# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: NC-2021-0160
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE
County: ROCKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A new pontoon boat owned by get wet marine was docked at humphrey's ridge marina preparing to be loaded onto a trailer.  A 23 foot supra wakeboard boat operated by owner’s son was docking at a floating pier perpendicular to the docked pontoon.  The boat accelerated forward and t-boned the side of the stationary docked pontoon boat.  The bow of the supra wakeboard boat dented the starboard side pontoon of the stationary pontoon boat.


BARDID: NC-2021-0162
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: YADKIN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SALISBURY
County: ROWAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, 9/20/21 at approx 1615hrs, a boating incident occurred on the yadkin river resulting in approx $5000.00 in property damage to one vessel.  The vessel involved is owned by the operator at the time of the incident.  Operator and a passenger both sustained minor scrapes and bruises that did not require medical attention.

Operator and his passenger were travelling northwest on the yadkin river at appx 25-30 mph in front of carolina sand inc when the lower unit of the outboard motor struck a dredge pipe owned by carolina sand, inc that was submerged about 4-6 inches below the surface of the water.  The impact stopped the boat almost immediately and threw both passengers into the windshield.  The operator sustained a small cut to his lip while the passenger sustained minor cuts and abrasions to both of his arms.  The impact caused the outboard motor to pivot upward on its hinges, causing the cowling to impact a raised section of the deck on the stern of the vessel.  This impact created numerous cracks to the fiberglass cowling of the outboard motor.  The impact with the dredge pipe also caused the transom to partially separate from the deck of the vessel and caused the motor mounting bolts to become recessed into the transom.  The outboard motor was also sounding an audible alarm that the operator was unable to fix on site.

After impact, the operator drove his boat to a small boat ramp owned by carolina sand inc.  He was able to get the attention of two employees and told them what happened.  These employees told him that there was no way that he struck the dredge pipe and refused any type of assistance with damages.  It was at this point that the operator called ncwrc law enforcement.

ncwrc law enforcement arrived on scene at approx 1700 hrs. He spoke with operator who stated that he saw the pipe only after his boat had struck it.  It was not marked in any way and was floating just below the surface.  Officer then spoke with employees at carolina sand who stated that there was no way the dredge pipe was floating like operator said.  However, one employee also stated, "this is not the first time that this has happened."  on the day of the incident, neither officer or operator were able to see any serious damage and estimated the damage to be less than $2000.00.  However, due to the possibility of unseen damages in excess of $2000.00, operator completed an mb4.1 and witness statement.  The passenger also completed a witness statement.

On 11/5/21, operator called officer to inform him that the repairs to his vessel would cost about $5000.00 in damage as a result of this incident.  He also stated that carolina sand inc has taken responsibility for the incident and would be paying for all damages.  Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2021-0163
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLIGATOR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GUM NECK
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, 9/28/21 around 2pm, operator was sailing the icw near the pungo river-alligator river canal and began having issues with his vessel.  Water was coming up into the hull and he was having difficulties with his motor.  A good samaritan offered to tow operator and his vessel down the icw.  

Once they arrived at the mouth of the canal, the tow vessel was overheating and needed to discontinue towing operations, at which point operator and subject went different directions.  Shortly after, subject observed operator's vessel drifting with the head sail in the water.  No radio contact could be made, and operator was not in the vessel.  Uscg, ncwrc, nc marine fisheries, tyrrell co so and hyde co so were called out for search and rescue operations; and continued these efforts through the night and into today. Nc emergency management, hertford county side scan sonar boats, and bunyan side scan sonar boats assisted the other agencies with search and rescue operations.  On 9/30/21 around 9:49am, the deceased body of operator was located.


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

IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER OR NOT THE VICTIM WORE A LIFE JACKET.


BARDID: NC-2021-0164
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GALLANTS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/30/21, two people were out oystering when subject1's vessel became disabled.  Operator3 offered to tow them to town creek boat ramp with his vessel.  At approx 2:10pm, operator3 was towing subject1's vessel in galants channel when a larger vessel approached from their stern.  

All stated that the larger vessel operated by operator2 passed them at a high rate of speed swamping subject1's vessel with the larger boat's wake.

Operator2 stated that the vessel being towed by operator3 swamped due to being overloaded and erratically pulled to and fro by operator3.  They stated the boat swamped before they even passed it.  It is unknown what actual events transpired as the accounts from the individuals vary significantly, and there were not any other witnesses.
Nothing further to report at this time.



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BARDID: NC-2021-0165
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOSS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SHELBY
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/10/21, i was monitoring cleveland county radio traffic and overheard a call come out in reference to a subject having seizures.  Further information was given that the subject was on a boat at the time of the seizure.  

Upon arrival, both cleveland county ems and oak grove fire units were on scene rendering aid to the patient.  I spoke with the operator and gathered information from same in regards to the events that led up to calling ems.  The operator advised that they had been on his recently purchased vessel and were tubing with a family friend and had stopped at idle for a few moments.  The occupant complained of tingling hands and foam around her mouth.  At the time, she was seated in the left rear seat.  She then moved to the transom seat/swim platform briefly and then fell in the water.  The operator didn't know if that was intentional or passing out.  The operator retrieved her and helped her back into the vessel and called 911.

Vitals were normal upon release.  I witnesses same up and moving around.  A check of safety equipment was completed and in compliance.  All ventilation ports were functional and fan operated correctly.


BARDID: NC-2021-0166
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: EMERALD ISLE
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/1/2021, operator was operating his vessel in the bogue sound just north of the hwy 58 bridge to emerald isle.  He was also the owner of the vessel.  Operator and passenger were out fishing in the bogue sound when the vessel ran out of fuel.  The vessel drifted in the sound until another vessel brought them fuel.  At approximately 15:00 hrs after refueling the vessel, operator started the vessel and attempted to put it in forward gear.  As the bow of the vessel began to lift, causing the stern to lower, water came over the stern causing it to begin flooding and then later sank.

The vessel sunk nearly entirely with only approximately 3 feet of the bow sticking above the water.  Operator and passenger were able to put on pfds and remained in the water until being picked up by another vessel.  

Neither operator nor passenger sustained any injuries.  

After the incident, it was discovered that there was a crack in the hull of the vessel near where the water intake for the live well is located.  The crack was approximately 6 to 8 inches long.  The crack in the hull resulted in a leak which caused vessel one to flood over time.  When the operator of the vessel engaged the throttle to begin forward movement, the weight of the water in the hull gathered near the stern causing the stern of the vessel to drop below the surface of the water allowing water to rapidly flood the boat and ultimately caused the vessel to sink.


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


BARDID: NC-2021-0167
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HAMPSTEAD
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday, 11/11/2021, at approx 14:00 hrs, subject was cruising the icw on his efoil near salters haven marina when he fell off and was struck by his vessel.  Efoils are relatively new but can be described as a surfboard with an electric motor.  There are two wings on both sides of the propeller.  One in the front and one behind that sit below the water.

Officers were notified around 15:00 hrs on 11/11/21 of the incident.  Officers arrived at new hanover regional medical center to speak with victim at 17:30 hrs.  I was determined that victim had been cruising on his efoil that day for a period of time already and was on his way back to where he launched.  Victim decided to see how fast he could go and pushed the electric motor to maximum speed.  As he reached maximum speed, he became unsteady and knew he was going to fall.

Victim jumped off attempting to clear his vessel, but was unsuccessful.  In the process of jumping into the water, one of the wings or board struck victim on the left side of his head.  He was unable to see out of his left eye.  Bleeding and in pain, victim was not wearing a pfd but was able to stay above the water and alerted a nearby boater for help.  The boater assisted him by transporting him to salters haven marina and called 911.

Victim was transported to new hanover regional medical center where he received four staples on the left side of his head.  He has regained vision in his left eye and was able to speak coherently at the hospital with officers.


BARDID: NC-2021-0168
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALBEMARLE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: EAST LAKE
County: TYRRELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Generator
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, 11/16/21 at approx 9:21am, a vessel experienced an electrical fire while navigating in the icw through the albemarle sound which caused the vessel to become inoperable.

The operator and passenger were navigating in the ice going from Maryland to South Carolina and had stopped for the night and to refuel in Coinjock nc.  Approximately an hour and a half after departing coinjock, the vessel was cruising at approximately 16 knots when the operator experienced engine failure.

The operator did not notice anything off on the instrument panel, so he left the flying bridge to check the engine.  Upon opening the cabin doors, he was overcome by smoke.  He grabbed a fire extinguisher but found the fire to be beyond the extinguisher’s capability.

The operator shut the cabin doors and moved to the bow of the vessel with the passenger deploying several flares.  A nearby good samaritan picked up the two occupants and stood by until uscg arrived on scene.

After approximately two hours from the start of the fire, the operator returned to the vessel.  The fire appeared to have extinguished itself due to lack of oxygen.  There was an onboard fixed fire suppression system in the engine compartment.  However, it did not appear to be hooked up and therefore did not activate.  The fire appeared to be centered around the generator located between the two engines.

The vessel was equipped with all required safety equipment, but the fire prevented the occupants from reaching pfds.  The operator did not report any recent maintenance being completed on either of the engines or the generator.  The likely probable cause of this incident was an electrical malfunction that caused a fire which left both engines on the vessel inoperable.


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BARDID: NC-2021-0169
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was heading east on the icw.  Two other vessels were coming towards him requesting that he turn off his led light bar that he had on at the time of operation because they could not see anything near or past him.  He cut the led light bar off.  He then said the 2 vessels came past him at a high rate of speed causing a wake that pushed his vessel into a turn that caused him to strike the pier.

Please note:  the other 2 vessels mentioned above were not involved in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2021-0170
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: EMERALD ISLE
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/2/21, two people were returning from an off shore fishing trip.  At approx 14:00 hrs, operator was operating his vessel traveling parallel to emerals isle and toward bogue inlet in the atlantic ocean.  They were about .75 miles off shore and slowly traveling along when a large wave struck the vessel on the port side ejecting both operator and passenger.  The boat continued traveling slowly in circles.

People onshore noticed the boat and contacted a kite surer nearby.  The kite surfer went out and was able to rescue passenger who was swimming.  After bring passenger to shore, subject went back out to try and get operator.  He was unable to bring in operator because operator was unconscious and face down in the water.  Emerald isle fire and rescue were able to retrieve the body of operator.  Operator was pronounced dead at the scene.  The cause of death was determined to be drowning.

The uscg and nc marine patrol were able to retrieve the vessel.  Neither of the boaters were wearing pfds.  The kill switch was also not attached to the operator.  The seas that day were rough with 3-5 foot swells.  Nothing further to report.


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


BARDID: NC-2021-0171
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: CONOVER
County: CATAWBA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/11/2021, at approx 09:00, three vessels were participating in a tournament blast off approx 100 yds north of oxord access.  Vessel one was plowing 10-20 mph in a westward direction attempting to get on plane.  As vessel one began to plane, it struck vessel two.  Vessel one initially struck vessel two on the starboard side stern, cracking the hull and damaging the gas tank.  

Vessel one's port side continued it's path along the starboard side of vessel two causing damage to the bilge pump, stern light, breaking the mount for a 5" depth finder, damage to 10" and 5" depth vinders, damage to the windshield/console, leaving propeller marks and transfer marks for approx 11'2" while also striking the operator of vessel two in the back.  Operator2 did not sustain any injuries.  As a result of the collision, vessel one sustained fiberglass damage and transfer marks on the port side.

Upon impact with vessel two, vessel one attempted to turn to the right causing the boat to take on water from the bow and strike vessel three.  Vessel three was struck under the bow which caused the bow eye of vessel three to become dislodged and also spiderwebbed the gel coating on the starboard side of vessel one.

All vessels were equipped with proper safety equipment.  No alcohol or drugs were involved.


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


BARDID: NC-2021-0172
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: CAROLINA BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, 12/11/2021 at approx 1600 hrs, operator1 fell out of his vessel when he was cruising into snows cut after launching his vessel from the carolina beach boat access area.  After he went overboard, his vessel continued, striking him twice and hit a dock three times.  Operator1's vessel is a jon boat style vessel, with a 15 horsepower tiller steer outboard motor.

Officers were notified on the day of the incident, but no injuries were reported.  Officer1 responded on 12/13/21 at 1110 hrs to operator1's residence to begin investigating and assessing the damage to his vessel.  After speaking with operator1, Officer1 investigated the property damage at the boat owner association's dock at the landing at snows cut.

It was determined that mr. Operator1 was cruising west into snows cut when he encountered the wake of a vessel that was traveling east out of snows cut.  When operator1 encountered the wake, he tried to turn into it but hit the wake harder than expected and went overboard his vessel.  

He was not wearing a lifejacket but was able to stay above the surface of the water.  Operator1's vessel did not shut off and continued in a clockwise circular motion.  When the vessel circled around, operator1 used his legs to deflect the vessel.  The vessel circled around again, and this time operator1 was unable to deflect the impact and the vessel went over his legs.  He was not struck by the propeller.

After the vessel hit operator1 the second time, it continued north up the icw along the west bank.  The vessel struck the boat owner association's dock at the landing at snows cut.  Upon impact a pylon on the north side of the dock was broken in half.  After hitting the dock. The vessel continued moving in a clockwise circular motion striking the dock again.  After hitting the dock the second time, the vessel continued moving in a clockwise circular motion until it ran aground just south of the dock.  The motor shut off.  The vessel became dislodged and was pushed by the current into the dock hitting it a third time.

Operator1 was spotted by another vessel who rendered aid and assisted him with getting his vessel back to the ramp at snows cut.

The diagram shows the two general areas the vessel circled but does not display the number of times the vessel circled as it would clutter the diagram.  No injuries reported, no charges filed.


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

AS IT IS STATED IN THE NARRATIVE, THE VESSEL WENT OVER THE OPERATOR, BUT DID NOT STRIKE HIM AND THEREFORE THERE ARE NO INJURIES TO REPORT.


BARDID: NC-2021-0173
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: AVON
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/11/21 around 01:00am, Operator was heading south around cape hatteras.  As he got closer to cape hatteras, he said the waves and current was strong against the direction he was heading.  This caused his vessel to be impossible to steer since his speed was slower than the current.  Operator's vessel was being pushed towards the beach and ran aground.

Alcohol and drugs did not contribute to the incident.  No charges were filed and there were no injuries.


BARDID: NC-2021-0174
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-12-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BELHAVEN
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, HE WAS TRAVELING WEST AT APPROX 18-20 KNOTTS WHEN HE VEERED OFF CENTER OF THE WATERWAY AND RAN INTO SHALLOW WATER.  THIS WAS ONLY THE SECOND TIME THAT THE OPERATOR HAD BEEN IN THE ALLIGATOR PUNGO CANAL.  THE ELECTRONICS THAT WERE ON BOARD DID NOT SHOW SHALLOW WATER ON THE SIDES OF THE CANAL AND THE OPERATOR WAS UNAWARE OF HOW SHALLOW THE SIDES OF THE CANAL WERE.

ONCE THE VESSEL CAME TO REST, IT BEGAN FILLING WITH WATER FROM BELOW THE SURFACE.  THE OPERATOR NOTICED THE VESSEL BEGINNING TO LEAN TO ONE SIDE AND PUT ON A TYPE III PFD.  HE WAITED ON THE SWIM PLATFORM OF THE VESSEL WHERE HE WAS PICKED UP BY A PASSERBY AND TAKEN TO THE SHORE SAFELY.

DUE TO THE VESSEL PARTIALLY SINKING AND THE DAMAGE THAT WAS SUSTAINED, THE VESSEL WILL LIKELY BE TOTALED.  IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL CONTRIBUED TO THE INCIDENT.

PLEASE NOTE:  THIS REPORT WAS ENTERED INTO BARD MANUALLY DUE TO A TRANSMISSION FAILURE FROM THE REPORT BEAM SYSTEM.


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


BARDID: NC-2021-0175
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SWANSBORO
County: ONSL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/21, at approx 10:00am, subject launched his kayak from hammocks beach state park visitor center into the icw.  It was a clear, warm day with moderate winds and the water was choppy.  Operator was seen by hammocks beach ranger at 11:00am near the bogue inlet end of bear island.  Operator was seen having a conversation with another person and was standing near his kayak.  At around 4:45pm, park visitors found a blue in color 16' dagger baja kayak that had capsized in the waves.  Inside the kayak they found Operator's belongings including a cell phone.  The visitors were able to find an emergency contact in the phone his wife.  She was contacted and then she immediately called hammocks beach state park.  The part rangers, nc marine patrol, swansboro fire, bear creek fire and the uscg responded to the initial search.  The uscg helicopter arrived at around 9:00pm and flew until approx 11:00pm.  Park staff remained onsite all night.

On 1/1/22, a command post was set up at park maintenance at hammocks beach state park at approx 9:00am.  The search that day continued until 4:00pm with the weather consisting of dense fog.  At 12:45pm Operator's paddle was found on heady's beach near bear island.  At 4:00pm the uscg received a report that a lifejacket had been recovered by a boater on 12/31/21 at approx 5:00pm.  family later confirmed that the life jacket found belonged to Operator.  Operator's body has not yet been recovered.  It is unknown if Operator was wearing his life jacket or it it was just on board the kayak.  

The search for Operator has since been called off and he is presumed to be deceased.


BARDID: NC-2021-1000
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-25 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
NearestCityorTown: Sanford
County: Harnett
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a vessel carrying two people onboard capsized due to a weight shift.  Neither was wearing a life jacket and one drowned.


BARDID: NC-2021-1001
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pamlico Sound
NearestCityorTown: Morehead
County: Carteret
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the CG, a vessel capsized near Cedar Island after taking on waves.  Two people were recovered from the water.  The vessel was considered a total loss.


BARDID: NC-2022-0003
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OREGON INLET
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/2/2022 at 18:30 hrs, a 32 foot albemarle express, vessel 1, which was navigating the oregon inlet while returning from a day of recreational fishing on the atlantic ocean.  Three individuals were on the vessel, the operator and two passengers.  The vessel encountered rough seas, reduced visibility due to fog, and hazardous waters caused by shoaling of the navigable channel.  The vessel ran aground near red lighted buoy #8 on the north side of the oregon inlet and came to rest on the north point of bodie island.

The occupants of the vessel were removed by us coast guard personnel and transported to the coast guard station oregon inlet.  No injuries were reported.

Contributing factors to this incident were shoaling of the navigational channel, hazardous waters due to currents and operator inexperience navigating oregon inlet.

Neither alcohol nor drugs played a factor in this incident.

***please note:  this report was entered into bard manually due to transmission issues with report beam.***


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0006
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAR RIVER RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ROCKY MOUNT
County: NASH
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/19/2022 at approx 2:30pm a fatal boating incident involving one vessel occurred on the tar river reservoir.  The vessel initially impacted a dock.  Based on the incident investigation, the vessel was on plane and traveling at approximately 167 degrees south coming from the main channel of the reservior towards the boat dock.

The vessel impacted the boat dock on the vessel's starboard side 27.91 feet from the shoreline.  The portside then impacted the dock 18 feet from the shoreline.  The center of the vessel impacted a vertical structural post on the dock, which broke the 4 x 6 post and dock railing.  Evidence shows the vessel was on plane when it impacted the dock which acted as a ramp and caused the bow of the boat to lift out of the water sending the vessel airborne.  

The collision launched the vessel over the dock while hitting the top and vertical portions of the railing while airborne.  The vessel did not come in contact with the bottom railing of the other side of the dock.  The vessel was airborne approximately 40.5 feet before striking the bulkhead and shoreline on the portside of the vessel.  The secondary collision caused the vessel to tilt to the starboard side and deflect back in the reservoir.  The vessel them traveled an additional 65 feet parallel to shore before coming to a stop after impacting the neighboring dock before the secondary collision.  

