat. The operator is being charged with two counts of Involuntary Manslaughter and negligent operation of his boat.


BARDID: ID-2017-0039
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Family members were visiting from out of state. They were all together camping at Chimney Rock Camp grounds at Lucky Peak Lake located northeast of Boise ,Idaho. Victim and her son were in a large tube being pulled by a family members boat. The boat owner was driving the boat Idaho registered ID0122AX. Operator was traveling at a reasonable speed when the tube hit a wave and flipped the two passengers out of the tube. Victim stated they did not bump into each other but believes she injured her back when she struck the water. Initially she was not aware of where she was or even what she had been doing. Her son was not injured.

She was brought to the marina by boat, a very short ride. I called for paramedics. When Ada County Paramedics arrived she was doing better. They checked her out. There was a distinct bruise under her left shoulder blade. She refused to be transported to the hospital by paramedics but stated she would self transport.  

There was no damage to the boat or tube.


BARDID: ID-2017-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock a boat, operator used too much throttle and launched the boat onto the dock causing damage to both the boat and dock.


BARDID: ID-2017-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Park Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim boarding behind boat. She was wakeboarding. She got caught in the wake and propelled forward at a high rate and slammed into the water very hard. I was advised she may have possibly hit the back of boat. Witnesses say she was face dowrn for a few seconds before coming to.  They said that when they flipped around and picked her up her eyes were bouncing all over and she was not very responsive. They were able to get her into the boat and onto land. I was advised she was complaining of severe head, neck and back pain. She became very unresponsive while on scene. She was then flown to EIRMC.


BARDID: ID-2017-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joe River
NearestCityorTown: St. Maries
County: Benewah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was towing a tube with two riders. Boat operator did not have a spotter. Boat operator misjudged the distance of the boat's turning radius with the length of the rope and distance to the shoreline, and launched one of the tubers on to the rocks and shoreline.


BARDID: ID-2017-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was making a sharp turn at a high rate of speed and impacted Boat 2 with the bow. Boat 2 had minimal damage and Boat 1 had damage over $1,500.


BARDID: ID-2017-0045
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-18 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Swan Valley
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was traveling downstream and struck a large rock. The hull of the boat ripped open and took on water causing the boat to submerge. The hull repair and motor repair will exceed $30,000.


BARDID: ID-2017-0046
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Park Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Island Park
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was driving around the lake and making circles. Vessel 1 cut in front of vessel 2 causing vessel 2's bow to strike vessel 1 on it's starboard side, and then go over vessel 1's bow. The impact caused vessel 1's operator to break her lower right leg.


BARDID: ID-2017-0047
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/02/2017, a rented Cobalt was underway by operator when the motor sputtered and stopped working.  The operator saw that water was coming into the boat from the stern, and turned on the bilge pump and visibly saw the bilge pump flooding out water.  The vessel began rapidly taking on water and the operator called the rental company, Just Add Water Sports (JAWS) of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  The rental company advised that the passengers put on PFDs and to get to the bow of the boat and that they would be on their way to make contact.  The vessel within minutes, rapidly took on water and sank in a few minutes.  The former operator and passengers were then rescued by another friendly vessel who saw the bow of the rental boat sink beneath the water surface.


BARDID: ID-2017-0048
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/02/2017 at about 1312 hours deputies were dispatched to a trauma at the Country Club boat ramp on Hayden Lake. When we arrived we determined it was a reportable boat crash due to injuries obtained while wake surfing. We conducted a safety inspection on the involved vessel. The boat passed inspection with all required equipment. 
After talking with the occupants that were onboard the boat during the crash, the following events were stated: Victim was getting positioned to be pulled behind the boat on a surfboard and Operator was driving the boat. Three people were sitting on the starboard side, in that order from bow to stern, and one person was sitting on the sundeck with his feet on the seat inside the vessel observing using the USCG approved ski flag. 
Operator stated that they were about 400’ out from the Country Club docks and about 120’ south when he increased the speed of the boat to the preset of 9.8mph. When Victim was trying to get up onto the board he fell after about 5-6 seconds of being towed and let go of the rope. Operator turned the vessel around to retrieve Victim. When they reached him Victim complained of severe pain in his hip or leg and was unable to move his leg. Subject jumped into the water to help him to the vessel. The remaining occupants on the vessel assisted him onboard by lifting him up by his lifejacket and they drove him to the Country Club dock. 
Northern Lakes Fire and Rescue transported Victim from the dock to Kootenai Health for treatment. We obtained written witness statements from all of the occupants and had Operator fill out an IBARD report. 
We later contacted Victim at the hospital and collected his statement. He advised that he had suffered a spiral fracture high in his left femur likely caused by a twisting motion while on the surfboard. All of the witness statements were consistent with each other and with our observations.


BARDID: ID-2017-0049
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was floating downstream on the North Fork of the Payette River on a cataraft. He was the lone occupant of the raft when, going through the Lower Pectoralis Rapids, lost an ore and fell from his cataraft. Operator free floated a short distance then became hung up on some large logs that were in the water. Operator was unable to free himself and drowned while hung up on the logs. No other persons or boats were involved in this incident.


BARDID: ID-2017-0050
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator told me he was traveling southbound on Black Canyon just around the corner from Triangle Park traveling at about 13 mph when his skier jumped a wake, and landed on his board breaking his right femur. All of the passengers on the boat told me the same story.


BARDID: ID-2017-0051
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling down the Snake River when the operator felt something strange in the steering. The operator was unable to steer, and the vessel veered towards the shore and struck the rocks. The vessel was traveling at approx. 20 m.p.h. at the time it hit the shore, there were numerous dents, and holes in the bottom of the boat caused from it striking the rocks on the shore, and in the shallow water.


BARDID: ID-2017-0052
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator was kayaking the Payette River he went through Roller Coaster Rapids.  While doing this his kayak capsized, causing him to fall out. He drowned as a result.


BARDID: ID-2017-0053
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fernan Lake
NearestCityorTown: Fernan
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-03-17 at about 0500 hrs., Central Dispatch received a call of a sunk boat with one adult male which made it to shore and one missing adult male.  The Kootenai County Marine Unit and Drive Rescue and Recovery team were dispatched to the scene. Upon my arrival we had two surface swimmers at the vessel and two divers searching the area. 

I observed a Tan small 10 foot utility boat half submerged about 450 feet southwest of the east boat launch.  

I contacted (P) the passenger and asked him what happened and told me the following: he and his uncle (O) had planned a camping trip.  Operator had been camping and fishing Fernan Lake for many years.  The plan was to load the boat with camping supplies and transport them across the lake to a camping spot which is only accessible by boat. 

Occupant stated they arrived at the boat launch between 0100 and 0200 hrs., hoping to get the gear across the lake and set up camp and get in an early fishing trip.  Occupant said there was about three or four boat loads of equipment to transport across the lake. They loaded the boat and Occupant told Operator there was too much stuff in the boat and said they could do more loads.  Operator refused and told Occupant to bring the rest of the stuff from the truck to the dock.  Operator then left with the first load and shortly returned.

Once Operator returned they loaded the rest of the gear in the boat.  Occupant said the boat had so much stuff they had to sit on top of the gear instead of the seats.  Operator made Occupant put on his PFD before they left the launch, but Operator was not wearing one. 

As they left the launch and maneuvered through the lily pads the electric motor made a noise.  Operator made a statement about that not being good.  Occupant said that all of a sudden they were pushed into the water.  Occupant went over to Operator who was having a tough time swimming.  Operator asked Occupant to help remove his coat because it was getting heave.  Occupant attempted to keep Operator above water but was having a difficult time.  Occupant swam over to the boat to obtain a PFD for Operator, as Occupant turned around Operator had gone under the water. 

Occupant swam to the shore to get help.  Once on shore Occupant walked to the launch got into the truck and drove towards town until he was able to find someone to call 911.

I asked Occupant about the safety equipment in the vessel. Occupant stated there was four other PFD’s in the vessel, but did not have lights, a sound producing device and registration.  Occupant stated they used a battery operated lantern to see.  

The location of the boat was marked and towed to shore.  The vessel was a 10 foot aluminum utility punt row boat with a Minn Kota 35 watt electric motor.  There was no identifying marks on the vessel and no HIN located.  The vessel appeared to have been painted a few times.  I was unable to locate any holes in the hull of the vessel and there was no drain plug.  

The remaining gear in the boat was three vehicle batteries, a camp stove, a camp table, blue plastic tote full of food and other small camping gear.  The vessel was seized for additional investigation. 

I was able to locate the camp site across from the launch and observed a large cooler full of food about 10 fishing poles a few tackle boxes, a large multiple person tent, two large black garbage full of clothing, a few camp chairs, a vehicle battery and a few other items which is consistent with Occupant statement of overloading on the first trip.   

Based on Occupant’s statements and the evidence at the scene, I believe Operator and Occupant were in a small utility row boat that was overloaded. As they were crossing Fernan Lake the vessel swamped knocking both Occupant and Operator in to the water.  Occupant wearing his PFD was able to swim to the shore after attempting to assist Operator.  Operator not wearing a PFD and having heavy clothing was unable to swim to shore, did not stay with the vessel and eventually went under the water.

Search efforts proceeded for four days until the sonar team located Operator’s body and the dive team recovered him.


BARDID: ID-2017-0054
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that while cruising on Lake Pend Oreille in the Garfield Bay area he struck something under the water that he believed to be a log. Damage to the gel coat was done to the starboard side under the waterline. The vessel did not take on water, and it made it back to the dock-ramp area unassisted. There were no injuries.


BARDID: ID-2017-0055
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur D'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur D'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-05-17 about 1000 hrs., I was dispatched to a cold hit and run boat crash by phone.
I contacted (V/RP) by phone and she told me the following: on 09-26-17 sometime in the evening an unknown person driving an unknown boat struck the starboard stern of her tracker pontoon boat damaging it while it was docked in a slip at Sun Up Bay Marina.  V2 owner stated there was no notes identifying who damaged her boat.
V2 owner stated she noticed the blue Tracker Pontoon 20 DLX in the next slip over to the right had bearing CF2237RW had damage to the port bow.
V2 owner believed the operator of the Pontoon 20 DLX while docking their vessel struck her Tracker damaging both. V2 owner photographed both vessel and emailed the photos to me.  The damage was consistent with V2 owner’s statement.
I ran the registration of the Pontoon 20 DLX and have attempted phone contact with V1 owner but have had negative results.  V2 owner provided me with the HOA manager (M) contact information to locate additional phone numbers for V1 owner.  
On 12-01-17 I contacted HOA manager and he did not have any additional information for the V1 owner.
It is believed at this time an unknown person operating a Tracker Pontoon 20 DLX was docking the boat and collided into the V2 owner’s Tracker Pontoon damaging both vessels.  The operator left the scene without leaving a note or attempting to contact V2 owner.
I will continue attempting to contact V1 owner about the collision.


BARDID: ID-2017-0056
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Shelley
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the surviving boater the boat flipped over while trying to transition through a 4 foot diversion. The boat hit a standing wave on the starboard side and flipped over throwing both boaters into the water. The current speed was 8.5 miles per hour and the water temperature was 34.5 degrees. The survivor grabbed a bag that was floating and was pushed back to the bank by the current and was able to get out. The other boater was last seen by the survivor trying to swim to the west bank of the river.


BARDID: ID-2018-0001
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:26:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'ALene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Occupant were taking a leisurely ride on the boat when Operator slowed his speed to check on the motor. Occupant stated Operator seemed confused and disoriented because he began checking the trolling motor, which was not the motor being used. She stated it appeared he had some sort of medical issue, and fell overboard near the bow of the boat. Operator never surfaced and is listed as missing.


BARDID: ID-2018-0002
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spring Valley Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Troy
County: Latah
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was out fishing in storm-like conditions without a life jacket and was reported overdue by his wife.  Investigators went to the water body where he was fishing and found an overturned boat in the water.  Investigators immediately obtained a boat to conduct a search and pulled victim out of the water.  He was not breathing at the time he was found and after life saving measures were attempted he was declared deceased.   The Investigating Deputy attempted to obtain the make, and HIN # on the vessel involved but was unable to. There is no other information available. 


BARDID: ID-2018-0003
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Melba
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/21/18 Operator and his wife, Subject, where floating the Snake River in their canoe. While floating the river Operator and Subject went over some small rapids, wherein their canoe overturned. Both Operator and Subject went into the water when the canoe capsized. Operator and Subject tried to roll the canoe over for re-boarding, but were unable to get enough of the water out to re-board. 

As Operator and Subject drifted down stream with the canoe and their back pack, which had fallen out of the canoe during the capsizing, Operator handed Subject both of the PFD's which had been on board. As Subject used the PFD's to stay afloat, Operator hung on to the canoe for floatation. 

After being in the water for some time, Subject told Operator she was getting cold and needed to make a swim for the shore. Operator gave his approval and Subject began to swim for the north shoreline, while using the PFD's like a swim board while she kicked her feet for propulsion. After Subject made it to the shore, Operator attempted to swim from the canoe to the northern shoreline. While swimming, witnesses saw Operator go under water once, then yell for help. Operator continued his swim and went under the water a second time, but never resurfaced. Subject put on a PFD and reentered the water in an attempt to rescue Operator, but was unsuccessful at locating him.


BARDID: ID-2018-0004
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: Caldwell
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/30/2018 at approximately 17:05 hrs. operator and his friend were boating at Lake Lowell, Canyon County Idaho.  Operator1 stated that he had launched his 1989 Blue and gray Bayliner Capri at the Lower Dam approximately 45 minutes earlier.    Operator1 stated the weather was clear but the wind was blowing at approximately 10-12 miles per hour causing the 12-14 inch waves to white cap.  Operator1 stated that they decided to turn around and head back to the boat ramp.  Operator1 stated that he was pounding the approaching waves with the hull of his boat.  Operator1 stated that shortly after they turned and headed back to the ramp his boat began taking on water very quickly and he and Occupant donned their life jackets and left the sinking boat.  

Canyon County dispatch received a call from a person on the beach that observed his boat, sinking and that two people were attempting to swim to shore.  Responding Canyon County Marine Deputies launched their patrol boat and responded to the location of the two individuals in the water and assisted them onto their boat and transported them to shore to be evaluated by waiting emergency personnel.   Both subjects were released medically. Operator1 agreed to the salvage agreement releasing Canyon County of any liability, Canyon County personnel returned to the area of the submerged boat.  The bow of the vessel was floating perpendicular to the surface.  The boat was towed to shore and loaded onto its trailer.  After closer inspection a large hole in the hull was observed.  The hole on the centerline of the boat just in front of the inboard engine.  Operator1 stated that he did not remember striking any objects.  The damage to the hull appeared to have been repaired prior to Operator1 purchasing the boat and that the repeated pounding against the waves removed the previous repair.  The boat was then released to Operator1 and removed from the area.  Operator1 was given a blank copy of the Idaho Boating Accident Report to complete and return within ten days.  Photographs were taken of the damage to the bottom Of Operator1’s boat and submitted with this report. Total damage to the boat and personal property is estimated to be $2100.00.  Operator1 does not have insurance to cover the loss.


BARDID: ID-2018-0005
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 23rd, 2018 I was dispatched to a cold boat crash that occurred on Coeur D'Alene Lake. 
Operator pulled out of Coeur d'Alene resort and was going at a high rate of speed, his estimate was 65 MPH. Rounded the corner and the golf course transport boat was in front of him unexpectedly, it was creating a large wake of which he hit at a bad angle sending his Sea-doo at 180 degree turn in the air and landing on top of him upon re-entering the water. He was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time, when he came to, he had no recollection of how he had gotten in the water and found himself staring up at his jet ski. Was able to re-board and was later taken to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2018-0006
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPOKANE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: POST FALLS
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling his daughter in a tube when he struck a rock bar in the Greensferry Bay of the Spokane River. The operator then attempted to start the vessel, as he was attempting to start the vessel a bystander in a pontoon secured a tow line and began towing them to their destination which was Blackwell Island approximately two miles upstream. The operator then turned on the bilge pumps to make sure the vessel was not going to take in water. While undertow the operator realized the vessel was taking in water and called 911 while he attempted to remove water from the hull of the boat with a bucket. Approximately one mile from the intended destination is when we got on scene in which we advised the operator to get onto our vessel in which I jumped onto the pontoon boat which was beginning to struggle with the weight of the water filled vessel and I cut the line. In which the vessel was secured on shore and recovered by Lake City Marina.


BARDID: ID-2018-0007
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Twin Lakes, Upper Twin
NearestCityorTown: Twin Lakes
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
THE JET SKI CAME INTO THE DOCKING AREA GOING TOO FAST AND RAN INTO THE DOCK AND THEN THE HEWES. THE HEWES WAS DRIFTING BUT WAS GETTING TIED UP TO THE DOCK. DRIVER OF THE JET SKI WAS NOT ABLE TO MANUVER AT ALL TO AVOID THE COLLISiON.


BARDID: ID-2018-0008
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Fork Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Cascade
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Raft entered a rapid and flipped to the left/port causing the raft to capsize and ejecting both occupants into the river. 

The operator of the raft got stuck under the raft for a short period of time. By the time he was able to get clear of the raft the other occupant had floated some distance away from him. The operator said the PFD on the other occupant was up over his head causing him to ride lower in the water. 

The operator said he tried swimming to him but was unable to catch him before the next rapid. Another raft picked him up below the rapid and administered CPR but they were unable to revive him.


BARDID: ID-2018-0009
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LOWELL
NearestCityorTown: NAMPA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 13, 2018 at approximately 17:32 hrs. operator and a friend brought his 1970 Kinds Vader boat to Lake Lowell’s West boat ramp to go boating.  Once at the lake, Operator1 stated he inspected his boat, removed the tie down straps, installed his drain plug and launched his boat.  Operator1 stated that he then parked his trailer and returned to his boat, looked over everything and walked his boat out to the end of the dock.  According to Operator1, the boat started and they drove away from the dock at a slow speed.  Operator1 stated that all of a sudden his boat took on water and sunk.  The stern sunk and the bow of the boat was perpendicular in the water.  Operator1 and his friend went into the water and were aided by other people in the area.    Operator1 and friend were in the not injured in the accident.  The boat could not be recovered the evening of the accident but will attempted the next day.

Upon recovery of the vessel, the drain hole located on the stern was missing the drain plug.   Upon closer inspection of the vessel, I was unable to locate a HIN number on the starboard side of the transom.  In speaking with Operator1, he advised me that he had not seen a HIN number displayed on the vessel.  HIN number information that was added to this report was located off the state boat registration return.


BARDID: ID-2018-0010
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Mackay
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were fishing in Tracker Marine fishing boat.  The boat was stern anchored and started taking on water when waves increased in size due to weather.  The boat then capsized and both men were thrown into the water.  One of the men was rescued by people in a passing boat and the other man was found in the water not breathing and not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: ID-2018-0011
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Homedale
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Eight people went out fishing on the Snake River, boat capacity was 4 or 500 pounds.  Boat began taking on water after a wind storm started making white caps on the river. Operator tried to steer the boat to shore but the boat was full of water and it would not steer, so all eight occupants jumped out and swam to shore. One person did not make it and went missing. Boat was obviously overweight due to gear and number of persons on board.  THe operator was drinking alcohol.


BARDID: ID-2018-0012
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:53:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Bliss
County: Gooding
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Raft tipped over at the rapids. One person was able to swim to the little island. Two were swept down river and drowned.  (It should be noted that there was no information available related to the vessel.)


BARDID: ID-2018-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1130 hours on the 5th of July 2018, operator was driving a rented jet ski near Kidd island bay approximately 25 feet from shore and struck a partially submerged rock. He stated that he did not see it. His nephew yelled "Rock" as they made contact. Operator1 and occupant stayed on board, Operator1 was thrown into the steering column. They were assisted by an unknown pontoon boat who started the tow of the jet ski back to 3rd Street Docks, the jet ski  was not towing properly behind the pontoon. Operator1's  brother then finished the tow with the jet ski he was renting and brought it back to shore. Operator1 was then transported to Kootenai medical center for his injuries, a medical release form was signed by Operator1.


BARDID: ID-2018-0014
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 and Operator2 were driving two separate PWC's down the Spokane River near Black Bay in congested waters.  Operator1 came around a vessel suddenly in front of Operator2 and collided with Operator2. The two vessels struck each other. Operator1's starboard side of his bow hit Operator2's port side. Operator2's PWC was damaged severely and was a total loss. Operator2 was also struck in his left ankle and had to receive 6 stitches.  Due to Operator1 driving in a manner which caused an injury accident, he was cited for Negligent Operations.


BARDID: ID-2018-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur D'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur D'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/04/18 at approximately 1615 we assisted the USCG at 3rd st docks on Coeur D'Alene Lake. Operator had driven his boat into the gas dock while his 20 year old daughter was bow riding. He failed to come off throttle and smashed her leg between the boat and the dock. After administering first aid and dispatching medical we were able to turn her over to the medics and deal with Operator. Dep. performed SFST's and determined he was not intoxicated. After discussing the incident with him, I determined he had been operating his vessel negligently and caused bodily injury due to his allowing someone on his vessel to bow ride. He was cited with gross negligent operations.


BARDID: ID-2018-0016
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-8-18 at approximately 1300 hours operator was backing out of his friends slip on the Spokane river at Driftwood dr., and did not back far enough. He shifted the boat forward and noticed he was to close to the pontoon vessel moored in a neighboring slip. When Operator1 realized he was too close he attempted to shift into reverse and the engine stalled. Operator1 had enough forward momentum that he struck vessel puncturing the casing on the lower unit on the outboard engine. V2 owner received a quote to repair the damage from Tobler Marina in Hayden, ID in the amount of $2,723.77 to repair the damage. When the accident occurred on Sunday the 8th Operator1 provided V2 owner with his contact and insurance information, the accident was not reported until Wednesday the 11th.


BARDID: ID-2018-0017
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 7th at approximately 19:30 hours a black Bennington pontoon boat with Idaho registration ID0047AY struck a moored light blue Bennington pontoon boat with Idaho registration ID7769AX. Operator1 struck the parked pontoon with his starboard side of his bow, and he hit the outboard motor of the parked pontoon. Operator1 left his information with the manager of the marina. On the 9th day of July Operator2 called the Sheriff's Office and wanted to report the incident as she we feeling uneasy about just having the marina staff take care of the replacement of damaged parts with no documentation. We contacted the marina and Subject provided an estimate of $2407.00. Subject also provided the contact information for Operator1. On July 9th Operator2 met us at the marina to show us the damage as well as contact the marina manager as she also wanted to get the information of the other party to contact them. We photographed the damage to the outboard motor on Operator2 pontoon. Operator2 was given the case number and estimate from the marina manager. We contacted Operator1 at his residence and photographed his boat. There was no visible damage to his boat. He also confirmed he had hit Operator2 shroud cover on the outboard of her pontoon. Operator1 stated he was waiting for Operator2 to contact him so he could pay for the damages.


BARDID: ID-2018-0018
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d' Alene
NearestCityorTown: Couer d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/13/18 at approximately 1624 hours I, Deputies going as Marine 5 were dispatched to a report of an injured wake boarder on Lake Coeur d' Alene. Central dispatched advised that the vessel was enroute to 3rd Street docks in Coeur d' Alene. Once we arrived at 3rd street docks Central dispatched advised that the vessel involved was a red Ski boat. Upon arrival to the docks EMS staff was on scene at working on the injured person. We made contact with a red Moomba Ski boat with Idaho registration numbers ID0026AY and identified the operator of the vessel and the injured person. 

A safety inspection was performed on the vessel, Operator indicated the vessel was rented for the day from Lake Side rental. Operator stated that they were out in the middle of the lake near Cougar Bay and Victim was wake surfing at the time of the incident and Victim had fallen off the surfboard. Once Operator turned the vessel around to pick up Victim, at which point Victim stated she was in pain and thought she had broken her leg. Operator stated that when Victim fell the surfboard had hit her in the leg. Operator stated there were 12 people on the boat at the time of the incident. 

Victim was transported to Kootenai Health by Medic 31.


BARDID: ID-2018-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 was traveling directly behind PWC #2 when PWC #2 lost power and became disabled. Upon becoming disabled, PWC#2 was impacted on the rear Starboard quarter by PWC#1 at a high rate of speed. This impact threw both operators into the water and caused substantial damage to PWC #2. The operator of PWC #2 was transported by B.L. CO. ambulance to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: ID-2018-0020
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/15/18, I met with the owner of the 2017 Bean boat involved in this case. I met with Owner at the old Cannon Building supply building where he currently has the boat stored. 

I spoke with Owner and asked him to tell me what had happened on the night of the crash. Owner told me he and two others had been up river for most of the day before heading back down river in the evening. Owner told me they stopped the boat just above the Hells Gate day use beach and began floating shortly after it got dark. Owner told me they were floating in the boat drinking water directly in front of the Hells Gate beach. I asked Owner if he had been consuming alcohol and he said that he had been earlier in the day but had not for some time prior to the crash. I asked Owner how far out into the river they were and he indicated they were very close to the pilings that sit out in the river. Owner estimated the distance in front of me which appeared to be 30-40feet. 

From what Owner had told me I believed the boat to be well out of the middle and closer the eastern shore line. Owner told me he observed and heard another boat rounding the corner and stated the boat appeared to be out in the middle of the river. Owner indicated he could see the front nav lights on the boat and it appeared that as the boat continue up the river it kept angling towards them. Owner told me he realized the boat was coming directly at them so they all three started yelling and screaming to get the drivers attention but were unable to do so. V1 occupants dove out of the boat at the last second to avoid being hit and were under water as the two boats collided. Owner dove into the floorboard of the boat. After being struck Owner said he went to the back of the boat and started looking for V1 occupants in the water. No one on Owner's boat was seriously injured.

I asked Owner about the lighting on his boat so he turned on the power and showed me the lights he indicates were on at the time of the crash. Owner stated that he was positive the white light was on along with the bright blue stereo system. Owner told me both V1 occupants would also be able to tell me that the lights were on. 

I spoke with V1 occupants together on the phone. Both V1 occupants had similar stories of the incident and they were very similar to what I had been told by Owner. Occupant1 did mention that when they came to the surface of the water he could see Owner standing in the back of the boat due to the interior lights being on. 