The vessel operator was ejected from the vessel between the initial impact with the first dock and the secondary impact with the bulkhead.  

The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the torso.


BARDID: NC-2022-0007
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW LONDON
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/19/22 at approximately 13:45 hrs, a boating incident occurred in stanly county on badin lake approximately 1000 yds east of graveyard island in the main channel.  Graveyard island is located on the northwest side of badin lake and is approximately 1400 yds southeast of the old whitney boating access area in new london, nc.  The only vessel involved in this incident was a 21 ft 2005 mariah sx21 ski boat with a 205 hp inboard/outboard gasoline engine and was owned by operator.

Subject1 and her family of five were engaged in recreational boating and were at drift with the engine off at the time of the incident.  According to both, their son, victim accidentally fell into the water as he was dangling his feet off of the stern of the vessel.  Subject2 and his daughter, immediately jumped into the water after him.  Strong winds creating a current on the surface separated subject2 and his two children from the boat.  

Subject1 realized that there was a struggle and jumped in the water to help.  Subject1 was able to reach her son, victim, but was unable to get him back inside the vessel.  Subject1 released her son victim and reboarded the vessel.  Subject1 started the engine and maneuvered the vessel in the direction of her family because they were drifting further away.  While doing so, subject1 accidentally struck her son victim with the bow of the vessel.  Victim was then pushed beneath the surface by the boat's bow and remained underwater until he returned back to the surface at the stern of the boat.  Subject1 attempted to throw personal flotation devices towards the struggling family, but the strong winds made her efforts unsuccessful.  She called 911 at approximately 14:03 hours and waved down three nearby vessels that provided assistance.

North carolina wildlife law enforcement officers were called to the scene at 14:05 hours on 3/19/22 and arroved on scene at approximately 14:20 hours along with stanly county sheriff's department and stanly county ems, by boat.  When they arrived, all victims had already been recovered from the water by the assisting vessels.  Subject2 and his daughter were lying on one of the assisting vessels, immediately after arriving at the scene.  Ems provided medical attention to both victims.  They were then transported to the old whitney boating access area.  Victim was rendered aid by another nearby vessel and was transported to the badin boating access area.  Subject1 was assisted by a third nearby vessel and an occupant from this vessel operated her vessel back to the badin boating access area where her son was transported.  Victim was transported from the badin boating access area to cmc main in charlotte nc where he was treated for a broken rib, minor lacerations and hypothermia.  Subject2 and his daughter were transported to atrium health stanly in albemarle nc.  They were both treated for complications from the onset of hypothermia.  

All three of the injured people had on the required pfd. 
All required boating safety items were on board subject1's vessel.  At the time of the incident, all occupants were in compliance with the required personal flotation device regulations.  Alcohol and drugs were not a factor and no one is being charged as a result of this inciident.


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BARDID: NC-2022-0008
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAR RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PACTOLUS
County: PITT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 15th around 21:30, operator was traveling back west on the tr river from washington when he hit a tree laying in the middle of the river.  There was also a telephone pole floating by the tree.  When operator hit the tree, it ejected himself, his wife and their son.  The boat then began to drive around in circles while they were in the water.  The boat continued to travel in circles without anyone in it until the circle got bigger and the boat went on top of some logs next to the bank.  Operator then got his family on the bank and secured the boat.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0009
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/14/22 at 1614 hrs, uscg station ft macon received an urgent call via vhf radio from two people who stated they came across a 19 ft white mcke craft vessel that was unoccupied.

I was onboard the cg 29ft response boat small in the vicinity of the morehead city waterfront when the call was heard on channel 16 and responded to the incident location.

Upon arrival, i observed the mckee craft behind subject1's vessel being towed.  Subject1 stated he and subject2 located the vessel near the rocks located behind carteret community college.  Subject1 stated he took the vessel in stern tow to not allow it to hit the rocks to the west of the nc fisheries pier.

The crew and i took the vessel into an alongside tow and provided station ft macon the registration number.  I observed the throttle to be in the forward position with the engine off.  I observed the keys and the kill switch to still be in the key hole as well as a vhf radio to be on in the cup holder near the steering wheel.  I searched the vessel to possibly locate any identification but none was found.  Station ft macon contacted me via cell phone and stated the state registration number number returned the owner's information.  This information was provided to the station ft macon who further advised morehead city police to have an officer respond to his residence.

I was put in contact with officer of the morehead city police dept who was in contact with his wife.  She advised that operator was going to take his boat out or the first time that day but she refused to go along with him due to the high level of intoxication he was under.  Wife advised that she last observed operator at 1430 hours departing port side marina.  She described operator as a white male wearing what she thought was just a pair of shorts.  She then stated that he did not know how to wim and he was taken taking numerous anti-anxiety and depression medications.

Due to wife stating she last received a text from him from portside marina, the crew of the cg vessel responded to speak to potential witnesses as well observe any video surveillance footage.

Upon arrival to the marina, i spoke to a dockhand.  He stated he observed operator at 1200 hrs when he had the pier staff lower his boat into the water.  Dockhand stated operator did not appear to be under the influence but just appeared to be a "bit off".  Dockhand stated operator drove his boat on the water for a short time, returning and stating to him that he was going to buy the staff pizza and that he was departing to pick up his wife and child.  Dockhand stated he observed operator to be wearing a t-shirt and jeans and departed the area.

Another dockhand stated he observed the same as dockhand bur further advised that after operator departed that area, he moved operator's vessel from the "put-in" dock, to a temporary mooring located approximately 50 feet to the west.  He further advised that in the short transit from the "put-in" dock to the pier, operator's engine stopped working four times.

The dock manager stated she observed operator near the bathrooms located at the top of the pier near the west exit door of the marina store at 1530 hours.  She stated she never saw operator walk down the pier nor depart the marina on his boat.

I watched the closed circuit television footage and observed the following:  at 1515, i observed operator wearing a green shirt and a dark pair of pants near the bathrooms located near the west exit door of the marina store.  I observed operator to "stumble" as he walked down the pier, almost falling into the water as he walked towards his boat.  

At 1522 hours, i observed operator operate his vessel away from the slip and proceed to drive it south with its port side parallel with pier 9 of the nc state port pier.

The camera blurred from there and i was unable to observe where he operated his vessel from there.
I requested petty officer to proceed to the state port to observe cctv footage captured by their cameras.  Po stated the following:  at 1530 hours, he observed operator operate his vessel south along pier 9 towards the morehead city juntion buoy.  Po stated the vessel had very little bow wake indicating that he was not traveling at a high rate of speed.  Po stated once operator was passed the junction aid, the camera footage was blurry and he could not observe where he continued on to.

I relayed all information to uscg sector nc command center as well as the crew of the 24509, atlantic beach fire dept, morehead city fire and police, and nc marine patrol.  Due to the last observation of operator being east of the atlantic beach bridge, all vessels searched for operator from the junction aid towards the west.

At 1827 hrs, cg rescue helicopter 65040 arrived on scene to help with the search.  I contacted the helicopter to advise them of the updated clothing description and last known position of operator.  At 1840 hrs, cg helicopter 65040 advised the crew of the cg 24509 that they had spotted operator in the water.  The crew of the 24ft response boat proceeded to that location and retrieved operator from the water.  The 24ft crew responded to the morehead city wildlife boat ramp to meet the morehead city fire/rescue.  Medic 62 advised that operator was deceased.

Positive identification was made due to locating operator's driver license that was in his wallet, which was on his person as well as the observation of the same clothing he was wearing in the footage observed in the cctv footage.

It should be noted, operator was not observed to have any injuries to his body and face indicating he suffered from a traumatic injury.

At 2131 hours, ofc of the ncwrc contacted myself to advise that wife was notified of her husband's death.  Sector nc command center was notified as well.

Nothing further to report.


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BARDID: NC-2022-0010
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: EMERALS ISLE
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
***Active investigation still ongoing***

At approximately 1500 hrs on 5/13/22, subject observed a vessel just off the beach of emerald isle circling and then hit the beach.  He found the vessel unoccupied and contacted emergency responders.  Emerald isle pd arrived on scene and found the vessel swamped partially in the surf and partially on the beach.  They secured the scene and contacted the uscg and ncwrc.  

Natural light beer cans, 3 opened and 8 unopened were found and collected by an emerald isle pd officer from the scene.  Uscg ran search efforts while lt responded to the scene to begin the incident investigation.  Preliminary reports indicate operator was trolling for fish along the beach and last known contact with him was a text he sent his wife at about 14:45.  Preliminary investigation indicates he somehow fell overboard and subsequently drowned.  At 19:30, his body was found floating in the atlantic ocean near the scene of the incident.  Uscg personnel retrieved the body.  The victim's right wrist was tangled in fishing line which was attached to one of his fishing rods and 2 fishing lures were also found snagged in his shirt.  The body was brought to the uscg station at emerald isle where next of kin was taken, notified, and made official identification.  No visible signs of trauma were evident on the body which is now at carteret general hospital for further examination by the me's office.  Officer will be handling the incident report and any follow up investigation.


Since this is an ongoing investigation, if and when further information is received, the report will be updated at that time.


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BARDID: NC-2022-0011
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: FAIRFIELD
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 28th 2022 at approximately 1000 hrs. the Captain of a 59'' Searay was over-taking a barge on the Pungo River Canal.  After unsuccessfully attempting to hail the barge on VHF Radio the Searay began to pass on the Barges Port (Left) Side.  Approximately, 1/4 of the way abreast the barges port side the Searay struck a submerged object.  Power was lost to all three engines.  After restarting the vessel the middle engine was found to be inoperable.  The Searay continued its voyage on the remaining two engines. Contributing factors to this incident are congested waters and the inability to see the submerged objects in a narrow channel.


BARDID: NC-2022-0012
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/16/22, i, officer, responded to a vessel collision with a fixed object at southport marina.  Around 1300, i arrived on scene to find a 37 ft mainship tied to a slip on the west side of the marina docks.  I met operator, who at the time was operating the vessel.

The vessel operator stated that they entered the marina docking area and pulled forward in order to back into their assigned slip.  The operator stated that upon placing the throttle in reverse, the vessel powered forward as if the throttle cable had broken.  The operator stated the vessel was placed in neutral and then reverse when the vessel again powered forward hitting a dock.  The vessel was then hand lined into the assigned slip.

No injuries were reported.  End of report

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BARDID: NC-2022-0013
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: RALEIGH
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, 4/4/22 at approximately 1:50pm, a 16' nitro bass boat (vessel #1), with one male operator was traveling west toward upper barton creek boating access area.  The operator of vessel 1 was navigating around a curve and hit a 14' hobie kayak (vessel 2) with one male individual on board.  The individual on vessel 2 was at anchor and was fishing approximately 30-40 yards from shore at the time of the incident.  

The operator of vessel 1 did not see the kayak until the last second and swerved to the right colliding with vessel 2's port ide stern approximately four feet behind the operator's seat.  The impact turned the kayak over and knocked the person into the water.  The operator of vessel 1 immediately stopped and assisted the man from vessel 2 into his boat and took him to upper barton creek boating access area.  The kayak operator had a bloody nose and complained that he could not feel his legs while being evaluated by ems at the boat ramp.

The operator of vessel 2 was transported by ambulance to wake med hospital in raleigh.  He is waiting on test results to confirm any further injuries.  The operator of vessel 1 was not injured.  According to the bass boat operator, there was about $200 worth of damage to his vessel.

According to the kayak operator, his kayak was a total loss along with other personal property.  He sustained about $7,000.00 worth of damages.  He did not sustain any injuries other than a bloody nose from impacting the water.


BARDID: NC-2022-0014
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORRESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 10, 2022 at approximately 4:45 pm, operator of vessel 1 was operating in the governors island area on lake norman,  operator1 was operating a 21' pontoon boat referred to hereafter as vessel 1.  the operator of vessel 2, was also operating in the governors island area.  Operator2 was operating a 10' pwc, referred to hereafter as vessel 2.  

Vessel 1 was traveling southwest and vessel 2 was traveling in approximately the same direction.  Vessel 2 attempted to overtake vessel 1 and proceeded in a southeast direction.  

Vessel 1 struck the rear port side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then overrode vessel 2.  As a result of the impact, the operator of vessel 2 was ejected from the vessel into the water.  The operator of vessel 1 maneuvered his vessel and assisted the operator of vessel 2 onto the boat.  Emergency communications were contacted.  Operator of vessel 1 traveled to hagers creek access area where they were met by emergency medical personnel.  The operator of vessel 2 was pronounced dead on arrival.  No other injuries or vessel damage occurred.


BARDID: NC-2022-0015
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On april 1, 2022 at approximately 7:40pm, operator was operating his recently purchased bayliner.  He was operating on high rock lake heading down stream on the yadkin river into high rock lake just upstream of swearing creek.  The weather was clear in the mid 60's and the water was calm.  Operator had a current boater safety certificate.  He had two passengers on board his vessel.  Subject1 wall seated in the center of the rear seat and mckensie wall along wth a small dog seated in the passenger seat directly to the left of the operator.  While cruising, the vessel struck an unknown submerged object in the water.

The vessel was being operated at a cruising speed between 20-30 mph heading down stream on the yadkin river into high rock lake.  As the vessel entered into the upper portion of high rock lake, it turned out of the channel to its left and began to cut across a very shallow portion of the lake.  As the vessel got approximately halfway between the yadkin river and swearing creek, it struck an unknown submerged object in the water approximately 200 yards off the davidson county shoreline with the outdrive.  The impact caused the rear of the vessel to raise up slightly and go back down.  

After the initial impact, the vessel came to a slow drifting stop.  The impact caused the entire outdrive to shear off at the knuckle where it trims up and down only leaving it attached to the vessel by two hydraulic lines.  Water then began to pour into the vessel where the outdrive had sheared off and filled the vessel with approximately two feet of water.  The occupants of the vessel were able to pull the vessel to the bank where it was tie to a tree with an anchor line.  There was no other damage to the vessel.

Fire boats transported the occupants to the rowan counth shrine club boat ramp.  None of the occupants sustained any injuries from this incident.  Operation at a higher rate of speed in an unfamiliar area with hazardous and shallow waters were the contributing factors in this incident.  Alcohol and drugs were not a contributing factor in this incident.

***please note, this report was manually entered into bard due to transmission issues with the report beam system.*****


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BARDID: NC-2022-0016
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: LONG ISLAND
County: CATA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/30/22 at approximately 14:50 hours, a boating accident occurred on lake norman in the main channel of the lake halfway between the public swimming access at lake norman state park in iredell county at azalea drive.  The vessel involved was a 22 ft bently pontoon boat.  It was owned by what's up watersports inc. And had been rented by the occupants of the vessel.  At the time of the incident, there were 9 occupants on board the vessel.  

On the day of the incident, operator rented the vessel from what's up watersports inc, which is located in catawba county.  Operator and the occupants of the vessel departed from the what's up watersports dock and began traveling south on the lake.  Operator and the other occupants traveled to channel marker 21 while stopping periodically to swim.  Once at the channel marker 21, operator turned the vessel around and began heading back north.  

He stopped the vessel and turned off the motor in the main channel of lake norman, halfway between the lake norman state park swimming access and azalea road.  At this time the vessel was adrift but not anchored.  At this time, a passenger on the vessel made his way to the back of the vessel.  He voluntarily departed the back swimming platform without a pfd on.  

While the vessel drifted, occupant began to struggle keeping his head above the water.  Other occupants of the vessel threw a pfd into the water in an attempt to assist occupant.  At some point soon after occupant began to struggle, he went under the water and did not resurface.  Another occupant of the vessel entered the water to attempt to provide aid to occupant.  

Occupant2 also began to struggle in the water and was unable to locate occupant.  As the occupants of the vessel attempted to rescue occupant, other occupants of the vessel dialed 911 to gain the help of emergency services.  The initial 911 communication was made with catawba county communications at 14:54 hours.  Emergency personnel then responded to the scene.  After emergency personnel arrived on scene, search and rescue efforts began.  Occupant was recovered at approximately 15:40 hours by search and rescue personnel.  No alcohol or drugs were involved in this incident.  No charges were filed as a result of this incident.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0017
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE RHODISS
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/2/2022, at approximately 10:15am, operator and two passengers were fishing from a vessel in a cove approximately a mile and a half down stream of huffman bridge when they noticed the vessel was taking on water.  Operator started the vessel and began traveling down stream towards castle bridge access area.  He then traveled approximately half a mile before himself and the two occupants decided to depart the vessel voluntarily and swim to shore.  operator and subject swam approximately 70 yards and made it to shore.  Both individuals walked approximately three miles to get help and assisted officers with the location of the incident.  The third drowned approximately 20 feet from the shore.  The body was recovered at approximately 17:00 hrs.  The vessel was removed from the lake on 6/2/22.  The plug was not in the vessel when it was removed.  There is no evidence of alcohol use and pfds were not utilized.


BARDID: NC-2022-0018
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WACCAMAW
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WACCAMAW
County: COLUMBUS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/8/2022, operator1 was accompanied by his two companions.  They launched two kayaks owned by subject1 near his residence.  Vessel 1 was occupied by subject2 sitting in the bow, front, and subject1 sitting in the stern, back.

Vessel 2 was solely occupied by subject3.

The vessels were launched at approximately 11:30am.  The group had planned on crossing the lake and fishing at the dam located on the south side of the lake.  Approximately 12:45pm, vessel 2 was leading the group towards the dam when a large wave hit the vessels.  Subject3 looked back to check on vessel 1 and saw it turned over.  Subject2 in vessel 2 stated the large waves swamped their vessel causing it to overturn and ejected subject1 and himself.  Both vessels had no safe equipment of personal flotation devices.

Subject2 stated subject1 never resurfaced.  Subject3 paddled vessel 2 to the overturned kayak, vessel 1, where subject2 held onto the front of vessel 2.  Subject2 and subject3 were unable to locate subject1 and called 911.  Subject3 and subject2 were picked up by lake waccamaw police department and taken to the wildlife access area.  The two young men were checked out by emergency medical services and released.

The approximate location of the incident was 34.3095, -78.5042.  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were recovered on 5/9/22 at 9:15am on the south side of the lake located at 34.2575, -78.5104.  Subject1's body was recovered on 5/11/22 by the columbus county sheriff's office on the south side of the lake near the same location as the vessels.


***please note:  this report was manually entered into bard due to transmission issues with the report beam system.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0019
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BUCKHORN RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: WILSON
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/5/2022, at approximately 10:00am, vessel 1 was traveling on buckhorn reservoir with three juvenile passengers.  The boat was a white 19 foot flat bottom southern skimmer with a t-top.

Just after launching the boat and leaving the boat ramp, the operator was cruising at a speed of 10-20 mph.  While traveling at this speed, the vessel hit a wake causing something to shift and fall from the overhead t-top compartment.  

The operator momentarily let go of the steering wheel to reach up to the compartment.  At this point, there was no control over the steering wheel which caused the vessel to make a sharp right turn.  The sharp turn elected the operator and two of the three juvenile passengers out of the boat.

The kill switch was zip-tied in a position rendering it inoperable.  The boat then began doing circles at 10-20 mph.  A bystander on another boat saw that there was an issue and came to render aid.  He was able to pick up the operator and one of the juvenile passengers that was ejected out of the boat.  A juvenile that was not ejected was able to shut the power off to the boat going in circles.  At this time, the operator realized that one juvenile was missing.  The bystander that rendered aid called 911 immediately.  The juvenile that was missing was recovered 16 hours later and was found to have a head injury presumably from the skeg of the vessel.  This juvenile died from the injuries received.


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BARDID: NC-2022-0020
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAUFORT INLET
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, may 28, 2022, at approximately 09:00hrs, the vessel operated by owner was occupied by two additional passengers in the beaufort inlet.  While aboard, a battery failed and the occupants attempted to exchange the failed battery.  During the exchange, the stern began to take on water causing the vessel to begin sinking.  

The vessel then capsized and all occupants were ejected.  Subject1 and subject2 were the only two occupants wearing personal flotation devices at the time of ejection.  The vessel was a 19ft winchester recreational boat with 1 unknown motor.  The weather for the time of the day was misty, foggy, cloudy, and the water conditions were rough with 15-25 mph winds, medium visibility during the day with the vessel drifting futher out away from the beaufort inlet.

All 3 occupants were admitted to carteret county general hospital for further examinations.  At approximately 15:31 on 5/28/2022, i received a phone call from carteret general emergency room's charge nurse that the operator was pronounced dead.  The occupants subject1 and subject2 survived with no injuries on a same day release.

***please note:  this report was manually entered into bard due to transmission issues with the report beam system.***

*bard, please do not delete this report*

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0021
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PUNGO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BELHAVEN
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This is a compound incident which began when operator's vessel hit ground while on the pungo river at approximately 15:15hrs on sunday, june 12,2022 when attempting to return to port.  Operator's vessel hit a sand bar in the pungo river becoming momentarily lodged.  At this point, operator's carolina skiff began to take on water.  

Operator then began to bail his vessel when he noticed more water coming over the stern.  Operator and subject donned pfds and were able to move the vessel to a nearby shoreline while wearing pfds, by walking through the water.  

Once operator arrived at shore with his vessel, he then moved same to the dock at flowers landing venue on woodstock point.  Operator moved his vessel several times at the dock and was ultimately able to secure the vessel on the leeward side of the dock to the north.  While tied, operator's vessel took additional damage as a strong storm was occurring at the lower unit of the motor made contact with the pier resulting in a large hole.

**please note:  this report was manually entered in bard due to transmission issues with the report beam system**

*bard, please do not delete this report*

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0022
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO SOUND
NearestCityorTown: HATTERAS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, june 20, 2022 at approximately 3:50pm, operator was injured in a boating incident near hatteras inlet in the pamlico sound.  Operator1 suffered from a propeller injury which resulted in a laceration to the outer portion of his left thigh.  This injury required treatment beyond first aid as he was transported by dare county ems from oden's dock in hatteras village to the outer banks hospital.  

He was on board a 19ft maxium motorboat with five others including his wife, father, mother and two children.  Operator1 was operating the vessel as they were cruising in the area of hatteras inlet when mother's hat blew off the vessel and into the water and subject1 jumped overboard to retrieve the hat.  Operator1 was trying to maneuver the vessel to make it easier for subject1 to get onboard.  However, the motor was still in gear, which resulted in subject1 being struck by the propeller while attempting to get onboard.  Once he made it onboard, wife called 911 to notify emergency services of his condition and ems was dispatched to oden's dock in hatteras village.

Operator1 operated the vessel back to oden's dock while wife and mother assisted subject1 by keeping pressure on his wound.  Subject1 was then transported to the out banks hospital where he was admitted and treated for the wound to his left thigh.  ncwrc responded to the outer banks hospital to check on the status of subject1 and began the reporting process.  Subject1 was treated and released on the evening of monday, june 20, 2022.  There were no other injuries or vessels involved with this boating incident.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0023
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, may 30, 2022, at approximately 16:52 hours, subject was operating vessel 2 on lake norman around the dock of the apps and tapps restaurant.  He attempted to back vessel 2 into the slip next to an unoccupied pontoon boat.  

While attempting to back, vessel 2's upper starboard corner of the stern struck the outboard engine of vessel 1 on the starboard side.  The cowling on the engine of vessel 1 was cracked and debris from the cowling was lodged in the rub rail of vessel 2.  After the impact, Subject then pulled vessel 2 forward and then reversed into the slip as originally intended.


BARDID: NC-2022-0024
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLOUNTS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: CHOCOWINITY
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was maneuvering at the docks at cotton patch landing.

On this afternoon, we had a moderate wind between 7 - 14 mph.  Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2, which was stationary in one of the slips at the dock.  Vessel 1's operator was thrown overboard and into the water.  Vessel 1 sustained a cut rail on the on the bow.  Vessel 2 sustained damages to the top and lower engine cowlings on both port and starboard sides.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he felt like the throttle had malfunctioned.  I inspected the throttle by maneuvering it in and out of gear both at the dock and away from the dock.  The throttle reacted as i would have expected.

There were no injuries during this incident.  Vessel two had no occupants.  Everyone was inside the marina.


BARDID: NC-2022-0025
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRANE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: SALISBURY
County: ROWAN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/22 at approximately 6:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on high rock lane in the vicinity of goat island in crane creek.  Vessel 1 was a personal watercraft being operated with his daughter sitting in front of him.  Vessel 2 was a pontoon boat and was sitting at anchor when vessel 1 made a left hand turn and ran into the stern right side of vessel 2.  No one was injured on board either vessel

Operator1 had been riding the pwc in the area of goat island most of the day.  By his own admission and several witness statements, Operator1 had been driving recklessly attempting to jump the wakes of other vessels in the area.  He stated at the time of impact, he believed he was traveling 10 mph.  Operator1 was traveling east from the mainland towards goat island when he made a left hand turn.  When making this turn, Operator1 struck the back of an anchored pontoon boat.  The strike was a glancing blow.  He first contacted a ladder on the back of the starboard, right, pontoon.  After striking the ladder, the pwc struck the engine which caused damage to the cowling and caused a fuel leak.  The pontoon was at anchor in a north/south direction parallel to the shore of goat island.  It had 6 passengers on board at the time of the incident.  

After striking the pontoon, Operator1 stopped the pwc and stated that he had just struck the pontoon.  At that point, the owner/operator of the anchored pontoon called 911.  No one on either vessel was injured.  Operator1 and his daughter were both wearing pfds at the time of the collision.  No one on board the pontoon vessel was wearing a pfd and none were put on at the time of the incident.  

Several witnesses from that day stated that Operator1 had been driving recklessly on the pwc most of the afternoon.  They also stated that Operator1 had attempted to spray several vessels.  Millers ferry volunteer fire department was the first agency on scene and held both vessels until nc wrc law enforcement officers arrived on scene.  I was the first on scene at approximately 7:20pm.  When i arrived, i spoke with the individuals on the pontoon briefly and then began to speak with Operator1.  I detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage and saw signs of impairment coming from Operator1.  I then completed standardized field sobriety test on Operator1 and placed him under arrest.  Operator1 was with a group of individuals who were in a ski boat toed to goat island.  All of those individuals refused to give officers a witness statement.

Alcohol impairment, reckless operation and operator inattention all contributed to this incident.  As a result, Operator1 was at fault for this incident and he was charged with boating while impaired and careless and reckless operation of a vessel.


BARDID: NC-2022-0026
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, may 28, 2022, at approximately 3:30pm, wildlife officer saw an injured man holding a towell on his face and bleeding heavily while he was walking through the wrightsville beach wildlife boating access area.  Upon investigation, the injured man was injured while riding on a pwc in the icw.

Upon investigation, officer interviewed both operators including one passenger as well as a witness that was following the pwc and it was determined that the following events took place:  vessel 1 was heading in a north direction on the icw at approximately 20-25 mph substantially ahead of vessel 2 who was also heading north approximately 50-60 mph.  Vessel 2 was behind and to the right of vessel 1.  Operator1 stated that he looked behind him and saw 3 pwcs in the distance traveling in the same direction, but thought he was far enough ahead of the pwc to turn right into a creek.  Operator1 then turned vessel 1 to the right crossing into the path of vessel 2.  Operator2 stated that just before impact was made, he was able to turn his pwc to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision.  Vessel 2 made contact in the middle of vessel 1.  The pwc went airborne and operator2 was ejected off and over vessel 1 landing on the opposite side of where the impact was.  

After impact, operator2 was able to get back onto his pwc for a short time heading back to wrigghtsville beach boat ramp.  Within minutes, operator2 knew that he needed medical help and was able to gain assistance from a friend.  Subject, who was on a boat following the pwcs, took operator2 back to the wrightsville beach access area where wildlife officers met operator2 in the parking lot.  It was at that time, they noticed several deep facial lacerations.  Operator2 declined ems and was taken to new hanover regional medical center for medical attention.

Injuries:  operator2 received head contusions and several facial lacerations.

Charges filed:  vessel 1 - improper lookout
                          vessel 2 - unsafe speed.



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


BARDID: NC-2022-0027
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 21, 2022 at approximately 03:45, the vessel was cruising down stream approximately 1 mile upsteam of hwy 321 bridge.  Operator and the owner of the vessel were returning from a house party upstream.  They had travelled approximately one mile downstream when operator lost control of the vessel.  The vessel made a sudden left turn ejecting both occupants overboard.  The vessel continued to turn in a left-hand circle until it ran aground on the south side of the river.  

Owner, who was wearing a pfd at the time of the accident, started swimming to the boat and yelled for operator to do the same.  When owner realized operator was not behind him, he swam back out into the river but was unable to locate him.  Owner then swam back to the boat and called 911.  Owner turned on additional boat lights and searched for operator until emergency workers arrived on scene.  He then assisted officers with the location of the incident.  Operator was not wearing a pfd and drowned approximately 30 yards from the shore.  The body was recovered at approximately 10:45.  Owner stated that both occupants had been drinking heavily prior to the accident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0028
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WACCAMAW
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WACCAMAW
County: COLUMBUS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/4/22 at approximately 16:46 hrs, subject1 was onboard vessel 1 along with her husband and her son.  The vessel was turned off but drifting.  Four juveniles were playing in the water and on the innertube.  One child asked for assistance and the victim jumped in the water to render aid to the child.  Victim began to have difficulties swimming and called out for assistance as he made his way to the child.  Subject1 began attempting to crank the vessel but was unable to do so.  Victim disappeared under the surface of the water and did not reappear.


BARDID: NC-2022-0029
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: EDEN
County: ROCKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of march 19, 2022, operator was operating a kawasaki jet ski on the dan river.  Operator was operating downstream in front of the ncwrc leakesville boating access area.  He accelerated toward the bank, panicked and struck a partially submerged tree.  

Operator was ejected from the jet ski and landed in the water.  He sustained a broken rib as well as dislocated left knee.  Operator was rescued and transported to baptist hospital in winston salem by helicopter.  The vessel was scratched on the starboard side and both rear view mirrors were broken as a result of the incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0030
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, april 24, 2022, at approximately 07:45 hrs, Operator1 was operating his vessel (vessel 1) in the icw at the wrightsville beach marina.  Immediately prior to the incident, vessel 1 was tied to the outer dock along the icw facing south.  Tied to the dock directly in front of vessel 1 facing south was the sportfish, vessel 2.  

Vessel 1 untied from the dock with the assistance of dock worker and witness.  According to the owner/operator, Operator1, after casting off, he began maneuvering vessel 1 away from the dock out into the icw channel.  Operator1 stated a strong current pushed vessel 1 in a southerly direction into the starboard stern of vessel 2.  Vessel 1's port side mid ship collided with the starboard stern of vessel 2 damaging the teak stern and hawsehole of vessel 2.  Operator1 said he didn't see any damage from the flybridge, but he asked the dock hand to give his information to the captain of the v2, who wasn't on board vessel 2 at the time.  Approximately an hour later the captain of vessel 2 called Operator1 and sent him pictures of the damage.  He told Operator1 that he would get an estimate.  He advised that the damage was approximately $30,000.00.  Vessel 1 sustained no damage according to Operator1.  

I, nc wildlife officer was notified by phone of the incident at approximately 08:44 hrs on april 26, 2022, by coast guard lt.


BARDID: NC-2022-0031
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/25/22 at approximately 14:15hrs, vessel 1, great aventure, was entering into southport marina to dock for the night.  As vessel 1 was entering the marina, it passed vessel 2 which was docked in a slip.

Vessel 1 began to turn the bow westward and then began to reverse the stern eastward as to back into a slip.  Vessel 1 struck a piling with the stern, back, of the vessel.  Operator1 then reversed past vessel 2.  Operator1 then attempted to back into the same slip again.  This time, vessel 1's starboard side (right) struck vessel 2 in the stern (back) as vessel 1's bow turned westward.  Operator1 pointed the bow (front) northward and processed further up the marina.  Vessel 1 struck a bulkhead and damaged the bow of vessel 1.  No physical damage was apparent to vessel 2.


BARDID: NC-2022-0032
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALBEMARLE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: KILL DEVIL HILLS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday april 28, 2022 at approximately 6:45pm, a pwc struck a dock causing injury to the operator and damage to the dock and vessel.

While attempting to dock, the operator placed his right hand on the dock and his left hand on the throttle.  The throttle was turned causing the pwc to propel forward traveling underneath the dock.  The operator impacted the dock and was thrown into the water.  

The dock had a large portion of a 2 x 6 support board broken off and the pwc hood and upper portion of the handlebars were damaged.

The operator was transported by ems to the outerbanks hospital where he was treated and released.  He suffered bruising to his chest and lacerations to his head, left hand and left foot.

The probable cause of this incident was operator inattention as he did not realize he pwc was still on when reaching for the throttle.  There were four of the operator's friends on the dock assisting with securing the pwc which may have contributed to the operator's inattention.


BARDID: NC-2022-0033
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOORES CREEK
NearestCityorTown: CURRIE
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, july 2, 2022, at approximately 17:10 hours, operator1 was operating vessel 1 on moores creek.  Immediately prior to the incient, operator1 untied the vessel from the dock and took off turning to the southeast to head downstream on moores creek.  After oversteering to the southeast, operator1 then oversteered vessel 1 to the southwest in an attempt to get back on course down the middle of the creek.  Operator1 then attempted to turn vessel 1 back to the south but struggled fighting the steering wheel.  The vessel's bow hen collided with a large cypress tree along the west shoreline of moores creek.  After the vessel collided with the tree, operator1 fell in the floor of the vessel possibly striking the center console.  

According to operator1, the steering on this vessel was very stiff.  The owner of the vessel, said that the steering on the vessel is very stiff because it doesn't have power steering.  According to operator1, after she stood up, she began trying to paddle the vessel back to her dock, but was unsuccessful.  Operator1 was able to holler for help and a vessel passing by hooked up to the vessel and towed it back to her dock.  Operator1 was then transported to pender memorial hospital by a friend.  I was notified of the incident via phone call at approximately 16:50 hours by nc wrc officer.  I arrived on scene at the pender memorial hospital in burgaw.  At approximately 17:14 hours for the investigation, nc wrc officer went to the scene of the crash by vehicle.  Operator1 sustained a laceration to her right lower leg that required 20 stitches, a laceration to her nose that required 3 stitches, and a broken rib.  

Vessel 1 sustained major fiberglass cracks to the bow hull, cracked fiberglass bow cap, and a broken key switch.  Damage to vessel 1 was estimated at $5000.00


BARDID: NC-2022-0035
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 15, 2022 at 18:55 hours, an incident took place on the morehead city waterfront.  Vessel 1 was traveling eastward towards the morehead city state port.  Vessel 1 had two people on board.

Vessel 2 was traveling westward coming from the morehead city state port.  Vessel 2 turned to the port when it should have given way towards the right.  Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 on its starboard bow section punching a hole in vessel 2's starboard side.  Vessel 1 had damage to its bow and trolling motor.  No injuries were reported.  Vessel 2 was at fault in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0037
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SNEADS FERRY
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/26/22 at approximately 17:45 hrs, we were notified of a boating incident that had just occurred in sneads ferry.  The incident occurred in front of grandview dr on the icw.  Upon arrival, i spoke wiith the owner/operator of the vessel, and he described what had occurred.  Operator1 reported that he and his two friends were heading back to the west onslow boating access area from the new river inlet.  

Operator1 reported that he was looking down at his gps/fish finder, failing to notice that his boat was veering towards a dock.  Operator1 reported that his boat hit a dock, which caused his friend to be ejected out of the boat and into the water.  Operator1 reported that he turned his boat around to check on friend and tied his boat up to the dock he had just hit.  Operator1 reported that two gentlemen from neighboring homes rushed down to the water to pull friend out.  She was transported to naval hospital on base and treated for her injuries.  Upon arrival at approximately 16:30, i ran field sobriety tests on operator1 and collected a breath sample from him.  Although he had admitted to consuming alcohol, i did not find him to be impaired at the time.  Operator1 was issued a citation for operating a motorboat in a reckless manner.  

I collected statements from all witnesses, which corroborated what operator had reported.  boat sustained significant damage to the fiberglass on the starboard side of the vessel as well as having his entire console shift inside the vessel.  

One of the boards on the bottom of the dock was broken in half from the impact of the vessel striking it.  No other damage was reported or observed.  

I towed operator1 and his vessel back to west onslow boating access area so he could load it on the trailer as it was taking on water.

Even though operator1 had been drinking, that is not the cause of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0038
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KERR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HENDERSON
County: VANCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south in nutbush creek from satterwhite point.  Vessel 1 was enroute to nutbush boat ramp to take off the lake.  The vessel went past nutbush boat ramp and continued south in nutbush creek at approximately 40 mph.  The operator of the vessel was using a lowrance gps unit to navigate, with the back light set very bright.  Vessel 1 struck the rip rap at nutbush road.  The vessel went airborne over the guard rail and onto the roadway of nutbush road striking the opposite guard rail with the bow of the vessel.  The passenger of the vessel was ejected from the vessel onto the roadway.  The passenger suffered small lacerations to fingers and toes.  The passenger of the vessel was transported to maria parham hospital by ems due to upper back pain and pain to the left wrist.  Vessel 1 was removed from the roadway by fred's towing.  The operator of vessel 1 was charged with careless/reckless operation of a motor boat.


BARDID: NC-2022-0039
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAKE FOREST
County: WAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday june 26, 2022 at approximately 5:00 pm, an 18 ft sea ray bow rider was operating on falls lake between blue jay point state park and highway 98.  On board the vessel was his daughter and his two sons.  They were being pulled on a tube.  Operator was traveling west towards upper barton creek between 10 and 20 mph.  Operator made a right turn towards the highway 98 bridge.  Operator made a left turn back towards upper barton access area.  During the turn, the vessel struck a submerged object beneath the water that was not visible, disabling the motor.  The seal that holds the outdrive in place was damaged causing the vessel to take on water from the stern.  The boat floated across the channel from the wakes of other boats passing by.  An off-duty firefighter was flagged down and gave assistance to the operator family and took them back to upper barton access area.  The vessel sank vertically out of the navigable channel at the mouth of upper barton creek.

On june 30, 2022, the vessel involved was removed from falls lake by sea tow.  During the removal from the lake, water began to pur from the outdrive and the plug was removed from the vessel.  All required safety equipment was on board and readily accessible.  Life jackets were worn the entire time by all four passengers.
Alcohol was not a contributing factor.


BARDID: NC-2022-0040
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NANTAHALA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TOPTON
County: MACON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/22 at approximately 14:00 hrs, the operator of vessel 1 was paddling downstream in the nantahala river near the section of rapids known as "patton's run".  While negotiating patton's run, the operator was ejected from the kayak and sustained multiple non-life-threatening contusions and lacerations to the head and face area.  The operator was removed from the water and transported to a local hospital for treatment.


BARDID: NC-2022-0041
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FRENCH BROAD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MILLS RIVER
County: HENDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was traveling east in the french broad river from the old fanning bridge road bridge towards the westfeldt boating access area.  The operator had the vessel on plane and began taking a video of the boats performance with his cell phone.  While recording this video, the vessel struck the bank of the french broad river on the port side of the vessel, propelling the operator into the console of the vessel.