Operator2 was driving the 2000 Thunder Jet at the time of the crash and subject1 was on board. Operator2 told me he had been down at Roosters with everyone that was on his boat prior to heading back up the river. I asked Operator2 if he had been consuming alcohol while he was at Roosters and he told me that he had one beer that he did not finish. Operator2 told me that while he was traveling up the river he had passed several other boats that were displaying their lights and had no issues seeing them. Operator2 told me that he was traveling up the middle of the river and did not feel like he was veering to either side when at the last second saw Owner's boat. Operator2 told me that he could see he was perfectly lined up with the middle of Owner's boat so he made turned the boat hard to the left but was not able to completely miss the other boat. Operator2 told me he struck the back of Owner's boat near the stern and the force of the impact spun the two boats together making the back of his boat strike the middle of Owner's boat causing the damage. 

Operator2 told me that when they made contact he was sent forward where his face made contact with the windshield causing open lacerations on his forehead and the impact caused his nose to start bleeding. The front passenger went forward on impact striking his knee on the front console area. He suffered the most severe injuries and required surgery to re attach his knee cap. 

I spoke with V2 occupant on the phone and he told me that he and Operator2 were both sitting in the front of the boat paying attention as they traveled up the river due to it being dark outside. V2 occupant indicated that he does not remember seeing any lights what so ever prior to seeing the Owner's boat just before impact. V2 occupant did also tell me that he had no problems seeing other boats as they came up the river and even stopped once due to coming across a wake they could not identify. V2 occupant believed they were traveling up the middle of the river when they crashed into Owner.

After gathering information from both operators and passengers there was obvious discrepancies between the two parties. There are witnesses on each boat that claim the other is at fault and with no apparent mechanical or electrical malfunctions to note it is difficult to show if Owner had his lights activated at the time of the crash or if Operator2 failed to see Owner floating on the river. At this time the differences in the facts of the crash completely change who may have been at fault and the outcome of this investigation. At this time this case will be closed due to the lack of physical evidence and the two sided descriptions of what happened.


BARDID: ID-2018-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CJ Strike Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Bruneau
County: Owyhee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel (with driver and passenger) was traveling westbound through the Narrows on CJ Strike Reservoir. The drive became distracted by an unsecured fishing lure which was swinging from a fishing pole. The driver lost control of the vessel and impacted the bow onto the shore. The passenger complained of back pain and was transported to the hospital by Elmore County Ambulance #2519. The boat sustained an approximate one (1) foot diameter dent in the bow.


BARDID: ID-2018-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a rental boat when he entered an area that is known as Cougar Island. The island is surrounded by numerous rock just under the surface. There are 4 rock area buoys marking these hazards. He admitted to going 10 mph when he entered the area. He also said he was inattentive to the rock buoy's. As he passed within 50 feet of two of the buoy's the outdrive hit a rock doing heavy damage.


BARDID: ID-2018-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Challis
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Overloaded drift boat floating down the river broadside to flow, struck submerged rocks, tilted and took on water. Boat then filled with water, capsizing and wrapping around rock with three individuals trapped underneath.  Two people were treated for injuries.  Hazardous waters, alcohol use (the operator had been drinking alcohol), and overloading were causes.


BARDID: ID-2018-0024
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murtaugh Lake
NearestCityorTown: Murtaugh
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was towing a twin seat tube. Vessel began a turning maneuverer and the towed tube traveled over a rolling wave, resulting in the rider being ejected from the tube. As a result the rider was disoriented and lost use of lower extremities.


BARDID: ID-2018-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARRISON
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/27/18 at approximately 1352 hours, Dep. and I (Dep.) were dispatched to a report of a boat crash at the Gateway Marina in Harrison, Idaho. Operator was operating a rented pontoon boat when she was undocking from the back side of the Gateway Gas Docks. While she was undocking she was moving too quickly and the wind pushed the vessel towards the pedestrian bridge between the docks and the breakwater docks. Operator attempted to push off of the bridge to get the vessel away and her arm got pinched between the vessel and the bridge. Her arm broke the rearview mirror and caused a large deep laceration to her lower arm below the elbow. Due to the laceration being so close to the artery they transported Operator to the hospital via life flight. We arrived at Kootenai Medical and got Operator's statement which was consistence with what the other witnesses stated. A safety inspection was completed and the vessel passed all of the required equipment.  THe operator had been drinking.


BARDID: ID-2018-0026
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was being towed behind boat, when he wrapped his thumb in the rope right as the boat was beginning to take off. His thumb was severed off when the rope constricted. It should be noted that the other passengers on board had left the scene prior to the investigation. There is no information available for them.  


BARDID: ID-2018-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 14, 2018, at approximately 18:26 hours, I, Deputy was dispatched to the area of Banks-Lowman road (County Highway 17) at mile post 3 for CPR in progress on a male. I arrived on scene at 18:35 hours, located by the rivers edge off of County Highway 17, mile post 2, in Boise County, Idaho. There I located a group of individuals down by the rivers edge on some rocks performing CPR on a male who was unconscious and not breathing. 

One of the sons who I identified advised me that their group had been rafting the South Fork of the Payette River. Subject1 reported they were heading into "staircase" which is a set of rapids located near mile post 2.5 of County Highway 17. Subject1 reported that the raft hit a rock sideways and got stuck on it. Subject1 reported that everyone in the raft except for his brother Subject2, his dad Subject3 and him were swept downstream by the river. Subject1 reported that his dad had been pinned against the rock by the raft. Subject1 reported that Subject2 and him tried to pull their dad out of the water, but were unable to. Subject1 reported they had advised Subject3 to hold on to his life jacket, keep his feet up and float down river. Subject1 advised me that there had been a total of 7 passengers in the raft at the time of the incident.

CPR continued on Subject3 until Garden Valley EMS and Fire Rescue crews arrived on scene. Subject3 was loaded onto a backboard and brought up to the road side where he was then loaded into the ambulance. Air St. Lukes Paramedics were on scene, and began working on Subject3 in the ambulance trying to resuscitate him. While the paramedics worked on Subject3, Sgt and I went and obtained statements and information from everyone that was in the raft at the time of the incident. 

I spoke with the rafts owner and son of Subject3, who was identified as Subject2. I had Subject2 fill out a statement form. Subject2 in his statement, reported that they were floating the South Fork of the Payette River. Subject2 reported that everyone in the raft was wearing their PFD's (personal floatation device), and that he was the operator of the raft. Subject2 reported that they came up to the staircase rapids, where they passed through the first two rocks. Subject2 stated that as he got into position to navigate around the next big rock, he gave it all he had but they hit the rock sideways. Subject2 reported that the raft immediately high-sided and everyone but Subject1, Subject3 and him fell out of the raft and went down river. Subject2 reported that Subject1 and him got up onto the rock while his father Subject3 hung onto the rope that goes around the perimeter of the raft. Subject1 and him tried to get his dad Subject3 onto the rock, but Subject2 reported that they were unable to lift him onto the rock. Subject2 reported that his dad kept slipping out of his PFD while they tried to lift him up. Subject2 told his dad Subject3 to hold onto his PFD and put his feet up and float down the rapids. Subject2 reported that Subject1 and him then struggled to get the raft free from the rock, but once they did, they went down river to recover the passengers. Subject2 reported that when he found his father, there were people over him performing CPR on him. 

A passenger who was in the raft provide a written statement. Subject4 reported that they were coming down staircase, when the raft got wedged on a rock and sucked the raft sideways. Subject4 reported she got flipped out of the raft, and swam to shore. Subject4 reported that after Subject2 and Subject1 got the raft unstuck, she ran down the road until she located Subject2 and some strangers giving the victim CPR. Subject4 assisted with pulse and breathing until medics arrived on scene. 

A witness on scene reported that at approximately 5:45 PM, his wife and him were scouting the staircase rapids on the South Fork of the Payette River. Witness1 reported that from the roadside, they observed a raft broach on a large rock in the rapids and dump a number of the raft occupants into the water. Witness1 reported that his wife and him proceeded downstream in their vehicle, where he pulled one of the swimmers to shore with a throw rope. At that time Witness1 reported they observed the victim floating downstream, mostly submerged. With the help of a family member, they dragged the victim to shore. Witness1 reported that his wife Subject5 left to call for emergency services, and that he began administering CPR to the victim. Witness1 reported that he continued CPR for approximately 15 minutes until relieved by someone else. Witness1 reported that during that time, the victim was nonresponsive, and at no time did he detect a pulse. 

St. Lukes Air Medical Paramedics called the time of death after trying everything they could to revive Subject3. The Boise County Deputy Coroner arrived on scene. Subject2 and Subject1, who were the sons of Subject3 were advised that the Paramedics were unable to resuscitate him.

All raft occupants were wearing life vests. Subject3 at the time of the incident was wearing a NRS, Type 3 PFD, size Adult Large to XX-Large vest. Subject3's position in the raft was on top of the dry box at the time of the incident. 

The body of Subject3 was transported to the Garden Valley Fire Station to wait for funerals services to arrive. Summer's Funeral Services arrived to the Fire Station, where the body was released to the custody of them. The death was ruled an accidental drowning by the Boise County Coroner's Office.


BARDID: ID-2018-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/29/2018 at approximately 2202 hours subject called into central dispatch to report an injury that occurred at approximately 1900 hours on 07/29/2018 on Hayden Lake. It was reported that a 47 year old male had fallen off an inner tube while being pulled by a vessel. 

On 07/30/2018 I, Dep.s going as Marine 5 were assigned the report. We responded to the address of the registered owner and contacted the operator of the vessel. Operator said that he was towing an inner tube with three people on it and at some point the three people had fallen off. Operator said that the injured person had injured his hamstring. 

We did a safety inspection on the vessel and noted that the vessel had the appropriate safety equipment and passed the inspection. A safety inspection sticker was issued to Operator. There is no other information available for the other passengers on board. 


BARDID: ID-2018-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d Alene
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While Wake surfing in Micah Bay Subject fell off the boat and the rope wrapped around her foot and pulled her. She was then transported to 3rd Street docks and medical took her to KMC. Upon arriving at KMC they took X-Rays and diagnosed her with a bruised foot.


BARDID: ID-2018-0030
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oxbow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Council
County: Adams
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was headed North on Oxbow Reservoir from the Brownlee Dam area after fishing. He said he was using navigation lights as well as an outside light source. At approximately 1:30 am on July 21 he claimed his anchor came off his bow and it was caught in the rocks below. As a result the operator lost control of the boat, it spun the boat around, and beached it on a rock bar. The boat sustained damage to the bow and under structure.


BARDID: ID-2018-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/1/18 operator1 and his friend operator2, were riding their jetskis parallel to each other, with Operator2 riding further behind Operator1. As Operator1 and Operator2 neared the east ramp of Spring Shores Marina, they rode close to the north shore line of the reservoir. While riding, Operator1 noticed a wake boat heading towards him from the east ramp area in a south east direction. Seeing the wake boat would collide with him if he did not change his direction, Operator1 decided to make a starboard turn to avoid collision. Once Operator1 entered his turn he noticed rocks on the shoreline in his pathway, so he made a sharper starboard turn which ended up with him colliding into the portside of Operator2's jetski. At the time of impact both Operator1 and Operator2 were ejected from their PWC's Operator1 and Operator2 then tried boarding their PWC's , but Operator2's ski started taking on water due to receiving damage in its hull, so Operator2 boarded Operator1's jetski and they both towed the disabled ski to the docks.


BARDID: ID-2018-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator along with four passengers were traveling down river, North, in a 1991 Jetcraft vessel. Operator advised that they struck a rock near the middle of the Snake River and began taking on water. Operator advised that they were able to get the vessel to the Idaho side of the river and secure it. Operator advised that they were able to patch the vessel the next day good enough to get it down to the boat ramp. I responded to the operators residence and inspected the damage to the vessel. I saw a large scrape on the bottom of the starboard side and a hole where the bottom met the transom. It appeared that the weld failed where the bottom and the transom met. No major injuries were reported although one passenger did respond to the hospital. Victim advised nothing was broken and only bruising occurred.


BARDID: ID-2018-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was traveling at a moderate rate of speed along the shore line just south east of the narrows when the hull of the boat hit a submerged rock. The propeller and rotor also hit the rock making the boat inoperable.


BARDID: ID-2018-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jensens Grove
NearestCityorTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the interviews with both operators and eye witness statements the Tige boat was heading away from the boat ramp. The personal watercraft left the boat dock a moment after the boat heading the same direction. The personal watercraft had started to pass the boat on the right hand side. At some point the operator of the personal watercraft lost control of the Jet Ski and ran into the side of the boat.


BARDID: ID-2018-0035
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d' Alene
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d' Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/06/2018 at approximately 0354 P.M. Marine 5 was dispatched to an injury boat accident. The accident occurred in Mitchell Bay and the vessel and its occupants went to the 3rd Street Docks. We contacted the reporting party at Kootenai Health. Operator was towing victim on a knee board behind the vessel. Victim cleared a wake behind the boat and nose dived into the opposite wake. When the boat turned around to retrieve him they noted he was bleeding and immediately pulled victim aboard. He suffered a 4 to 6 inch laceration on the left side of his neck. At the time we took the report, the passengers of the vessel were no longer around so their information could not be obtained.


BARDID: ID-2018-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was traveling through the marked channel, when the outdrive of the motor struck a submerged log.


BARDID: ID-2018-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Juvenile male was paddle boarding. Had a medical condition (cardiac arrest) and collapsed into the water. Marine deputies arrived on scene and performed CPR until EMS arrived and transported to the hospital. Person was air lifted to Boise. At the time of this report the victim as made significant signs of recovery and is currently expected to make a full recovery.


BARDID: ID-2018-0039
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
While fueling the boat, the fuel was pumped through a gas cap that was no longer hooked up to gas tank. 20.56 gallons of fuel went into the bilge area and the fumes ignited by either the ignition or static electricity. Boat is a total loss due to fire and explosions.


BARDID: ID-2018-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29, 2018 around 2145 hours, operator was recreating at Lucky Peak Reservoir with several friends.  At approximately 2145 hours, Operator was driving his father's 2009 white and red Axis boat, from Springs Shores marina to Barclay Bay to drop off passengers.  Just north of Goose Neck Bay, a hat flew off of another passenger and the operator slowed the boats speed to approximately 15 miles per hour and made a left turn.  When the turn was made it caused Occupant1 to be ejected from the Axis.  Occupant1 had his feet on the seat of the bow and was sitting on the driver side gunwale. One of the other passengers advised operator that Occupant1 was ejected and they returned to the area of the turn to look for Occupant1.  They looked for Occupant1 for approximately 20 minutes before returning to Spring Shores Marina, where they called for emergency services. It should be noted that the body of Occupant1 was recovered from Lucky Peak Reservoir on 08/10/2018.  Alcohol was being consumed by the operator and victim.    It should be noted that the body was recovered from Lucky Peak Reservoir on 08/10/2018 and during recovery body revealed multiple large lacerations on its right shoulder and arm, which appeared to have been caused by contact with the boats propeller.


BARDID: ID-2018-0041
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/18/18 at 5:57 pm, operators were Operating their personal watercraft's (PWC) approximately 200 yards east of the east boat ramp located at Spring Shores Marina on the Lucky Peak Reservoir.
   Operator1 and Operator2 were operating within close proximity of each other, jumping their PWC's off each other's wake. At one point, Operator1 lost control of his white 1994 Kawasaki PWC and was thrown into the water. While Operator2 was jumping Operator1's wake, his purple 1996 Kawasaki PWC approached Operator1 who was in the water. Operator2 did not see Operator1 in the water and as his PWC passed Operator1, the port side of the stern of his PWC collided with Operator1's head. This impact with Operator1 caused an approximate one 1 inch laceration to the back of Operator1's head. Operator1 was also knocked unconscious.
   Witnesses approached Operator1 and removed him from the water. At that time, Operator1 regained consciousness. Operator1 was transported by boat to the east ramp of the Spring Shores Marina where I made contact with him. I asked Operator1 if he knew what happened. Operator1 stated he couldn't remember anything after he launched his PWC into the water and didn't remember the collision or being knocked unconscious. I asked Operator1 if he consumed any alcoholic beverages today. He said no. I did not observe any indicators of impairment. I then made contact with Operator2. Operator2 also denied consuming any alcohol and I did not observe any indicators.
   Operator1 was evaluated by Ada County Paramedics. Operator1 was treated on site for his injuries and declined to be transported to the hospital. 
   I photographed both PWC's and provided the report information to Operator1 and Operator2.


BARDID: ID-2018-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 15, 2018 around 1754 hours, I was dispatched to a jet ski crash with injuries.  I was given the location of dock 36 near Barclay Bay.  While en route to the location we were flagged down by a yellow wake boat near Placer Point towing a jet ski with another following.  One of the passengers on the boat informed me they had both parties involved in the jet ski crash on board.  Another passenger of the boat was driving a jet ski since both parties were injured.  
 
I was able to get updates on their injuries and relayed that information to dispatch in order to have paramedics meet us at Spring Shores Marina for the victims.  I was able to obtain the victims identity once at the marina.  Operator1 told me he just hurt but wasn't sure where.  He was extremely upset and hard to understand so I informed dispatch he might have a head injury.  Operator2 said his right side hurt and he was having difficulty breathing.  Both men were transported in one ambulance.
 
On August 2 I met with Operator2 at his house in Meridian.  Operator2 had suffered 8 broken ribs and a punctured lung in the crash.  Operator1 did not have any significant injuries.  Operator2 told me the following in summary regarding the crash:
 
Both jet skis belong to Operator2.  He and Operator1 were out riding when they crashed into each other.  He said they were riding mostly parallel to each other and watching boats while riding.  Operator2 looked away for a short amount of time and when he looked to find Operator1 he realized they had both drifted apart and were now turning into each other.  Operator2 took a sharp left trying to avoid the crash but Operator1 ran into the side of him and he was thrown from the ski.  
 
I took more pictures of the jet skis that were trailered and parked in Operator2's garage.  The bottom of the ski Operator2 was on showed he was taking a sharp turn since it appeared that was the point of impact by the damage.  Operator1 had told me the same version of events when I had spoke with him on the phone a few days prior.  No one was cited on the crash.


BARDID: ID-2018-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was waterskiing. Victim fell when crossing the wake and her foot failed to release from the ski boot, causing her leg to twist and fracture in 3 places. She was transported to the hospital in McCall for further medical attention.


BARDID: ID-2019-0009
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/26/2019 at 18:15 hours, while at the Spring Shores Marina, I was advised by a boater that a young woman had a broken leg and was being transported to the marina by boat.

A few minutes later, an orange 2007 CTC boat (ID 3364 AY) arrived at the marina. Victim was complaining of pain in her lower left leg. Deputies and marina staff placed Victim on a backboard and transported her to an awaiting personal van where she was transported to St. Lukes Medical Center for evaluation.

I later met with Operator and asked him what happened. 

Interview with Operator in summary:

Operator stated he and a large group were camped at Chimney Rock campground for a church function. He had his personal boat on the water and was towing passengers on an inter tube. Operator said Victim got on the inter tube and was being towed by the boat. Operator said he was traveling approximately eleven miles per hour and making large, wide turns while towing Victim. Operator said during one turn, he saw Victim's tube go over the boats wake and Victim appeared to fall off the tube into the water. Operator turned his boat around to pick up Victim. Victim was complaining of pain in her left leg. Victim re-boarded the boat and Operator stabilized her leg. He then transported Victim to the Spring Shores Marina where he met with deputies. 

Operator stated he has over 100 hours of boating experience. All passengers were wearing their life jackets. 

Detective later contacted Victims mother who stated Victim only suffered a sprained leg and contusion.


BARDID: ID-2019-0010
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Burley
County: Minidoka
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was a 1997 Malibu, 19 foot in length with an operator and four additional passengers. At approximately 20:08 hours, the vessel was going east up-stream, about 1/2 mile west of the Bedke Boat Dock. During the investigation and interview of the occupants, they indicated that prior to the sinking of the boat, two of the male occupants were seated on the starboard and port side gunnel, behind the wake board tower. Also on the starboard side was another seated passenger at the stern, for a total of three people on the starboard side. There were two additional occupants on port side. One in a passenger seat and the other behind the tower. Additionally, there was an approximate 80 gallon after-market water ballast, used for additional wake creation. It is to be noted that the ballast is not manufacturer equipped. The boat contained a capacity plate of (7) seven persons or 1135 pounds.

With the added weight of the ballast combined with the passenger weight and those not seated appropriately, the boat became less maneuverable. The driver made an abrupt starboard turn, the boat immediately took on water on the port-stern side. This caused the operator to no longer maintain control. The boat sunk nearly immediately. This is consistent with passenger statements and the boat position.


BARDID: ID-2019-0012
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5th, 2019 at approximately 1330 hours, operator was driving  a Super Natique boat while victim was holding on to the ski attached to the boat by rope, attempting to learn how to wake surf. She was holding on to the wake board by both hands with her body in the water. As operator accelerated and pulled the wake board, victim felt her shoulder dislocate as she held on to the board. Victim was seen by an onsite resort paramedic at Gozzer Ranch and then transported to Kootenai Health by ambulance for further evaluation.


BARDID: ID-2019-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Main Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and husband were thrown from the raft while going through “Mikes Hole” on the main fork of the Payette River. Husband swam to victim and found her floating, facedown, unresponsive. Husband swam her to shore and started CPR. Victim was declared dead by air ambulance medics as the result of drowning. Victim was wearing a life jacket. The raft was occupied by their two boys who did not fall out.


BARDID: ID-2019-0014
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Redfish Lake
NearestCityorTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and child were observed in kayak departing North Shore area towards the south earlier in the morning. They were later observed returning to the North Shore area when it became very windy with a reported wind downburst and 2-3 foot swells in the area. After this event the 5 year old child was observed floating face down in the lake approximately 25 feet from shore. By standers brought the child to shore and began CPR immediately. The kayak was found floating upside down off shore with the paddle. Adult cowboy boots were later found inside the kayak. The next day the body of the father was located by divers approximately 100 feet off shore in 44 feet of water with a fishing pole next to his body.


BARDID: ID-2019-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A group of floaters (5 adult females) were floating the Payette River from the Plaza Rd. Bridge to the Washington St. Bridge just north of Emmett. Along the float there is a low head/diversion dam. Most
people exit the river there and walk around the dam. On this day all of the group except one decided to go over the dam. 

Two females were in a two person raft while the other were in tubes tied together.

Both vessels overturned dumping all four occupants into the water. The two females on tubes were unharmed and exited the river safely. The two in the raft were caught in the boiling back current caused
by the dam. 

One subject was bruised and battered from the water nearly drowning but was brought back from CPR. The other subject drown and drifted down stream approximately 1/8 of a mile. Her body was pulled from the water just west of the Washington Bridge on the south bank. Emergency responders and a civilian trained in CPR administered life saving measures but were unsuccessful.


BARDID: ID-2019-0016
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Wakeboard Crash. Injured person attempted to jump wake. He landed catching his toe side edge and fell face first into the water, resulting in a minor concussion.


BARDID: ID-2019-0017
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was riding a tube being pulled by the vessel. As the vessel made a sweeping turn towards port, the victim fell from the tube and into the water. By falling into the water, she injured her right leg which had been previously had surgery on, aggravating her already existing condition. She was transported for further medical attention due to a possible broken leg.


BARDID: ID-2019-0018
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hayden
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel # one was towing a wakeboarder at approximately 25 mph and collided with Vessel #2 which was stationary at the time causing significant damage to that vessel. 

Operator of vessel # 2 put his vessel into full reverse and described vessel one mounting the front of their pontoon boat and then sliding off to the starboard side.  Vessel one Operator was arrested and charged for Operating Under the influence of alcohol and Gross Negligent Operations.


BARDID: ID-2019-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Redfish Lake
NearestCityorTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two men were fishing in a rental canoe with no experience/training in a canoe. "P1" shifted in the seat to fish and the canoe capsized throwing both into the water. 

"P1" was a non-swimmer and was wearing a Type III PFD. The "O" could swim and was not wearing a PFD supplied by the vendor. They were approximately 125 feet off shore at the North Shore of Redfish Lake.  Both men clung to the capsized canoe and yelled for help for about 10 minutes. They tried to swim towards shore while clinging to the canoe, but were unable to due to winds and currents. They could see people on the shore as they were yelling, but no one seemed to hear them. A young girl ran to my location and told me of the men in the water. I responded in my patrol boat and pulled both men out of the water and requested EMS to respond. Both men were treated by EMS. Both men stated they were not supplied with a whistle.


BARDID: ID-2019-0020
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Garden Valley
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were rafting the S. Fork of the Payette River when they did not portage and floated through Big Falls rapid, a rapid which is a class VI rapid and considered not runable. As a result, all members of the raft were ejected and one subject drowned.


BARDID: ID-2019-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dworshak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Orofino
County: Clearwater
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of boat #1 was running his boat at night between 20-25 MPH when his boat struck boat #2 that was docked at the Three Meadows boat dock.


BARDID: ID-2019-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Walcott
NearestCityorTown: Rupert
County: Minidoka
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was loaded with two adults and two children preparing to leave from the dock. The boat is a 1989 Sea-Ray with an inboard motor equipped with a blower system. The blowers were not used and fumes caused a flash fire injuring two of the four occupants. One female child sustained moderate to severe burns to approximately 14% of her body and one adult male sustained moderate to severe burns to his leg. The two people are being treated at a regional burn center.


BARDID: ID-2019-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (Malibu Wake Setter) was operating on Lucky Peak Reservoir when Vessel 2 (Sea Doo PWC) approached and was caught in the wake of Vessel 1.  

The operator of Vessel 2 was unable to maneuver the away from Vessel 1 and the starboard side of Vessel 2 struck the stern of Vessel 1.


BARDID: ID-2019-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-27-2019 at approximately 0930 hours, operator was attempting to dock his 2006 cobalt at his slip at silver beach marina. According to him and other dock attendants who have had experience with the boat, the cobalt occasionally throttles while in idle. As operator1 pulled into the slip, the boat throttled into the slip and jumped over the dock onto the opposing slip and on top of a cobalt boat.


BARDID: ID-2019-0026
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spirit Lake
NearestCityorTown: Spirit lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Physical condition
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/29/2019 at approximately 1100 hrs, victim was wakeboarding behind the vessel which was being operated.  At some point while being towed Victim fell down, he did not hit the vessel or his board but hit his head on the water. Victim had a previous hip injury from a motorcycle crash which everyone thought played into him not being very stable on the wakeboard. A few hours after the crash they requested medical respond to check out Victim due to his head hurting and some confusion. Ultimately he was cleared by medical and they recommended he see a doctor, Victim was taken to Kootenai health. I completed a safety inspection on the vessel, took photographs (later uploaded to evidence) and had Victim sign a release of info form.