BARDID: NC-2022-0042
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARBOUR VILLAGE MARINA
NearestCityorTown: HAMPSTEAD
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2022, at approximately 0900, operator stated he was getting ready to leave the boat, so he turned off the lights inside the cabin. After turning off the lights he began to smell an electrical burn type smell and immediately began to see smoke coming from the floor and wall panels. He retrieved a fire extinguisher and exited the cabin area. He turned off the shore power source and attempted to put the fire out by extinguishing the flames coming out of the starboard side bilge vents. Operator called 911 and pender county fire responded and extinguished the fire.

According to pender county fire the fire started in a bundle of wires near the power control box located inside the cabin.

No other property or vessels were damaged as a result of the fire on vessel #1.


BARDID: NC-2022-0043
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CORE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: SEALEVEL
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, july 9, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, documented vessel #1 operated by owner was occupied by 1 additional passenger about 0.25 miles from the drum inlet of the core sound (34.84212, -76.35887). The operator stated that he worked for about 1.5 hours attempting to get vessel #1 loose after running aground on a sand bar. The operator stated that an unknown boater driving a skiff offered to assist vessel #1 off the sand bar. The operator stated that his additional passenger attempted to jump back in the boat, and as a result he slipped, and had impact from the motor, resulting in a laceration to the foot by the starboard engine. He was admitted to carteret county general hospital where he received several stitches because of the laceration. The operator was wearing an approved personal floatation device, and the occupant was not at the time of the incident. Vessel #1 is a 33'', 330 express, grady-white cabin motorboat, with 2 outboard gasoline motors of 500 hp. The weather for the time of day was cloudy, water conditions rough, 15-25 m.p.h. strong winds, and fair visibility.


BARDID: NC-2022-0044
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WHITE LAKE
County: BLADEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was drifting in the middle of White Lake.Two juvenile subjects were swimming close to the boat. One juvenile was male and the other was female. The swimmers were both wearing PFDs. The swimmers began to drift further away from the vessel. The operator of the vessel decided to swim out to the juveniles to bring them back to the vessel. The operator successfully reached the female juvenile and handed her a type IV PFD with a rope attached. The female juvenile was pulled back into the vessel by the remaining occupants. The operator continued swimming to the male juvenile, but became exhausted. The operator yelled to his wife to call 911 and she also threw him a type IV PFD. The operator held onto the type IV PFD until rescue crews arrived. Rescue crews transported the operator and the male juvenile to Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital for treatment. Both subjects were subsequently released. The vessel was not damaged. No charges were filed in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0045
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/30/22 at approximately 09:00pm a boating incident occurred on lake norman.  The incident occurred 1/23 miles south of the p1 channel marker.  There were 4 passengers on the vessel at the time of the incident.  1 passenger was sitting in front of the operator and the others were seated on the starboard and port side.  The bow of the pontoon struck a wooden shoal marker.  The impact resulted in the pole breaking off at the waterline.

Around 8:45pm operator and the passengers on this boat left an area on lake norman known as the sandbar.  They had spent the afternoon and evening rafted up with other boats at the sandbar.  Sunset was around 8:30 that evening.  Operator turned his navigation lights and his docking lights on as he was leaving the sandbar.  He described his docking lights as pointing to the side and not straight forward.  

They left and headed south towards kingsport marina to dock their boat for the night.  At approximately 09:00pm, the bow of the pontoon struck a lighted wooden shoal marker.  The impact caused the shoal marker to break at the waterline.  The top half of the pole then fell on top of the bimini cover.  The weight and momentum of the pole caused the bimini top to break.  

The initial impact of the pole caused a major gouge in the front deck of the pontoon boat.  The aluminum and wooden floor was pushed back and lifted in an 8 inch by 8 inch area at the center bow of the pontoon.  This damage was caused by an 8 inch diameter wooden pole.  Operator and the passengers were caught off guard by the sudden impact.  A passenger that was sitting on the front port side of the boat was struck in the head when the bimini top collapsed.  She had no visible injury, just complained that her head hurt.  Operator and the passengers drove the pontoon back to kingsport marina and docked it at approximately 9:20pm.  Out of caution, operator took subject to the emergency room.  No injuries were noted at the hospital.  Operator and the other passengers did not suffer any injuries.

The pontoon boat struck a wooden shoal marker causing it to break in half.  The pole then feel into the boat on top of the bimini causing it to break.  The incident was caused by the operator's failure to keep a proper lookout.  At 9:00pm.  That night, it was low light but not completely dark.  The shoal marker also had a working light that was on at the time of the collision.  Operator will be charged with negligent operation of a vessel.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0046
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/25/22 at approximately 4:30pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman approximately .5 miles west of staghorn court.  

Subject1 operated the vessel from his father's house to the sandbar located in mecklenburg county with approximately 8 persons on board.  While at the sandbar, the occupants were on and off the anchored boat swimming and participating in other activities.  At the time of the incident, there were approximately 4-5 people on board this vessel - vessel 1.

Operator2 and her family were planning to go to the sandbar and dock.  As operator2 was navigating through the vessels in the area, she came up close to the anchored vessel operating less than 10 mph.  To avoid the collision, she attempted to stop the pwc, but instead pressed the throttle and accelerated towards v1.  The front right side of the pwc made contact with the left side of v1.  The pwc then continued forward and scratched his vessel up to the bow where there was an anchor rope.  The anchor rope stopped the pwc.  Operator2 continued to press the throttle and pushed both vessels approximately 10 feet.  Subject1 then gathered contact information before they left the sand bar.  Subject1 notified his father of the incident when he took the vessel back to the residence.  Father contacted cornelius pd and was informed to contact the nc wildlife resources commission.

V1's vessel had damage on the left side of the boat from the center to the bow.  There were scratches and a dent approximately halfway to the bow.  The estimated damage for this vessel is approximately $5000.00.  The pwc operated by operator2 had previous damage and no damages could be directly connected to this boating incident that occurred on 6/25/22.

Due to operator inexperience and congested waters, operator2 mistakenly pressed the throttle on the pwc causing it to collide with v1's anchored vessel and cause damage.  No one was injured as a result of this incident.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0047
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHATUGE
NearestCityorTown: HAYESVILLE
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday, june 30, 2022, five individuals spent the evening boating and swimming on lake chatuge.  They had been consuming alcoholic beverages throughout the day.  At approximately 21:00 near gibby island, the operator of the vessel slowed down to an idle speed to use the bathroom but did not take the engine out of gear. 

 Two other individuals were horse playing in the middle of the boat and one of them pushed the victim out of the vessel into the water.  The victim swam around to the rear of the vessel to re-enter the boat using the ladder.  The ladder was located on the left of the stern.  The boat motor was still in gear as the victim tried to climb the ladder.  

The momentum of the moving vessel caused the victim's body to shift.  The victim's legs were then pushed towards the motor's propeller.  The propeller struck the victim's left thigh causing a severe laceration.  The victim was extracted from the water and taken to shore where they were taken to the northeast regional hospital in georgia.  The victim has returned home and is recovering from his injuries.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0048
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/02/22, at approximately 09:51pm a boating incident occurred on high rock lake in abbotts creek.  The incident occurred north of holloways church road bridge near high rock marina and campground and involved two vessels.  

Vessel 2 is an unknown vessel.  Vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 in the stern, port side of vessel 1, and vessel 2 fled the scene of the incident.

Vessel 1 was operating and had four passengers on his vessel.  Operator1 and his passengers had just finished watching a fireworks show.  Shortly after, vessel 1 began operating north in abbotts creek heading towards a private boat access area where he had launched his boat.  According to Operator1 and witnesses, vessel 2 collided with vessel 1 on the stern, port side.  

Witnesses also stated that they saw the underside of vessel 2's hull during the collision which caused damage to the vinyl upholstery, scratched to the stern, port side and slightly bent the port wakeboard rack on the wakeboard tower.  According to witnesses, vessel 2 stopped briefly, then sped off after the collision.  Once Operator1 and the passengers on vessel 1 made sure no one was hurt from the collision, they continued to pursue vessel 2, which continued traveling north on abbotts creek, eventually turning off their navigation lights in order to evade vessel 1.  Operator1 then proceeded to navigate vessel 1 back to the boat access to assess the damage and to take vessel 1 out of the water.  

I received information revolving around this incident on 7/3/22 after speaking with my sgt.  He had been informed that information revolving around a hit and run boating incident was being posted online.  We then made contact with the individual that posted the information.  I spoke with Operator1 and two of the passengers that were onboard vessel 1 and got witness statements.  Vessel 1 had all the safety equipment on board upon inspection, after the incident occurred, and the navigation lights were functioning properly.  It is not clear whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved in this incident and no charges have been made.  


BARDID: NC-2022-0049
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SCABORO CREEK
NearestCityorTown: MANTEO
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/13/22, vessel was being operated inside of scarboro creek and was occupied by 5 individuals pulling a tube with 3 people on board.  The operator of the vessel had stopped the vessel due to the occupants of the tube falling into the water.  While the operator was waiting for the occupants of the tube to swim back, one of the occupants of the vessel entered the water.  

After two of the tube riders made it back onto the tube, the operator was going to go pick up the tube rider that was still in the water.  The operator stated that he looked back at the tube and the occupants of the tube, who told him they were good to go.  

The operator stated that he pushed the throttle about halfway, he then heard a scream from the water and from the other occupants of the vessel.  The operator stated that he saw the occupant that had been struck by the propeller laying in the water and the water abound him was turning a dark red color.  The occupants of the tube swam over to the injured occupant and pulled him to the boat with the tube.  The injured occupant was loaded into the vessel and brought to shore where ems was on standby.

Statements collected from the operator and all uninjured occupants of the vessel noted that on one had seen the injured occupant enter the water.

The injured occupant stated that when the vessel stopped due to the occupants of the tube falling off, the injured person stated they needed to use the bathroon and entered the water.  The injured occupant stated that if you were looking at the back of the boat, they entered  the water on the left side, starboard side.  The injured occupant stated he heard the motor start up and attempted to pull themselves back into the boat, but due to the boat accelerating, they were unable to do so and was pulled into the path of the propeller.  The injured occupant stated that they could not see the tube nor any of the occupants in the boat while they were in the water.

The injured occupant sustained multiple deep propeller lacerations to his right foot as well as multiple deep lacerations to his left leg starting at his left foot and traveling up his leg to just above the left knee.  He has had three surgeries up to the time of this report.
The required pfds were on board as well as being used by occupants on the tube.  Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0050
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITTAKER CREEK
NearestCityorTown: ORIENTAL
County: PAMLICO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/2022 at approximately 2:30pm, i spoke with subject on a moored sailboat.  For purposes of this report, this sailboat will be referred to as vessel 2.  Subject1 reported that on 7/1/22, his vessel was moored at simmerman marine and was hit by another vessel that was undocking.  Subject1 reported he was on vessel 2 when it was hit.  He reported that he felt the collision occur.  He reported that the vessel that collided with his vessel was also a sailboat.  I later observed this vessel and spoke to the operator.  

For purposes of this report, vessel which is also a sailboat will be referred to as vessel 1.  Subject1 reported that i could find vessel 1 docked at pecan grove marina.  I boarded vessel 2 in order to see the damaged areas that were on the starboard side of the bow.  Subject1 pointed out to me the damaged areas on vessel 2.  The damage was difficult to see, but i was able to observe on area near the tip of the bow that there was light fiberglass damage and a second area that there were scuffs on the fiberglass.  Subject1 reported that vessel 1 actually hit his vessel two separate times.  The first collision was when vessel one was in reverse, and that the second collision occurred when operator1 turned starboard in forward gear which swung the stern to the port side and caused the collision.

On 7/3/22 at approximately 6:15 pm, i spoke with operator1 where vessel 1 was moored at pecan grove marina.  Operator1 reported there was not any damage to vessel 1.  He reported that he was undocking vessel 1 and that it did bump vessel 2 but only once.  I measured the distance from the waterline to the rubrail on vessel 1 and it was approximately 38.5 inches.  On 7/9/22, i used my patrol boat to take photographs and measurements of vessel 2.  I observed four lightly damaged area on vessel 2, starting at the bow and moving back.  The areas measured approximately 38", 33", 32" and 31" from the waterline.  I observed minor fiberglass damage on the 38" area.  I observed minor scuffs on the 33" and 32" areas.  I observed light fiberglass damage on the 31" area.  Nothing further.  


BARDID: NC-2022-0051
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday, july 4, 2022 at approximately 01:00hrs, a boating incident occurred on high rock lake resulting in approximately $6500.00 in property damage to one vessel.  The vessel involved was a ski boat owned by the operator at the time of the incident.  No one was injured in this incident.

The exact location of the incident is unknown.  The following summary is an approximate direction of travel and location of the incident based on statements made by occupants of the vessel and witnesses on land,  operator and passengers were travelling northeast on high rock lake at a speed less than 10mph when the vessel ran aground on a sandbar at the mouth of swearing creek immobilizing the vessel.  

Operator and subject1 climbed out of the vessel and onto the sandbar and were able to push it off into the deeper water of swearing creek.  Operator and subject1 then climbed back onto the vessel and operator began to operate northeast into swearing creek.  He stated that he then began to feel a significant vibration coming from the rear of the boat.  Shortly after feeling the vibration, he realized that the vessel was taking on water and steered his vessel east towards the bank.  As the vessel reached a dock, the boat began to sink very quickly.  An individual on the dock assisted everyone off the vessel and onto the dock as the vessel was sinking.  He dialed 911 at approximately 01:01 hours.  

Master officer with the ncwrc law enforcement division received a call for this boat incident approximately 13:43 hours and arrived on scene at approximately 02:15 hrs.  Officer first spoke with davidson county rescue squad personnel, who advised that there were no injuries and that alcohol was  not a factor.

 Officer then spoke with operator and received a brief summary of what happened.  While speaking with operator, officer noticed that his speech was somewhat slurred and was able to detect the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person.  Officer asked operator how much he had had to drink.  Operator stated that he had consumed 4-5 beers.  Officer then conducted the seated battery of sfsts on operator and formed the opinion that he was under the influence of an impairing substance.  Operator submitted to a preliminary beath test on scene.  The results of the pbt were positive with readings of .11 at 02:37 hours and .11 at 02:43 hours.  Officer placed operator under arrest for operating while impaired and transported him to davidson county jail in lexington for intox and processing.  Operator submitted to a brath test on the intoxilyzer and provided readings of .10 at 03:44 hrs and .10 at 03:46 hours.  Using the retrograde extrapolation work sheet, officer estimates that operator's blood alcohol concentration at the time of the incident was 0.145.

The vessel was recovered late in the evening on july 4, 2022 by shoreline management and docks llc.  Sgt of the ncwrc law enforcement division was on scene for the recovery.  Sgt observed numerous empty beer cans and bottles in the boat, including bud light, miller lite and natty daddy.  Stg strickland also found that the starboard exhaust pipe had ruptured inside the vessel.  The exhaust on this vessel exits the stern just below the water line.  This internal rupture created an approximately 2" diameter open pipe from the bilge of the vessel to the water which caused the vessel to flood and ultimately sink.  The port side exhaust pipe was made from fibrous material and wrapped with a protective rubber sleeve.  The starboard exhaust pipe was made from the same material but was missing the protective rubber sleeve which may have caused it to deteriorate over time and finally rupture when the vessel ran aground.

Operator has many years of boating experience and has received boat safety training from the united states army.  The cause of this incident is grounding and a subsequent mechanical failure of the exhaust system, causing the vessel to flood and ultimately sink.  Alcohol did play a factor in this incident and operator was charged with operating under the influence of an impairing substance.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0052
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MANTEO
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Vessel struck by dock debris
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/29/2022 around 04:30am, the operator of vessel 1 was in the process of leaving slip.  Vessel 1 engaged both engines in forward when the operator of vessel 1 tried to bump the vessel engines in reverse to take off the stern line.  

Vessel 1 engine would not disengage from the forward engagement, ripping off two cleats and deck boards from the dock.  One of the cleats and deck board attached that ripped off hit vessel 4.  Vessel 1 propelled forward while the operator was attempting to engage the engines in reverse.  

When the operator of vessel 1 couldn't engage the engine in reverse. He shut down the engines.  While vessel 1 was drifting forward, the vessel hit vessel 2, vessel 3, vessel 5 and then came to a stop.  Neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0053
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FIGURE I CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On tuesday, june 8, 2022 at approximately 17:30, new hanover county sheriffs department notified wildlife officer to respond to boat incident behind a residence on figure 8 island.  

Upon arrival, officer spoke with the operator of the vessel.  He stated that he was heading in a north direction in figure 8 channel.  He stated that he had the motor trimmed up and attempted to turn to the left to avoid the dock, but it was too late.  Just before hitting the dock, the back right side of the vessel hit the floating dock.

After impact, operator and his passenger were ejected out of the right side of the vessel and into the water.  The vessel continued on with no one in the boat at a high rate of speed.  The vessel turned to the left going into the marsh grass and coming to a stop approximately 30 yards from the water with the motor still running.  Operator then swam across the channel to the boat to shut the motor off.

Operator is unsure of the amount of damage to the vessel.  He was advised to get an estimate at a boat repair facility.

No injuries were reported.  Subject was charged with careless and reclkess boating and not having a boater education certification.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0054
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, june 19, 2022 at approximately 14:00 hrs, subject was operating vessel 2 on lake norman around the dock of the apps and taps restaurant.  Operator2 was attempting to dock vessel 2 into the slip next to an unoccupied pontoon boat.  While attempting to dock vessel 2, its starboard pontoon struck the starboard corner of the stern of vessel 1.  The impact caused damage to the platform of vessel 1 and a small dent to the pontoon of vessel 2.

After impact, Operator2 was able to dock with some assistance.


BARDID: NC-2022-0055
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, june 18, 2022 at approximately 18:15 hrs, operator2 was operating the houseboat on lake norman near inland sea marina.  He was able to successfully exit his slip at the marina.  He then exited the posted no wake zone.  After exiting the no wake zone, his vessel was pushed by the wind.  The wind caused his vessel to strike the starboard stern of a docked vessel and then the pylon of the supporting boat lift.  

He then maneuvered his vessel into open water and anchored his vessel.  Once the wind subsided, he was able to safely return his vessel to his slip with assistance.


BARDID: NC-2022-0056
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, may 8, 2022 at approximately 4:30pm, vessel 1 owned by operator was occupied by 3 additional passengers under the state port bridge.  At the time of operation, vessel 1 was recreationally fishing for sheepshead near the train track trussells.  The operator stated that while attempting to fish, the vessel was being maneuvered under the bridge.  

During the maneuvering, the port side engine stalled and the current pushed the vessel into the bridge causing damage to the vessel.  The operator then stated that the strong current pushed the vessel into the bridge again creating impact that caused additional damage.  The vessel is a cobia cabin motorboat with 2 outboard gasoline motors of 200 hp.  The weather for the time of day was cloudy, water conditions were rough, 15-25 mph strong winds, and fair visibility.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0057
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On wednesday, july 20, 2022 at approximately 8:32pm, subject called the 911 county services to report that her son left at approximately 3:00-3:30pm from their residence in a kayak in the north river and had not returned.  On thursday morning , july 21, 2002 at approximately 9:00am.  I received a call from officer stating that a body had been recovered by the carteret county sheriff's department and harkers island fire department near the north river.  The deceased body was recovered from the north river, south of leopards creek, near crow valley lane at approximately 8:32am.  Also found was the kayak.

The operator's experience and education are unknown.  The exact circumstances and cause(s) of this incident are currently unknown and unlikely to be determined.

Although drowning was likely the cause of death.  No witnesses have been reported or identified.  The body was transported to carteret general hospital to be examined by the medical examiner.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0058
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, july 10, 2022 at approximately 02:15 hours, a boating incident occurred on high rock lake resulting in serious injuries to the operator of the vessel.  The vessel involved was a playcraft pontoon boat that was owned by operator at the time of the incident.  The vessel was occupied by operator and two other passengers.  Operator was the only person injured in this incident.