BARDID: ID-2019-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was pulling a skier on a wakeboard. Victim stated the vessel was going straight, however he lost his balance on the board causing him to fall. When Victim hit the water, the force caused him to dislocate his right shoulder. Victim was transported to the hospital to have his shoulder set by a doctor. no other injuries or vessels were involved in the incident.


BARDID: ID-2019-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene River
NearestCityorTown: Cataldo
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-3-2019 I, Deputy and my partner Deputy, responded to a call for a boat on fire. Deputy and Shoshone County Fire were on scene before we arrive. Shoshone Fire had extinguished the fire before we arrived on scene. I talked to the primary operators. 

They informed me that the boat was still attached to the trailer and they were loading the boat into the water, when the fire started. They had been operating on the Coeur d'Alene River all day and had exited to get fuel. They were returning the boat to the water, as the boat was entering the water Subject informed me that she turned the key and heard a poof sound in the engine compartment. Subject said she moved her daughter and her niece from on top of the engine compartment and moved them off the boat. 

Operator informed me that he then opened the compartment and flames engulfed the boat. He indicated that he attempted to get a fire extinguisher but the flames spread too quickly. Operator said that his wife was telling him to exit the boat, Operator stated that after he exited the boat he pushed it off his trailer into the water, to keep the fire from spreading. 

We took pictures of the boat when they removed it from the water, Shoshone Fire was worried about the fuel still in the boat reigniting and moved it to a safe distance to monitor it with one of their engines. After talking with all those on the boat there were no reported injuries and the boat was the only vessel that inured damage. The source of the fire is unknown but the fire was reported to have started in the engine compartment.


BARDID: ID-2019-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Mackay
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Powerboat was anchored off stern. Wind event caused swamping and then capsizing of boat.  At a little after midnight the operator and passenger boarded their boat and anchored about 75 yards off shore for the night. The operator used a river type anchor (fluted mushroom) weighing about 10 pounds with no chain. The anchor line was 49 feet in length and the depth of the water was approximately 25 feet where they anchored for the night. The anchor line was attached to a starboard cleat near the transom. They were sleeping and were awakened by the sound of the wind and waves crashing into the boat at about 2 AM. The wind and waves drove them across the lake, dragging the anchor, to the east shore. The operator did not attempt to start the engine, turn on the bilge pump or cut the anchor rope. Near shore the boat swamped and began to capsize. The couple jumped out of the boat and waded to shore. They watched the boat capsize once they got to shore.


BARDID: ID-2019-0030
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The sailboat was heading east back to Camp Ida-Haven when a wind sheer hit the boat causing the sail and mast to hit the water and cause the boat to capsize. All 9 individuals were thrown from the boat but
reported no injuries. The sailboat quickly took on water causing it to sink before it could be rolled back up safely. The sailboat sank in what they believe to be 100' -140' of water. At the time of this report it
has not been located on the bottom.


BARDID: ID-2019-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-06 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane river
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two wave runners where traveling East bound on the Spokane river. The lead vessel stopped and turned. The second vessel was following to closely to stop. The second vessel turned and collided side to side with the primary vessel.


BARDID: ID-2019-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Mountain Home
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was water skiing.  As she was crossing the wake she fell.  The ski failed to come off of her foot during the fall resulting in a fracture of the tibia/fibula.


BARDID: ID-2019-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2019 at approximately 1924 hours, dispatch informed Marine Deputy of a Jet Ski accident that had occurred on Payette Lake. Parker responded to Legacy Park and met with the owner 
(Cheap Thrills} of the Jet Ski at 1926 hours. (Cheap Thrills Employee) stated that one of their jet ski's had been returned severely damaged. The Jet Ski (bearing Idaho registration number ID6246AU) had severe fiberglass damage to the bow and the rail on the port side. 

The person who rented the jet Ski had refused to wait and left without giving any information about what had happened.

The Valley County Sheriff's Office made several attempts to follow up and make contact with the operator of the vessel involved in the accident. He refused to speak with the officers, or answer the calls that were made in an attempt to contact him. The prosecutor did not wish to pursue any charges.  


BARDID: ID-2019-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC's were attempting to do turn and sprays on each other, when one of the PWC's got out of control causing a near head on accident. All 4 juvenile females were ejected from the vessels upon impact.

One of the operators was life flighted to Boise with severe lacerations and multiple breaks in her left leg.
The other 3 females were transported to mccall Hospital for non life threating injuries.


BARDID: ID-2019-0035
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:44:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: American Falls
County: Power
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/11/2019 I Deputy of the Power County Sheriff’s Office, was dispatched to the American Falls Reservoir near the dam, in reference to a male subject in the water. The male subject was later identified. The Reporting party stated that he entered the water to retrieve an article of clothing. Subject advised dispatch that he resurfaced briefly, but went back under the water. I arrived shortly after, at the face of the dam. I advised dispatch that I couldn’t see the boat near the dam face, I had dispatch tell Subject to stand up and wave her arms, I located her roughly 300-500 yards away from the dam face. I relocated to the west boat dock ramp.  After a 3 hours the search turned from life saving to recovery.  Upon investigation the sequence of events are as follows:  Victim jumped in to get a hat, Victim went under water, Victim surfaced, Boat tried to get a type 4 to the victim, Victim went under the water again, Witnesses on the boat waited 5 minutes then called 911.


BARDID: ID-2019-0036
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/04/2019 at 15:39 hours, I was informed there had been a wake board accident on Lucky Peak Reservoir and the injured person was being transported by boat to the Spring Shores Marina.

I responded to the marina and met up with the involved vessel (ID0780AY) which was docked. I made contact with the operator of the vessel. Operator told me she had been operating the boat near Mack's Creek campground. Her husband was wake surfing behind the boat. Operator said Victim had both feet strapped into the wake board. While surfing, Victim began to fall off the wake. He was able to free one foot from the board but his right foot stayed attached. As Victim fell into the water, the board twisted in the water, resulting in Victim' foot to twist with the board. Victim' right ankle dislocated as a result. Victim was able to re-board the boat and Operator transport him to the marina for medical treatment. Follow up was conducted to obtain the information on the other person on board; no information was located. 


BARDID: ID-2019-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Williams Lake
NearestCityorTown: Salmon
County: Lemhi
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A group of eight people borrowed a boat in the evening hours and ended up grounding the boat on the north shoreline.


BARDID: ID-2019-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling up river after attending the Vanilla Ice Concert at Rocking On the River. There are conflicting stories at to what speed the vessel was traveling when it struck the Southway bridge at approximately 9:15 Pm when 911 received its first third party report. The operator was knocked unconscious and then regained consciousness. Operator was able to get vessel back to Hells Gate Marina before loading the boat and calling for paramedics. Operator left the scene prior to Law
Enforcement arrival.


BARDID: ID-2019-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kootenai River
NearestCityorTown: Bonners Ferry
County: Boundary
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 2005 Thunder Jet run aground onto a rock barge while traveling downstream while at about 35mph. Five adults were on board and all occupants were transported to safety and the vessel was towed to the nearest launch located at Twin Rivers resort. The jet pump sustained major damage.


BARDID: ID-2019-0041
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was paddling a kayak on the Snake River below Shoshone Falls and decided to paddle too close to it. The current from the falls pulled the kayak into the falls and flipped the kayak and ejected it's occupant. Victim could not get out of the current of the falls and it kept pushing him under even though he was wearing a PFD. When he was finally kicked out from under the falls some other boaters were able to reach him and get him to shore. He was vomiting and not coherent.

When rescuers and paramedics reached him he was treated for near drowning. Victim was transported out by rescue boat for further medical treatment. All witnesses left the scene before contact information could be obtained.


BARDID: ID-2019-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Lowman
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of 08/14/19, Subject took her grandson, Operator, kayaking on the
Payette river. Subject and Operator were each on their own inflatable kayaks and were floating side by side down the river. Subject and Operator were both wearing life vests and helmets at the time. As the two were floating with the river current they came to a tree that appears to have recently fallen across the river. The tree was at the water line and across the entire river. Operator came off his kayak and was trapped under the water for approximately 10 minutes. Once pulled from the tree, CPR was started immediately by grandfather. Operator was unresponsive for the next 45 minutes until he was flown by air ambulance to St. Lukes - Boise. Operator was pronounced deceased by the doctors at St. Lukes.


BARDID: ID-2019-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
09-02-19 at approx. 1700 hours, Operator and Victim were riding a KJ Watersports PWC (ID8111AX) on Lake CdA in the area of the 3rd st marina. The PWC hit a large wave and Victim fell off the back. Victim landed in the water directly in the path of the jet from the PWC. It appears pressurized water entered Victim’s anus and he sustained some degree of internal injury. 

Deputy and I assisted Medical in transporting Victim via Boat 2 from the marina dock to the boardwalk where he was taken to an ambulance and transported to Kootenai Health.
We completed a safety inspection on the PWC and released it to KJ Watersports. Operator completed an IBAR form and returned it to us but neglected to put his signature on it.


BARDID: ID-2019-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Laclede
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and victim were riding on a Sea Doo PWC when they struck a wave while traveling over 20 mph.  Both operator and passenger were ejected off the vessel.  The operator landed in the water while the victim landed hard on the PWC, injuring her groin and fainting.  The victim was taken to near be Newport Hospital and was treated and released with stitches to her lacerated groin.


BARDID: ID-2019-0046
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock, operator of boat 1 lost control of his vessel as he was entering his slip.  While maneuvering it collided with boat 2 which was tied to the board walk as part of the Sandpoint Classic Boat Show.


BARDID: ID-2019-0047
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/01/2019 at 7:23 hours, a 2004 Mastercraft ski boat was operating near the High Bridge on Lucky Peak Reservoir in Ada County, Idaho. The vessel began taking on water for unknown reasons. The operator of the vessel attempted to move the vessel back to the marina but the motor died before reaching the marina. The vessel continued taking on water, eventually capsizing near a rocky shoreline. All passengers were able to abandon the vessel without injury. 

On 09/02/2019, the owner of the vessel attempted to tow the vessel back to the marina boat ramps. In the process, the vessel took on additional water and sunk, approximately 120 feet down, in front of the Spring Shores Marina.


BARDID: ID-2019-0048
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
 On 8/31/19 at approximately 1932 hours dispatch received a call about a drift boat crash near Wolf Flats. I contacted the RP who advised me that he owns the boat that hit a tree approximately 1/2 mile down stream of the Wolf Flats boat ramp, causing the drift boat to overturn. 

Operator and the other two occupants of the boat were able to swim to the shore where they called for help. None of the men were wearing life jackets, and none of them were injured. The boat (a grey hyde drift boat) is still missing. It was last seen approximately 1.3 miles up stream from Byington. I tried to search for the boat that day but it quickly got dark. Officers went out the next day to try and locate it but were unable to find it.  Jefferson County has been advised that it might end up in their section.


BARDID: ID-2019-0049
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: American Falls
County: Power
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sept. 4, at approximately 1:37 p.m., the Power County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call about a person in the water at the American Falls Reservoir.  The victim was next to a flipped over boat, which was stuck on the rocks, waving for help. When officers arrived, they noticed a female hanging on to her flipped kayak.

Power County Search and Rescue, the American Falls Police Department and Power County EMS responded to rescue the woman from the water.

The operator had been drinking.


BARDID: ID-2019-0050
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A PWC (vessel #1) crossed the wake of a second vessel (vessel #2) at a high rate of speed and was ejected from his PWC.  The PWC operator was injured as a result.  There is no other information available per the Sheriff's Office.  


BARDID: ID-2019-0051
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
There were two girls on a tube. The driver was turning a corner and slowed down to approximately 12 mph. This allowed the tubing rope to gain slack in the line and when the rope was pulled taut, the tube hit a wake and sunk the front end. Tuber1 was thrown onto the rope which is where she obtained the injury to her ear and face.  There is no other information available per the Sheriff's Office.  


BARDID: ID-2019-0052
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/22/19 at approximately 1008 hours, Deputies responded to a swamped boat, approximately 500 yards from shore in front of the NIC beach area. Two men were seen floating in the water, and neither were wearing life jackets. Both men were rescued by emergency personnel. I located a small aluminum johnboat and towed it to shore. Several items which were floating were collected and brought to shore. After the two men were checked by medical personnel, I spoke with them about the incident. 

The driver of the boat stated he and his passenger had just finished duck hunting and they were headed back to the 3rd Street boat launch, from Cougar bay. As they traveled across the water, the came into a series of waves. The waves began coming over the bow and into the boat. After about the third wave, Operator stated the boat completely submerged and overturned. Operator and occupant both grabbed onto bags of duck decoys and used them as floatation until they were pulled from the water by emergency personnel. Based on the amount of hunting equipment found floating and the size and weight of the two occupants, I advised Operator that he was overloaded and he agreed. No injuries occurred.


BARDID: ID-2019-0053
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon Falls Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Hollister
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The surviving passenger on the vessel described hearing a loud bang, such as a back fire from the engine. He saw what he thought to be smoke or steam coming from the engine compartment. When he opened the compartment he observed water rushing into the boat from where the exhaust manifold blew apart from the boat creating a hole about 5 inches in diameter. This quickly filled the back of the boat with water and caused it to sink, trapping the victim/owner of the boat in the cabin area and taking him down with the boat.


BARDID: ID-2020-0001
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling up river and struck a submerged rock.  Operator lost control and ran the boat aground.


BARDID: ID-2020-0002
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of boat got into technical rapid during high water and was unable to make it. Boat was stuffed into a large rapid, overturned and sank within seconds. Driver went down with the boat but was able to make it out but was held under water for 10-15 seconds before re surfacing. NRS life jacket was the only thing he still had on when he was fished from the river.  The boat was traveling East bound up stream at the time of the accident


BARDID: ID-2020-0003
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Lanyard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/29/20, operator had purchased a 1996 Kawasaki 1100 ZXI Jet Ski (vessel 1). After purchasing the Jet Ski, Operator took it for a test ride at Lucky Peak Lake. While on the test ride, Operator had placed his 7 year old son on the seat in front of him. While riding near Spring Shores Marina’s west boat ramp, Operator had brought the Jet Ski to a slow speed and had commenced into a turn. While making the turn, Operator had lost his balance and fell off of the Jet Ski. As Operator fell from the Jet Ski, the safety lanyard did not function properly, and the Jet Ski remained running, with Operator’s 7 year old son onboard. 

Operator’s son then panicked by grabbing the Jet Ski handle bars tightly, which engaged the throttle. As the throttle engaged, the Jet Ski sped off out of control of Son’s operating skills, and ended up heading towards the Marina’s west boat ramp. As the Jet Ski entered the boat loading area of the ramp, it collided into a spare tire, mounted to a boat trailer.

   The collision of the Jet Ski into the trailer mounted spare tire, ended up causing Son a bloody nose and a bruised left leg. It also caused extensive damage to the Jet Ski, which left a large size hole in the port side bow area of the Ski, along with fiberglass damage on the port side stern of the Ski. The impact of the Jet Ski also bent trailer frame and spare tire mount.


BARDID: ID-2020-0004
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Canyon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the boat (Male 41 years old) stated that he was heading North on the water on plane, traveling approximately 20 to 25 miles per hour. The boat struck the shore with the bow of the boat when he did not navigate a curve adequately. He then advised that the boat drifted to its current location on the water.  Five people were aboard at the time of the accident and three people were treated at the local hospital for potential head injuries.  The operator was arrested for OUI.


BARDID: ID-2020-0005
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brownlee Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Cambridge
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was on the water drifting upstream when it began to take on water.  The boat started sinking and rolled sideways.  The occupants put life jackets on and jumped off the sinking boat into the water.  It was determined that a broken water hose that went to a live well caused the issue.


BARDID: ID-2020-0007
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackfoot River
NearestCityorTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and 2 other family members were kayaking from Cutthroat Campground to Trail Creek Campground. When they passed Morgan's Bridge, the water became rougher and more rocky. Operator struck a submerged rock that tore a large gouge in the kayak and Operator was ejected from his kayak. 

Due to the strong current Operator struck several large rocks before he was able to make it to shore. Operator's kayak continued downstream until it was pulled to shore by another family member. The kayak is in an area you can only get to by water and cannot be recovered at this time.


BARDID: ID-2020-0008
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackfoot River
NearestCityorTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and 2 other family members were kayaking from Cutthroat Campground to Trail Creek Campground. When they passed Morgan's Bridge, the water became rougher and more rocky. Operator was following subject1 and when subject1 struck a rock and was ejected from his kayak, operator attempted to avoid hitting subject1 and was ejected from his kayak as well. operator struck multiple rocks with his body especially his hip while making it to shore with subject1.


BARDID: ID-2020-0009
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Blackfoot River
NearestCityorTown: Blackfoot
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and 2 other family members were kayaking the Blackfoot River from Cutthroat Campground to Trail Creek Campground. After they passed Morgan's Bridge the water became rougher and more rocky. 

One family member struck a rock and was ejected into the river followed shortly by the other family member who was also ejected from his kayak. When two people made it to shore they had injuries and were in a rugged area with no road access. 

Operator said that he would go for help. Operator made it about a 1/4 mile down the river and while trying to recover a kayak which was submerged and caught under a rock, Operator was ejected from his kayak and the current carried it away. Operator was carried downstream until he was able to get out on a rock in the middle of the river.

After a while Operator was able to make it to shore and get to the truck parked at Trail Creek Campground and drive to Blackfoot for help.


BARDID: ID-2020-0012
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Hagerman
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was traveling at a slow rate of speed, estimated at between 10-15 mph with bow nose in the air, and wake behind the boat.  When operator came off throttle towards the dock, water came gushing in over the bow due to overcapacity, and what the operator described as choppy water.  Boat was carrying 20 persons, that was rated for 14 persons with a limit of 1,980 pounds.  Once the water started coming into the boat, it quickly filled and sunk.


BARDID: ID-2020-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene River
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling alone in his boat upstream at approximately 40 mph. As he navigated a turn, he saw a log in his path of travel. 

He turned right to avoid the log but struck the shore line and brought his vessel to a sudden stop. The vessel did not sustain any damage, however operator was flung into his helm which caused him to break his collar bone. He was transported for further medical attention. No other vessels were involved.


BARDID: ID-2020-0014
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/20, Operator had gone jet skiing with her friend at Lucky Peak Lake. While on the Lake Operator had been operating a 2019 Sea Doo GTRX (vessel #1) in the area of Goose Neck Bay, when two boats passed by her on both sides. 

After the boats had passed, Operator decided she would jump the wake that had been created by the two boats. Operator approached the wake at an estimated speed of 40 miles per hour and became air born once hitting the first wake. As Operator’s ski came back in contact with the water, it was hit by another wake, which caused Operator to be thrown from her ski and into the water. 

Operator’s violent impact on the water left her floating in the water stunned. Once Operator was able to get her wits about her, she was able to get back on the Jet Ski, and was able to ride back to Spring Shores Marina with her friend, where she was able to get some medical attention for her right ankle, which was starting to swell. Operator was then transported to the hospital by her friend, where she found that she had fractured her right fibula, sprained her right ankle, and had torn her right calf muscle.

Further Information:
   Operator reported that earlier in the day, prior to the accident, she had consumed one alcoholic beverage. In observing Operator, law enforcement did not see singes of Operator being impaired.


BARDID: ID-2020-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityorTown: Caldwell
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling southbound near Lower Dam at Riverside Road.  Vessel #2 came within five feet of Vessel #1 and turned abruptly causing the wake from Vessel #2 to swamp Vessel #1.  

The operator of Vessel #1 fell out of the vessel and into the water.  At this point Vessel #1 was 40-50 yards from shore and the operator began swimming and dragging the vessel.  

Bystanders helped the operator and he was transported to West Valley Medical Center where he was treated and released for water in his lungs.  

Vessel #2 was described as a white and tan boat with a chrome or black ski tower.  Vessel #2 fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement and could not be located.  The operator of Vessel #1 was cited for not having a wearable PFD onboard.


BARDID: ID-2020-0016
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Horseshoe Bend
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VICTIM WAS OPERATING A KAYAK AND LOST CONTROL ENTERING A SERIES OF 
RAPIDS PARRALEL TO HIGHWAY NEAR MILEPOST 75.  HIS BOAT OVERTURNED TRAPPING HIM UNDER WATER.  VICTIM EVENTUALLY RELEASED HIS KAYAK SKIRT AND SURFACED.  CASCADE RAFT COMPANY RESCUE TEAM KEPT VICTIM STABLE 
UNTIL MEDICS ARRIVED.  VICTIM TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER TO HOSPITAL.


BARDID: ID-2020-0017
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was traveling north at approximately 50 mph. Boat 2 was turning in circles in the middle of the river. 

As Boat 2 was coming out of his turn, Boat 1 ran into the starboard side of Boat 2. Both operators were ejected and were able to swim to shore.


BARDID: ID-2020-0018
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
While operator 1 was traveling upriver on the Spokane River, near Harbor Island, he struck a submerged log. The collision caused damage to his outdrive which caused the boat to start taking on water. OPERATOR 1 had the occupants put on lifejackets and the headed towards the nearest dock. The boat was removed from the water before it became submerged. There were no injuries from the collision.


BARDID: ID-2020-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Fork Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Garden Valley
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased fell out of his kayak while paddling on the middle fork of the Payette River.  While swimming to shore he collapsed in the water.  Attempts to revive by CPR we unsuccessful.  The kayak floated away and was not recovered.  No PFD was used or on the vessel.


BARDID: ID-2020-0020
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Aderdeen
County: Bingham
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While pulling a tube with two riders on it, the boat passed over a submerged pile of lave rocks and became high centered on the rudder and prop frame on the rock.


BARDID: ID-2020-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wilson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hazelton
County: Jerome
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While being towed by a PWC, the patient was thrown from an intertube. The patient was dragged to shore where debris and water was removed from his mouth and airway. The patient was 
transported by ambulance to the hospital. It should be noted that the investigator could not obtain any additional information on passenger.


BARDID: ID-2020-0030
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday July 16th, 2020 at approximately 1400 hours I received a report of a boat that had been stolen from the Coeur d Alene resort marina and had become damaged while being joy ridden on the Spokane River.
I contacted BOAT OWNER who told me his boat was stolen by OPERATOR 1 on Mothers Day (5/10/2020) while the boat was docked at the Coeur d'Alene Resort 48 hour docks.
I told BOAT OWNER the Theft portion of the case was being handled by the Coeur d'Alene Police Department (case # 20C-9160) as the theft occurred in their jurisdiction. Our responsibility was to complete the boat accident report.
BOAT OWNER told me he wanted to give me the information on the report tomorrow as he was going to be speaking with OPERATOR 1 who was meant to meet him later in the day and give him a portion of the $7382.06 that it took to repair the boat. 
He also told me OPERATOR 1 wanted him to lie to the insurance company and say he (BOAT OWNER) was driving then OPERATOR 1 would cover the $500 deductible. BOAT OWNER told me he would not do that as it was fraud.
I told BOAT OWNER I would contact him tomorrow (7/17/2020) at approximately 1300 hours.
On July 17th at noon I called BOAT OWNER and gathered all the necessary information to complete the Idaho Boating Accident Report (BARD report).  I also called BC Detailing who repaired the boat and have attached a copy of their invoice and a photo of the vessel registration to this report.
BOAT OWNER stated the damage sustained on his boat was from striking a floating log which damaged the prop, scag and hull.


BARDID: ID-2020-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Subject1 took their three grandchildren kayaking on the Spokane River. They had parked on the east end of the park near the rapids of the Spokane river. Operator had launched a kayak with Subject2 and Subject3 on-board. Subject1 launched with Subject4 on her kayak. 

Subject1 said something to the effect that she was scared because of the rapids on the River, but that Operator continued from the shore hugging a nearby rock. 

At some point Operator reached the rapids near the point at the east end of Corbin Park and this was the last know location for Operator' kayak. Subject1 told me that she did not physically see Operator' kayak overturn, but that Operator disappeared. At some point Subject1 had located Subject2 and Subject3 near the shore in a weed-filled area just before the boat launch that was down river. 

It appeared that Subject1 and Operator had not worn life jackets, but the children did wear life jackets during the incident.

The children's Parents responded to the scene and ultimate took custody of their children. While other family and members of Subject1's church responded to be with her.

Ultimately KCSO Dive Units were unable to locate Operator and the Dive operation was shut down for the night at approximately 1935 hours.

On 06/28/2020 KCSO Dive was able to locate Operator' body down stream approximately a few hundred yards from where Subject1 last had seen him.


BARDID: ID-2020-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat tubing near Ross Point on the Spokane River headed west down stream. A larger vessel throwing a very large wake was traveling east up stream passed by. The operator observed the wake and started to slow the vessel. The operator was unable to get the vessel slowed in time. When the two tubers impacted the first wave of the wake they remained on the tube but were separated. Upon impacting the secondary wave of the wake the girls were thrown together smashing heads but still remaining on the tube. TUBER 1 impacted Tuber 2's forehead with the back of her head. Tuber 2 was transported for her injuries. Tuber 1 was check at the scene by medical and cleared.


BARDID: ID-2020-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pennd Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was caught in a thunder squall that caused his vessel to take on water due to high wave conditions (4 to 5 foot).  Fearing that the vessel would sink the owner beached the boat along the railroad jetty at City beach discharging all aboard (2 adults, 3 children).


BARDID: ID-2020-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CDA Lake
NearestCityorTown: CDA
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/03/20, I was contacted by BOAT OWNER 1 in regards to a boat accident. He explained that his boat had been moored when it was struck by another vessel, leaving damage to the front starboard pontoon. 
On 5/1/2020 at approximately 20:30 a white chaparral was coming into the Black well marina. As the white Chaparral was coming into the docking area the vessel started to veer off to its starboard, and struck a pontoon boat that was moored.
The damage that was left on the pontoon was a considerable dent on the pontoons starboard hull. After the collision the white chaparral left the scene and did not report the incident. I was able to confirm what happened during the crash by watching a surveillance video provided by Black well marina.
The boat was identified by the marina employees who recognized the boat and advised it was owned by BOAT OWNER 2. The boat owner, BOAT OWNER 2, stated she was not driving during the incident and that her ex husband had the boat at that time. We were not able to gather any more information and determine a driver.