Operator and his passengers were traveling south at the outh of abbott's creek on high rock lake at approximately 20mph.  Operator stated that as he was operating the vessel, he heard his green fishing light hitting the bottom of the vessel.  He realized that he had forgotten to pull it in after fishing.  He walked to the front of the vessel to pull it in without reducing speed and leaving the boat in gear.  He was able to pull the light back on board, but before he could walk back to the cockpit, the vessel's engine lost power and cut off for unknown reasons.  

This sudden loss in propulsion caused operator to fall off the front of the vessel.  Although the vessel had lost engine power, it was still moving forward and ran over operator.  The lower unit and propeller on the outboard engine struck him in the head and face causing multiple fractures to his left jaw requiring surgery and lacerations to the top of his head and bottom of his chin. 

Operator' daughter was on board and witnessed the incident.  She immediately threw him a type 4 pfd and then jumped in the water to help operator.  She began screaming for help.  The other passenger was highly intoxicated and asleep at the time of the incident.  He woke up because of the commotion.  Three fishermen were in a boat nearby, heard daughter screaming for help and immediately went to assist.  They were able to get operator and daughter into their boat and dialed 911 at approximately 02:15 hours.  They immediately transported them to the southmont boating access to wait for emergency personnel.

Master officer with the ncwrc law enforcement division received a call for this incident at approximately 02:37 hours and arroved on scene at southmont boat access at approximately 03:15 hours.  When he arrived, operator had already been transported from the scene to baptist hospital in winston salem.  Officer spoke with southmont fire department staff and a davidson county sheriff's deputy to get a brief summary of what had occurred.  The davidson county deputy then told officer that occupant2 had driven the pontoon boat back to shore and was highly intoxicated.  The deputy stated that when occupant2 arrived on shore, he jumped off the boat, started running away and was screaming "i'm going to jail! I'm going to jail!"  the deputy was able to detain him until officer arrived.  Officer then performed the seated battery of stst's and formed the opinion that occupant2 was under the influence of an impairing substance.  Occupant2 submitted to a preliminary breath test on scene.  The results of the pbt were positive with a reading of .20 at 0344 hours.  He refused the second test on pbt.  Sgt with ncwrc arrived on scene at approximately 0359 hours and did a more thorough interview with witnesses and obtained witness statements while officer placed occupant2 under arrest for operating while impaired and transported him to davidson county jail in lexington for intox and processing.  Occupant2 submitted to a breath test on the intoxylizer and provded readings of .20 at 0456 hours and .21 at 0459 hours.  Officer determined that occupant2's impairment was not a factor in this incident.

After processing occupant2 at davidson county jail, officer and sgt then travelled to baptist hospital in winston salem to interview operator.  They arrived at approximately 0703 hours and were immediately given access to speak with operator.  He reiterated the stories given by other witnesses that he walked to the front of the vessel without reducing speed to retrieve the fishing light that was hanging off the bow.  He admitted that this was not a smart decision, but that he had been having some engine trouble and was afraid that if he did reduce throttle, his engine would cut off and he would not be able to get it started again.  

He stated that as he brought the light on board, the engine suddenly lost power and cutt off, causing him to fall forward off the bow.  The vessel continued moving orward and ran over him.  The lower unit and the propeller of the outboard engine impacted his face and head causing the injuries to his head, jaw and chin.  Office askd if he had been drinking before this incident.  He stated that from about 1700 hours to the time of the incident, he had drank 2 beers and 3 shots of fireball whiskey.  Operator then gave officer and sgt consent to view his blood alcohol level from a blood test taken when he arrived at the hospital.  The result of that blood test was .047.

operator has had many years of boating experience but has never taken a boater education class.  The cause of this incident is careless and reckless operation of a vessel and mechanical failure.  Although operator admitted to drinking before the incident, his blood alcohol concentration was .047 and ruled not to be a factor in this incident.  Operator will not be charged with any criminal offenses.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0059
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CHATUGE
NearestCityorTown: HAYESVILLE
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I received a report of a boating incident on july 24, 2022 at approximately 12:00am.  It was a single boat that had run aground near the north carolina and georgia state line on lake chatuge.  The reporting party stated one male individual was injured and was being transported to north georgia hospital in gainesville georgia.  

Upon investigation, the boat had hit a steep shoreline in the woods creek area of lake chatuge.  There was only a single occupant which was the operator of the boat.  The boat was a total loss.  The left front bow of the boat was completely destroyed in the incident.  The foot and shaft of the inboard/outboard motor of the boat was completely broken in half.  There was blood in the floor of the bow of the boat from the operator's injuries.  Fourteen empty cans of beer were found in the boat.  The boat had a strong smell of an alcoholic beverage. Two witnesses to the incident were interviewed.  

Each stated the vessel came from the area of hiawassee georgia and crossed into north carolina then ran aground without slowing down.  Each witness stated the operator of the boat had a very strong smell of an alcoholic beverage.  The operator sustained nine broken ribs, a broken arm, and a large laceration to the head.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0060
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/7/22 at approximately 3:38pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near channel marker r3.  The vessel was a bennington pontoon boat with a starboard side console.  The boat was owned by safe harbor marina and was rented by operator.  There were 9 total passengers on board.  The victim was sitting at the passenger area near the bow on the starboard side.  The operator of the vessel turned slightly to the port side just as victim stood up.  When victim stood up, he ell over the railing of the pontoon hitting his head on the front platform.  His momentum from the fall caused him to fall into the water after striking his head.  Victim never resurfaced.

The 9 friends and family members had rented this pontoon from safe harbor marina earlier in the day.    The occupants admitted to drinking hard seltzers throughout the day.  Passengers stated that the victim was very impaired and was at the point of passing out from intoxication.  Two others on the boat were already passed out from intoxication.  

Victim was seated at the starboard bow.  He stood up while the boat was travelling at approximately 15mph to move to the port bow side.  As he stood up, the operator turned slightly to the port side.  Victim, being unsteady on his feet from intoxication fell to his right side over the bow rail.  Passengers stated he fell head first and struck his head on the front deck of the pontoon.  The momentum from his fall and the boat turning caused him to go overboard.  He fell overboard off the center of the bow.  

The operator saw this happening and immediately shifted the throttle to neutral and pulled the kill switch shutting the motor off.  After a few seconds of victim not resurfacing, operator started the boat and started doing circles looking for him.  A passenger on board jumped in the water to look for victim.  The passengers called 911.  Cornelius police department was on scene within 3 minutes.  Cornelius officers pulled subject from the water and began looking for victim.  After not finding any evidence of victim at the surface, officers escorted the pontoon back to blthe landing.  An ambulance was called to treat two people for high levels of alcohol intoxication.  They were transported to the hospital for treatment and were released that evening.

A search and rescue effort was conducted by sherrills ford fire department, cornelius fire department, huntersville fire department, cornelius police department and ncwrc.  Victim was found in 15ft of water at the exact location he fell overboard.  He was recovered at 7:27pm by sherrills ford fire department.

The cause of death at this time is still under investigation.  Victim had a small bruise and cut on his forehead from where he hit his head on the deck of the pontoon while falling overboard.  The pontoon was travelling at an approximate speed of 15mph when victim stood up to move to the port side.  The operator simultaneously turned to the port side causing victim to lose his balance.  Victim was thrown overboard and never resurfaced.  A high level of alcohol intoxication was a factor in victim's loss of balance and fall.  The operator admitted to drinking a few alcoholic seltzers earlier in the day.  Upon administering standardized field sobriety tests, officers determined that he was not impaired.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0061
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BACK SOUND
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, july 10, 2022 at approximately 13:00, the vessel was reported to be near the beaufrt inlet, but it was later investigated and determined that the vessel was south of the north river channel in the back sound.  The vessel was sailing from beaufort to shackleford banks at the time of the incident.  Amidst reaching the planned anchorage location, the operator attempted to start the outboard motor, but it failed to start.  Attempting to make necessary fixes to the motor, the operator attempted to stop the vessel by navigating into the wind, dropping the sails, and having his son drop the anchor.  

In this attempt, the operator reported that the anchor was improperly lowered causing the vessel to swiftly drift towards a nearby rock jetty.  The improper use of the anchor resulted in the vessel running aground striking the rock jetty. 

A hole being poked in the bottom the boat and flooding.  The operator reported that the vessel's operation and activity at the time of the incident were cruising, starting the engine and sailing.  Upon investigation, it is concluded that the operation at the time of the incident were at anchor and sailing.  The contributions of this incident were machinery failure of the outboard motor, hazardous water conditions and improper anchoring.  The weather for the time of day was cloudy, water conditions were choppy, 7-14 mph, moderate winds and good visibility.  In addition, the operator reported a strong current from the north river channek, additional formal instruction from boat us and a most recent safety exam of 2018.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0062
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BELEWS CREEK
County: FORSYTH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/22 at approximately 4:30pm, a single vessel boat incident occurred on belews lake just south of nc highway 158 near belews creek.  There were three other individuals who were passengers on board at the time of the incident.  The incident occurred when the vessel caught fire while underway causing damage to the vessel and injuries to the operator and one of the passengers.

The vessel was being operated on belews lake just south of the nc highway 158 bridge at approximately 10-15 mph and was heading woutheast when the operator and passengers of the vessel noticed smoke coming from the vessel's engine compartment and operator's console.  The operator immediately turned off the engine at the time she noticed smoke coming from the vessel and jumped into the water with a pfd.  Two of the passengers also jumped into the water when they saw smoke and flames coming from the vessel.  The other passenger stayed on the vessel and was able to suppress the fire with a fire extinguisher.  The operator and one of the passengers both suffered minor burns to their left leg.

Multiple agencies responded to the incident to include:  the nc wildlife resources commission, the belews creek fire department, forsyth county emergency management services and the forsyth county fire marshall's office.  Injuries to the passengers were treated by emergency management and the operator refused any care or treatment.  The fire marshall investigating the incident was unable to determine an exact cause to the equipment or machinery failure leaving it undetermined.  No alcohol was found to be used at the time of the incident and the operator was the only individual who utilized a pfd.  No charges were issued as a result of this incident.


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BARDID: NC-2022-0063
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CURRITUCK SOUND
NearestCityorTown: GRANDY
County: CURRITUCK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 3, 2022, at approximately 3:00pm, a pwc collision occurred that resulted in one injury and damages.

Vessel 1 was drifting with the engine with one occupant.

Vessel 2 was cruising at approximately 5-10 mph with one occupant.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the rear portside.

Upon impact, the operator of vessel 1 was ejected striking their side on the starboard gunwale and entered the water.

Both vessels sustained damage.  Vessel 1 had paint transfer and fiberglass damage on the portside as well as damage to the mounting equipment for the seat of vessel 1.

Vessel 2 has damage to the bow with fiberglass showing.

Due to the extent of damage to both vessels and the injuries to operator 1.  Operator 2 has been charged with operating a motorboat or vessel on the waters of this state in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger life, limb or property of any person, g.s. 75a-10(a), and operate a pwc at greater than no-wake speed within 100 feet to rear or 50 feet to the side of another vessel that is underway. G.s. 75a-13.3(e)(5).


BARDID: NC-2022-0064
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALLIGATOR PUNGO CANAL
NearestCityorTown: PONZER
County: HYDE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator, he turned to the right to avoid floating debris in the channel.  After passing the debris, the operator turned back towards the center of the channel and struck a submerged object.  The operator immediately placed the throttle in neutral and turned the engines off.  Tow boat us was called and arrived on scene.  The engine compartment was completely flooded along with damage to the hull and propeller components.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0065
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, may 28, 2022 at approximately 13:30 hours, operator was operating a 65 ft houseboat on lake norman near inland sea marina.  Operator departed his slip and almost backed into a vessel that was docked behind him.  He then moved forward and began to exit the marina.  As he was exiting the marina, he started to approach the vessels on the starboard side of his vessel.  Operator turned his vessel to the left.  When he turned left,  he struck the stern of a docked vessel with the starboard side of his vessel.  The impact ripped off the awning on the stern of the docked vessel.  The awning sank to the bottom of the lake and was later recovered by divers.  



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BARDID: NC-2022-0066
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GASTON
NearestCityorTown: LITTLETON
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Lightning strike
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, may 14, 2022, the operator of the vessel had noticed a thunderstorm building and was heading back to shore.  At approximately 2:00 pm, near the mouth of hubquarter creek on lake gaston.  The vessel was struck by lightening.  The vessel was operating at a cruising speed of approximately 10-20 mph.  The lightening bolt entered through the starboard rear power pole, traveled through the electrical system shorting out several systems including the motor, radio, and live well pump.  There were some burnt wires, melted plastic, and blown fuses throughout the vessel.  The operator was transported to vidant medical center in roanoke rapids where he was kept overnight for observation due to memory loss and high enzyme levels, and was released in stable condition the next day.


BARDID: NC-2022-0067
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: CAROLINA BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator rented a pwc from wilmington jet ski rentals at carolina beach state park marina.  Shortly after leaving the marina, she proceeded east on the icw and approached the snow's cutt bridge.  As she approached the bridge on the left side, she noticed a fairly large wake that was created from another vessel's traffic.  

She stated that when she hit the wake at just over 20mph, she lost control of the pwc and hit the bridge piling head on.  When the front of the pwc struck the bridge piling, operator flipped over the handlebars of the pwc and landed in the water.  Other boaters saw her and offered assistance until her boyfriend arrived on another pwc.  The pwc at this point was inoperable and she made contact with wilmington jet ski rentals.  She suffered bruising on her inner thighs where she hit the handlebars of the pwc.  However, she did not seek medical attention at the time.  Two days later on 5/3/22, she stated that she was hurting from the bruises and went to a local medac and new hanover regional er just to get checked out.  Wilmington jet ski rentals estimated the damage of the pwc between 3000.00 and 5000.00 dollars.  


BARDID: NC-2022-0068
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BATH CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BATH
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 23, 2022 around 14:00pm six people were in bath creek on a vessel, with two of the six being pulled on the tube behind the vessel.  The two individuals riding the tube then fell off and the vessel turned around to get them.  One of the subjects in the water decided he was going to get back on the vessel.  The vessel was just sitting in what was believed to be neutral.  As the subject approached the vessel, the subject used the ski rope to assist in pulling himself back toward the vessel.  As he got closer to the vessel, the ski rope got stuck in the propeller, which was spinning and the subject got cut on both legs by the propeller.  The driver of the vessel, who was not at the controls immediately went back to the controls and turned the motor off.  From this point, the subject was pulled out of the water and tourniquets were applied to his legs until emergency services could air lift him to the hospital.


BARDID: NC-2022-0069
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, june 18, 2022 at approximately 6:34pm, operator was operating a 12 ft hobbie bravo sailboat on lake norman near channel marker d11.  While attempting to reach for a paddle within the vessel, he fell overboard hurting his ribs.  He obtained a muscle strain and tendon strain to the front thorax.  He was taken to lake norman regional hospital where he was treated and released.


BARDID: NC-2022-0070
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: HICKORY
County: CALDWELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 2, 2022 at approximately 11:00am, a single vessel incident occurred on lake hickory near the west caldwell bridge.  

The operator of the vessel was traveling upstream under the west caldwell bridge heading toward the lake rhodiss dam at just under 10mph carrying the operator and one passenger when they began to notice water coming in the vessel.  

When they turned to go towards shore, more water came over the gunwale of the vessel at which time the vessel capsized and rolled over.  Both the operator and the passenger were able to put on pfds and make it safely to shore.  There were no injuries to the operator or the passenger.  The owner of the vessel stated all the electronics on the vessel were totaled, and the estimated total cost of damage to be approximately $3500.00.  The operator also stated they do not know why water originally came in the vessel.  He stated the plug was tight and there were no holes or previously noticed cracks.

In conclusion, after speaking with both the operator and the passenger, it is determined that the cause of the accident was water intake into the vessel.  Alcohol was not a factor and no citations were issued.

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BARDID: NC-2022-0071
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEWPORT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, may 29, 2022, at approximately 1230, vessel #1 operated by owner was occupied by 3 additional passengers in the newport river (34.7309, -76.6839). While underway, vessel #1 hit a sand bar and ran aground. As a result, all of the occupants suffered injuries. 

Operator suffered a cut on his chin. Subject1 received medical treatment from injuries of abrasions and cuts on his forearm, elbow, stomach, and thigh. 

Subject2 received medical treatment from suffering cuts on her legs and shoulders, and was ejected from vessel #1. Subject3 received medical treatment, suffering serious injuries from being ejected and making contact with a metal cleat on the bow of vessel #1. 

No occupant on vessel #1 was wearing a personal floatation device at the time of the incident. Vessel #1 is a 34'' judge yachts express sf, recreational cabin motorboat, with 2 unknown inboard, diesel motors. The weather for the time of day was clear, water conditions choppy, 7-14 m.p.h. winds, and good visibility during the day. Operator, subject1, subject2 were admitted to carteret county general hospital for further examinations and medical treatment, where subject1 received approximately 5-10 stitches for his abrasions and cuts. Subject3 was air lifted by helicopter to greenville, nc emergency hospital, where she was hospitalized for multiple days, receiving surgery on the cut that she received from contact with the metal cleat on the bow of vessel #1. Subject3 also received a broken wrist as a result of the incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0072
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 10, 2022 at approximately 3:15pm, the operator of vessel 2 was attempting to overtake vessel 1 while travelling north on the icw.  Vessel 1 was approximately 200 ft to his left, and while passing, vessel 1 veered in his direction.  He attempted to steer to the right as vessel 1 approached, but he was unable to avoid a collision.  Vessel 1 struck the left rear side of the hull of vessel 2.

Subject1 stated that vessel 2 came up quickly behind her as it attempted to pass.  She believed that the wake from vessel 2 caused her vessel to nose-dip and veer towards vessel 2 resulting in the collision.

No one was injured as a result of the crash.

Vessel 1 sustained fiberglass damage to the front starboard side near the rub rail.

Vessel 2 sustained damage to the rear port side near the transom.


BARDID: NC-2022-0073
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HICKORY
NearestCityorTown: BETHLEHEM
County: ALEXANDER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 4, 2022 at approximately 20:40 pm, a boat incident occurred on lake hickory approximately.25 miles downstream from dusty ridge access area.  There were two vessels involved.
Vessel 1 was a polar kraft vessel.  It was being operated by the owner.  Vessel 2 was  a pontoon boat being operated by the owner.

Vessel 1 was traveling across the lake from south to north at approximately 5 mph carrying the operator and two passengers.  Vessel 2 was traveling downstream in the main channel at approximately 10mph carrying the operator and 5 passengers.  Vessel 1 was the stand on vessel.  Vessel 2 was the give way vessel.  The operator of vessel 2 claimed he never saw vessel 1 traveling across the lake into his path.  The operator of vessel 1 claims that he saw vessel 2, but only at the last minute and tried to maneuver out of his path but was unable to do so.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 2 on the rear port side with vessel 2's starboard side pontoon.  Vessel 1's gunwle was severely dented and the aluminum was broken.  Vessel 2 received no damage.  No alcohol was detected and no injuries were sustained.


BARDID: NC-2022-0074
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/22 at approximately 4:00pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman.  The incident occurred approximately 400 yds from rio oro drive.  Vessel 1 is a wave operated by owner’s daughter.  Vessel 2 is a carolina skiff and is owned by someone other than the operator.

Operator1 was with two other pwcs operating in knox creek cove.  At the time of the incident, they were heading towards holiday marina.  Operator2 launched vessel 2 from bluthe landing and planned to take the vessel back to its slip at crown harbor docks.  As operator2 was going to crown harbor, he decided to go by a friend's house in the knox creek cove before docking the vessel.  Operator1 was operating the pwc at approximately 50 mph but slowed down to approximately 30 mph before the incident occurred.  

Operator1 did not see vessel 2 until the incident happened.  Right before the incident, operator1 looked over her shoulder to see which way her friends on one of the pwcs were going.  Operator2 observed the pwcs to his right rear before the incident and continued course at approximately 15mhph.  Operator2 was slightly turning left as he was nearing his friend's house.  Operator2 did not see that the pwc was on his rear port side until just before the incident.

The initial point of contact was the starboard bow of vessel 1 and the port stern of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then continued to turn into vessel 2, creating contact along the gunwale of both vessels.  After the initial contact, the starboard stern of vessel1 hit the port stern of vessel 2 causing damage to both vessels.  Vessel 1 rubbed along vessel 2 and operator1 was ejected from the pwc.  She landed on the padded bow of vessel 2 and rolled onto the floor of vessel 2.  

Operator1 woke up and jumped out of vessel 2 and proceeded to get back onto vessel 1.  Operator1 expressed that she felt scared due to operator2' actions and got back onto the pwc.  

Operator2 thought she was trying to flee and told her that they needed to exchange information.  Operator1 stayed with vessel 2 while her friends went to get her mother.  Mother then came out and exchanged information with operator2, after they made sure that no one was injured.  Operator1 did not go to a facility for medical attention, but a friend of the family that is a doctor monitored her for a concussion.  She was also sore and had bruising.

The bottom hull of vessel 1 is cracked and the coating is broken off, exposing fiberglass.  The gunwale has blue markings from the bow near the registration numbers to the stern of the vessel.  Damage on vessel 2 indicates that the initial point of contact was directly underneath the gunwale on the port side in front of the stern.  As vessel 1 rubbed alongside vessel 2, it pushed up on the gunwale and created cracking in the gel coating.  There are also rub marks under the lip of the gunwale where vessel 1 rubbed alongside the vessel.  There are also surface level scratches and rubbings from the back rear on the left side below the gunwale that continue until the center of the boat.  No fiberglass is exposed.

Operator1 was traveling faster than operator2 and was approaching operator2 on his port side making operator1 the give way vessel.  When turned to look over her left shoulder, she did not have a proper lookout and could not see operator2 until the collision happened.  In addition, operator2 did not have a proper lookout, as he did not see operator1 on his port side until the collision happened.  The sudden impact of the vessels caused operator1 to be ejected from the pwc onto operator2' vessel.  Both parties contributed and no one was charged as a result of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0075
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOSS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: KINGS MOUNTAIN
County: CLEVELAND
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 5, 2022, officer and i were alerted to a boat incident that occurred on moss lake on july 4, 2022 around 7:00pm.  Operator was driving vessel 1 back toward his residence because there was an excessive amount of boating traffic on the lake at that time.  Operator stated that he looked behind him to ensure another vessel was not attempting to overtake him and when he looked forward, he saw subject1 had stepped over the railing of the pontoon of vessel 1 and was now straddling the rail with one leg in the pontoon and one leg standing on the bow.  Operator stated at this time, he heard another occupant yell at subject1 to hold on as vessel 1 struck the wake of another vessel.  At this time, Subject1 lost his balance and fell overboard.  He was funneled through the middle of the pontoon and was struck by the propeller on his left arm and back as he exited from underneath vessel 1.  Subject1 was pulled back onto vessel 1 where the bleeding was controlled until ems arrived at the oak point cove area of moss lake.  

Subject1 was transported to caromont medical center in gastonia where he received treatment for his injuries and has since been released.  Subject1 sustained lacerations to his left arm and back and stated he received 175 staples as a result of the injuries.  Witnesses involved stated subject1 had been consuming alcohol prior to the incident.  Subject1 was not wearing a pfd at the time of the incident.  Pfds were not used by any occupants other than an infant on the vessel.

Operator stated vessel 1 was equipped with all required safety equipment.  However, he had sold the vessel involved before officer and i met with him.  So photos were not obtained.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he had not consumed any alcohol that day.  


BARDID: NC-2022-0076
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/22 at approximately 9:25pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman just west of the peninsula yacht club.  The vessel was a yamaha jetboat.  There were two passengers.  At the time of the incident, the vessel was drifting and victim jumped from the swim platform at the stern of the vessel and did not resurface.

The vessel and its occupants left westport marina at approximately 7:00pm for an evening cruise when it got dark.  They decided to head back to westport marina to go get dinner.  Operator was operating the vessel.  They became lost and stopped near the mouth of the peninsula yacht club to look at their gps to figure out their location.  The shallow water alarm began to sound and victim became agitated and grabbed the keys from the ignition cutting off the boat.  

Both operator and subject2 stated that victim was intoxicated.  Victim then proceeded to jump off the stern of the boat, which neither operator nor subject2 witnessed.  This happened at approximately 9:25pm.  The water temperature was 85 degrees and the air temperature was 80 degrees.  Victim did not resurface and operator could not locate the keys to the boat to look for him.  Subject2 called 911 at 9:35pm and the vessel proceeded to drift to the shoreline located near fishermans rest court.  The wind was between 10-15 mph sustained that evening.  Cornelius police department and huntersville fire department responded to the area and set up an incident command post.  Victim was located by huntersville fire department at 10:45pm.  He was deceased at the time of recovery.

Victim's certificate of death states that he had blunt force trauma to the head and his primary cause of death was drowning.  He also had acute ethanol intoxication.  The medical examiner was unable to prove a blood alcohol concentration at the time of this report.  There were no injuries to the other occupants on board.  No one will be charged as a result of this incident.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0077
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, 8/7/22 at approximately 05:30 hours, operator1 was operating his vessel (vessel 1) on the icw heading north at less than 10 mph approximately 1/4 of a mile north of channel marker 143.  At approximately 05:30 hours on the same day, operator2 was operating his vessel (vessel 2) on the icw heading south at approximately 5 mph just north of vessel 1.  Just prior to the incident collision, vessel 2 was approximately 75 yards north of vessel 1.  

Vessel 2 activated his spotlight to check for vessel traffic.  According to the operator of vessel 2, he saw no other vessels on the waterway.  According to the operator of vessel 1, he observed the spotlight come on and that it was very bright.  Vessel 2 then throttled up to get up on plane traveling at a speed of approximately 20 mph.  

Vessel 1 was still heading north at less than 10mph towards vessel 2.  Vessel 1 and 2 then collided in an almost head on collision.  Vessel 2's starboard bow impacted vessel 1's starboard bow causing vessel 2 to ramp over the top of vessel 1 and off the starboard stern.  Vessel 1 sustained major damage to the starboard bow hull, bow rail, stainless t-top, and fiberglass radio box compartment underneath the t-top.  

Vessel 2 sustained a large gouge in the fiberglass hull on the starboard side near the keel and multiple other deep scratches to the hull on the starboard side.  There were no injuries to occupants on either vessel.  Immediately after the incident, vessel 1's occupants heard vessel 2's operator yell and ask if everyone was ok.  Vessel 1 continued heading south at a slow speed approximately 1/4 mile to vessel 2's owner/operator's dock because they thought the vessel was taking on water.  Vessel 2 then proceeded south on the waterway leaving the scene.


BARDID: NC-2022-0078
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/3/22 at 19:10 hours, i officer with the ncwrc responded to a vessel incident involving two vessels that collided at or near ocean isle on the icw.  The incident occurred near brick landing boating access area.  I began my investigation with vessel 1.  Vessel 1 stated that he and his passengers were headed north to holden Beach from ocean isle.  

Vessel 1 stated that he was on the right hand side of the channel, and on plane when he noticed two pontoon vessels traveling in his direction headed south to ocean isle.  vessel 1 stated that he had no room to get over to the right in order to avoid a collision.  Therefore, vessel 1 made the decision to pass between the two vessels traveling his direction.  At this time, the two pontoon vessels narrowed in on vessel 1.  Vessel 1 described it as if he was bottlenecked between the two pontoons.  At this time, vessel 1 made contact with vessel 2.  Vessel 1 had damage to the starboard side to the rear of the transom and stern.  Vessel 2 had damage to the starboard bow.  The damage coincided with damage found on vessel 1.

Vessel 2 stated that he was traveling towards ocean isle when vessel 1 turned in front of vessel 2 across his bow giving vessel 2 no time to slow to a speed to avoid a collision.  It is in my opinion that both operators are at fault for not maintaining a safe speed to avoid a collision, as well as improper lookout to avoid a collision.  Vessel 1 had one passenger with minor injuries to her knee, while vessel 2 had a passenger transported to an emergency room due to abdomen pain.  Vessel 3 was traveling with vessel 2 and was not involved with the collision between vessels 1 and 2.


BARDID: NC-2022-0079
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: CORNELIUS
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/20/2022 at approximately 21:20, a fire broke out at safe harbor kings point marina.  The marina's shore power operated as designed and suspended power to the h doc section of the marina when a fault was detected.  Officer  arrived on scene 7/22/22 to survey the damage.

Vessel 1 was moored and backed into slip.  Per discussion with mecklenburg fire inspector electrical arcing of large gauge wires, 10-12 guage, in the master switch area on the port side of vessel 1 is where the fire began.

The fire then jumped to vessel 2, also a cabin cruiser which was backed into its slip.  The fire began to burn the starboard side of vessel 2.  As the fire spread, the heat from the fire melted the top deck plastic curtains and caused light damage to vessel 4 a sea ray moored which was to the port side of vessel 2, it too was backed into its slip.

Vessel 3 another sea ray moored was to the starboard side of vessel 1.  Vessel 3, per owner, received considerable damage to the hull and his mechanic stated that it would be a total loss.

The fire started on vessel 1 causing a total loss of vessels 1, 2 and 3.  Light damage occurred to vessel 4 due to heat from the flames of the fire.  All vessels were unoccupied at the time of the incident.  Safe harbor marina's dock docks and fenders were burned and charred.  The general manager received an estimate of $10,000.00 in repairs.


BARDID: NC-2022-0080
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALBEMARLE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: PLYMOUTH
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/24/22 at approximately 11:45am, a tahoe ski boat being operated by owner, was traveling westbound on the albemarle sound pulling a tube.  The vessel made an abrupt turn and subject1 was thrown from the tube into the sound.  Operator turned the vessel to make a circle to come back to subject1 in a manner as to pull up to him and put him back on the vessel.  As he was circling back, he took his eyes off subject1, who was floating in the water wearing a type iii pfd, in order to look back at his son to ensure he was still on the tube.  Operator stated when he turned back around, he was much closer to subject1 than he meant to be and immediately throttled down the vessel.  He stated the boat was still moving in forward motion and he heard subject1 impact the port side of the vessel.  He immediately began yelling his name and saw him come up to the surface behind the boat.  He stated subject1 began yelling "my foot, my foot."  he stated they pulled him into the boat and assessed the injuries and immediately knew he needed medical attention.  He was taken to chowan hospital in edenton where he received approximately 25 stitches in his left foot for lacerations from his foot striking the boat propeller.


BARDID: NC-2022-0081
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday January 6th, 2022, at approximately 1530 Subject1 received a phone call from a man who told Subject1 that they had hit his boat at Harbor Master Marina in Morehead City. Subject1 contacted Sergeant about the boat incident on April 29th, 2022. I meet with Subject1 around 1500 on April 30th to gather all the information for the report. Subject1 explained, that his boat had been hit by a barge that was working in the waterway near Harbor Master. The damage occurred at the bow of Subject1''s boat and caused 4,251 dollars'' worth of damage.


BARDID: NC-2022-0082
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LURE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE LURE
County: RUTHERFIRD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday may 28, 2022, at approximately 12:10pm, a pontoon with 6 occupants being operated by operator2.  Vessel 2 was traveling northwest out of sunset cove near the lake lure dam. Three people were seated on the bench seat at the stern.  Two others were seated on the bow bench seat.  The pontoon’s speed was approximately 5 mph.  

A blue and white ski boat was pulling two individuals on a ski tube in the main lake channel outside of sunset cove.  One person was sitting in the passenger seat of vessel 1 beside operator, while two others were on the ski tube.  Operator1 made a sharp left turn.  During the turn, operator1 was looking behind his vessel monitoring the occupants of the ski tube.  As operator1 looked back forward, he struck the pontoon, vessel 2, near the center of the port side.  

Vessel 1 was traveling approximately 30 mph, while vessel 2 was maintaining course and speed at approximately 5 mph during the collision.  After impact, vessel 2 continued over the entire deck of vessel 2, breaking off the top of the driver's console and striking operator2.  Vessel 1 cleared the starboard side of the pontoon and drove operator2 into the water.  

Subject1 dove into the water looking for operator2 and found him underneath the pontoons and bleeding heavily.  Several other vessels assisted and were able to get operator2 back onto the deck of the pontoon.  Lake lure police department and fire department arrived on scene to assist.  Operator2 was the only occupant to suffer injuries from either vessel.  Operator2 suffered broken ribs and facial fractures.  He was airlifted to spartanburg regional hospital for treatment.  Subject2 was wearing a uscg approved pfd.  Both occupants of the ski tube were wearing pfds.  No other pfds werre used.  All required safety equipment was on both vessels.  No alcohol was involved.  The damage to vessel 1 is estimated at $3000.00. The damage to vessel 2 is estimated at $20,000.00


BARDID: NC-2022-0083
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DENVER
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, july 30, 2022 at approximately 11:00 hours, vessel 1 was anchored approximately 50 yards off the western shoreline of goat island.  The vessel was anchored with the front of the boat facing west and was in a row of approximately 10 vessels that were tied together.  

Vessel 2 was dragging his anchor and drifted between the row of boats and the island.  Operator2 put the boat in reverse to keep from hitting the row of boats.  While in reverse, a bystander told him people were swimming behind the boat.  He quickly put the boat in forward gear, striking the motor of a vessel.  No one was occupying the vessel at the time of the incident.  No injuries were reported.  There were no drugs or alcohol involved.  There were no pfds used.  Operator of vessel 2 has failed to provide information for the other occupants of his vessel at the time of the incident.  Multiple attempts have been made to contact him with no response.  The other two passengers on board his vessel at the time of the incident are listed as "unknown" on the report.


BARDID: NC-2022-0084
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALBEMARLE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: KILL DEVIL HILLS
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
August 14th, 2022 at approximately 1555 a 17 foot Glastron was traveling North in the Albemarle Sound just off of Rhodoms Point and Colington Island. The vessel was being operated by a 37 year old woman with her 40 year old husband as passenger. The two noticed that the transom started to flex and the engine began making a "different" sound.  The woman slowed the vessel when suddenly the engine and transom separated from the hull exposing a large hole in the stern. The vessel began taking on water very quickly. Both occupants put on type 3 personal flotation devices and entered the water voluntarily.  A near by personal watercraft spotted the couple and picked up the two individuals and took them to shore.  The woman then contacted 911 to report the incident.  

It was determined that the primary cause of the incident was hull failure due to a rotten wooden transom that failed under power.  Alcohol was not a factor in this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0085
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TRENT RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW BERN
County: CRAVEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Vessel failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/17/22, i spoke with operator1 in reference to a boating incident he was involved in on 7/9/22.  Operator1 was the operator of one of the vessels involved.  He was operating vessel 1.  Operator1 reported that he, his two children, his girlfriend and her child were on board vessel 1 when the incident occurred.  Operator1 reported that he and his group had been spending time on a sandbar in the rent river.  

He reported his vessel just left the sandbar when he heard a vessel coming in his direction from behind him.  He reported that he suddenly saw an out of control boat come around the curve in the river.  This out of control vessel is vessel 2.  Vessel 2 only had one individual on the vessel that was coming at him.  Operator1 reported he quickly drove the boat to his port, left, side back to the sandbar.  He did this in an attempt to avoid being collided into by vessel 2.  Operator1 estimated vessel 2's speed to be approximately 20mph.  

Operator1 reported that prior to the collision, two of the three passengers on vessel 2 were ejected from the vessel.  Operator1 reported he did not see them get ejected, but saw two individuals in the water after the collision.  Operator1 reported that vessel 2 collided with the motor of the vessel he was on, vessel 1.  

Operator1 reported that after the collision, his vessel had to be towed back to the ramp.  When i spoke with him, he reported vessel 1 was currently in the shop for repairs.  Operator1 reported the cowling of the motor of vessel 1 was badly damaged as well as other parts of the motor.  I also spoke with the operator of vessel 1 on 7/17/22.  

The operator and owner of vessel 2 reported that he was taking a left turn in the trent river going approximately 10-15mph when the center console came disconnected from the floor and went over the starboard, right, side of the vessel.  Operator2 reported the center console was hanging over the side of vessel 2 by wires.  Operator2 reported he was ejected over the starboard side of vessel 2 along with one of the passengers.  Passenger 2 was not ejected from vessel 2.  After operator2 and subject were ejected, vessel 2 collided with the motor of vessel 1.  

Operator2 reported, he exchanged information with operator1 after the collision.  Vessel 2 was not damaged in the collision.  I did observe and photograph vessel 2.  I did observe that the center console was not attached to the floor of the vessel.  However, the screws were still attached to the floor.  Nothing further.


BARDID: NC-2022-0086
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WACCAMAW
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WACCAMAW
County: COLUMBUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/5/22 at approximately 12:30pm, subject was operating his vessel on lake waccamaw.  Operator had three other passengers in his vessel.  Operator was driving southward and began to make a left turn westward and subject fell off the tube striking his elbow on the water surface.  He dislocated his right elbow and had to have medical attention.


BARDID: NC-2022-0087
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/1/2022 at approximately 16:10pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman near the hwy 150 bridge.  

Vessel 1 and 2 were both traveling south toward the hwy 150 bridge.  The operator of vessel 2 made a sharp turn to the left in front of vessel 1.  Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 in the bow causing the operator of vessel 1 to be ejected into the water.  The operator of vessel 1 sustained facial lacerations to the chin and a concussion. 

 After the collision, the operator of vessel 2 helped the operator of vessel 1 onto his pwc and called 911.  He took the operator of vessel 1 to pinnacle access area.  The operator of vessel 1 was transported to lake norman regional hospital.  There were no other injuries or vessel damage noted.


BARDID: NC-2022-0088
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SWANSBORO
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On july 28, 2022, operator was trying to dock at the city owned docks.  He said that his friend who was intoxicated fell into the water and that he tried to steer the vessel away from him, and that combined with the wind and current caused him to lose control of his vessel and it slammed into a city owned pedestal that provides water and power hookup to vessels.  Operator then moved his vessel to the other side of the dock and got out of his vessel.  He tried to put the pedestal back into place but it was damaged severely.  Operator then left the scene and returned to his residence.  

I interviewed operator the following day at his residence, and he admitted that he knew the pedestal was damaged and that he should have let the owner know about it.

**please note:  this report was manually entered into bard due to transmission issues between report beam and bard.**

***bard:  please do not delete this report***

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0089
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PINE HALL
County: STOKES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the night of july 30, 2022 at approximately 9:45pm, vessel 1 was cruising at an estimated speed of 15-20 mph on belews lake.  The operator stated that he was traveling back towards the pine hall boat ramp with his wife and child.  He stated that he was operating with his proper navigation lights and could see the lights from the boat ramp in the distance.  Suddenly, the vessel collided with an object that he nor his passengers claimed they saw.  He turned his boat around and realized they had collided with another vessel, vessel 2. 