BARDID: ID-2020-0035
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two people rented PWCs and returned them with damage. Boat# 2 has extensive damage to the hull of the PWC below the waterline.  Boat# 1 has impact to the front bumper and all down the port side.  Operators of both PWC's left the marina before PWC's could be checked for damage and have not been located for further questioning.


BARDID: ID-2020-0036
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/2020, Vessel MT7068BD was pulling a tube on Bear Lake at around 15:50hrs when wake action from the boat caused the two occupants of the tube to collide heads. Both boys ended up in the water, and one had to be turned face up by his cousin, who stated victim was unconscious and convulsing in the water. Once removed from the water, victim was returned to North Beach State Park where he was transferred to the care of the Bear Lake Co. Ambulance service.


BARDID: ID-2020-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ririe Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Idaho Falls
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REBOARD THE VESSEL THE VICTIM'S LEFT FOOT WAS STRUCK BY THE ROTATING PROPELLER. OPERATOR THOUGHT IT WAS IN NEUTRAL BUT MAY HAVE BEEN SLIGHTLY FORWARD INTO IDLE. VICTIM SUFFERED A APPROXIMATE 4-6" LACERATION TO OUTSIDE OF THE LEFT FOOT NEAR THE ANKLE WHICH REQUIRED SURGERY TO ATTACH TENDONS IN HER FOOT.


BARDID: ID-2020-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sagle
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling in a northerly direction when a sudden storm enveloped the area in heavy rain, wind, and hail.  Swells increased quickly to an estimated three to four feet.  The vessel was traveling on plane and reduced speed due to the worsening conditions.  As a result, the vessel began to take on water over the bow and was quickly swamped.  

The vessel listed to starboard and capsized, ejecting all 10 occupants of the vessel into the water.  Six passengers were recovered by a passing civilian boat and the operator and two additional passengers were rescued by the Bonner County Sheriffs vessel. An immediate grid search was launched for the one remaining passenger but she was ultimately discovered deceased under the vessel by the Sheriffs Office Dive Team.


BARDID: ID-2020-0039
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat# 1 was towing a tuber when Boat # 2 (pwc) approached from the port side. #1 tried turning to the starboard to avoid collision but #2 collided with the rear of the other vessel causing the operator of #2 to be thrown into the water.


BARDID: ID-2020-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boise River
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was floating the Boise River with her boyfriend and her daughter.  All three were floating on an inflatable raft when it hit an obstruction in the water and popped, putting all three people into the water.  The victim was swept away downriver.


BARDID: ID-2020-0041
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was towing SURFER 1 behind his boat on a knee board when SURFER 1 fell hitting his head and becoming unconscious.  SURFER 1 was transported to shore by OPERATOR 1.  EMS examined SURFER 1 and he was released.  SURFER 1 was unconscious for approximately 6.5 minutes.


BARDID: ID-2020-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was pulling TUBER 1 and another party not mentioned on a tube. When OPERATOR 1 took a turn the tube swung around the port side of the vessel. The tube stuck a wake and began to over turn. TUBER 1 was on the outside of the tube he was first in the water and the other party flew over him. 

When OPERATOR 1 brought the boat back around TUBER 1 complained of a pain in his foot. TUBER 1 then noticed his left pinky toe was dislocated. They immediately went to the dock were they met with medical. TUBER 1 was later transported to the hospital by family where he received treatment. We attempted to contact TUBER 1 to get information on who else was in the vessel, however he could not be contacted.


BARDID: ID-2020-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Tried to stand up wake boarding. On the 6th or so try lost balance, fell and felt like something smacked him in the upper left thigh. Hospital believes fractured femur. No damage to boat or any other injuries.


BARDID: ID-2020-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spirit Lake
NearestCityorTown: Spirit Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday July 25, 2020 at approximately 08:50 OPERATOR 1 was traveling north west out of Singing Hills Bay on Spirit Lake with his two grandkids. A grandkid was driving the vessel (ID9490AK) with OPERATOR 1 over watching. 

OPERATOR 1 was facing to the rear of the VESSEL 1 not paying attention to where Grandkid was headed. As they began heading out into the lake they approached the victims vessel (WN0382NY). 

SUBJECT1 was on the swim platform getting ready to begin skiing PASSENGER 1 tending gear for SUBJECT1. The vessel was sitting stationary and shut off with OPERATOR2 at the helm ready to drive when SUBJECT1 entered the water. 

They noticed the VESSEL 1 vessel heading their direction and began to shout and wave the ski flag. The victims then realized that the VESSEL 1 vessel was not changing course. SUBJECT1 jumped into the water off the swim platform to the starboard side. PASSENGER 1 was right behind him just forward of the transom. OPERATOR2 tried to exit the vessel in the same manner but was unable to and ended up in the vessel tucked behind the drivers seat on the floor. 

The VESSEL 1 struck the swim platform on the starboard side and traveled up over the transom and exited the port side gunwale just ahead of the transom. It appears that the VESSEL 1 laid to the starboard side as it went over the VESSEL 2 leaving damage consistent with the chines on the VESSEL 1 and the tracking fins cutting in at an angle consistent with the vessel laying over in that manner. The VESSEL 1 was towed back to his dock on the lake. The VESSEL 2 vessel was operational and followed the back.  Deputies arrived on scene at 11:09 going as Marine 4. We took the report, photographed damage and suggested that the VESSEL 1 be taken out of the water due to the fact that it could be taking on water. 

We then escorted the VESSEL 2 back across the lake to where they were staying. We then met back up with VESSEL 1 OPERATOR 1 at the Birch Creek Launch to get photographs of the damage on the underside of the VESSEL 1. I then cited OPERATOR 1 for gross negligent operation due his inattention while his grandson was driving the vessel in a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.


BARDID: ID-2020-0045
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was being pulled behind the boat on a tube when it hit a wake, launching the victim off the 
tube into the water. On impact with the water, victims shoulder dislocated. He was brought to the 
marina where he was offered medical attention and the operator refused. A short time later the 
victim requested EMS for an exam but not transportation. After EMS arrived and performed their 
exam, victim refused transport and rode to the hospital with family members. Unknown if there were 
any other participants on the tube. Owner/operator was not forthcoming with information about the 
accident. It  should be noted that additional follow up was attempted but no additional information is 
available.


BARDID: ID-2020-0046
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Boat plug
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of the boat reports that the boat started taking on water.  He immediately turned on the bilge pump but that was not providing any relief.  He concluded that the plug fell out.  The owner attempted to replace it but was not successful.  In an attempt to make it back to the boat ramp, the boat became approximately 80% submerged next to the shore and eventually swamped at 5 Mile.


BARDID: ID-2020-0047
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Canyon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKEBOARDER 1 was wake boarding behind vessel (Idaho 106237AJ), did a jump, then flip in the air.  When WAKEBOARDER 1 came back down to the water he broke his lower right leg.  The vessel stopped and the occupants recovered WAKEBOARDER 1 and brought him to the park docks and notified Gem County Dispatch of the event.


BARDID: ID-2020-0048
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Boat #1 told officer he was following behind Boat #2 at length of only 50 ft when Boat #2 
made a sharp turn and decelerated. 

Further investigation with the operator of Boat #2 revealed Boat #2 was likely stationary in the water with Boat #1 operating nearby. Operator of Boat #2 said Boat #1 was jumping  wake and waves and struck her boat, traveling over the top of it and her.


BARDID: ID-2020-0049
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel was attempting to start his boat while tied to the dock. The boat backfired resulting in the boat being fully engulfed in flames.


BARDID: ID-2020-0050
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HAYDEN
NearestCityorTown: HAYDEN
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKEBOARDER 1 was wake boarding behind the camp ski boat when he fell. He landed on his left side and when he did he immediately saw stars. He got back into the boat and waited while two other people went wake boarding before they went back to the dock. Once he arrived at the dock he felt unwell and contacted the camp doctor who immediately called for an ambulance which arrived and transported him to Kootenai Health for an evaluation. I over heard medical staff tell him and his mother he had taken a hard knock and would be required to wear a collar for awhile until cleared. He was not going to be admitted into the hospital.
He did have an MRI and X rays taken.
Due to the fact the occupants of the boat did not all know each other and the fact that we were contacted after the incident, full information was not able to be obtained on all the occupants.


BARDID: ID-2020-0051
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cda Lake
NearestCityorTown: Worley
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 stated that he fueled his boat at the Conkling marina and went to lunch. After returning from lunch, OPERATOR 1 started his boat without running the blower. As he exited the marina, the boat stalled.  As OPERATOR 1 attempted to restart the boat, it backfired and caused an explosion throughout the entire boat. OPERATOR 1 then tossed his daughter overboard (she was wearing a life jacket). 

OPERATOR 1 and his wife also jumped overboard after grabbing life jackets. OPERATOR 1, his wife and daughter swam to the gas dock as the boat burned down to the waterline. After the fire was out, two men from the Conkling marina towed the boat in and loaded it on a trailer. The boat was a complete loss and the owner did not have insurance.


BARDID: ID-2020-0052
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/7/20 OPERATOR 1 had gone to Lucky Peak Lake with her family to recreate. While at the lake, OPERATOR 1 and her family rented some paddleboards from the vendor at Spring Shores Marina. Once out on the lake with the paddleboards, OPERATOR 1 and her family lined up in the water on their paddleboards to have their picture taken. 

While OPERATOR 1 had been posing to have her picture taken, a wake rocked the paddleboard she was standing on, which caused OPERATOR 1 to fall on her board. As OPERATOR 1 fell, her right shin landed on top of her paddle, which had been laying perpendicular across the paddleboard. As OPERATOR 1’s shin landed on the paddle, the shaft of the paddle splintered and punctured OPERATOR 1’s leg, after which OPERATOR 1 fell off of the paddleboard and into the water with the paddle attached to her leg. 

   Due to the paddle being stuck into OPERATOR 1’s leg, Marine Patrol Deputies and Ada County Paramedics responded to assist OPERATOR 1. Prior to Paramedics arrival, Marine Patrol Deputies cut away the protruding portions of the paddle on both sides of the injury and transported (by boat) OPERATOR 1 to the Marina’s fueling dock, where paramedics could place her on their gurney.

   After talking with Paramedics, OPERATOR 1 decided to have her family drive her to the hospital, where she had the remaining portion of paddle stuck in her leg, surgical removed.


BARDID: ID-2020-0055
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
2 adult females and 1 male juvenile were riding a PWC through the Narrows when they hit a wave that capsized the PWC ejecting all 3 occupants. They could not get back on the PWC so they decided to swim to shore. After being in the water for about 30 minutes they were picked up by another boat and transported to an ambulance. The 2 year old male was treated for hypothermia and later released to his mother with no life threating injuries.


BARDID: ID-2020-0056
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Ririe
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling downstream in the snake river approaching byington boat ramp. There is a large diversion with boulders in that section of the river.

Operator 1 stated he did not see the diversion and struck it.  The boat became wedged against the rock diversion, stern side being pinned down and flooded keeping the bow into the air.

All occupants on the boat were seated when it struck the diversion and no one was thrown or injured. All were wearing type 3 life vests.

Vessel sustained hull, underside and stern/transom damage along with damage to the evinrude 115 with the jet foot.


BARDID: ID-2020-0057
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palisades Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Swan Valley
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was boating on palisades reservoir when high winds hit the lake.

Operator stated he was beginning to head to blowout as it was the closet ramp and was trying to out 
Run the waves.  Operator stated waves were 4ft-6ft tall and coming over font(bow) and Left side of the boat.

He said the waves appeared to change directions and then came from the back (stern) he decided to 
Attempt to make it to a cove and beach the boat. The boat was overcome by waves and began taking 
Water, Vessel 1 swamped and capsized, they were able to get to shore and tie a line to a tree and pull 
Boat in is much as they could.

Occupants were rescued by sheriff personnel and taken to blowout. Boat was recovered and returned 
To owner next day.

Vessel 1 capacity plate stated 100hp maximum. Evinrude  115 prop was attached to transom. Vessel 1 
Also had a 5hp yamaha outboard kicker on transom.


BARDID: ID-2020-0058
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palisades Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Swan Valley
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was anchored at china beach. Owner, operator 1, was helping load jet skis on another truck when wind picked up and started to drag boat anchor. Operator 1 yelled for someone to get his truck into the water so he could trailer his boat and he got inside his boat and was operating near shore.

He stated waves started out about 1 ft tall and then within two minutes were over 6ft tall. He said he was attempting to make it to shore to beach and auger it into the shore and as he turned a wave took the side of the boat and rode it up and into another and swamped and capsized it immediately.  Operator 1 was wearing a type 3 obryan vest and floated. Boat ended upside down and smashed into shore numerous times for duration of the storm. Boat sustained severe damage to entire vessel.


BARDID: ID-2020-0059
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palisades Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Swan Valley
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS BOATING ON PALISADES RESERVOIR. HIGH WINDS STRUCK THE LAKE AND CREATED 6FT-10FT WAVES. VESSEL 1 WAS OVERCOME BY THE WAVES, TOOK ON WATER AND ROTATED AND CAPSIZED. VESSEL 1 SKI TOWER BECAME LODGED IN THE MUD ON LAKE BOTTOM AS VESSEL WAS UPSIDE DOWN. 1 OCCUPANT WAS TRAPPED UNDER THE VESSEL AS IT CAPSIZED SHE BACAME TANGLED IN THE TOWER AND WAKE BOARD RETENTION LINES. OCCUPANT SAID SHE WAS TIED UP AND FELT SOMEONE PULLING THE ROPES AND SHE WAS FREED AND LIFE JACKET PROVIDED BOUYANCY FOR HER TO SURFACE. NO ONE WAS AROUND THE VESSEL THAT COULD HAVE PULLED HER. OCCUPANT AGGRAVATED A RECENT BACK SURGERY SITE. ANOTHER OCCUPANT SUSTAINED A SUPERFICIAL HEAD LACERATION FROM BOW WINDHSIELD AS IT CLOSED. OCCUPANT WAS TRANSPORTED TO ALPINE BY PRIVATE VEHICLE FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. OCCUPANT AND ANOTHER PASSENGER WERE CLEARED AND NO FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED
VESSEL 1 WAS LEFT ON SCENE AND RECOVERED WITH DIVE TEAM AND LIFT BAGS AND RETURNED TO OWNER.


BARDID: ID-2020-0060
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC 1 ran into front starboard side of PWC 2 causing minor damage to both pwc's. Both pwc's were coming into a beach area.


BARDID: ID-2020-0061
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Bayview
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
While navigating by a star fix owner went off course and aground.  Owner states that he regularly navigates at night by sighting on a star.  Apparently he misidentified the star and went off course.   Boat went aground throwing OPERATOR 1 overboard.  Unhurt OPERATOR 1 swam to shore recovered a blanket from his boat and spent the night on the boat.  Shore line residence found the boat in the morning and notified Sheriff's office.  Marine 4 responded.


BARDID: ID-2020-0062
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Couer d'Alane Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was coming out of Rockford Bay heading north towards Coeur d'Alene traveling around 30-35 mph. The driver of the vessel leaned forward to get his hat out of the bow of the vessel and his knee hit the throttle and put the vessel into reverse causing the bow to drop below the water and flooding the vessel. The damage resulting from the accident was ripping the wakeplate off of the transom, frying the two batteries from being under water, braking the transmission and causing the engine to become out of alignment and needing for both a new transmission and engine.


BARDID: ID-2020-0063
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3, 2020 the manager of rental company reported one of the rental jet skis was involved in a crash. Shortly after the manager reported the crash both jet skis involved in the crash arrived back at the marina. The skis were rented OPERATOR 1 and OPERATOR 2 via their parents. 

OPERATOR 1 AND OPERATOR 2 reported the same chain of events leading up to the crash. They were taking turns splashing each other with the spray from the jet skis. OPERATOR 2 was no longer interested in the game. 

This upset OPERATOR 1 and he attempted to splash OPERATOR 2 anyway. Due to his inexperience in driving a jet ski, and his lack of emotional control, OPERATOR 1 ended up crashing his jet ski into OPERATOR 2 in the attempt. The skis were facing each other headed next to each others line of travel in a passing route. However, OPERATOR 1 turned into OPERATOR 2. He hit the front of the ski then bounced up and struck the handlebars. OPERATOR 2 was able to lean out of the way so his body was not hit by the ski. 

Rental employees took the jet ski out of the water in order to assess all damages. The maintenance employee informed OPERATORS’ mother it was definitely over the $1,500 that meets the requirements for a police report. OPERATORS’ mother had offered to pay cash for the damages but informed her it would require an estimate. The following day the estimate came in at $7,534.01. I was informed by an employee that OPERATORS’ mother was now disputing the contract.


BARDID: ID-2020-0064
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/21/20 just prior to 1830 hours Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were travelling in the same direction with vessel 1 following vessel 2.  Both vessels were on plain.  This occurred in the Area of “Turnaround” in the Lucky Peak Reservoir.  
Vessel 2 slowed down and became idle.  The operator of Vessel 1 did not see Vessel 2 had come to a stop.  The operator of Vessel 1 was not able to stop or change direction before colliding with Vessel 2.  There was significant damage to the fiberglass hull on both vessels reaching well over the mandatory $1500.00 reporting level.
Both operators claimed they were free from any injuries.


BARDID: ID-2020-0065
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D 'ALENE
NearestCityorTown: HARRISON
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/10/2020 OPERATOR 1 was towing his wife on a rental boat. OPERATOR 1’s wife was wake boarding in Carlin Bay. According to her son who was the observer on the vessel WAKEBOARDER 1 who had attempted to get up on the board two previous times got up on her third attempt but caught her front side edge and fell. The wake board and her leg went one way while the vessel towed her in the other direction. Her left femur was broken and she was crying and yelling in pain. She was transported to the hospital where she under went surgery for a triple fracture of the left femur. She was admitted to hospital for 48 hours. She is now at her son’s residence recuperating from the accident.


BARDID: ID-2020-0066
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityorTown: Lewiston
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator and just left the gas station and filled his fuel tank full. He put his boat into the water and did not properly turn on his blower. He attempted to start the boat, he said it cranked several times and didn't start. He waited a few seconds and tried to start it again. When he tried starting it again, there was an explosion in the engine compartment and the boat became fully engulfed in flames.

The boat sank on the ramp.


BARDID: ID-2020-0067
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At Naked Rock the victim, WAKEBOARDER 1, went to stand up on the wake board that was being towed by the boat and fell sideways in the water and had extreme pain in his right upper leg. Then, the boat passengers helped the victim out of the water and transported him to the fuel dock at Spring Shores marina where I called for medical assistance. East Boise County ambulance responded and assisted in victim's transportation to Life Flight on scene. Through further examination, it was determined that he broke his femur.


BARDID: ID-2020-0068
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of PWC #1 fell off the vessel and the operator of PWC #2 went to check on the person.  PWC #2 was going too fast and collided with PWC #1 causing damage to both vessels.


BARDID: ID-2020-0069
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Ririe
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Occupants one male and one female on the boat was drifting down stream from Byington boat dock. Approximately one mile down stream from the Heise bridge they had caught a fish and were taking a photo and looked and seen an overhanging tree from the bank. The operator of the boat tried to start a trolling motor but was unsuccessful and hit the tree. the boat then capsized and submerged under water.

The two occupant's were not wearing life jackets. The occupants were able to get to shore and were taken back to Byington boat dock by Jefferson County Patrol Boat.


BARDID: ID-2020-0070
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Carabiner failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was towing a young man behind his boat when the carabiner holding the tow ropes together broke and struck OPERATOR 1 in the face just below the left eye. 

OPERATOR 1 removed the carabiner that was lodged in his face and applied a towel to the wound to try and stop the bleeding. Myself and my partner transported OPERATOR 1 to the Honeysuckle boat launch where medical transported him for treatment to Kootenai Medical Center.


BARDID: ID-2020-0072
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operators they were at an idle while they had a conversation, during which a boat passed by at a close proximity creating a large wake.  This wake along with the operator trying to avoid a collision caused PWC 2 to come into contact with PWC 1 causing fiberglass damage to the rear starboard side. After the accident occurred the two PWCs returned to Legacy Beach to turn in the rentals.


BARDID: ID-2020-0073
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityorTown: Dover
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SWIMMER 1 donned a PFD and wake board before entering the water from the swim step of the vessel.  SWIMMER 1 was struck by a spinning propeller, causing several deep lacerations to her right leg. The vessel proceeded to a nearby dock where it was met by law enforcement and EMS.  SWIMMER 1 was subsequently transported to the hospital by Life Flight for medical treatment.
Based on the investigation, it was determined OPERATOR 1 rented the boat a rental company.   OPERATOR 1 stated the vessel was in neutral when SWIMMER 1 entered the water.  However, witnesses on the vessel confirmed the injuries occurred almost immediately following SWIMMER 1 entry into the water, indicative of the prop spinning at that time.  
There were no signs of impairment by the operator and deputies were unable to substantiate 
OPERATOR 1’s claims at that time. When the vessel was removed from the water days later, it was 
determined one of the propeller's stainless steel blades was bent.  Unfortunately, further 
investigative efforts were unable to determine when that damage occurred but it was not consistent 
with this incident and the vessel was reported to be operating normally before and after the 
incident.  There was also no damage to the wake board as a result of this incident.


BARDID: ID-2020-0074
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2020, Marine 1 was dispatched to take a report of a boating accident that occurred on August 20th.  The accident involved four juveniles on two PWC's that collided. 

An interview was conducted of both drivers as well as the passengers and written statements were also obtained.  According to drivers statements, the two PWC's were running parallel to each other at approximately 35 miles per hour.  PWC-1 was slightly behind and to the starboard side of PWC-2.
PWC-1 sped up and turned to port, crossing the path of PWC-2.  As a result, PWC-2 struck the port side of PWC-1.  Both occupants of PWC-1 and the passenger of PWC 2 were ejected into the water. The owner of the PWCs estimated damage to the units to be approximately $5,000.00.


BARDID: ID-2020-0075
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CDA lake
NearestCityorTown: CDA
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator said his family and himself where out at Kidd Island bay, when he had just jumped into the water and was swimming around his boat when he noticed that the stern of his boat was starting to fill up with water. He said he got back into the boat and started to try and bail out some of the water and tried to start his motors, but they where not starting. He stated over the next few minutes the bow started to take on water, they then called 911 and asked for assistance for a sinking vessel. He claimed they had not struck anything or ran aground. Vessel was towed and beached, however the bow still sunk below the surface.


BARDID: ID-2020-0076
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane river
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A standup jet ski was operating in Greensferry Bay and was traveling East bound. When another vessel, also traveling East bound, attempted to overtake the jet ski at high rate of speed. The jet ski started to turn around a caution buoy. The other vessel was following to close to the jet ski and traveling at a rate of speed which was too fast to be able to avoid a collision. The operator of the jet ski jumped off of his vessel before being struck by the boat and was not injured. The jet ski was totaled and the boat had minor scraps.
The Operator of the boat was cited for violation of I.C. 67-7025 Rule 13 Overtaking.


BARDID: ID-2020-0077
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D 'ALENE
NearestCityorTown: WORLEY
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKEBOARDER 1 was attempting to wake board behind a relatives vessel. He was on his third attempt at trying to get up and according to his wife who was a witness on the boat at the time of the incident he didn't make it out of the water and grabbed his left leg in pain. He was transported back to the dock where they called for an ambulance.


BARDID: ID-2020-0079
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palisades Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Irwin
County: Bonneville
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 4, 2020, at approximately 2248 hours, Officers were called by Dispatch in reference to a boat accident that occurred somewhere on Palisades Reservoir off of the Alpine Point beach area It was reported the boat had run aground. 

Officers responded to the area and located the vessel, a 1992 Four Winns 190 Horizon, bearing Wyoming hull numbers WY1193BC. The boat had traveled a significant distance out of water and was approximately 80-100ft away from the water. 

The boat had struck an incline on the shoreline and was airborne after cresting the top of the shoreline and landed on the flat beach.  It then continued to travel approximately 40ft before coming to rest.


BARDID: ID-2020-0080
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityorTown: Lenore
County: US
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator was traveling up the Clearwater River, in a section of the river that was very shallow and he was unfamiliar with. He ran the boat aground forcing the bottom of the boat into the motor rendering the motor useless.

OPERATOR 1 along with his passenger attempted to free the boat off the rocks and float the boat down 
river. They were able to float the boat down the river a little ways, but ended up hung up on the 
some more rocks.


BARDID: ID-2020-0081
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Buhl
County: US
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was duck hunting on his vessel with one other occupant. Operator tried to steer around a rock. Tiller got stuck in a crevasse. Boat ran into a rock and started taking on water. Both occupants jumped out of the vessel and swam to nearby rocks. Both occupants had PFDs in the vessel but they washed away as soon as the vessel filled with water. Both occupants were unable to retrieve the PFDs before they were swept away.


BARDID: ID-2021-0001
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-03-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: King Hill
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Very Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Driver of the vessel stated that he was running “PEG LEG” a rapid on the Snake River. When he lost control of his vessel and started to come back down the rapid uncontrolled. The vessel dove under water causing the driver side a-pillar to collapse in on the driver, shattering the driver side and center window allowing the vessel to take on water about halfway up the gunwale. When the vessel came out of the water the driver had a large contusion about his left eye. In the center of the contusion was and laceration that required stitches. Responding officer was able to see another laceration on the drivers left middle finger. The driver was able to get his vessel to the shore where he was able to secure it to the shore where he was able to bail out the water. The motor did get water inside of it not allowing the boat to turn over. The driver called the sheriffs office later in the day and advised that he was able to get his boat off the water.


BARDID: ID-2021-0002
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater River
NearestCityorTown: Peck
County: Nez Perce
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched his boat in Clearwater County, his son wanted to see the dam so he pulled his boat where he could see it. Operator said his motor stalled, and the current then took him and pushed them into the rocks. Operator advised he eventually got the motor started, however it was too shallow and chewed the propeller up. Operator floated down river and became stuck on a rock bar in Nez Perce County. He had two of his kids get to shore while one stayed with him. Operator said he dislodged the boat and the transom separated from the rest of the boat and capsized. He advised he and his son left the boat and swam to shore. 

Nez Perce County Deputies attempted to retrieve the boat so it would not continue down the river, but attempts were unsuccessful.


BARDID: ID-2021-0003
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Cottonwood
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/22/2021 at 1146 PST I, Corporal, was dispatched to the Pine Bar boat launch. Subject1 stated that he and his brother had been on the river approximately 5 miles up river from Pine Bar boat ramp at Hells Gate.