 The operator stated that when he turned his vessel around to check on the other vessel, their navigation lights were then on.  He recalled seeing a stern light that was very low on the vessel.  As he approached the vessel, he could see that it looked like an older bass boat with two occupants on board.  A male operator and female passenger.  The female passenger started cursing at vessel 1.  Vessel 1 operator stated that he asked about any injuries on vessel 2 and the passengers stated that everyone was fine.  Vessel 1 operator said that he could not see their navigation lights prior to the collision. 

 Vessel 1 operator told vessel 2 operator that they should go back to the boat ramp and contact the game warden who he had seen at the boat ramp earlier in the day.  According to vessel 1 operator, the response was that there was no need to do that as everyone was ok.

Vessel 1 was unable to gather much identifying features on vessel 2 due to the vessel continuing to slowly operate away from his direction and the darkness of night provided limited visibility.  Operator 1 proceeded on to the boat ramp to assess any damages.  There was damage to the vessel's port side.  Damage included slight gouging into the aluminum, paint transfer marks, scuff marks and damage to the vessel's rub rail.

At the ramp, there were only a few vehicles with trailers.  Vessel 1 operator found a vehicle and trailer that he believed belonged to vessel 2 and took pictures of the identifying information.

With limited information on what contributed to the incident and the lack of information from vessel 2, the cause is undetermined.  Officers are continuing to investigate and attempting to track down information on vessel 2.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0090
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/1/2022, at approximately 1:10pm, a vessel collision occurred in the roanoke sound located in dare county involving two pwcs that resulted in injuries to one operator and damages to one pwc.  

Vessel 1 and 2 were cruising parallel to each other in a southwestern direction towards headquarters island traveling approximately 10-20 mph.  Vessel 1 pulled ahead of vessel 2 and made a sharp turn to the port side and vessel 2 was unable to avoid a collision.  

Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 on the port side bow, which resulted in the operator of vessel 1 being ejected and damages to vessel 1.  The operator of vessel 1 was transported to outer banks hospital, was treated and released with contusions to the left leg and left hand.  Vessel 1 damage included fiberglass damage to the port side bow, broken port side side mirror, bent port side handlebar, and a broken seat bracket, all of which resulted in approximately $1900.00.


BARDID: NC-2022-0091
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASQUOTANK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHILOH
County: CAMDEN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 5:27pm on 3/1/22, camden dispatch received a call from a bystander that stated they saw a vessel adrift off bartlett's landing.  At approximately 5:55pm, the camden county sheriff and a citizen on a fishing boat contacted a 15 ft aluminum lowe fishing boat with the motor that was trimmed up and had a length of monofilament fishing line wrapped in the prop.  Approximately 20 minutes later, the citizen on the fishing boat located the victim floating face down approximately 100 yards offshore.

The evidence shows the victim, the operator of the fishing boat, had drowned.  It was determined that the victim was trying to untangle the monofilament from his boat prop and fell overboard.  The contributing factors that led to this fatality were cold water immersion and the lack of the pfd being worn.


BARDID: NC-2022-0092
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/2/22 at approximately 09:00am, a boating incident occurred on lake norman west of white horse drive.  The incident involved one vessel and one skier which was being towed.  This incident resulted in one fatality.  

Vessel 1 reduced speed and initiated a sharp right turn to then gain speed.  During the turn, the skier maneuvered towards the starboard side of vessel 1.  The skier was then struck by vessel 1.  The collision incapacitated the skier.  After the collision, the operator of vessel 1, two nearby fishermen, and an individual on a pwc assisted the skier onto vessel 1 and began cpr and called 911.  The operator of vessel 1 took the skier to hagers creek access area.  Fire and ems wete on scene at the access area.  The skier was pronounced doa.  There were no other injuries or vessel damage noted.


BARDID: NC-2022-0093
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WILMINGTON
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On friday, 4/29/22 at approximately 1:00pm, the owner and operator of vessel 1 was operating his vessel in a southerly direction on fht icw just north of marker 141.

Upon investigation, the property owner was contacted by a neighbor and told him that he witnessed a blue side console boat crash into dock and proceeded south on the icw after he made contact with the dock.

Subject1 posted an ad on the "nextdoor" app asking for help from the public to locate the boat.  On 5/11/22, subject2 saw a heavily damaged vessel on the back of a flatbed tow truck at inlet point marina.  He then responded back to the ad with the pictures of the vessel.  It was at this point subject1 forwarded the information to the ncwrc to investigate the incident.  No vessel operator had contacted the wildlife commission to report the incident.  Upon getting the pictures of the vessel, officer started to investigate the incident.

Upon investigation, officer interviewed several inlet watsh staff members, received a name of the owner, and was able to get a partial registration number to match it to the owner of the vessel.  Officer interviewed operator at his residence on 5/14/22.  After speaking with operator, it was determined that the following events took place.  Operator stated that he was the only person on the vessel, and after getting gasoline in wrightsville beach, he was traveling south on the icw going back to inlet watch marina.  Low tide at wrightsville beach on this day was at 1:33pm.  Operator stated that while he was traveling south on the icw, he took off his sunglasses and was "just in the moment", when he then hit the dock owner by subject1 directly across from icw marker 141.  

Operator stated that he hit the dock going approximately 20 mph.  After impact, operator's head made impact with the boat and he was tossed to the deck of the vessel.  Operator saw the damage to his vessel and knew it was taking on water, so he called his wife to let her know where he was at in case the vessel sank.  Operator then drove his boat as fast as he could back to inlet watch marina.  Wife then took him to wilmington health for a checkup.  On 5/9/22, the vessel registration status was changed to:  destroyed/junked with the wildlife's data base.  

Injuries:  head contusion and scrapes to both knees.  He was treated and released.

Charges filed:  
1.  Careless and reckless boating
2.  Failure to report a boat incident
3.  Failure to keep a proper lookout


BARDID: NC-2022-0094
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAYLORS CREEK
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/11/22 at 12:45pm, vessel 1 struck the parked vessel, vessel 2 that was docked at beaufort docks.  Vessel 1 was docking at beaufort docks in some strong winds.  
According to vessel 1 operator,  vessel 1's bow was blown by the wind where it struck the port stern of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 only had a paint scrape.  Vessel 2 had $2500.00 worth of damage.  Vessel 2 had major damage to its gel coat.  Vessel 2 was able to stay docked since the incident didn't compromise its hull.


BARDID: NC-2022-0095
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHALLOTTE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: SHALLOTTE
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was attempting to dock at the inlet view bar and grill located off the icw and the shallotte river.  While trying to dock his vessel, vessel 1, he stated that strong current and wakes from other passing by vessels caused his vessel's stern to turn into vessel 2.

Operator1's vessel had a swimming platform ladder located on the port side of his stern.  The ladder struck vessel3 and caused a deep gouge in the fiberglass on his starboard bow.  The ladder then continued to contact causing more gouges and scratches all along the starboard bow before the ladder then moved clear of the contender.  They both shared each other's contact information and insurance information.  No other damage was done to either vessel.  Operator1 stated his vessel sustained no damage, only a miniscule amount to the top of the swim platform ladder.


BARDID: NC-2022-0096
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DENVER
County: LINCOLN
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/15/2022, at approximately 15:30 hours, a boating incident occurred on lake norman.  The incident occurred between the two docks that extend into the water from the beattys ford boating access area in lincoln county.  

At approximately 15:30 hours, operator1 was attempting to load his vessel onto his trailer at beattys ford boating access area.  As he attempted to drive the vessel onto the trailer, he heard a loud pop come from the direction of the motor.  Operator1 heard the pop as approximately 1/3 of his vessel was on the trailer.  After he heard the loud pop, he turned around in his seat to see that the motor was fully engulfed in flames.  Operator1 then attempted to extinguish the flames with the fire extinguisher that was on the vessel.  Another individual who had docked their vessel close by attempted to give operator1 an additional fire extinguisher, but was unable to do so due to the intense heat.  After using the extinguisher to its entirety without being able to control the flames, operator1 jumped off the boat into the water and then waded to dry land on the boat ramp.  The fire then spread from the engine to the remainder of the vessel until the vessel was completely engulfed.  The individual who attempted to assist operator1 was had a vessel, which was docked at the time of the incident, that sustained fire damage to the cowling of the engine.  The fire caused the cowling of parent's engine to partially melt in one section in the area where the cowling seals to the motor.  V1 vessel was a total loss.  Operator1 was not wearing a pfd at the time of the incident.  No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.  No alcohol or drugs were involved in this incident.  No charges were filed as a result of this incident.  


BARDID: NC-2022-0097
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SNEADS FERRY
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/8/2022 at approximately 15:30 hours, i, officer, received a call from raleigh dispatch regarding a gentleman that wanted to report damage to his boat.  I called the gentleman and asked him about the damage to his boat.  Subject1 reported that at approximately 1518, on 5/8/22, a large yacht with the documented name was traveling north on the icw at an excessive speed while passing the new river marina where his boat was tied to the dock.  Subject1 reported that the large wake thrown threw his boat up approximately six feet and slammed into the piling he was tied to.  Subject1 reported that the collision with the piling caused damage to a five foot section of his rub rail and fiberglass.
The vessel was later stopped by the uscg and the operator was educated on wake responsibility and a safety inspection was completed.  The operator did not fill out a mb4.1 as he is not a resident of north carolina and was just passing through on the icw.  Boating experience is unknown.


BARDID: NC-2022-0098
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT
County: PAMLICO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/28/2022 at approximately 17:10 hours, vessel 1 had a steering issue.  This issue caused vessel 1 to make a sharp turn to port thus ejecting all the people on board.  Vessel 1 continued on till it hit the wooden sea wall at bayshore rd.  The three people on board were not hurt.  Upon investigation, the gps showed the track lines of vessel 1 and the motor was turned in the same direction as shown on the gps.  The steering system was locked and would not move the outboard.  It was determined that the steering cable locked up.

**please note:  this report was manually entered into bard due to transmission issues between report beam and bar.**

***bard:  please do not delete this report.***

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0099
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: HUNTERSVILLE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/30/22 at approximately 7:00pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman t blythe landing boat ramp,  the striking vessel is vessel 2.  The vessel was operated by the owner at the time of the incident.  Her nephew was on the vessel at the time of the incident.  Operator2 was backing out of a slip trying to avoid rocks, pylons, vessels and people.  She thought she was far enough back to avoid obstacles at the bow end of the boat.  She tried to slowly shift forward but pushed the throttle too far.  The front starboard side of her vessel then struck the engine of a vessel docked in a slip.

Operator2 and occupant had been out on the lake with other people on the vessel.  They were returning to blythe landing to drop off passengers at their vehicles.  After all other passengers had departed, operator2 was planning to leave blythe landing and take her boatr back to the marina she launched from with occupant.  Operator2 was in a slip where there were many obstacles including rocks on the shoreline, pylons, the dock, other vessels, and swimmers.  Once she thought the bow end of the boat was clear from all obstructions, she tried to slowly shift to forward.  As she was doing this, she accidentally went too far with the throttle, which caused her to go forward at a faster speed than anticipated.  Her vessel was traveling below 10 mph upon impact.  The front starboard side of her vessel then struck a docked vessel.  

The vessel struck was a pontoon vessel, vessel 1.  At the time of the incident, v1 owner was off the vessel retrieving his vehicle and boat trailer to load his vessel.  His son was sitting on the docked vessel at the time of the incident.  No one was injured as a result of the collision.  The initial analysis of operator2's vessel revealed that the front starboard side of the vessel had cosmetic damage including dents and scratches in the aluminum railing around the deck and to the starboard side of the pontoon.  The vessel sustained damage to the outboard motor including tearing the cowling and causing possible engine damage to be assessed.  There did not appear to be any notable damage to the hull of v1 owner's vessel.

Operator2 was attempting to take precautions while maneuvering her vessel, but when shifting to forward, she pushed the throttle forward too much.  She then struck v1 owner's vessel with the front starboard side of her vessel striking the engine of his vessel.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0100
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JAMESVILLE
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west in devil’s gut.  Vessel 2 was traveling east in devil’s gut.  Both operators of unit 1 and 2 attempted to get out of the way of each other when the collision occurred.

Operator of vessel 1 stated he came around the curve on the left side when he observed the other boat traveling on the right.  The operator of vessel 1 advised his only choice was to go left to attempt to avoid the collision.  The operator of vessel 2 advised he was traveling east when he observed vessel 1 traveling in his direction.  Vessel 2 maneuvered right attempting to avoid the collision when the two vessels collided.  No one was injured during the collision and both vessels were operational and able to make it back to the jamesville boat ramp.


BARDID: NC-2022-0101
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARBOR CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/11/22 at approximately 16:15, subject was attempting to back his 65 foot vessel in congested waters at the big rock tournament.  His vessel, propelled by a strong current, wind, and it's own engine, over shot the docking area and rapidly moved towards the next dock where there were several vessels docked.  Operator1 attempted to move his vessel away, but before he could, it struck two of the docked vessels.  All 3 of the vessels sustained significant damage.  The 2 docked vessels sustained damage to the port areas of the bow and pulpit.  Operator1's vessel sustained damage to the starboard side of the vessel.  No one was injured in the incident.

Operator error/inattention, strong current, wind and congested waters contributed to this incident.

Nothing further to report.


BARDID: NC-2022-0102
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HAMPSTEAD
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 18:30 hours on 9/4/22, wildlife officer and i were contacted by ncwrc dispatch about a boating incident.  Officer and i contacted the new hanover county marine unit who had vessel 1 stopped prior to our arrival.  We boarded vessel 1 just north of the figure 8 island bridge and began our investigation.  Below is a summary of events that took place: 

On sunday september 4, 2022 at approximately 17:35 hours, operator1 was operating his vessel, vessel 1 heading south near mill creek on the icw.  Operator1's estimated speed was 10-20 mph.  Vessel 1 was heading south creating a large wake.  Operator2 was operating his vessel, vessel 2 heading north on the icw.  Operator2 noticed that vessel 1 was putting off a large wake so he maneuvered his vessel so he would contact the wake of vessel 1 bow first.  

Vessel 2 went over the large wake of vessel 1 and slammed down violently.  When vessel 2 went over the large wake, subject1 was sitting on the bow of the boat.  After vessel 2 slammed down over the wake, subject1 complained of her back hurting.  Subject1 said the pain didn't subside so she went to novant health in scottshill.  She was diagnosed with a fractured l1 vertebrae.  

Vessel 1 continued heading south down the icw creating a large wake as he passed the dock at marsh creek marina.  Vessel 3, an unoccupied vessel, was tied off to the dock at marsh creek marina when vessel 1 passed by heading south on the icw.  Vessel 4, was tied off at the stern directly in front of vessel 3 to the same dock.  

Subject2 was on board vessel 3 and had just untied the bow line when the wake of vessel 1 impacted his vessel.  The impact of the wake from vessel 1 caused the bow of vessel 3 to impact the outboard engine and starboard stern of vessel 4.  Vessel 3 sustained minor damage to the rub rail on the port side of the bow.  Vessel 4 sustained damage to the outboard engine cowling, engine outboard skirt, a gouge to the fiberglass stern cap, and damage to the end of the tiller handle control.  

Vessel 5 was tied off to the dock near simmons drive when the wake of vessel 1 impacted vessel 5.  The wake of vessel 1 caused vessel 5 to come in contact with the dock causing fiberglass damage to the chine on the starboard side.  The dock that vessel 5 was tied to separated causing extensive damage to a 40 foot section.  

Vessel 6 was tied off to the dock near scotts hill loop rd when the wake of vessel 1 impacted vessel 6.  The wake of vessel 1 caused vessel 6 to come in contact with the dock causing damage to the fiberglass hull on the port side and the decal on the stern.


BARDID: NC-2022-0103
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PAMLICO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: AURORA
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subjects were fishing near core point, out of the vessel.  At which point, they noticed the vessel had begun to take on water.  Operator and subject2 went back to the vessel in an attempt to bail the water out of the vessel.  Operator then removed the drain plug on the vessel and started underway in an attempt to drain all water from the vessel.  Operator then advised that his motor turned off and the vessel began continuously taking on water until it submerged.  Operator then pulled the vessel closer to the bank and walked ashore.  

Upon arrival of sgt. and i noticed all that was visible of the sunken vessel was the tip of the bow and the top of the motor cover.  Both individuals were located safely and taken to the boat ramp at bonnerton bridge near durham's creek.  It is believed that both subjects were under the influence of crystal methamphetamine and/or other controlled substances.

It was found that Operator had pending felony warrants, which were then served by beaufort county sheriff's office.  Subject2 was taken to a residence they were visiting in the cayton community.
All units 10-8.

**please note:  this report was manually entered in bard due to transmission issues between report beam and bard.**

***bard:  please do not delete this report.***

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0104
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASQUOTANK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ELIZABETH CITY
County: PASQUOTANK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was towing a tube with three others on it.  Subject1 fell off the tube going approximately 20 mph.  As he fell off the tube into the water, his left arm broke due to the impact.  All riders on the tube were wearing their pfds.


BARDID: NC-2022-0105
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BADIN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW LONDON
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On monday 5/30/22, at approximately 4:55pm, a boating incident occurred on badin lake at the mouth of gar creek directly across the channel from the old whitney boating access area.  The vessel was owned by operator.  The incident occurred when the vessel struck a dock at a high rate of speed.  Operator was ejected from the vessel and suffered severe injuries.  Operator was the only occupant of the vessel at the time of the incident. 

Operator stated that he and a friend had begun their day bass fishing at the high rock lake in rowan county at approximately 5:00am.  The pair fished until approximately 10:00am when the left hig rock lake and went to eat breakfast.  According to operator, the two separated after their meal.  Operator stated that he was upset that he had not caught any fish and decided to travel to circle drive access area on badin lake.  Operator launched his vessel and continued to fish on badin lake alone.  Operator fished on badin lake until approximately 4:55pm when he decided to relocate to whisper lake drive to continue fishing.  Operator stated that he could not recollect any more details about the rest of the day, including the events leading up to the incident, due to his sustained injuries.

Multiple witnesses were in the area at the time of the incident.  They stated that operator's vessel was traveling at a high rate of speed, approximately 50 mph when it collided at a right angle with the dock.  Operator's vessel struck the dock, ramped and struck an unoccupied vessel sitting on a boat lift.  Operator was ejected from his vessel and was thrown over the boat on the lift and into the water.  The witnesses sprung into action and jumped in to assist operator, who was face down in the water and not wearing a pfd.  The witnesses called 911 and assisted operator until first responders arrived.  Multiple witnesses detected a strong odor or an alcoholic beverage coming from operator's breath during their interactions with him.  First responders arrived and operator was transported via helicopter to wake forest baptist medical center where he was treated for a collapsed lung, four broken ribs, a broken left forearm, and a laceration to his head.

Investigators with the ncwrc arrived on the incident scene within 5 minutes of receiving the call.  They spoke with witnesses and took their statements.  While examining the incident, investigators located an empty bottle of an alcoholic beverage and a misdemeanor amount of marijuana on board the vessel.  On 6/9/22, a search warrant was executed for operator's medical records, including the toxicology report at the time of his arrival at the medical facility.  The toxicology results indicated tht operator's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the illegal per se limit of .231.  The toxicology report also indicated the presence of thc, (the active ingredient in marijuana) and opiates.  On 6/10/22, operator was interviewed about this incident, in which he stated that he was a daily user of marijuana, but denied consuming any alcohol.

It appears this incident was the result of both alcohol and drug impairment.  Operator has been charged with boating while impaired, reckless and negligent operation of a vessel, simple possession of marijuana, and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.


BARDID: NC-2022-0106
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/22 at approximately 14:15, vessel 1 was in the process of docking a new vessel for the first time.  Operator1 traveled approximately 50 yards west of lake james marina at a slow rate of speed towards his dock.  The wind started pushing vessel 1 towards the burke county sheriffs office vessel, vessel 2 that was docked/moored at lake james marina.  