Subject1 stated that at approximately 0900 hours the engine of the boat stopped unexpectedly. The boat was a 1986 16Ft bass master, silver in color, with a 50 Horse Power Outboard Jet Engine. The boat reg number was ID5200S. Subject1 stated that the boat flipped in the rapids and that both himself and Victim went into the water. 

Subject1 stated that they were not wearing life vests, but that they were inside of the boat. Subject1 stated that he was talking with Victim while they were in the water. Subject1 stated that he and Victim began swimming to the Cottonwood side of the river. Subject1 stated that he climbed onto shore and turned around and that Victim had disappeared. Subject1 stated that he walked back to Pine Bar, looking in the river and in the hills for Victim.


BARDID: ID-2021-0006
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: ADA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/27/2021 at approximately 1418 hours, OPERATOR 1 was operating his L&M Manufacturing vessel with bow numberID3837AA (B1), approximately one half mile west of Spring shores Marina. As OPERATOR 1 was headed west, another vessel (B2), was traveling east towards him. B2 was creating a large wake as the occupants of B2 were wake surfing. 
B1 was still on plane when it hit the first wake sending his passenger airborne. PASSENGER came back down and struck B1 where she had been sitting with the right side of her hip cause a lot of pain. 
OPERATOR 1 took B1 back to the marina where he waited for medical personnel. After paramedics arrived, PASSENGER was lifted from B1 onto a gurney and transported to a local hospital due to her injuries.


BARDID: ID-2021-0007
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Twin Falls
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by rock
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Natural phenomena
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/31/2021 at approximately 14:26 hours I received a call from dispatch advising that there was a female on a kayak that had been paddling near a cliff.   While paddling near the cliff a rock fell and struck her in the head.  I was already on patrol on that waterway and rushed to the area of the injured kayaker.  Deputy 2 and I assisted the injured female into our boat along with her family and rushed her to the boat ramp where Magic Valley Paramedics and Twin Falls Fire Department were waiting for us.  The female was transferred from our boat to the life assist chair where she was taken to the ambulance and transported to St. Luke Hospital.  The injury to the victims head was substantial and due to the victim being on blood thinner, was bleeding more profusely than normal.  Numerous attempts have been made to get DOB for the passenger but they have not been successful.


BARDID: ID-2021-0008
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Bay View
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of the vessel was traveling West at a high rate of speed when she suddenly made a sharp  turn to the South. The vessel went a ground completely out of the water, up on the rocks.  According to witnesses and evidence the boat was up on plane and that the only way it could have gotten that far out of the water.  The operator of the operator was impaired by alcohol and inexperienced in boating which led to the crash.  All parties involved in the accident were also intoxicated and taken to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2021-0009
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of this accident launched 20 min prior to the accident.  He had five people on board and one person riding on a tube he was towing.  The two passengers in the back noticed water coming on board by the stern and within ten minutes, the boat sank completely.  The operator was able to detach the tube and all five people in the boat along with the dog joined the passenger on the tube.  Another citizen noticed the boat sinking.   Two citizens on a pontoon boat picked up all who had been on board the vessel and delivered them to Higgins Point Boat Launch where Deputies met up and interviewed them.  It was a non-injury accident and alcohol was ruled out as a factor.  After the boat was recovered, Deputies investigated and determined the boat had been overloaded with people, an animal, gear including two gas cans, in addition to towing.  The operator was cited for overloading.


BARDID: ID-2021-0010
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While operating a jet ski at Anderson Dam Reservoir driver, OPERATOR 1 stated he was paying attention to another Jet skier and when doing so missed judge the distance away from land. OPERATOR 1 stated he ran into an embankment.  Damages to the Jet Ski consisted of torn material to the front and undercarriage of the equipment and a broken display panel. OPERATOR 1 stated due to the damages the equipment was totaled.


BARDID: ID-2021-0011
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murtaugh Lake
NearestCityorTown: Murtaugh
County: Twin Falls
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling between 35-45 miles per hour in 5 feet of water approximately 15 feet from 
shoreline.  Vessel hit a submerged rock or piece of concrete and took a glancing blow to the right.  
Male subject in vessel seated on port near stern was ejected from the boat and landed on the rocks 
on the shoreline.  Male subject operating the vessel hit the windshield with his face causing 
laceration to right cheek.  3 other occupants remained in vessel, non-injury.  Submerged object 
caused a 6 foot hole in the bottom of the boat near center on port side.  The hole was approx 2 
inches wide.  Vessel partially sank.  Male subject who was ejected was transported by ground 
ambulance for back pain.  Male  subject with facial laceration declined medical assistance.  TFSO 
responded to sunken vessel, lifted vessel out of the water with float bags, and towed vessel back 
to ramp where it was placed on the trailer and removed from the waterway.


BARDID: ID-2021-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:56:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Rigby
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Female was kayaking on the South Fork of the Snake River and got caught in a log jam.  The female victim drowned when she became entrapped in the log jam and her head went under water.


BARDID: ID-2021-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was trying to dock while Vessel 1 was docked and the owner was eating lunch. The owner of Vessel 1 said that Vessel 2 was approaching way to fast and bounced off dock and struck the starboard front panel of Vessel 1 causing a scratch and dent.


BARDID: ID-2021-0017
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Shoup
County: Lemhi
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was negotiating Cramer rapids in an inflatable raft while the passenger was seated in the stern of the raft.  Passenger launched into the center of the raft landing on the dry box injuring her back.


BARDID: ID-2021-0018
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake
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 inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/28/2021, vessel #1 (UT 2985 YV), driven by OPERATOR 1, approached stationary vessel #2 (UT 2989 YV), driven by OPERATOR 2, in a nearly head-on crossing from the starboard side of vessel #2. As the operator of vessel #1 approached, he experienced off-throttle steering loss and ran over the stationary vessel #2 on the starboard bow. This action caused severe damage to vessel #2 and injured both driver and passenger of said vessel. Upon striking the pwc, Vessel #1 returned and collected the two occupants of vessel #2 and returned them to their group on North Beach. The driver of vessel #2 was taken to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital and treated for his injuries. The passenger of vessel #2 was treated for minor cuts by his group on scene.


BARDID: ID-2021-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was using an outboard motor and trying to use a FOB for steering. Vessel 1 lost control an 
struck Vessel 2 and 3. Both Vessel 2 and 3 were docked in their slips parallel to each other. 
Vessel struck the stern of vessel 2, leaving a scratch about 6 inches long on the motor case. Vessel 1 
then bounced off Vessel 2 and collided head on with the bow of Vessel 3. Vessel 3's bow went 
through Vessel 1's windshield and disconnect one section of the railing on vessel 1.


BARDID: ID-2021-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A rental boat described as a saucer in shape was rented from the 3rd Street docks. These small craft are completely round with a small electric motor attached and a sun canopy.

The vessel motored south with 5 passengers on board approximately 1/3 of a mile then rounded the 
point of Tubbs Hill and motored along the south edge of Tubbs Hill.

A passing boat sent a wake that allowed water to enter the vessel and allegedly made it unstable. 
A subsequent second wave also entered the vessel which turned the vessel upside down and it sank in 
95' of water.

All of the 5 people on board made it to shore which was approximately 100' away. They did lose 
wallets and cell phones. A USCG patrol boat that was assisting the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office that weekend was first on scene 
and their boat transported the passengers to the 3rd Street Docks.


BARDID: ID-2021-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Hope
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
After refueling both the main engine fuel tank and an outboard auxillary tank at Hope Marine Services, vessel  ID  7817 AV departed the gas dock without incident.  Shortly thereafter the main engine quit.  The owner/operator of the vessel lifted the engine hatch to investigate the cause of the engine failure and in doing so the outboard gas tank in his words got "moved or stoodup" causing the outboards gas tank's cap to come off. The cap on the tank not being tightened or careless installed. The resulting fuel spillage ran into the engine compartment and was ignited by the hot main engine.  All three occupents of the vessel jumped overboard  (two with burns over 36% of their bodies). The owner/operator suffering burns to his legs reboarded the vessel and extinguished the fire.  One of the passengers swam to shore while the other clung to the vessel while a good Samaritan towed the damaged vessel back to the marina.  The two injured passangers were flown to Kootenai Hospital and subsequently Seattle burn center while the owner/operator continues to be treated by his local physician.


BARDID: ID-2021-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bear Lake
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Bear Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/2021, at approximately 07:55hrs, Wyoming Vessel WY 7897 DB caught fire while attempting to depart the North Beach State Park Jetty South ramp. Upon investigation, I determined there were 5 individuals on-board. These individuals stated that as the vessel departed, a fire erupted between the fuel compartment, and the engine compartment that was unaffected by the use of a single B-1 Fire extinguisher. Upon unsuccessful attempts at extinguishing the fire, all five individuals left the boat and returned to shore a short distance away. No PFD's were in use at the time of the accident. The vessel was left adrift, until suppression efforts were able to extinguish the flames. The vessel was impounded by Bear Lake Co. Sheriffs Office for further investigation.


BARDID: ID-2021-0024
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a 16-foot boat with four people on board, was traveling east around Greens Ferry Island and made a sharp turn and headed west. Vessel 2, a PWC with an operator and one passenger, was following behind Vessel 1 and both vessels ended up moving towards each other head on after Vessel 1 made the turn.  The operators of both vessels froze and they hit each other head on.


BARDID: ID-2021-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spokane River
NearestCityorTown: Post Falls
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 operated by OPERATOR 1 was traveling at a speed of 40 mph.  The operator had little to no experience on the Spokane River.  PWC #2 operated by her father, was approximately 50 feet from a dock 
turning in tight circles. OPERATOR 1 was traveling east on the river and made a large turn positioning herself facing west. OPERATOR 2 exited his circle cutting off OPERATOR 1 and her PWC struck OPERATOR 2 and went over the top of his vessel. There was a crack in the hull of OPERATOR 1's PWC over two feet in length, along with some scrapes. The damage was estimated to be a total loss.

Both PWCs were rentals.


BARDID: ID-2021-0026
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC-1 was floating stationary when PWC-2 began approaching to talk. PWC-2 was going to fast and could not turn in time and collided with PWC-1 stern.


BARDID: ID-2021-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC-1 was drifting when PWC-2 approached and circled it and could not turn in time to avoid hitting PWC-1.


BARDID: ID-2021-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden Lake
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1’s vessel (Vessel 1) was being towed by another vessel which was not identified into Hayden Lake Marina from Hayden Lake due to not having any gas in the vessel thus making it inoperable. While being towed into the marina OPERATOR 1’s boat started to drift off to the right and was heading bow first into a docked vessel (Vessel 2) who was not on scene at the time. When OPERATOR 1's vessel (Vessel 1) was about to collide with the docked vessel (Vessel 2) a passenger on OPERATOR 1's vessel willingly decided to jump off the boat and attempted to stop the collision. While attempting to stop the vessels from colliding PASSENGER cut open her left forearm on OPERATOR 1's vessel. The cut ensued from her own body weight jumping into the water and her arm getting caught on the front starboard cleat. The two boats then collided at no more than 5 mph and left a large dent and scratch on VESSEL 2. PASSENGER then realized her arm was in pain and showed the other passengers on OPERATOR 1s vessel. Upon realization of the damage that occurred to PASSENGER’s arm OPERATOR 1 and his passengers brought PASSENGER onto the dock and told bystanders to call 911. Attendants at the marina attempted to help PASSENGER by applying gauze to her arm and bringing her up to ambulance once it arrived.
Investigators have exhausted all resources to gather additional information but the boat that was towing OPERATOR 1's vessel has not been identified. Furthermore, several passengers on OPERATOR 1's boat have not been able to be identified despite numerous efforts to gather the passenger information.
All known information has been provided.


BARDID: ID-2021-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Passenger of a rental vessel was injured after she attempted to step off the boat onto the dock, while the boat was being docked.

The investigator has exhausted all options to get passenger information.


BARDID: ID-2021-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Canyon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC #1 was traveling in front of PWC #2 in front of Black Canyon Park.  PWC #1 turned to the starboard side and slowed down coming to a stop.  PWC #2 turned to the starboard side but did not avoid PWC #1 and hit PWC #1 starboard side.  The operator of PWC #1 was transported to the hospital for an injury to his hip.


BARDID: ID-2021-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Parma
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling up river and struck an object under water. The vessel veered out of the water and struck a tree. As a result the passenger sustained a head injury and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.


BARDID: ID-2021-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Coeur d'Alene
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated he had the ballasts on his Mastercraft X22 Wake Surf boat full and had turned 
off his engine to drift.  Six female passengers were sitting in the seats on the stern of the boat 
where the ballasts are located.  Four male passengers were sitting in the middle of the boat where 
the operator's seat is located.  All weight was towards the back of the boat and waves overwhelmed 
the stern over time, causing the vessel to take on water,.  Water swamped the stern of the boat and 
crept up into the middle section before it was noticed.  The operator took action and tried to turn 
utilize his bilge pump to no avail.  The engine would not start and the electrical components had 
been compromised.

The operator and passengers bailed water out of the boat and got most out of the middle section.  
The operator stated the water was about 8" deep in the middle section before bailing.  The boat 
still would not start and the bilge pump would not work. The operator and passengers put on PFDs 
and tried to row to shore, however, they were between 300-400 yards away and the boat was taking on 
water too fast.

The passengers called 911 and two Sheriff boats responded.  All passengers were taken on board the 
Sheriff boats and transported to shore.  The vessel was side towed and beached.


BARDID: ID-2021-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was stationary near Mineral Ridge facing west. After the wake boarder advised she was ready 
the operator of Boat 1 slowly accelerated. Boat 1 traveled west in a straight line while 
accelerating. The wake boarder of Boat 1 became injured when she attempted to stand up.


BARDID: ID-2021-0035
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling east in the 3rd Street Marina and allegedly hit Vessel #2, which was docked at the time with no occupants on board.


BARDID: ID-2021-0036
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityorTown: Laclede
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator and passenger were traveling at a high rate of speed (50-60 mph) when they encountered a wake that threw the passenger off the stern of the vessel landing in the jet's thrust.  OPERATOR immediately circled around to find the passenger screaming and bleeding from internal injuries. OPERATOR grabbed the hands of the passenger and towed her to the Riley Creek boat ramp while calling 911. The passenger was taken to Newport Hospital and subsequently air lifted to Sacred Heart Spokane for surgery. 

OPERATOR failed a field sobriety test and was subsequently arrested for aggravated operation under the influence.


BARDID: ID-2021-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hayden Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hayden
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WAKESURFER was attempting to wake surf. When the boat started to gain speed and pull him out of the water, WAKESURFER felt a pop in his groin and let go of the rope. The other occupants on board 
were able to get him back onto the boat. He was complaining of pain in his groin area. According to 
witness on the boat, WAKESURFER passed out for approximately 30 seconds due to the pain. He was 
transported by the boat to Honeysuckle Boat Launch where he was transported to Kootenai Health.


BARDID: ID-2021-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was going through the Narrows (restricted area) and hit a rock. Damage to the hull, drive shaft and propeller.


BARDID: ID-2021-0039
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette Lake
NearestCityorTown: McCall
County: Valley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was cruising north and went through the narrows a restricted area and struck a rock causing damage to the hull, propeller and drive shaft.


BARDID: ID-2021-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Payette River
NearestCityorTown: Banks
County: Boise
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Boise County Sheriff's Office was notified of a man stuck in a rapid on the Payette River near mile post 77 on State Hwy 55.  After responding it was learned that a male paddle boarder fell of his paddle board into the "Go Left" rapid.  The paddle boarders' boots, life jacket and helmet were found.  After an extensive search it was determined that the paddle boarder was likely entrapped in the rapids.  The body of the victim has not be found and it is assumed it is still entrapped.


BARDID: ID-2021-0041
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hauser Lake
NearestCityorTown: Hauser
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the vessel stated he had just purchased the vessel and was taking it out for a maiden 
voyage.  The vessel is a stern drive with two sticks  - one for direction, one for throttle.  He 
was having trouble operating the boat and decided to bring the vessel back to the boat launch. He had come down 
to no wake in the designated no wake area and when he was approximately ten feet from the east side 
of the boat launch and by the northernmost corner.  The throttle was engaged and the vessel went up and over the 
dock causing the cement dock tiles to slide back.  

The vessel and the dock sustained significant damage. The vessel hull did not rupture and was 
intact. The docks are managed by Kootenai County Parks & Waterways and they were notified.


BARDID: ID-2021-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was operating his personally owned vessel.  OPERATOR 1's son, was wake surfing behind the vessel while his daughter was acting as the observer.  WAKESURFER completed several surfing runs and had fallen just prior to the incident.  OPERATOR 1 circled around to allow WAKESURFER another run.  As OPERATOR 1 positioned the rear of the vessel near WAKESURFER so he could grab the rope, he claims to have shifted the boat into neutral just before hearing observer scream.  OPERATOR 1 stated he went to the stern of the boat and observed WAKESURFER with his foot out of the water and realized WAKESURFER had been hit by the propeller, stating it appeared as though his foot had been bitten by a shark.  OPERATOR 1 jumped in the water and assisted WAKESURFER into the boat.  OPERATOR 1 started the boat and transported WAKESURFER to the Indian Creek boat launch for medical attention.


BARDID: ID-2021-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coeur d'Alene
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE THE VESSEL WAS ADRIFT, UNKNOWN WITH ENGINE RUNNING OR NOT, THE VICTIM WAS STANDING ON THE 
TRANSOM URINATING WHEN A WAVE CAME AND KNOCKED THE VICTIM INTO THE WATER. HIS FRIENDS WERE ABLE TO 
PULL HIM OUT BUT HE FELL BACK IN AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET BACK TO THE BOAT. THEY THREW HIM 3 LIFE 
JACKETS BU HE COULD NOT GET TO THEM. HE WENT UNDER WATER AND WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 22 HOURS LATER BY THE DIVE 
AND SONAR TEAM.


BARDID: ID-2021-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oakley Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Oakley
County: Cassia
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 29, 2021 at 1043 hours, units were dispatched to Oakley Reservoir in Cassia County, Idaho for a report of boat that was sinking and the operator had not resurfaced. When I arrived I noticed a 20-30 mph wind with rolling waves in the water. I was advised by witnesses the operator had arrived at the reservoir around 0730 hours and had been trolling around the reservoir. Witnesses noticed the boat sinking on the northeast side of the reservoir with the bow pointing in the air. The operator had not resurfaced and was later located and pulled out of the water. Witness stated the male subject had a life jacket on his arm but was not able to get in on. The male was unresponsive and life saving measures were taken. CPR was performed for approximately 45 minutes but were not successful.


BARDID: ID-2021-0045
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
After backing out of his boat slip, operator shifted into forward, then suddenly realized that he was not going to clear the pylon at the end of the dock. He turned the boat to port, however the boat glanced off the pylon throwing operator into the front passenger seat where he struck the back of his head.  The vessel then went into a tight spin circling twice before hitting the pylon straight on.  The impact threw operator forward causing a laceration to his face.  The motor shut down on impact.   Operator may have lost consciousness from the incident because he had trouble recalling exactly what happened after that point.


BARDID: ID-2021-0046
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lowell
NearestCityorTown: Nampa
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two jet skis involved in a collision. Unit 1 ran into the back right corner of Unit 2. Driver of Unit 1 left the 
area prior to law enforcement arrival. Unit 2 was taking on water and sinking. Unit 2 driver was 
placed on law enforcement's boat and the sinking vessel was towed to the lower dam and removed. 
Driver of Unit 1 was later found.


BARDID: ID-2021-0047
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: King Hill
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and one other person were in the boat.  They had been running rapids in the river.  The operator was turning the boat downstream when both parties heard a thump when the boat lost power. Not sure if the boat hit something under the water prior to losing power. The operator opened the engine compartment at which time there was an explosion. The operator attempted to put the fire out but was not successful.  Both subjects abandoned the boat.  The boat became fully engulfed in fire, it later sank.   Both subjects were wearing life jackets.  As they were floating in the water they were picked up by another boat.  The operator sustained 2nd degree burns.  He was transported to St. Lukes hospital in Mountain Home, Idaho for treatment.  He is receiving further treatment at a burn center.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.


BARDID: ID-2021-0049
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the vessel was texting on his phone when he struck a dock in front of a residence at and left the area.  A witness, reported that the boat involved fled the area heading west towards Sandpoint.  A boat matching that description was observed entering the Sandpoint Marina by Sandpoint Police Officers.  The operator and sole occupant of the vessel, was identified as OPERATOR 1. Upon arrival, BCSO stated OPERATOR 1 displayed objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication.  The results of a breath sample were .049 and .052. OPERATOR 1 admitted to hitting the dock while texting on his phone.  OPERATOR 1 stated he left the scene of the accident because he did not believe his boat nor the dock had sustained any damage. Significant impact damage to the boat and dock negated OPERATOR 1's statement.


BARDID: ID-2021-0050
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Coolin
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR 1 was operating the vessel and towing his uncle, SKIER 1, who recently purchased the boat.  SKIER 1 was having a difficult time getting up on a single ski due to the lack of recent experience as well as OPERATOR 1 lack of experience towing skiers.  As a result, SKIER 1 was pulled through the water several times, causing his head to submerge as he failed to rise onto the ski.  After several attempts, SKIER 1 sensed something was wrong as he experienced difficulty breathing and began to cough up blood.  SKIER 1 told the others on the boat to help him aboard and then directed them to call 9-1-1 and take him to the Kalispell boat launch where he met with EMS and subsequently transported to Sacred Heart (WA) Hospital in Spokane via Life Flight.


BARDID: ID-2021-0051
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:54:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Portneuf River
NearestCityorTown: Pocatello
County: Power
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two fisherman were drifting the Portneuf River when the boat began taking on water and capsized.  Both passengers entered the water.  One of the passengers, a 73 year-old male, was unable to make it to shore and drowned.  The other passenger was able to swim to shore.  Neither passenger was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: ID-2021-0053
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anderson Ranch Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Pine
County: Elmore
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was pulling into the Wood Creek area when the bow of boat a struck submerged rock.  The operator said the speed was approximately 28 MPH.  This caused a hole in the hull starting at the bow of the boat.  It is approximately 4 inches wide by 4 feet long.  The impact also damaged the prop.  Upon impact two passengers were ejected.  No injuries were reported.  PFDs were in the boat but not worn.


BARDID: ID-2021-0054
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Canyon Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Emmett
County: Gem
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While traveling west towards the dam, the boat apparently hit a log submerged in the water which bent the prop.  The operator made his way towards shore and in the process, the transmission was damaged because the boat was running with a bent prop.


BARDID: ID-2021-0055
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Creek River
NearestCityorTown: Picabo
County: Blaine
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Fisherman found along the bank partially capsized in a float tube. It appears he was fishing and 
unknown if tipped over in float tube and caused drowning or if there were any medical issues that 
may have contributed to the incident. No PFD was worn by the individual or found to be readily accessible.


BARDID: ID-2021-0057
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coeur d'Alene Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harrison
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/12/2021 a vessel was found on the north shore of Rockford Bay approximately 1/2 mile east of 
Shooters Bar and Grill and the Black Rock marina. The vessel's engine was running and it was 
beached against the shore with the transmission in neutral.

As deputies were searching the area by water and by land a dock worker discovered a body in the 
water beside the north south, dock.

Surveillance video showed the drowned person as OPERATOR 1 walking and swaying 
his way down the gangway towards the dock then walk south towards his vessel on 9/11/2021 
approximately at 8:43pm. OPERATOR 1 was wearing a black baseball cap. It also shows the vessel move 
away from the dock then come back against the dock. The video is motion activated and does not show 
anything again until 4:00am and the vessel is no longer parked alongside the dock.

The depth of the water is approximately 4' where the body was found. The baseball cap was found 
inside the boat between the front passenger seat and the stern.

It appears that the victim boards his vessel, then starts his vessel, gets off vessel and unties the lines, then falls while re-boarding. The vessel then drifts away from dock with engine running.

The medical examiners report showing BAC levels will not be available for approximately five weeks.


BARDID: ID-2021-0059
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Henrys Fork Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Ashton
County: Fremont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A raft was floating down the Henrys Fork of the Snake River.  The occupants of the raft were fishing when the raft hit a rock, causing all the occupants to be thrown from the raft.  None of the occupants were wearing a life jacket.  Three of the four occupants made it back in the raft.  Once the three occupants realized that the fourth person, a 71 year-old female, was missing, they jumped back in the water to rescue her.  Life saving measure were attempted but the female passenger died.


BARDID: ID-2021-0060
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Island Park Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Island Park
County: ID Idaho
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat was pulling a tuber near the West End of Island Park Reservoir and the tuber fell off. The boat made a turn to pick up the person in the water and there was a problem with the fuel line. A fire started in the engine compartment. Attempts were made to put out the fire with the on-board fire extinuisher, but they were unable to do so.The boat burned, and then sank. There were no injuries involved. Numerous attempt to follow up and obtain the passengers information were made by the investigating Sheriff's Office but they were unable to obtain any contact information, or locate other information for them, and there are no other options for them to obtain the needed information.


BARDID: ID-2021-0061
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
OP1 and his wife each entered Lake Pend Oreille with their own kayak.  There were no other occupants with either of them.  They paddled near the shoreline, west toward the train bridge.  OP1 fell overboard when the wake of a passing power boat produced waves that he was unable remain aboard through.  OP1 was unable to swim or remain afloat due to his lack of bringing a life jacket in the boat and him not being a strong swimmer.  OP1's wife rushed to her husband's aid, pulled him up, and aided him to a nearby dock.  OP1 was not initially breathing when he was first pulled up but he resumed breathing before they reached the dock.  OP1 was subsequently taken by ambulance to the Bonner General Hospital.


BARDID: ID-2021-0062
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Rigby
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two fisherman were navigating the Snake River shortly after launching their drift boat at the Lorenzo boat ramp.  The boat hit a log in the water, spun around, capsized and sank.  Boat occupants were able to get out of the water safely, no injuries were reported.


BARDID: ID-2021-0064
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Sandpoint
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6 pm Marine 5 responded to the report of a tubing accident in Garfield Bay.  According to the reporting party VICTIM was thrown from a tube being pulled by her boat.  Occupant, a nurse, was concerned as VICTIM could not remember the day of the week or the president.   She called dispatch to report the accident and requested an ambulance.  VICTIM was taken to Bonner General Hospital were x-rays were taken.  Doctors indicated that she had a mild concussion but no broken bones.


BARDID: ID-2021-0065
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clark Fork River
NearestCityorTown: Clark Fork
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising up the Clark Fork river in the area of Deer Island the vessels operator made a sharp starboard turn in the river channel.  The vessel failed to negotiate the turn striking the river bank on the vessels port side.  No damage was sustained to the vessel however the impact threw two passengers across the vessel one cut her head on the window frame and the other bruised a knee on the floor.  Both individuals went to Bonner General Hospital to be checked out.

The investigating officer and the state made numerous attempts to obtain vessel information (state number and HIN) but were unsuccessful in getting the information.  All avenues to obtain information have been exhausted.


BARDID: ID-2021-0066
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Pend Oreille
NearestCityorTown: Bayview
County: Kootenai
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Number 1 was approaching the Cedar Creek Launch Ramp Dock near Bayview. The operator attempted to shift the vessel into reverse to slow it down, but was unable to and the bow of the bow of the boat struck the walkway platform or Gang Plank that transitions from the shore to the dock. Passenger number 1 was seated in the bow of the boat when the collision occurred. She bent over backwards at the waist in an effort to avoid being struck by the dock, at this time the vessel suddenly shifted into reverse and spun under the transition ramp with the windshield striking it and breaking. VICTIM was thrown to the bottom of the vessel on impact, and when she tried to sit up she discovered that she was in too much pain to be able to get up.

Passengers on the vessel assisted VICTIM, and called 911 for medical assistance. She was transported by ambulance to Bonner General Hospital where she was admitted, and treated for cracked ribs, and muscle strain.


BARDID: ID-2021-0067
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Marsing
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
12 foot vessel departed from private property with 5 persons on board. Boat began taking on water over the bow approximately 50-100 feet down river from where they put in. Boat then capsized and all occupants were in the water. Boat and occupants continued floating down river until they past Smith Island where they were able to pull themselves out of the water and onto the island. The capsized boat came to a stop near the bar on Smith Island. All occupants were rescued from the island, vessel is anchored capsized at this location. Hull is visible in the water and not currently a hazard. The investigating officer was unable to obtain any information on the vessel involved, it  is still on the bottom of the Snake River and there are no plans to recover it.


BARDID: ID-2022-0001
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-02-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: White Bird
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel was traveling South through Lookout Creek Rapids and struck a large boulder.  The vessel turned sideways in the rapids and hung up on some other rocks.  The operator was ejected into the water and swam to shore.  The vessel remains stuck in the rapids pinned up against the rocks and is not able be removed due to the hazardous water conditions.  The vessel is considered a total loss.  The operator did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: ID-2022-0002
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: American Falls Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: American Falls, Idaho
County: Power
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Capsized sail boat on the American Falls reservoir. High winds/micro burst caused a homemade sailboat to capsize. There were 2 people on the boat and both were wearing their lifejackets. They were able to swim to shore where they were picked up by search and rescue boat and then transferred by ambulance to the hospital for treatment of hypothermia.


BARDID: ID-2022-0003
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork of the Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Riggins
County: Idaho
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/30/21 boaters 1,2&3 came to grey hound rapids and discussed route. Subject1 was 1st, operator was second and subject2 was 3rd. The plan was to go right of the rapids. Operator floated past the eddie and went into the middle of the rapids and became stuck in rapids. Operator was ripped from his kayak and became unresponsive in the water. 

Subject1 and subject2 began rescue plans and recovery for a swimmer once they observed operator was in distress. Subject2 recovered operator unresponsive at or near the fall creek rapids and signaled for sos.


BARDID: ID-2022-0004
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rotary Pond
NearestCityorTown: Caldwell
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
78 year old male was working on the private pond. Male was going to set out a pond skimmer pump. Male went missing for approximately 45 minutes before family realized he may be in the water. There was an approximately 10 foot aluminum row boat that had been pushed free from the dock and located on the shore line to the east. The male was later discovered approximately 8 feet under and 30 feet from the dock. It is unknown if the boat was part of the accident.


BARDID: ID-2022-0005
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Melba
County: Canyon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was not familiar with the river and ran aground east of Suicide Bend. Vessel was a fiberglass hull and had severe hull damage. Vessel broke free and continued floating down river striking several more rocks before stopping along the shore line. No injuries.


BARDID: ID-2022-0006
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Middle Fork of Salmon River
NearestCityorTown: Stanley
County: Custer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator launched cataraft from eddy below Dagger Falls. Operator was attempting to row through a 10-15 ft. gap in a log jam when he bumped his right tube into a log and capsized being thrown into the water. Companion in other cataraft attempted to rescue unsuccessfully and the unresponsive operator drifted downstream for approximately 1 mile where he and his cataraft lodged in a mid-stream log jam. Body was recovered on June 19th, 2022.


BARDID: ID-2022-0008
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/25/22 at approximately 1700 hours, operator1 was operating his 2022 white Crest Marine pontoon vessel with bow number (B1).  Operator1 was located on the North side of dock 2 at Barclay Bay waiting to load his vessel while another vessel (B2), was waiting on the South side of dock 1 who was also waiting to load their vessel.  

B1's trailer pulled into the loading area and Operator1 pushed his vessel off the dock in order for him to start the vessel and pull it forward into his trailer.  By the time Operator1 started the vessel he had drifted close to B2 and when Operator1 put his vessel into forward motion in order to avoid a collision he clipped the port side of B2, breaking a portion of B2's wake board tower.

Operator1 took B1 up to the parking lot at Barclay Bay and waited for B2 and deputies to arrive in order to file the accident report.


BARDID: ID-2022-0009
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityorTown: Weiser
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
victim fell out of his kayak and could not get back into his kayak. Victim was attempting to cross from the Idaho side to the Oregon side of the river. The kayak overturned, dumping him into the river where he lost contact with his kayak.


BARDID: ID-2022-0010
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mann Creek Res
NearestCityorTown: Weiser
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
2 jet ski's with 4 juveniles were on the water. One of the jet ski's t-boned the other one. 1 male juvenile was injured. Juveniles were playing in the water on jet ski's. Jet ski #1 turned in front of jet ski #2. Jet ski #2 let off the gas and lost stirring control. Jet ski #2 t-boned jet ski #1, hit the passenger and causing injury.


BARDID: ID-2022-0013
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SALMON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CARMEN
County: LEMHI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were floating the Salmon River from Carmen to Tower Rock. Operator informed that the boat had taken on a lot of water as they were going around a bend in the river. The boat turned sideway and flipped. All three occupants were ejected from the boat. Operator informed he assisted his wife to shore. Operator informed his father  was holding on to the boat, and then let go to swim to the shore. Operator informed he observed Victim go out of sight under water. Operator then observed Victim caught up on a snag on the shore line. Operator informed he pulled Victim to the shore and observed Victim to be unresponsive and started CPR. Life saving measures were unsuccessful as Operator stated he and his wife went for help.  Operator indicated that victim had been drinking alcohol prior to incident.


BARDID: ID-2022-0014
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C.J. STRIKE RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: GRANDVIEW
County: OWYHEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Was westbound on C.J. Strike Reservoir in the Snake River Arm. Was passing an island commonly known as Pelican Island and said was 100 yards off shore of the Island and they struck a rock in the boat. This caused some large long scratches to the bottom of the hull of the boat and some denting. It also caused damage to the outboard motor, a Mercury 150. It cracked the lower unit in a couple spots, it damaged the skag of the motor and also damaged the propeller. Nobody was injured in the crash. Approximately 3000.00 damage done to the boat and motor, but that is just an estimate. 

The boat was being operated at approximately 25 mph and headed westbound on the Snake River Arm of C.J. Strike Reservoir. There is an island that is commonly known as Pelican or Crane Island that is on the reservoir. The depth of the water is shallow, far out from the island, all around it. This watercraft was approximately 100 feet off of the island towards the middle of the reservoir when it struck a submerged rock and it caused the described damage to the boat. There were no injuries sustained in this crash. There are no navigational buoys around this island.


BARDID: ID-2022-0015
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/10/2022, It was reported that a jet ski rider had possibly broken their leg and were at Barclay Bay boat ramp (at Lucky Peak) awaiting medical assistance. Once arriving to Barclay Bay, I met with Paramedics who were providing medical aid to an adult male by the name of Operator/Injured. While on scene I met with Owner, who informed me that he had come with his friend, Operator to the lake to recreate. Owner told me that he and Operator had been ridding his (Owner's) two jet skies around the lake during the day. Owner told me that at the time of the accident, he and Operator had been traveling south bound form Goose Neck Bay at an approximate speed of 45 miles per hour, while paralleling each other on the skis. Owner told me that he saw Operator jump a wake of a boat, and upon landing the jump, seeing Operator's jet ski rolling over, causing Operator to be ejected from the ski. Owner told me that once Operator surfaced, Operator complained of pain in his left leg. Owner told me that he put Operator on the back of his jet ski and transported Operator to the Barclay Bay boat ramp to get medical help, while a nearby boater assisted in taking the jet ski Operator had been riding to the Barclay Bay boat ramp. 

   Once Owner informed me of what had happened, I spoke with one of the paramedics attending to Operator, who informed me that it appeared as if Operator's left femur had been broken during the accident and would be transported to the hospital for further care.


BARDID: ID-2022-0018
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAYETTE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCCALL
County: VALLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
B-1 was coming straight into shoreline to beach the pwc when he gave the pwc to much gas. The pwc turned toward B-2 and struck the victim causing the victim who was sitting on the swim platform of the boat while it was tied to shore causing the victim to be pinned by the waist up against B-2.


BARDID: ID-2022-0019
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/30/2022 occupants of vessel #2 had been engaged in pulling its occupants on a tube, when they had stopped the vessel to pull in their tuber so they could switch out riders. While they had been stopped in the middle of the channel near Deer Flat and Charcoal campsites on Lucky Peak Lake, they had displayed their skier down flag while pulling in their tuber. Once the tuber reached the swim deck he got off the tube and hung in the water off the back of the swim deck. At that time the occupants of the boat noticed Vessel #1 coming towards them on their starboard side of their vessel. The occupants of Vessel #2 noticed that Vessel #1 was not slowing or turning to avoid its path in colliding with them, so they began to yell and wave their arms to get the attention of the operator of Vessel #1, but were unable to get the operators attention. Vessel #1 then collided with Vessel #2 with its bow punching through the starboard side of Vessel #2 and continued over Vessel #2, which ended up causing Vessel #2 to capsize and become entangled in Vessel #1 prop. 
   Upon Vessel #1 colliding with Vessel #2,  two of Vessel #2 occupants tried to jump from the boat while the other occupant was thrown from the boat. All of Vessel # 2 occupants received injuries, except for the tuber who had been hanging of the back of the swim deck of Vessel #2. Also when Vessel #1 had collided with Vessel #2, one of its occupants had been ejected from the bow of the boat which caused him injury. Another occupant of vessel #1 had also been injured during the collision. 
   Minutes after the collision, law enforcement arrived on scene and transported injured to paramedics at Barclay Bay boat ramp for further care.


BARDID: ID-2022-0020
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:57:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pend Oreille River
NearestCityorTown: Priest River
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/28/22 at approximately 1857 hours, the Bonner County Sheriff's Office received a report of a boat accident on the Pend Oreille River near Old Thama Ferry Road.  The boat was reported to be traveling westward on the Pend Oreille River at a high rate of speed when boat lost control, left the water, rotating approximately 180 degrees and landing on the water upside down.  

The deceased body of the vessel's operator was caught in the wreckage and recovered shortly thereafter.  Further investigation revealed there were three other occupants in the vessel.  A search mission was initiated and subject1 was recovered on June 30th while the remaining two were recovered on July 1st.  All were deceased.  Investigative efforts determined the vessel was traveling W/B on the Pend Oreille River at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour at approximately 1858 hours when it began to porpoise and left the water, causing the bow of the vessel to go straight into the air, rotate, and land upside down on the water.  All occupants were ejected from the vessel and died in the accident.  Toxicology reports on subject determined he had a blood alcohol level of 0.228 BAC and a low level of Diazepam in his system.


BARDID: ID-2022-0021
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEND OREILLE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PRIEST RIVER
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by brnach
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was coming out of the Priest River onto the Pend Oreille River when the operator believing he was in the main channel turned upriver on the Pend Oreille River too soon and ran aground in the shallow area that exists just southeast of the confluence of the two rivers.  Passenger #3 was struck by a tree branch or brush growing in the marsh area were the vessel grounded.


BARDID: ID-2022-0022
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:02:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-18-22 at around 2100 hours, Subject1 and his son Subject2 were recreating on a borrowed jet ski near Dock #12 (Pipeline) area at Lucky Peak Reservoir when they fell off the jet ski. Due to a large wake, both riders were ejected from the vessel. Neither rider was wearing a personal floatation device (PFD). As both riders could not swim, Subject1 searched for Subject2 while trying to stay afloat when Subject2 fell below the surface of the water and Subject1 could not find him. 

A nearby boater heard Subject1 yelling for help and was able to pull him from the water onto his boat. Family members at Dock #12 searched under the Docks and nearby shoreline but were unsuccessful in finding Subject2. Dive teams and sonar crews arrived and searched the area near the incident for the next week. Subject2 is presumed drowned as he has not been recovered as of 8-1-22.

The operator had a .13 BAC.  Alcohol use of the operator, inexperience, and the wake are considered factors.


BARDID: ID-2022-0023
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAYETTE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MCCALL
County: VALLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured person was sitting on a tube getting ready to be towed from shore. The observer in the boat accidently dropped the tow rope in the water. The rope got caught in the propeller and tightened down on the left leg of the person on the tube. As the rope went around the propeller it pulled the person and tube into the propeller causing small lacerations to the left leg of the person on the tube. The boat had been turned off but the forward movement of the boat still enabled the propeller to spin. The driver and observer in the boat cut the rope and untangled it from the propeller and transported the injured person to the city boat ramp where they met EMS and transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The injured person was released later that night with a hairline fracture in the left leg and a small amount of stitches for the lacerations. 
Information on passengers name and information was delayed in receiving.


BARDID: ID-2022-0024
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAYETTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SWEET
County: GEM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 31st, 2022 at 7:03pm I, Corporal 1, was contacted by the Gem County Dispatch regarding a boat crash that occurred near the Jet Ski Park on the Payette River. The reporting party and driver, Operator, of the 16' aluminum fishing boat, reported that he hit the river bank with his boat and that his wife, Passenger, had back pain. Corporal 2, Deputy 1 and Deputy 2 and I arrived on scene as well as the Gem County EMS. 
Operator said he was going around a small island making a sharp 180 degree turn. Operator said as he turned he noticed that he was coming close to the shore which consisted of a large boulder. Operator said he attempted to speed up and turn to avoid hitting the shore, causing the boat to drift. 
Operator said they hit the shore on the starboard side causing him to be thrown out of the boat into the water. Operator said he got back up and was started looking for Passenger and found her lying on her side in the bottom of the boat.


BARDID: ID-2022-0025
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PALISADES RES
NearestCityorTown: SWAN VALLEY
County: BONNEVILLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The Victim was camping at palisades reservoir and was paddle boarding near McCoy Creek Campground. Operator was using the paddle board for the first time and was not wearing a life jacket. Operator fell of the paddle board and began to struggle. Operator was last seen above the water at 1459 hours. A Bonneville County Deputy was able to respond with a boat and dive gear and located Operator in 34 feet of water approx. 40 yards from shore. CPR was performed by ambulance staff but death was called at 1610 hours. It should be noted that there is no information available for the vessel involved in the accident; the victims wife gave it away prior to the officers arrival. 


BARDID: ID-2022-0026
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: LEWISTON
County: NEZ PERCE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the vessel did not know the channel of the river and struck a rock with his boat right in front of the intake. By striking the rock, it punctured a hole in the boat approximately six inches long and an inch wide. Operator tried to get the boat to the ramp, however he made it approximately 200 yards down river before the motor stopped working. The boat was towed to a beach and sank.


BARDID: ID-2022-0027
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAYETTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EMMETT
County: GEM
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 08-13-2022 AT 1900 HOURS OPERATOR LAUNCHED HIS 1991 YAMAHA JET SKI FROM THE BOAT RAMP ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE GEM COUNTY ISLAND SPORTS COMPLEX INTO THE PAYETTE RIVER TO TEST THE ENGINE AS HE WAS REPAIRING THE JET SKI. OPERATOR DROVE THE JET SKI A SHORT DISTANCE WHEN THE ENGINE DIED CAUSING THE JET SKI TO ROLL CAUSING OPERATOR TO FALL OFF INTO THE WATER. OPERATOR FLOATED WEST ON THE PAYETTE RIVER AT THE FRST SPLIT WHERE HE WAS PUSHED INTO THE TRESS BY THE CURRENT OF THE WATER. GEM COUNTY FIRE LAUNCHED THEIR RUBBER BOAT AND LOACTED OPERATOR AND RESCUED HM AND TOOK OPERATOR TO THE SHORE BEHIND THE WOODGRAIN SAW MILL. ONCE ON SHORE OPERATOR WAS CHECKED OUT BY GEM COUNTY EMS. OPERATOR DID NOT RECEIVE ANY CARE BEYOND BASIC FIRST AID. OPERATOR ADVISED THAT THE WATER WAS SHALLOW BUT MOVING FAST. OPERATOR WAS LATER TRANSPORTED TO HIS TRUCK BY GEM COUNTY FIRE AND HE DROVE HIMSELF HOME.


BARDID: ID-2022-0028
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANDERSON RANCH RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: MOUNTAIN HOME
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the boat was towing a tube with three passengers on board.  As the boat was  turning the tube crossed the wake.  When the tube came to the far side of the wake it became airborne.  All the passengers were ejected from the tube.  Two of the passengers may have lost consciousness for a brief time after impacting the water.  One of the passengers was complaining of numbness on her right side.


BARDID: ID-2022-0029
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SPOKANE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: POST FALLS
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/19/2022 at approximately 2048 hours, I was dispatched for a report of a sinking vessel in the area of Greensferry Bay X Spokane River. Upon arrival, I contacted the operator of the vessel (D1) and the occupants (2 juveniles, 4 adults). I confirmed there were no injuries and they all were wearing proper PFDs. D1 stated she was traveling westbound on the Spokane River going on a cruise with her friends and children. As she approach Greensferry Bay there was a deadhead grounded on the Greensferry Island. D1 swerved to miss the log and grounded the boat on the northern side of the partly submerged island. D1 then attempted to get the vessel back home by going back eastbound. The vessel became disabled and started to take on water. D1 used an anchor to secure the vessel from continuing downstream. 
The vessel was towed by Lake City Marina and all occupants were transported to their dock without incident.


BARDID: ID-2022-0030
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COEUR D'ALENE
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON THE STATEMENTS AND THE EVIDENCE IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE FOLLOWING OCCURED: 
DR 1 left the gas docks at 3rd street. DR1 was called by Hagadone Hospitality Vessel Rental via phone to return to the docks. As Dr 1 returned to the gas docks, DR1 was traveling too fast and hit the outboard engine of another moored Hagadone Hospitality Rental Vessel. After the collision, DR1 successfully docked the vessel against the gas docks where he was contacted by Hagadone dock attendants. Law Enforcement was then contacted.


BARDID: ID-2022-0031
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HAYDEN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HAYDEN
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
BASED ON THE STATEMENTS AND THE EVIDENCE IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE FOLLOWING OCCURED: 
While DR1 and DR2 were switching operators of the Jet Ski, DR1 handed the PFD to DR2. DR1 failed to unplug the emergency cut off lanyard from the Jet Ski and the PFD before he handed it to DR2. As DR2 started to put on the PFD, the lanyard or the strap from the PFD caught the throttle of the Jet Ski causing it to start to accelerate without an operator on board. DR2 was holding the Jet Ski with his foot. The acceleration of the Jet Ski caused him to lose his balance and fall in the water (no injuries). The Jet Ski traveled south bound from the N Easy St towards E Hayden Lk Rd. The Jet Ski then collided with a dock located at E Hayden Lake Rd causing damage to it. The collision caused the Jet Ski to change directions and continued to accelerate west bound. The Jet Ski then collided with the Dike. The collision again caused the Jet Ski to change directions again and continued east bound towards E Hayden Lake Rd. The Jet Ski then collided with a rock wall located at E Hayden Lake Rd. This collision render the Jet Ski inoperable and had extensive damage. The Jet Ski's final 
resting point was between the dock and the rock wall located at E Hayden Lk Rd.


BARDID: ID-2022-0032
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lucky Peak
NearestCityorTown: Boise
County: Ada
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/03/2022, Operator had been operating a rented Axis brand boat on Lucky Peak Lake in the area of Goose Neck Bay. While Operator had been in the process of pulling passengers on a tube behind the boat, his fiancée, Injured, had been lying face down in the bow of the boat. As Operator had been traveling at an approximate speed of 18mph, he hit the wake of another boat, which caused Injured to be catapulted up in the air. Once Injured came back down in the boat, her left knee ended up striking a portion of the boat that caused an approximate 2-inch split (deep and wide enough to require stitches) in her skin just below the knee cap. After receiving the injury, Injured was brought to Spring Shores Marina, where she was bandaged up and transported by a friend to get the wound stitched up.


BARDID: ID-2022-0033
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: Nordman
County: Bonner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Three passengers on a PWC were thrown off to the right side by a large wave.The driver of the PWC was identifed as Operator and was not injured. Upon hitting the water the middle passenger, identified as Passenger 1, struck the water and dislocated his right shoulder. He was picked up by a passing boat and taken to shore. The rear passenger, Passenger 3, was uninjured.


BARDID: ID-2022-0034
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Priest Lake
NearestCityorTown: COOLIN
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
72 year old male, Injured, was water skiing and during the transition to a single ski, his foot caught the water causing him to tumble and injuring his pelvic region.
At approximately 1:00 PM, Injured asked the operator if he could take him water skiing for some fire wood/beer in trade. Approximately 3 hours later, Operator returned to the beach and told Injured that he would take him out water skiing. Injured enthusiastically agreed and told Operator to tow him at 28 MPH, was going to start out on 2 skis, then to a single ski. Now out on the lake, Injured entered the water and put two water skis on. Injured popped up right away, then decided to kick off one ski. During the transition from two skis to one, Injured's foot caught the water which caused him to tumble, injuring him. Operator turned the boat around to retrieve Injured. Injured couldn't get into the boat due to pain, so he rode on the swim deck back to the beach. An alcoholic beverage odor from Injured was noticed by others.


BARDID: ID-2022-0035
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ISLAND PARK RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ISLAND PARK
County: FREMONT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Owner had just launched their 2014 Thunder Jet Boat at the Lakeside Lodge ramp when Operator was pulling it around to dock it. She reported that when she was almost to the dock, she thought she hit reverse, but accidently hit the throttle. She then processed to jump the boat over the plastic dock and then into the shore on the other side of the dock in the shallow water. 
Lt. 2 and I were eating lunch out on the deck at Lakeside Lodge when we heard the unusual commotion. We then looked over and could tell what had happened. I walked down to them for the report. I then completed a boat safety inspection, which they passed. Alcohol was onboard of the vessel, but Operator stated that they were just going out to have a good time and had not started drinking yet. 
The owner of the boat stated that he could tell that his trolling motor was damaged and wouldn't be able to see the other damages to the bottom of the boat until he got it out of the water. The owner of the plastic dock reported that the corner of it was damaged and bent up. It was also scratched where the boat went across it. 
Both owners received the case number and were going to talk to each other regarding the dock damages. The accident was recorded on the security cameras


BARDID: ID-2022-0036
State: ID
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SALMON RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WHITEBIRD
County: IDAHO
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Idaho County Dispatch received a report of a male that was missing downstream of the Twin Bridges area on the Salmon River. Several minutes later, there was another report into Idaho County Dispatch about a body that had been recovered near the Campbell Flats Boat Ramp (near milepost 218 on U.S. 95). 

Upon arrival, the male that was located was the same male that was missing from the Twin Bridges area. Speaking to the son of the deceased, he stated his father took out from Twin Bridges in a kayak the son said his father had been drinking and he tossed him a beer while he was heading out from the beach. The deceased male was not dressed appropriately for kayaking. He did have on a type III personal flotation device, however, it was not worn properly. The deceased male was seen heading down stream from Twin Bridges in a kayak. The son attempted to yell to his father to turn around and go up stream and stay in that area, but the father was not able to hear. After a few minutes of not seeing the father return, family members started downstream. They located the kayak fetched up in a log jam, upside down with no one inside.


The kayak was not recovered.


BARDID: ID-2022-0037
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PARMA
County: CANYON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Two males went underway on the Snake River in the evening hours. Both fell overboard and were not wearing personal flotation devices. One male swam to a nearby island and called for help. First responders arrived in the area and conducted a search and rescue. One male was located on an island, the second male was located the following day floating on the river, deceased. The vessel was not recovered.  The operator/victim had been drinking alcohol.


BARDID: ID-2022-0038
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PEND OREILLE
NearestCityorTown: HOPE
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was riding his Sea Doo when he jumped a wave. As the PWC rose up and climbed the side of the wake that he was attempting to jump, Operator was briefly separated from the PWC. Upon returning to the Sea Doo Operator's leg was jammed into the body of the Sea Doo injuring his right leg and potentially breaking it in the thigh area.  
Operator was jumping wakes on his PWC.   Witnesses observed him climb a wake, become separated from his PWC hitting his leg on the hull of the boat as he came down.  The witnesses saw that he was in pain and brought him onto their vessel, called for an ambulance and took him to shore where he was transported to Bonner General by EMTs.


BARDID: ID-2022-0039
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PEND OREILLE
NearestCityorTown: SANDPOINT
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat #1 cruising north in Murphy Bay at approximately 10 MPH was overtake by Boat #2, which was towing a tube, striking Boat #1 in the port side rear quarter.  Boat #2 raked the entire port side of Boat #1 before coming to a stop. 
Boat #2 while pulling two individuals in a tub overtook Boat #1 which was on a northly course at approx. 10 MPH.  Boat #2's operator stated that she was looking in the rear-view mirror at the tube, that the mirror was blocking her view and that she was not made aware of the impending collision until passengers' warnings. Additional contributing factors could have been the angle of the boat and the size of the mirror.
Boat #2 struck Boat #1 in the stern quarter port side and continued along the entire port hull side cracking and splitting planks until it veered away.


BARDID: ID-2022-0040
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PEND OREILLE
NearestCityorTown: SANDPOINT
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 proceeding East on Lake Pend Oreille at approximately 30 mph struck the Highway 95 bridge.
Vessel damage would support the operators' claim that he slowed down but was unable to avoid the collision. Vessel was traveling in excess of the 25 mph speed limit for night time navigation and conditions.
Chaparral departed the Dish restaurant and proceeded East.  The vessel's operator stated that he was approaching the bridge at approximately 30 knots. He was in control of the vessel and watching vehicles pass by on the highway above. Operator did not realize how close to the bridge he was and realized too late that he was going to collide with the bridge. Operator managed to slow the vessel prior to the collision but was unable to prevent a collision. The collision caused Operator to hit his face on the dash/windshield of the vessel which resulted in multiple cuts to his face. Passenger #1 was also thrown forward on impact bruising his ribs.  Passenger #2 was uninjured 
The Highway 95 bridge also sustained superficial damage to a cross member when the bow of the vessel lodged itself into the support.


BARDID: ID-2022-0041
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-02 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COOLIN
County: BONNER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I responded to a boat grounding that was reported on the SW side of Eight Mile Island on Priest Lake. When I arrived the vessel was not at that location so I circled the island to see if it was in a different area and was unable to locate the vessel. I contacted Copper Bay Salvage and asked them if they salvaged a vessel from the island and they said that they did. I asked for the boat owner's information and where they took the boat and they gave me that information. I contacted the boat owner, identified as Owner, and asked him what happened. He told me that he had contacted his lawyer. I asked him if there were any other people on board his boat at the time of the incident and he told me that his girlfriend and two other friends were on board.  Owner refused to provide any other information about the incident to include the operator's information, passenger names or what caused the accident to occur. I then went to Priest Lake Marina and found the boat with significant damage to the under side of the boat. Pictures and a video were also taken at that time.
Due to lack of cooperation by the vessel owner (Owner) in this investigation, the sequence of events leading up to the accident are unknown and information herein is based solely on observations made during the investigation and/or by the investigating officer.  The date and time of the accident identified in this report is the time the accident was reported to the Bonner County Sheriff's Office by an uninvolved party as the time of the accident is unknown but likely occurred during the hours of darkness between the evening of 09/01/2022 and the morning of 09/02/2022.
Owner failed to provide any information about the accident and claimed no injuries.


BARDID: ID-2022-0042
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG TRINITY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: FEATHERVILLE
County: ELMORE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Reported that kayak was located floating in the lake with the bow under water and the stern approximately one and a half foot out of the water.

Kayak was vertical in the water and the operator was missing from kayak. It was reported that the operator was going to go out for a little cruise and then was going to take a bath in the lake. 

Later in the investigation that the operator had health and a heart condition and was a heavy closet drinker. Liquor was located at the kayak entry point.  The operator was located on 10/04/2022 in about 37 feet of water deceased. The BAC results are still pending.


BARDID: ID-2022-0043
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COEUR D'ALENE
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/31/22 at approximately 1415 hours, P3 was getting towed behind V1. P3 was wearing trick skies and was less than 100’ from the docks. P3 grabbed onto the rope and DR1 started to accelerate forward. As DR1 started to accelerate, she slowed down suddenly and then lurched forward again. P3 was unable to keep the skies together and ultimately dislocated his hip. P3 stated he had had multiple hip surgeries and was warned it would dislocate easily. 

P3 swam to shore where he was ultimately transported to Kootenai Health. 

BASED ON THE EVIDENCE AND THE STATEMENTS OF THE DRIVER AND THE OTHERS INVOLVED, IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NO THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE OF EVENTS OCCURRED:

Skier was getting pulled by vessel. DR1 failed to accelerate smoothly causing a lurch. P3/Skier dislocated his hip and then swam to shore, with help, and was ultimately transported to KH.


BARDID: ID-2022-0044
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARRISON
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on the statements of Operator, and the passengers, and evidence on scene and due to his in experience, being outside his skill set, not having control of his passengers, and a level shown level of intoxication it is more likely than not the following sequence of events occurred. 
Operator was attempting to back his rental boat into a stern tie only slip at the Harrison docks. Which is not meant for smaller outboard pontoons. Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 went to the transom of the vessel and were straddling the dock and boat (i.e. they each had one foot on the dock and one foot on the transom of the boat) trying to assist Operator in docking the vessel. At this point Passenger 1 fell into the water and was hit by the propeller of the outboard motor. Operator states that the vessel was in neutral at the time Passenger 1 fell in but also stated that he was not sure when Passenger 1 fell in to the water. 
When Operator realized Passenger 1 had fallen into the water he went to the back of the boat and pushed the boat away from the dock trying to make room for Passenger 1. The vessel was then side tied to the dock and Passenger 1 was removed from the water and was still laying on the dock when we arrived. 
Operator was attempting to back his rental boat into a stern tie only slip at the Harrison docks. Which is not meant for smaller outboard pontoons. Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 went to the transom of the vessel and were straddling the dock and boat (i.e. they each had one foot on the dock and one foot on the transom of the boat) trying to assist Operator in docking the vessel. At this point Passenger 1 fell into the water and was hit by the propeller of the outboard motor. Operator states that the vessel was in neutral at the time Passenger 1 fell in but also stated that he was not sure when Passenger 1 fell in to the water. 
When Operator realized Passenger 1 had fallen into the water he went to the back of the boat and pushed the boat away from the dock trying to make room for Passenger 1. The vessel was then side tied to the dock and Passenger 1 was removed from the water and was still laying on the dock when we arrived.


BARDID: ID-2022-0045
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: COEUR D'ALENE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COEUR D'ALENE
County: KOOTENAI
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on the statements of D1 and evidence on scene it is more likely than not the following sequence of events occurred. 

D1 stated he was backing out of the slip to leave. As he backed up he started getting close to the other dock and a jet ski. D1 panicked and hit the throttle forward. He hit the throttle harder than anticipated launched forward and hit the V2 which was docked in the slip next to him.  

When D1 hit V2 in the front port side of the vessel. The starboard pontoon punctured the side of the V2, the middle pontoon hit the gunwale which bent the bow eye on the pontoon back into it puncturing the pontoon and scratching the gunwale of V2. 

D1 pulled back into the slip and tied back onto the dock. V2 was unoccupied and tied to the dock at the time of the crash. 

There were no injuries. 


BARDID: ID-2022-0046
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LUCKY PEAK RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BOISE
County: BOISE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people went boating at Lucky Peak with their pontoon boat. They stopped at Chimney Rock to swim and paddle board. Subject1 was in waist deep water learning how to stand up on the paddle board. After multiple attempts, Subject1 fell into the water and did not re-surface. People retrieved Subject1 and put him on a ski boat that brought him to the West ramp at Spring Shores where life saving measures were given by firefighter, law enforcement, and air-medical crews. Subject1 was pronounced deceased by the air-med crew on scene. 
Subject2 stated Subject1 had a history of heart attacks and said he was in the hospital a year ago at this time for a serious heart attack. 
Subject1 was standing and falling off a paddle board into the water. Subject1 possibly suffered a cardiac arrest when falling into the lake. Subject1 drowned in the lake water as he was unable to swim.


BARDID: ID-2022-0047
State: ID
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PEND OREILLE
NearestCityorTown: SANDPOINT
County: IDAHO
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
26' centurion (boat 1), operated by V1 Operator, was underway, in the area of Bottle Bay, heading  east at an approximate speed 5-10 MPH with a raised bow obstructing his forward view. He was sightseeing (looking at the castle on the shore line), when his daughter informed him of another vessel (boat 2), also looking at the castle, adrift and directly in their path. V1 Operator placed his shifter in reverse, but was not able to stop the vessel. V1 Operator's vessel struck the starboard side of V2 Operator's vessel (boat 2). V1 Operator's vessel sustained fiberglass damage to the bow and starboard bow. V2 Operator's vessel sustained fiberglass damage to the starboard side. Both boaters exchange information and left the area.  Accident reports were not filed until late October. 

This report is late due to a number of reasons;
1. Involved parties did not notify BCSO until a day after accident occurred and inferred that the damage was less than $1500
2. Delays in receiving operator reports which disclosed the true damage estimates.
3. Uncooperative parties.


BARDID: IL-2014-0001
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spoon River
NearestCityorTown: Bernadotte
County: Fulton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had a phone conversation with Son while operating a 12 foot rowboat to access his residence in Spoon River flood waters in Bernadotte Illinois. He reportedly was retrieving medication by launching his small john boat from Tarters Ferry Road and rowing approximately 100 yards to his yard. A short time later, a neighboring resident heard him calling for help and launched a canoe in an attempt to locate him shortly after 7:00 pm on 02-24-14. He was observed by two people, clinging to surface ice southeast of his residence. When the intended rescuers were approximately 30 feet from Operator, he slipped under the water surface. There was a strong current in the flooded field pushing west to east. At the east end of the open water was surface ice several inches thick. Emergency responders arrived later and conducted a search by probing the area, but were unable to locate the victim or his watercraft. The search was resumed on 02-25-14 but remained unsuccessful. Water levels were expected to recede and the search for Operator was ongoing. 

On 02-26-14, CPO located a 12'' aluminum rowboat under 6 inches of ice utilizing a metal detector. Copperas Creek Fire Department Dive Team recovered the boat 11:25AM. The boat displayed IL 6004 EA as a registration, but no return was found in a computer search. No HIN, capacity plate, nor manufacturer information was found on the older boat. One oar (paddle), one glove, and a baseball cap were found in or near the boat. 

On 03-08-14, at approximately 2:45pm, CPO located the victim of the boat accident that happened on 02-24-14 in Bernadotte Illinois (Fulton County). The missing man (boat operator), Operator was located while the CPO was conducting a ground search of the area near the last location he was seen. His body was found mostly covered with ice near a fence row, approximately 30 yards northeast from where his boat was recovered from the ice of frozen Spoon River flood waters. Fulton County Sheriff''s Department Deputy was contacted. He notified the Fulton County Coroner who arrived on scene at approximately 3:45pm. He pronounced, Operator as deceased at approximately 4:00pm. The boat accident investigation is now final, with a single fatality. 

The Fulton County Coroner conducted an autopsy and determined cause of death as drowning. There was also indications of hypothermia.


BARDID: IL-2014-0002
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Du Quoin City Lake
NearestCityorTown: Du Quoin
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
This report documents the fatal boat accident that occurred at Du Quoin City Lake on March 10, 2014. OPERATOR and SUBJECT were canoeing, approximately 350 yards from the main boat ramp. OPERATOR was in the stern seat and SUBJECT was in the bow seat. SUBJECT stated they both had paddles and were both paddling. According to SUBJECT, OPERATOR started to move around in the canoe. SUBJECT told him to quit, but OPERATOR continued, rocking the boat. SUBJECT stated the canoe tipped over and both were thrown into the water. SUBJECT stated they did not have any lifejackets. They tried to swim to shore, but OPERATOR was not able to make it. 

Preliminary coroner report showed that OPERATOR died due to drowning. Some alcohol was found at scene and SUBJECT was in possession of cannabis. Toxicology report is still pending on both subjects to determine if alcohol or cannabis may have been a contributing factor. Frigid waters and heavy clothing was probably a factor. Neither occupant in the canoe was wearing a PFD. See attached field report for in depth detail. End of preliminary report. 

SUPPLEMENT 6/11/14: Toxicology report from ISP Forensic Lab, dated 4/17/2014, showed that urine samples from SUBJECT contained Tramadol and THC metabolite. Toxicology report from the ISP Lab, dated 5/15/2014, showed that blood sample from SUBJECT contained Tramadol. After discussing these results with the Perry County State''s Attorney, he decided that he would charge SUBJECT with possession of cannabis and possession of paraphernalia. State''s Attorney also asked that the canoe not be returned to SUBJECT until all charges are filed and judicated and the Coroner''s report is completed. Autopsy report from coroner is still unavailable at this time. 

FINAL SUPPLEMENT ATTACHE 12/16/14. REPORT CLOSED--MLG 411


BARDID: IL-2014-0003
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chicago River
NearestCityorTown: Chicago
County: Cook
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, 3/27/2014, at approximately 4:24 PM, I (CPO) was notified by subject that at approximately 11:37 AM, Chicago Fire Boat (Vessel 1) was responding to a call related to a bridge worker falling into a trench near a bridge embunkment. Chicago Police Marine Unit responded as well, ahead of the Vessel 1. The call resulted in a bridge worker having two broken arms due to the fall. During the response, Vessel 1 traveled west on the Chicago River and passed the Marina City Boat Marina, where at least three boats were tied, and shrink wrapped due to Subject2 storage. During the passing, Vessel 1 produced a large wake, significantly bigger than that of the Chicago Police Boat that passed by approximately 6 minutes earlier. The wake resulted in damage to one stored boat (Vessel 2) at Marina City, and nine pilings. Vessel 2 sustained damage to starboard side rub rail and a large chip in the gel coat through to the fiberglass, approximately 2 inches in length. The 9 wooden pilings, which normally create a buffer between boats tied to the piers and are used for tying boats to the pier, had significant damage as well. Of the 9 pilings, 4 need the rubrail re-attached, the other 5 were broken, 1 of the 5 was broken in half. Photos of all damage was taken, and video of the occurance has been recorded as well. 

On Friday, March 28, 2014 at approximately 1:54 PM I arrived on scene. I met with subject2, an office assistant at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales located in Marina City, and witness to the incident. Subject2 explained and showed via security footage how the boats acted to the wake caused by the Chicago Police Boat, and explained the difference between that and the wake given off by Vessel 1. Subject2 pointed out on the security footage the action of the boats in comparison to the two wakes. Subject2 also explained the cracking and slamming noises after Vessel 1 passed the marina. Subject2 stated she attempted to contact Vessel 1 on radio, and wrote a statement in relation to the conversation she and Vessel 1''s operator had. Subject2 said she contacted the owner of Vessel 2 and contacted the Owner of the marina. Subject2 also said Chicago Police Officer had taken a police report, along with pictures. Officer was also provided with video footage from cell phone camera of eyewitnesses to the accident. I have since spoken with Officer and retrieved a copy of his report and copy of the CD containing the photos and video. 

On Saturday, March 29, 2014, I spoke with 2 firemen aboard Vessel 1 and asked about their observations during the accident. Firefighter stated he did not see anything, and was not sure as to any wrong doing since he was not familiar with boats and normally not assigned to Vessel 1. Firefighter said he normally is stationed on Vessel 1, and they had conducted the response as they normally did during many past evolutions. Neither firefighter could provide pertinent information in regards to Vessel 1''s maneuvers or speed during the evolution in question. I am still waiting to hear back from the operator. During this investigation I spoke with Officer regarding his report, he said that earlier an unknown bridge worker stated the wake of Vessel 1 caused a line to snap on a barge, and that when they were on scene to assist the injured bridge worker, Vessel 1''s wake forced the Chicago Police Boat to break away from the scene to avoid damage and injury. 

Once more information is made available to me, I will submit a finalized report. Charges are pending and will be further understood after a meeting with a Chicago State''s Attorney.


BARDID: IL-2014-0004
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox River
NearestCityorTown: Geneva
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 19, 2014 at 4:27 PM , Geneva Police and Geneva Fire Department Units responded to the area of the Fox River Dam (1 East Sate Street Geneva, IL) reference a water rescue of two (2) subjects who had reportedly gone over the dam in a kayak(vessel #1). Upon arrival, Geneva Police responded south of the State Street Bridge to assist in the rescuing a male subject. Injured was unconscious and transported to Delnor Hospital by Geneva Fire and Rescue. Witnesses state they saw the kayak go over the dam, about midway, with two (2) occupants and one (1) was believed to still be trapped in the boil of the dam. One witness advised Geneva Police Officers he saw the kayak being swept sideways due to swift current of the river at the top of the dam. He advised the subjects were unable to row out of the current and saw both subjects being swept over the dam into the turbulent water of the boil. Another witness was reported to be considerably distraught and crying at the scene. Witness2 stated he was the owner of Fox River Canoe and Kayak and that it was his kayak and customers who had gone over the dam. Witness2 advised Geneva Police Officers that the two subjects went sideways after launching and could not straighten the kayak out and row out of the current. Witness2 advised Geneva Police he was yelling directions to Deceased and Injured to straighten out, but both subjects were unable to correct the kayak and subsequently were washed over the dam. 

Geneva Fire, along with St. Charles and Batavia Fire were successful in recovering Deceased from the boil of the dam after a two (2) hour recovery mission. Deceased was unresponsive and determined deceased. 

The subjects launched on the east side of the river approximately 100'' north of the dam at the base of the canoe portage. Deceased and Injured were part of a group of six individuals (see witness information sheet) who had rented three (3) kayaks from Witness2.


BARDID: IL-2014-0005
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Braidwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Essex
County: Will
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/25/14, at approximately 2000 hours, I CPO was contacted by district 3 Sgt. about a boat accident that occurred by the South boat launch on Braidwood lake. Sgt. informed me he was contacted by a site worker for Mazonia Braidwood State Wildlife area that a small watercraft had sunk to the east of the south boat launch at Braidwood lake. Sgt. informed me Worker had talked to the operator of the watercraft. I contacted Worker at approximately 2015 hours and asked him if the operator was still at the boat launch. Worker informed me Operator had already left. Worker informed me that he was not injured and he was able to get contact information. I asked Worker if he had witnessed the accident and he informed me he saw some of the accident. Worker informed me he was parked at the south boat launch at approximately 1820 and witnessed a small white boat with a red stripe (later identified as a 14'' Imperial watercraft) about 50 yards to the east of the boat launch low in the water struggling to move. Worker informed me the lake was really choppy with about 6" to 1'' high waves due to the highwinds that day with the wind coming from the Northwest. Worker informed me he saw Operator jump from the boat as it went down stern first. Worker said he yelled at Operator to swim to shore. I asked Worker if Operator was injured and he said no. According to Worker Operator was just shaken up but was fine and he did not request medical attention. Worker informed me that the watercraft bow was sticking out the water about 50 yards to the east of the boat launch. 

I contacted Operator at approximately 2030 hours and asked him if he was alright. He said he was fine and had no injuries. I asked Operator what time he came out to Braidwood lake and if he had anyone else on the boat. Operator informed me he and his brother came out to Braidwood Lake at 0700 in the morning and fished all day and came back to the South Boat Launch at approximately 1800 hours. At that time Operator informed me he tied up his watercraft to the inside of the east dock of the boat launch and dropped off Brother at the dock. Operator then went and backed up his boat trailer to trailer the boat. Operator informed me the stern of the boat was facing out towards the lake and the waves were crashing into the stern of his watercraft and the waves were pretty rough and about 6" to 1'' in height. I asked Operator how long his boat was sitting at the dock and he said only a few minutes. Operator informed me when he got back into the boat he started to backup from the dock and that is when he saw that there was some water in the back of his boat that wasn''t there before. Operator said when he was backing the watercraft up the waves kept crashing into the stern of the boat and more and more water was coming in. Operator informed me once he cleared the dock he turned his boat to the east bow facing east to turn around to go back to the dock. Operator then noticed the stern of the boat was about under water and he pushed the throttle all the way down but the engine had stopped. Operator informed me he tried to start the engine but it would not turn over. Operator then informed me he jumped from the boat and swam to shore. I asked Operator if he had any mechanical trouble with his watercraft and he said no. I asked Operator where his brother was during this and he said he was on the dock yelling at him to swim to shore. I was unable to contact Operator''s brother for any statements. 

On 04/26/14, at approximately 0700 hours I arrived at the south launch and saw a watercraft protruding out of the water east of the launch. I used my laser range finder and measured from the bank to the watercraft directly to the Northeast of the launch and the measurement was 44 yards from the bank.


BARDID: IL-2014-0008
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kaskaskia River
NearestCityorTown: Evansville
County: Randolph
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 11, 2014, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Operator (45 yrs) was driving his 1999 Glastron Carlson CSX-21 watercraft with registration IL 5148 JS near the Kaskaskia River''s 12.5 mile. Operator was not wearing his life jacket. Victim (10 yrs) was sitting on the left bow seat and she was wearing a life jacket. Subject2 (5 yrs) was sitting on the right bow seat and he was wearing a life jacket. Subject3 (40 yrs) was sitting in the passenger seat next to Operator. Subject3 was not wearing his life jacket. Subject4 (24 yrs) was sitting in the back seat and was not wearing a life jacket. The boat was traveling to New Athens from Evansville. The speed of the boat was between 40 mph and 45 mph. Operator was on the right side of the river when he felt the rear of his boat rise and then the motor struck the submerged object. As the lower unit struck the object, the stern of the boat kicked right. The boat then turned into a severe right turn. Operator observed that he was heading for the shoreline. Operator steered to the left. As the boat responded left, the boat struck the South shoreline. 
 
The boat''s bow sharply rose into the air causing victim to be ejected. The bow and right side of the boat slid across the mud flat as the stern rose into the air. The boat slid on it''s right side and angled back to the river. The stern of the boat lowered back into the mud flat. The right side of the boat''s bow struck the root ball of a dead tree. The boat continued back into the water and came to a stop. A large stick had jammed into the prop and stopped the motor. Operator jumped into the water and waded to Victim. The witnesses loaded Operator, Victim, and Subject2 into their boat. They transported them back to the Water Street Bar and Grill.  Witness1 transported them to the Red Bud Regional Hospital because Victim had a severe laceration behind her left knee. Victim was then transported to St. Louis Children''s Hospital for surgery. Victim suffered a broken left femur above the knee and a severe laceration behind the left knee.


BARDID: IL-2014-0009
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Marseilles
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/14 I, CPO, responded to a call of a boat accident on the Illinois River. The boat was heading back to the Main Street boat ramp in Ottawa. At the ramp I met the boat listed in the report. Victim''s nose was bleeding and was distorted, it appeared to be broken. Victim had the bleeding under control and said he was heading to the hospital after he got his boat on the trailer. 

I asked Victim what had happened. He said they were just downstream of the Marseilles Lock cruising upstream when the boat struck a submerged object. The boat came to a sudden stop and he struck his face on the windshield, no one on board was injured. He said he was going approximately 35 MPH at the time and were in the middle of the river when they struck the submerged object. His spouse immediately called 911. When he realized he could safely operate the boat he headed back to the ramp. 

I gave Victim his copy of the boat accident report and he headed for the hospital.


BARDID: IL-2014-0011
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Des Plaines River
NearestCityorTown: Willmington
County: Will
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On, 05/16/14, I, CPO received an email from District 3 Sgt. of a possible boat accident that occurred at Harborside Marina along the Des Plaines River near Wilmington IL. At 0930 I arrived at Harborside Marina and spoke with the Harbor manager. Manager informed me that the boat that caught on fire was a 57'' CarlCraft houseboat (HIN: LMG57063M0A).  Manager informed me that on 05/07/14 at approximately 1840 he was driving around the marina and saw black smoke coming from the southeast corner of the marina. Manager informed me he drove over there and saw a houseboat in flames. Manager then called 911 and Wilmington and Channahon Fire departments arrived on scene at approximately 1900. Manager informed me there were two other watercraft moored next to the burning Houseboat and he and a fellow worker moved the watercraft away from the fire. Manager brought me over to the location of the Houseboat which was moved out of the water and onto land adjacent to where the Houseboat was moored. I took photographs of the dock area and of the Houseboat (see attached photo''s). The majority of the damage to the Houseboat was from midship to the stern of the Houseboat. I asked Manager if the Houseboat was plugged into the dock and he said it was. I photographed the outlet to which the the Houseboat was plugged into (see attached photo''s). 

At approximately 1030 I arrived at Channahon Fire Department and spoke with Fire Chief. Chief informed me that they arrived on scene at approximately 1900 and Wilmington Fire Department arrived a few minutes before they did and had water suppression on the Houseboat. According to Chief the Houseboat was completely engulfed in flames. Both Fire Departments cleared the scene at 2019. I asked Chief if they were able to determine the cause of the fire and he informed me they could not. I asked Chief if they suspected foul play and he said they did not. Chief did inform me he was able to speak with Subject and she informed him that when she was cleaning the bilge pump for her shower it started to smoke and she was able to cool it off by turning the power off. 

I contacted Subject at approximately 1130 and asked her if she had her Houseboat plugged in and she said she did. I asked her if she had any repairs done to the Houseboat lately. She informed me she had the electrical lines that go from the Houseboat to connect to the dock replaced since the old ones melted this past fall. I asked Subject if she had any other mechanical problems lately. Subject informed me that at approximately 1200 she was cleaning her shower which is located midship towards the starboard side when she noticed a burning smell from the bilge under her shower. Subject went on and said she looked at the bilge and the housing on the pump was melting. Subject went on to say she turned the bilge pump off at the breaker box and waited a while. Then she turned the power back on and watched the pump to see if it would start smoking and when it didn''t she left the Houseboat at approximately 1800. I asked Subject why did she not report this accident to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and she said she thought she didn''t have to since the fire department handled the accident. I informed her that she has to report the accident to the Department and informed her to submit her accident form within the time allowed. 

At approximately 1300 I contacted Progressive Insurance who was handling the insurance claim and he informed me they did not expect foul play and they had the same information as I did. We did not find any discrepances in Subject story. The cause of the fire is unknown. 

End Of Report


BARDID: IL-2014-0012
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Vermilion River
NearestCityorTown: Oglesby
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/22/2014, I CPO was dispatched to Wild Cat rapids on the Vermilion River for a boating accident. Upon arrival Oglesby EMS, and River Rescue were already on scene conducting rescue operations. Operator was operating a Funyak Kayak downstream on the Vermilion River. Operator was unfamiliar with the Vermilion River and stated when he started his kayak trip the employee at Vermillion River Rafting told him to stay to the right of the tree and to the left of the boulder as he approached the Wild Cat Rapids. As Operator approached Wild Cat Rapids the tree was on top of the boulder. Instead of Operator traveling through the safe shoot through the rapids he traveled through the boil resulting in the capsizing of Operator''s Kayak. Operator stated his kayak capsized three times resulting in four lacerations to the back of his head. 

Oglesby River Rescue made first contact with Operator at 12:35PM and transported down the river to the recovery area. Operator was transported to IVCH Hospital, treated for the lacerations and released. 

The Funyak Kayak was punctured on the port side bow. An internet search was done to find the price of a Funyak Kayak. A new Funyak Kayak cost $595.00.


BARDID: IL-2014-0013
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Decatur
NearestCityorTown: Decatur
County: Macon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/8/2014 at approximately 7:45pm, a pontoon boat with an Illinois registration of IL3930HM (represented by V1) was being operated at no wake speed South bound in Basin 5 (No Wake Area) on Lake Decatur approximately 200yds North of Train Bridge. While underway, two passengers were sitting on the bow of the watercraft on the outside of the rails when Subject (wearing a PFD) fell overboard on the starboard side of the watercraft. The operator of the watercraft jumped overboard on the starboard side to rescue Subject. At the same time Victim ran to the stern of the watercraft and jumped overboard over the motor to rescue Subject. As Victim hit the water her back right leg made contact with the propeller causing a laceration. The other passenger in the watercraft took control of the watercraft. Subject4 put the watercraft in neutral threw out the back ladder and all passengers overboard were able to board the watercraft. Subject4 immediately called 911. Once EMS arrived on scene, Victim was taken to St. Mary Hospital in Decatur. Lake Patrol arrived on scene and recorded the registration number of the watercraft and obtained names and phone numbers of all passengers. Lake Patrol released the scene. At the hospital, Victim had minor surgery to repair the laceration on her leg. Subject was taken to the hospital by his mother but did not receive any treatment due to no injuries. 

Victim was released from the hospital on 6/9/2014. 

In conclusion, the cause of the accident was due to two passengers riding on the bow outside of the rails while the watercraft was underway. This resulted in Subject falling overboard and two others jumping oveboard to rescue Subject. As a result, Victim made contact with the propeller of the watercraft causing a laceration on her leg. 



On 6/16/14 Operator was given a citation for passenger location - 2 passengers riding along the bow with no rails.


BARDID: IL-2014-0014
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wesseln Lake
NearestCityorTown: Pinckneyville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/16/14 at approximately 4:45 pm, I, CPO, was notified by the ISP dispatch to contact Perry County Sheriff''s Office. I called the Perry Co dispatch. The dispatch stated that a subject had come to their office and advised that he had been in a boat accident. The dispatcher gave me a phone number to contact SUBJECT. I contacted SUBJECT who was on his way back home to Collinsville. I asked SUBJECT to give me a quick run down of what had happened this afternoon. He stated that his brother in law and him had been fishing on Wesseln Lake when they had struck a submerged object with their motor. He thought that he had damaged the transom because the boat took on water very quickly and sank. They were able to get to shore and walk back to their vehicle. They then went to the Perry Co Sheriffs Dept to report that their boat was still in the water. SUBJECT stated that he was planning on coming back tomorrow to retrieve his boat. I told him that I would meet him in the morning at the lake to get his information to file a report. 

On 5/17/14 at approximately 9:00 am, I met with SUBJECT. He stated that OPERATOR was already out on the lake assessing the damage to the boat. I asked SUBJECT if he could tell me exactly what had happened. SUBJECT stated that they had been out fishing on the far west end of Wesseln Lake. They had decided to find a different spot. SUBJECT was in the front and OPERATOR was in the back operating the boat. They were headed back east and on plane when they struck a submerged object in the water. SUBJECT stated he remembered yelling back to OPERATOR that they were getting into weeds when they hit the object. SUBJECT said that he was ejected from the boat while OPERATOR was thrown forward into the boat. Whatever they had hit had stopped the boat completely. OPERATOR threw a Type 4 device to SUBJECT who then swam back to the boat. SUBJECT said that he tried to pull himself up and over the side back into the boat but that when he did the boat started to sink and flipped over. SUBJECT and OPERATOR were both in the water at this point. They were able to get to the north shoreline and climb out of the water. The boat was upside down and only the bow was sticking up and out of the water. SUBJECT said that they then walked back to the vehicle and drove to the sheriff''s office. I gave SUBJECT a statement form to fill which is attached to this report. 

I then told SUBJECT that CPOT and I were going to go out in my boat to the scene of the accident. I asked SUBJECT to come along with us so that he could show us where the accident had taken place. We then proceeded to the location of the boat. 

We arrived at the boat where OPERATOR and some of his friends were in the process of trying to get the boat right side up again. I took a GPS reading of where the boat was located at the time. The area was covered with weeds. It was hard to see what the boat may have struck due to the vegetative cover. One of the subjects assisting in the recovery, who was in the water with the boat, was only in about waist deep water. He stated that he had felt several large rocks while walking around. I also took some pictures of the boat in the water as well. While the boat was still upside down. I was able to see the hull of the boat. Approximately in the middle of the hull was a large gash. It appeared to be about a foot long and 2-3 inches wide. The area around the gash was also buckled. That would explain why the boat had taken on water so quickly and sank. See attached pictures # 1 and # 2. OPERATOR and his friends were able to flip the boat back right side up and get it to the shoreline. They were then able to remove the motor which allowed the boat to ride higher in the water. They placed the motor in our boat and we transported it back to the boat ramp. OPERATOR was able to tow the boat then back to the boat ramp.


BARDID: IL-2014-0015
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Springfield
NearestCityorTown: Springfield
County: Sangamon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2014 at approximately 9:30 PM, Operator2 was fishing from his aluminum Jon boat on Lake Springfield near the Island Bay Yacht Club. During the same approximate time, a second vessel was eastbound from the Springfield marina, operated by Operator1 and occupied by his friend. Operator1 was operating at a speed greater than 15 mph, which was not allowed. V1 occupant indicated Operator1''s 50 HP motor was at least 3/4 to full throttle. V1 occupant also indicated Operator1 had consumed alcohol and smoked “a couple one hits” of cannabis. 

Operator1 did not see Operator2''s vessel trolling northeast bound in the channel and collided with the rear of vessel # 2. Operator2 stated his navigational lights were on and operational at the time of the accident and leading up to the accident. When Sgt. arrived on the accident scene, he observed the lights were still illuminated, confirming the lights were on at the time of the accident. Two witnesses told me they spoke with Operator2 approximately 30 minutes before the accident, stating his navigational lights were on at that time. They also stated Operator2''s light were on post-accident, expressed in a written statement. 

Operator1''s watercraft collided into the rear of Operator2''s vessel. Operator2 observed the approaching watercraft and jumped out of his jon boat in order to survive at approximately the same time of the impact. Operator1''s boat (V1) ramped Operator2''s vessel (V2). Operator1 and V1 occupant were ejected from V1, leaving all three in the water. Due to Operator1 not wearing his safety lanyard, V1 proceeded northeast approximately 50 yards and began to turn left sharply. V1 came back around to the port (left) side of V2, traveling in a counterclockwise circle now, and struck V2 approximately two (2) feet forward of the stern (rear) on the port side, causing V2 to capsize (flip over). V1 continued over V2, proceeded in a counterclockwise circle, and came back around to the capsized vessel. 

The third time around the boat grazed the starboard side of the capsized vessel and Operator1 attempted to grab ahold of his vessel. Operator1 grabbed the starboard side of his boat but was unable to hold on. Operator1 was pulled under the vessel and sustained a deep laceration on his left forearm, suspected to be a propeller cut. Operator2 swam towards his capsized boat and climbed on top of it. V1 came around for the fourth time and Operator2 jumped into V1 and regained control. 

Operator2 then used Operator1''s boat in order to rescue Operator1 and V1 occupant from the water. Springfield Police Department (SPD) secured the scene while Sgt. and I arrived to the Lindsay Bridge Boat Launch. Sangamon County ESDA towed V2 back to Marine Point where Sgt. relayed both vessels to CWLP and secured them. Cannabis was seized from V1 by Sgt. 

Operator1 was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for deep laceration on the left arm suspected to be caused by the propeller of his own boat. None of the occupants were wearing PFDs at the time of the accident, but both boats had them available. I met Operator1 at Memorial hospital and arrested him for Operation of watercraft under the influence of drugs and alcohol. 

Further investigation pending with additional charges possible.


BARDID: IL-2014-0016
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sangamon River
NearestCityorTown: Chandlerville
County: Cass
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was cruising at approximately 30 MPH downstream on the Sangamon River at approximately 5:00 pm on 06/21/2014 during a severe thunderstorm. Operator stated he struck a submerged object with the lower unit which threw him toward the bow of the boat. Vessel 1 then made a drastic right turn grounding on the right bank descending with the starboard bow striking a tree. Operator received a 7 CM laceration of the right heel from an impact within the boat. Damage estimate by operator was approximately $6000.00. 

  

On 06/27/14 operator was issued a written warning for careless operation of a watercraft.   

Case Closed


BARDID: IL-2014-0017
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Holiday
NearestCityorTown: Somonauk
County: La Salle
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/06/14 at approximately 8:24 PM, I was on patrol when I was notified of a boat accident with injuries at Lake Holiday.  At approximately 8:56 PM, I arrived on scene and spoke with Lake Holiday security.  They advised me that (4) four subjects had been transported to the hospital. Lake Holiday security stated the operator and his passenger were towing (4) four subjects (passenger’s 3 daughters and their friend).  As the boat made its turn, the tube struck the boat and boat lift.  I asked where the operator was, and they advised me he was sitting on the seawall near where the accident occurred. 

I approached the operator and identified myself.  I asked if he was injured.  He stated no.  I asked what happened.  Operator stated he was pulling the tube and went to make the turn like he has a million times before and he was too close to the shore and the tube hit the boat lift.  I asked if he had been drinking.  Operator stated no.  However, I could smell the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his breath.   

At this time, I walked over to the boat and observed (1) Bud Light can still half full and (2) empty Coors Light and in the floorboard of the boat.  I returned to Operator and informed him I was going to have him conduct some test for me to ensure he was not under the influence of alcohol.  Operator stood up, lost his balance, and caught himself before falling.  He exhibited poor balance while walking up the hill towards the main road.   

Operator was asked to complete Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST), which he failed.  Operator was arrested and transported to Sandwich PD and processed for OUI.  He produced a breath alcohol sample of .149 and was charged with OUI - alcohol, OUI with a BAC over .08, and careless operation of a watercraft. 

At this time, I traveled to the hospital in Sandwich where I spoke with passenger.  Passenger informed me all four subjects who were injured in the accident were ok.  Victim1 sustained the most significant injuries and was transported to Rockford.  Passenger stated she had a large cut on her right forehead above her eye and had a concussion.  His daughter had a broken foot and was being treated in Yorkville.  Subject2 was treated and released with no injuries and Victim2 was treated for a contusion on her right eye, a concussion, and swelling around the eye. 

I asked Passenger if anyone on board had been drinking.  He stated he had two Coors Lights and earlier in the night, Operator''s wife had a Bud Light he thought was still on the boat.  He stated Operator did not have an ounce of alcohol all night.  Passenger was not sure what caused the accident.  Passenger provided a written statement detailing his account of the accident which will be attached to the OUI arrest supplemental report. 

On 06/07/14 at approximately 2:45 PM, I spoke with owner of the boat and boat lift.  Subject3 stated the impact broke one of the legs on the lift as well as the right bunk.   

On 06/09/14 Subject3 provided me with photos of additional damage he found on the prop and the bump rail on the starboard side.  The prop was bent outward in one section and the bump rail was cracked from the impact of the tube, or one of the occupants of the tube.


BARDID: IL-2014-0018
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Savanna
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 was heading down river from the Savanna railroad bridge on the Illinois side of the channel. The operator was approaching the 2nd red channel marker down stream from the railroad bridge at approximately river mile 533.75. The operator could not see the channel marker due to his passenger who was sitting on the bow of the open plate boat. occupant was not in violation of passenger location, but did obstruct the view of the operator causing vessel number 1 to stike the red channel marker buoy. Upon impact, no one was ejected and all remained seated and uninjured. The operator did not realize there was any damage to the vessel until he returned home and observed the dent on the underside of the bow, and to the propeller and propeller shaft. He brought the vessel to the dealer where he purchased it, and they gave him the estimated damage in which he then reported to IDNR OLE.


BARDID: IL-2014-0019
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityorTown: Sullivan , Illinois
County: Moultrie
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While operating at cruising speed lower unit struck underwater object. Unknown object came in contact with transom below waterline. Rubber boot located on transom became damaged and leaking water into boat. Operator drove boat onto bank to avoid sinking. Damage is done to transome, rubber boot and water damage to inboard engine and upholstery ,rear seats and carpet. (see attached photo of Lake Shelbyville) Photo from Google Earth shows the point of inpact and the point where the boat came to rest, on the shore, in relationship too Cole Shaft Bridge.


BARDID: IL-2014-0020
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Shelbyville
NearestCityorTown: Shelbyville
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 21st , 2014 , subject pulled his fishing boat ashore on the bank below his campsite. (Coon Creek site 17)  after a day of fishing.. On the morning of the 22st subject went down the lake shore to check on his boat. subject found his stilled tied to the shore but had filled with lake water overnight. The entire boat had water in the transome and outboard were under the surface . subject contacted Findlay Marina to retreve his boat from the lake, Findlay Marina charged him $450.00.


BARDID: IL-2014-0022
State: IL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clinton Lake
NearestCityorTown: Weldon, IL
County: De Witt
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 31, 2014, at approximately 1:57 PM, I was dispatched, via District 6 Illinois State Police, to the Clinton Lake - Weldon Access Area - for a watercraft fire. I was advised the watercraft operator was the sole occupant of the burning vessel and had escaped the boat without injury. When I arrived, at around 2:41 PM, personnel from the Dewitt County Sheriff''s Police Department, Weldon Fire and Ambulance, and IDNR Mascoutin SRA Staff were on-scene. I looked to the northwest, across the lake from the Weldon Access Area, and observed a watercraft fully engulfed in flames. I met with Weldon Fire Chief to verify the vessel was abandoned and no one was injured. 

I spoke with the operator.  According to OPERATOR, he recently bought the boat and May 31, 2014, was his maiden voyage. OPERATOR alleged he wanted to take a short test drive prior to allowing his family to get onboard. He stated he launched the boat, at the Weldon Access Area, and “did one circle” through the mid-portion of the lake northwest of the access. OPERATOR said the boat was running fine so he started to reapproach the Weldon Boat Dock to pick up his family when he noticed white smoke coming from the engine compartment at the rear of his boat. After seeing the smoke, OPERATOR changed directions and operated the boat away from the boat dock, into the middle of Clinton Lake-northwest of the dock. OPERATOR opened the engine compartment and saw his boat was on fire and the smoke was turning from white to black. He emptied his fire extinguisher, inside the engine compartment, in an unsuccessful attempt to put the fire out. Two unidentified, passing watercraft gave OPERATOR their fire extinguishers. After using 3 fire extinguishers, OPERATOR was unable to put the fire out. He abandoned the boat and was given a ride to shore by an unidentified boater. OPERATOR said he had the ventilator running from the time he launched the boat throughout the entire incident. The boat was fully fueled prior to the trip; however, OPERATOR did not believe he had spilled any fuel. OPERATOR said he did not hear, or see, anything unusual about vessel. By all indications, the watercraft did not have any problems until the fire started. OPERATOR stated he purchased the boat in February 2014 for $2,700. He had not transferred the watercraft into his name as of May 31, 2014. OPERATOR said he did not have a bill of sale for the boat or any proof of ownership. However, he claimed he had the State of Illinois Watercraft Certificate of Title and Watercraft Registration Card at his residence. The vessel was not insured. OPERATOR claimed he had not personally performed, or hired / allowed anyone else to perform, maintenance on the boat. To his knowledge, no watercraft parts not intended for marine-use were installed on the vessel. OPERATOR provided a written statement documenting his account of the incident [ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT]. 

Personnel from Clinton Lake Marina ferried firefighters, from the Weldon Fire Department, to the boat. They unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the flames. After, Clinton Lake Marina towed the boat, still on fire, to the Weldon Access Area where more effective measures were used to put the fire out. The watercraft was removed from the scene by Reynolds Towing [IDNR-OLE Tow Report ATTACHED]. 

On June 02, 2014, at approximately 10:00 AM, I met with OPERATOR. He voluntarily surrendered his State of Illinois Watercraft Certificate of Title and Watercraft Registration Card. The back of the title had been signed by the previous owner but was not dated or signed by OPERATOR [copies of both documents are ATTACHED to this report]. I issued OPERATOR IDNR-OLE Written Warning #J353274-FAILURE TO TRANSFER WATERCRAFT CERTIFICATE OF NUMBER [ATTACHED]. 

The watercraft was a total loss.


BARDID: IL-2014-0023
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Illinois River
NearestCityorTown: Bath, IL
County: Mason
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, June 29, 2014, at approximately 7:17 PM, Mason County Sheriff''s Dispatch received a 911 call indicating a possible drowning at the Bath Chute. The Mason County Sheriff''s Department, Bath Police Department, Bath Basic Life Support Team, and Illinois Conservation Police responded. 

The investigation determined, two people were passengers in a watercraft being operated on the Illinois River - Bath Chute. According to witness statements, Operator''s boat was drifting downstream, with other boats, approximately 200 yards southwest of the Bath boat launch when Passenger1 went overboard. Four of five witnesses interviewed could not provide a clear description of, or definitive reason for, PASSENGER1 falling overboard. One witness, Witness1, claimed he had a clear view of the accident. Witness1 said he was alone in his boat, drifting down the Bath Chute within “10 feet” of Operator''s boat, when PASSENGER1 fell overboard. According to Witness1, Operator was seated at the helm with Passenger2 to his left and PASSENGER1 near the mid-portion of Operator''s boat. He [Witness1] claimed his boat was positioned alongside the portside of Operator''s vessel. Witness1 alleged he was talking to PASSENGER1 immediately prior to PASSENGER1 falling in. PASSENGER1 had been complaining about Asian carp getting in Operator''s boat while they were boating earlier in the day. He said PASSENGER1 stood up, leaned over the portside gunwhale of Operator''s boat, and was washing his hands when he entered the water. Witness1 recalled PASSENGER1 leaning on the portside gunwhale with his left hand and reaching into the water with his right. He was of the opinion PASSENGER1''s hands were wet which led to his left hand slipping off the gunwhale and PASSENGER1 falling overboard. He described PASSENGER1 falling “fast, face first into the water like he lost his balance”. Witness1 said PASSENGER1 grabbed onto Operator''s boat as soon as he hit the water. Immediately afterward, Passenger2 and Operator pulled PASSENGER1 back into the boat. Witness1 stated, “He [PASSENGER1] wasn''t in the water 3 seconds”. Passenger1 had difficulty breathing and lost consciousness. CPR was started and EMS was called to the scene. 

Passenger1 was transported from the scene by the Mason County Ambulance service to Mason District Hospital, Havanna, IL, where he was pronounced dead. 

Investigative interviews, coupled with the preliminary autopsy report, document PASSENGER1 had a significant negative health history which included a tracheostomy from a bout with cancer. It is likely PASSENGER1''s poor physical health, and tracheostomy, contributed to the accident and his death.


BARDID: IL-2014-0024
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mississippi River
NearestCityorTown: Hampton, Illinois
County: Rock Island
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: anchor line
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 6, 2014 five people went fishing on the Mississippi river above Lock 14. Operator1 had just purchased a boat a month prior and had not transferred registration. Operator1 parked his vehicle and launched the boat at Schuler''s Shady Grove Park in Rapid City. 

Operator1 anchored the boat from a cleat near the bow on the starboard side approximately 1/2 to 3/4 mile upstream from the Lock 14 Dam. As the occupants were getting ready to fish, the anchor line broke. Operator1 attempted to start the motor, but it would not start. The Mississippi River was just below flood stage and the current quickly pushed the group into the dam. At approximately 11:20 PM witnesses observed a boat above Lock 14 on the Mississippi River floating towards the dam and called 911. Occupant2 also dialed 911 and advised them of the situation. All occupants in the vessel reportedly put on personal floatation devices. 

The boat reached the dam near the 5th gate from the Illinois side. Operator1 was able to get the boat started, but then it quickly died. Operator1 started the boat a second time but the front end went up in the air and the boat capsized. Operator1 and others were sucked through the dam and surfaced downstream. One person was able to swim to the Illinois shore, while two others and Operator1 went towards the Iowa side. All 4 individuals were transported to local hospitals. The fifth never surfaced. 

Numerous agencies attempted to locate victim and the vessel with surface searches and side scan sonor. The boat was believed to be located on sonar at GPS coordinates 41.56195, -90.415283. The gates of the lock and dam were closed to collect items and debris caught in the undertow. Boat seats along with a child''s PFD and an unservicable adult PFD (that was completely ripped next to the zipper) were recovered. Operator1 identified the ripped PFD as the one that victim was wearing. The PFD had no identifying marks in it and no USCG number. 

Victim’s body surfaced on May 16th and was transported to Coroner at the the Rock Island Arsenal Fire Department. death was ruled accidental. The Rock Island County Coroner stated that the cause of death was presumed drowning. 

Operator1 was cited for operating a watercraft without adequate PFD''s for each person on board. He was issued 2 warnings for PFD violations and one warning for a registration violation. 

The watercraft was not located on sonar after May 6 and has not been recovered.


BARDID: IL-2014-0025
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Carroll
NearestCityorTown: Lanark
County: Carroll
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 31, 2014 at approximately 1:30 PM two jet skis operated by Operator1 and Operator2 were operating along Lake Carroll approximately 1/2 mile east of the west marina. Vessel 2 noticed vessel 1 had fallen behind. Vessel 2 stopped and was idling waiting for vessel 1 to catch up. As vessel 2 was idling, vessel 1 came up at approximatey 20-25 MPH in an attempt to splash vessel 2. Vessel 1 let off the throttle causing loss of steering. As a result, vessel 1 collided with vessel 2 causing Operator2 to be thrown from his vessel. Operator2 was able to climb back on his jet ski. Operator2 was taken to the hospital by a parent of his friend who he was visiting at Lake Carroll. Operator2 suffered injury to his head, left abdomen, and small scartch on his left knee. The accident was not reported by the people involved. IDNR was notified by the Freeport Emergency Room. Operator1 was a minor who did not have a boat safety certificate. The owner of both PWCs gave Operator1 permission to operate the PWC. The owner was cited for allowing a minor to operate a watercraft without a safety certificate and warned for failure to display a valid registration number on his PWCs.


BARDID: IL-2014-0026
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fox River
NearestCityorTown: St. Charles
County: Kane
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14, 2014 at approximately 7:45 PM I (CPO) was notified of a boat accident on the Fox River south of Red Gate Road in St. Charles, IL. Upon notification I was asked to contact the subject who stated he was involved in an accident with another vessel, no injuries reported. 

Upon arrival on scene, I met with Operator1 who advised while operating a PWC southbound on the river another vessel (Vessel #2) merged in front of him. Unable to stop or change direction Vessel#1 struck Vessel #2 . Vessel #2 was not on scene. Vessel #1 sustained damage to the starboard side approximately 18” back from the tip of the bow. A section of the trim was removed and a section of the gel coat was removed exposing raw fiberglass. Operator1 stated that information was exchanged and Vessel #2 left the scene leaving Operator1 stranded on the water. 

Vessel #2 was occupied by two white / male subjects and a black dog. Operator1 was vague and unsure of the boats description. Operator1 stated that it was a black ski boat that he believed launched from Boy Scout Island. I was unsuccessful in contacting the operator of Vessel #2 that evening. 

On July 15,2014 I was able to make contact with operator2, who stated that while merging into the main channel and PWC came from nowhere and struck the side of his boat. Upon examining the damage to Vessel #2 I observed severe stress fractures and a long scrape in the gel coat. The damage was approximately 6 feet forward from the stern on the port side. Extensive damage was observed to both the outer and inner hull of Vessel #2. 

I then cleared taking no further action at this time. 
EOR


BARDID: IL-2014-0027
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rend Lake
NearestCityorTown: Benton
County: Franklin
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Starting in gear
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at approximately 3:30 P.M. operator1 was operating a rented Aluminum Jonboat (Vessel 1) with one passenger at the South Sandusky Public Use Area of Rend Lake. Operator1 had vessel 1 grounded on the beach and was attempting to start the engine while shoving off from the beach. Operator1 was unfamiliar with the rented boat and started the engine in gear. Without having control of the tiller arm, Vessel 1 accelerated and turned sharply to the right. Vessel 1 ramped up striking Vessel 2 which was run aground on the beach. Vessel 1 struck the aft section of the gunwhale on the port side of Vessel 2 damaging the aluminum plating/walls. 

Neither were injured as a result of the accident. Vessel 2 contained two occupants on board. Neither occupant of Vessel 2 sustained injuries as a result of the accident. 

V2 owner estimated the damage cost to repair/replace the aluminum sections of Vessel 2 at approximately $2,500.00.


BARDID: IL-2014-0028
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lou Yaeger
NearestCityorTown: Litchfield
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This report is a preliminary report to the Vessel striking the swimmer . A full word document report will be finished at a later time and date. 

Operator was attempting to turn his boat facing West heading out of Rope Swing Cove on the East Side of Lake Lou Yaeger. Swimmer was attempting to swim back to his boat from the rope swing. Operator saw Swimmer swimming and attempted to drive by him and struck Swimmer on the left arm with the propeller of his boat. Swimmer was flown out by Helicopter to Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Swimmer had three plates placed in his arm and has returned home.


BARDID: IL-2014-0029
State: IL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lou Yaeger
NearestCityorTown: Litchfield
County: Montgomery
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/4/14, a 22 foot vessel was being driven by Operator and occupied by her mom and two others. Operator''s sister, Victim, was being towed behind on a tube. Operator left her parent''s lake lot in Rainmaker Cove and turned North onto the main lake. Shortly after, Operator turned the boat around to head South on the lake. During the turn, Victim was pulled into some large waves caused by other vessel traffic. Victim went airborne on the tube, but never fell off. Mom stated it appeared as though Victim had "bent in half", meaning she had hyper extended her back. Operator stopped the boat, and Victim yelled out that her back hurt and she could not feel her right leg. Mom, and two people pulled Victim back into the boat. They then drove to the lake lot they had left from. At the lake lot, Operator and Victim''s dad jumped into the vessel along with a friend. They called 911 and headed to Marina 1. Emergency personnel met the boat at the dock at Marina 1. Victim was transported by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield. By the time they reached the dock at Marina 1, Victim did say she was regaining feeling in her right leg, but that her back still hurt. A check of the vessel and operator found no violations. 

Later that night I was contacted by father of Victim. He advised me that Victim was given a clean bill of health and released from the hospital. Father said they took X-rays, and that the X-rays showed no injuries. Father told me that Victim wa given a 48 hour release from work, but was feeling better and planned on going in to work the next day. I told Father to call me if Victim''s condition changed.