Operator1 attempted to steer away from vessel 2, but did not realize he had to have more throttle to control the jet propulsion.  The starboard stern and ladder of vessel 1 struck the starboard side of vessel 2 causing at least 3 gouges in the starboard side of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 had minimal damage to the rubber railing on the starboard stern and white paint transfer on the ladder.  Vessel 1 operator was cooperative and there was no alcohol involved in the incident.


BARDID: NC-2022-0107
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BANKS CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/19/22, at approximately 4:00pm, operator1 was in the process of anchoring his vessel.  He stated he positioned his vessel approximately 75ft off the starboard side of vessel 2 and put both engines in neutral from the upper helm.  Operator1 synchronized the wireless remote from his boat's steering system so he could control the boat from the remote.  

Operator1 stated he tested out the wireless remote to make sure he had full control of his vessel's movement.  After making sure the wireless remote worked, operator1 then moved to the bow of the boat so he could get a better view of the surrounding area while anchoring his vessel.  Once on the bow, operator1 noticed his boat was moving forward and slightly left.  He attempted to back the boat up with the use of the wireless remote, but it did not work.  He immediately went to the helm located inside the cabin and attempted to put the boat in reverse, but the boat did not respond, presumably because one of the other passengers had already put the boat in reverse from the upper helm.  The bow of operator1's boat struck the starboard side of vessel 2.  Operator1 believes that he may have bumped the starboard throttle forward in the upper helm prior to going to the bow of the boat which would have disengaged the wireless remote.

The owner of vessel 2 called to operator1 when he saw his boat heading in their direction, but by that time, it was too late.

Vessel 1 sustained minor paint and fiberglass damage to the bow.

Vessel 2 sustained damage to the starboard side of the hull, railing, toe rail, motor hoist and rigging.


BARDID: NC-2022-0171
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAROLINA BEACH MARINA
NearestCityorTown: CAROLINA BEACH
County: NEW HANOVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/24/2022, at approximately 1830, operator1 was navigating his boat (vessel #1) through the marina. As he made a left turn towards his boat slip, his left engine shut off. He stated the wind began to push his boat towards vessel #2. Operator1 restarted the engine, but continued to have engine trouble and was unable to avoid striking vessel #2 due to his inability to maneuver the boat with a single engine. The bow of vessel #1 struck the starboard side of vessel #2.

Vessel #2 sustained damage along the starboard side rub rail and had minor gel coat damage in the same area.

No one was injured as a result of the crash.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0174
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated that he and his friend had rented two jet ski's from holden beach jet ski rentals for his birthday trip down to brunswick county. Operator1 was on vessel 1 (yellow pwc) and operator2 was operating vessel 2 (green pwc). They were traveling southbound on the intralcoastal waterway moving to the end on the no wake zone of holden beach and heading towards ocean isle beach. Operator1 stated that operator2 was on his right side while they were cruising out of the wake zone. Operator1 then stated that a vessel was coming towards them and he wanted to cut right to avoid being directly head on to the vessel. Operator1 then proceeded to turn right giving the pwc more throttle than he meant to. Doing so, operator1 did not realize operator2 was closer to him than before, still cruising on his right side. Operator1 then ran into the rear of operator2 pwc causing no harm to either operators only causing significant damage to the two pwcs. Operators then traveled back to the jet ski rental location and discussed the event in which took place with the owners.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0190
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STOKESDALE
County: ROCKINGHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/19/2022 around 18:10, operator was operating a 1998 sea-doo pwc on belews lake. Operator1 was operating away from dock, when the pwc began running poorly.  The pwc exploded and ejected operator1 into the air. He landed in the water near the pwc which was on fire and swam to shore. The pwc was retrieved and removed from the water by spencer's towing.  Operator1 refused medical attention at the scene but sustained an injury to both feet as a result of the explosion. The extent of the injury is unknown as operator1 refused medical attention while on scene. Operator1 stated that both feet were injured but the right foot was more painful than the left.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0211
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 20, 2022, subject was operating vessel #1 on lake james towards north powerhouse rd.  Due to low light conditions at night, she got disoriented and crashed the vessel onto the rock embankment of paddys creek dam on north powerhouse rd.  The impact caused her to be ejected from the vessel into the water.   The vessel remained stuck on top of the rocks.  She and husband walked to a nearby marina where a 911 call was placed for assistance and reporting.  No other property damage reported.  Both passengers visited their local medical facility on august 21st for injury assessment and treatment.  Personal flotation devices were not used and there was no indication of alcohol use.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0212
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: BELMONT
County: GASTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On thursday august 25, 2022, at approximately 0130 hours, operator hit a floating dock that was not secured to land on lake wylie in the south fork river.  It is unknown where the floating dock came from, but it was floating in open water near the osprey nest island across from the allen fishing area.

Operator reported the incident to wildlife master officer around 0900 hours that day.  At that time it was not apparent that the damage would be $2000, and operator planned to get a quote on the damage.  On saturday 27, 2022 i, wildlife officer, was notified by master officer to contact operator.  After speaking with operator by phone, sergeant and myself drove to kings mountain to speak with operator and see the vessel.  At that time, we discovered operator had already made repairs to the vessel.  Operator showed us pictures from the night of the incident.  I observed the floating dock on september 1, 2022, at lake wylie.

Operator reported he was cruising approximately 28 miles per hour in the dark going to scout a fishing spot for an upcoming tournament.  As he was traveling north in the south fork river, he did not see the floating dock until it was too close to avoid hitting. The vessel struck the floating dock and went over top of it.  Operator reported going air born and the vessel cutting off due to the kill switch lanyard being pulled loose.  He stated that he hit his arm during the incident but did not seek medical attention. After hitting the floating dock, the two men pulled the floating dock to the nearby island and secured it there. There is a distinct line and damage across the floating dock where the vessel went over it. The vessel's hull and prop showed damage from the incident.  Operator also reported damage to the rod holder stand on the back of the vessel.

It is determined that lack of visibility due to darkness, and an object floating in the water that is not normally in that location contributed to the incident. No alcohol was involved. Personal flotation devices were not used during the incident. 

No injuries beyond first aid were reported. 

No charges filed.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0215
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NEW RIVER INLET
NearestCityorTown: NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, september 3, 2022, at approximately 8:45 p.m, operator was operating a 21ft sea pro in the new river inlet.  He was traveling out of the inlet in a southeast direction heading towards the ocean.  The vessel was owned by operator's employer.  Operator said in his statement that he was familiar with the area but he ran aground in the new river inlet, when he could not get unstuck, he threw out the anchor and line.  

Operator was picked up by his uncle on another vessel and taken back to shore. The next morning the vessel had moved to the beach in front of new river inlet road on north topsail beach.  The anchor line had snapped. The vessel was in the surf and was heavily beaten by waves. Sea tow was called but could not get to the vessel because of rough water conditions. The vessel was removed the following day.  I interviewed operator on sunday afternoon and asked him to tell me what happened.  He stated that he had been hanging out with his freinds on a sandbar near surf city since about 1:00 pm that afternoon. He had a few beers but he was "sober as a judge" at the time of the incident.  He was just riding around to burn gas and that is why he had ventured out into the inlet.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0217
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/03/2022 at approximately 1600 boat 1 (28' steiger craft) sat just off of the dock while attempting to load boat while under power, but not tied off.  Boat 2 (25' blackjack) was already tied off to dock with no occupants on board while owner was at the pool watching football games.  Boat 1 was in motion with wife and daughter on board behind the helm and repeatedly throttled in excess backwards and forwards hitting the rear end of boat 2 multiple times as well as the transom and floating dock.  

Boat 1 hit boat 2 multiple times at speeds great enough to put half of the boat on the dock.  V1 finally got his wife and daughter to get boat 1 under control and get it tied off to the dock.  Boat 2 had transom and motor damage that the owner states could be anywhere between $30-50,000 in damages. The dock had a cleat removed from boat 2 being struck so hard that the rope ripped the 2 bolts out of the wood. No persons were injured during this incident.

****end of report***


BARDID: NC-2022-0218
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROANOKE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: NAGS HEAD
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2, 2022 at approximately 1330, two rented personal watercrafts collided in the Roanoke Sound near Nags Head, NC.  Vessel #1 was a 10'' Yamaha PWC owned by Barrier Island, rented from Kitty Hawk Watersports and operated by a female (Operator #1). 

At the time of the incident Vessel #1 was not under power but drifting.  Vessel #2 was a 10' Yamaha PWC owned  and rented from Kitty Hawk Watersports and operated by a male (Operator #2).  

Vessel #2 was approaching Vessel #1 at less than 10 mph when the operator panicked due to inexperience and pushed the throttle.  The sudden surge in throttle caused Vessel #2 to collide with the Port side of Vessel #1, override the gunwale and strike the Operator #1 in the left leg.  Both operators were able to return to Kitty Hawk Watersports.  Operator #1's leg began to swell and bruise.  She sought medical attention at OBX Hospital where it was determined she had a broken left fibula. She was treated and released. The cause of this incident was operator inexperience and operating too close to other vessels.  Drugs and Alcohol did not play a role in this incident.  No Charges were filed in this incident.

***END OF REPORT***


BARDID: NC-2022-0219
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIGH ROCK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LEXINGTON
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 6, 2022, at approximately 1:19 p.m.  there were two vessels operating in the main channel of abbott's creek between holloway church rd. Bridge and high rock lake campground.  The weather was sunny along with passing showers.  The air temperature was in the low to mid 90's and little to no wind.  

Vessel one, a bass boat was operated with a passenger seated to his left in the passenger seat.  Vessel two, a pontoon boat was operated with two passengers, one eated directly to his left and another seated in the back left corner.  

Vessel one was cruising from holloway church rd. Heading upstream and struck vessel two in the left side coming to a stop on top of vessel two.  Vessel two was cruising down stream between high rock lake campground and holloway church rd. Bridge.

Vessel one was being operated at a cruising speed of approximately 33 mph heading upstream from holloway church rd. Bridge towards high rock lake campground.  Vessel two was being operated at a cruising speed of approximately 10-20 mph heading down stream from high rock lake campground towards holloway church rd. Bridge on the campground side of the channel parrallel to that shoreline.  

While vessel two was operating on the high rock lake campground side of the channel, vessel one had exited the no wake zone under holloway church rd. Bridge and was coming up on plane.  As vessel one and two continued their path of navigation, vessel one was approaching the port (left side) of vessel two at slightly less than a 90 degree angle and struck vessel two in the left side approximately halfway between the front and rear.  Prior to impact, vessel one was the giveway vessel and vessel two was the stand on vessel.  

This is due to the fact that vessel two was travelling from right to left in front of vessel one.  During the impact, vessel one ramped vessel two and came to a stop directly on top of it.  After the impact and vessel one came to a stop on top of vessel two.  Vessel two was still in motion with the engine running and in forward gear causing the vessels to begin operating in a circle.  Another boater not involved pulled the fuel line from the outdrive of vessel two which brought the vessels to a stop.  

During the impact, passenger of vessel two was seated in the passenger seat at the point of impact and was ejected into the water on the right side of vessel two.  

As vessel one was still in motion and coming up onto vessel two, it also ejected subject from the operator seat into the water on the right side of vessel two.  Passenger was pinned down in her seat in the back left corner by mangled railing from the impact.  

Two people of vessel one stayed in their seats during the impact and assisted those that were ejected into the water from vessel two by throwing them a type 4 pfd and a type two pfd.  Other boaters and bystanders assisted subjects by getting them to the shore at a residence off of woods island rd. While other boaters pulled vessel one and two to the bank at the same location and assisted subject that was pinned in her seat.

***end of report***


BARDID: NC-2022-0220
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: TOPSAIL BEACH
County: ONSLOW
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was fishing in the intracoastal waterway with his wife and two children. The vessel is a 19ft. Coastal flats.  Operator1 had his spike stick in the ground. A large white vessel traveling south on the intracoastal waterway towards surf city, (unknown registration) came by him pushing a large wake. Operator1 was standing on the bow of the boat and he fell over board. Operator1's wife and children were thrown into the floor of the vessel no one was injured. Operator1's vessel sustained damages from the water that came into the boat and from the wake pushing the vessel into the shore.

***end of report***


BARDID: NC-2022-0221
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TILLERY
NearestCityorTown: MT GILEAD
County: MONTGOMERY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, september 04, 2022, at approximately 10:08 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake tillery in the cove near fairway shores road. The vessel was a 2016 forest river, southbay, 523rs pontoon boat. The incident occurred when the vessel struck a dock at a high rate of speed. Two other passengers accompanied operator on board at the time of the incident.  No one was injured. 

The next-door neighbor was witness to the incident. She stated that she was sitting on the deck of her residence when she saw operator's vessel come down the cove at a high rate of speed with loud music playing.  She observed the vessel go to the end of the cove, turn around and strike the dock on its way out.  She also stated that she observed the passengers of the vessel attempt to dislodge the vessel from the dock after the initial collision.  Witness then proceeded to call 911 because she heard a woman crying from the direction of the vessel involved in the collision. 

First responders and the montgomery county sheriff's department were the first to arrive at the scene, followed shortly after by ncwrc investigators. Investigators spoke with potential witnesses in the area and the passengers onboard the vessel and took their statements.  Investigators discovered a cooler filled with both full and empty alcoholic beverage containers. There were also various empty alcoholic beverage containers scattered throughout the vessel. 

During the investigation, operator was identified as the vessel's operator at the time of the incident.  While speaking with operator, officer noticed his speech was slurred and that he had red/bloodshot/glassy eyes. Operator had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath. Officer of the ncwrc administered the seated battery of standardized field sobriety tests to operator. After completing the seated battery of standardized field sobriety tests, officer formed the opinion that operator was appreciably impaired. Operator refused to provide a preliminary breath sample on scene.  At approximately 10:55 pm, operator was arrested for boating while impaired (bwi) and was transported to the montgomery county magistrate's office.
 
Ncwrc officers applied for a search warrant for operator's blood to determine his blood alcohol concentration and the presence of any other impairing substance(s). The search warrant was granted by a judicial official and was executed on 09/05/2022 at 12:18 am. Operator's blood was sent to the sbi crime lab for further analysis, and the results are pending.  

All occupants involved in this incident refused medical attention, and there were no injuries beyond first aid. It appears this incident was the result of alcohol impairment. Operator has been charged with boating while impaired.

**please note:  when lab results are received, this report will be updated at that time.***

**nothing further.***


BARDID: NC-2022-0222
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHN H. KERR RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HENDERSON
County: VANCE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday august 27, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m., i, received a report of a boat incident from raliegh communications center. The incident occurred on john h. Kerr resrevoir near satterwhite point. It involved one vessel and a skier/tuber in the water. The vessel struck the tuber with the engine propeller, which resulted in injury beyond first aid. 

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on saturday august 27th 2022, the operator of vessel 1 was operating a twenty foot fiberglass boat on john h. Kerr reservoir. The weather was clear, and there was little to moderate boat traffic.  Air temperature was 85 degrees fahrenheit, and the water temperature was 85 degrees fahrenheit. The wind was calm, and the visibility was good. 

Vessel 1 was recreational cruising pulling children on an inflatable tube. Vessel 1 pulled to the shore line near marker m to let the kids switch places on the tube.  One person climbed into the water using the ladder on the stern of vessel 1. 

The operator of vessel 1 reached over the side of the boat to hand a pair of glasses to someone in the water. The operator took a step back and tripped over a life jacket in the floor of the boat, which caused him to fall backwards. In panic, he grabbed the throttle handle of vessel 1 accidently causing the motor to go in to reverse. Subject was behind vessel 1 when the fall occurred. The engine prop struck her leg. The operator of vessel 1 assisted her back into the boat and immediately started applying pressure to her lacerated leg. 

Emergency services were contacted. She was life flighted to duke hosptial for immediate surgery on her leg. 

I arrived at the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m. by then, vessel 1 was loaded on a boat lift at a rental property.


BARDID: NC-2022-0223
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: JORDAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WILSONVILLE
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, September 17, 2022, at approximately 1700 hours, I received a phone call from our communications center in Raleigh regarding a potential drowning on Jordan Lake in the area of Farrington Road and Martha's Chapel Road. At that time, I contacted Chatham County Sheriff's Office communications center. I was advised Chatham County Sheriff's Office and North Chatham Fire Department were the first agencies on scene. CCSO and NCFD secured the scene. I arrived on scene at approximately 1740 hours.  At that time, I contacted Captain from CCSO. North Chatham Fire Department was attempting to locate the drowning victim. After searching the area, NCFD recovered the body in approximately 12 feet of water. 

Preliminary reports indicated that Subject1 was approximately 50 yards out in the water on a paddle board and fell off.  Subject1 started gasping for air and was having trouble staying afloat. Subject1 was not wearing a PFD. Two friends went into the water to try to save Subject1 but were unable to do so. The paddle board, a 12-foot MAXKARE, was on the shoreline, as well as some other belongings. 

I obtained witness statements from the four friends that were present during the incident.  Next of kin was notified via phone because they were out of the state at the time. The body was transported to Farrington Point Boating Access Area.  A parent of one of the witnesses made an official identification at Farrington Point Boating Access Area.  I took investigative photos of the body in the back of the ambulance and gave Subject1's cellphone to a medic on scene. Subject1's body was transported to Chatham Hospital for further examination by the Medical Examiner's Office.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0224
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 11, 2022, at approximately 9:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake wyle near the yachtsman on lake wylie complex. Vessel 1 is a 19-foot, 2021 ar195 yamaha. Vessel 1 is owned by operator at the time of the incident. Vessel 2 is a 23-foot- 8-inch, 2013 220sl3 sweetwater pontoon. Vessel 3 is a 22-foot, 2014 220cx harris pontoon. Weather conditions consisted of intermittent rain, fair visibility, light wind, and the water temperature and air temperature were approximately 80 degrees. 

Operator1 launched his vessel from morning star marina at approximately 5:30 pm.   a friend of operator1's met with him at morning star marina to go out on to the lake.  After sunset, it started to rain and they decided to head back to the marina.  As they were coming back from the buster boyd bridge, operator1's smartwatch was vibrating indicating that he was getting a phone call.  His phone was in a bag stored in the front compartment in front of the steering column.  Operator1 tried to find his phone in his bag, taking his eyes off the water. This caused him to lose sight of the shoreline. The vessel then collided with the dock and vessel 2 at the yachtsman marina. 

The keel of vessel 1 collided with the corner of the dock and caused the right side of the vessel to hit the stern and rear decking of vessel 2.  Vessel 1 then continued to push into the dock along the starboard side causing secondary damage to the dock in between slips.  The amount of force also caused the dock in between slips to push into and damage the upper left side deck of vessel 3. 

The keel of vessel 1 has considerable damage including scratches and exposed fiberglass along with scrapes on the bow on the gunwale. Scrapes continue down the right of vessel 1 with some fiberglass exposed.  Leading to the stern, the scrapes and gouges progressively are larger.  At the back of the vessel on the right side, there is extensive damage where fiberglass is exposed and the hull is cracked. 

Vessel 2 has damage at the rear of the deck on the left side where vessel 1 made contact.  The metal railing is bent, the floor is cracked and has stress markings. The red aluminum attached to the railing of the vessel is dented at the rear of vessel 2.  The left pontoon has a hole in it where the weld connects the pontoon to the hull of the vessel.  On the right side of vessel 2, there is damage to the front railing where the impact caused it to hit the area of the dock between slips.  At the right rear of the vessel, there are dents in the red aluminum hull where the rubber railing of the area of the dock pushed up against it.

There is damage to the wood and rubber railing on the dock where the initial impact happened.  The metal piling that anchors the dock has fiberglass on top of it and in it from vessel 1.  The wood and rubber railing protecting the end of the dock was mostly in the water but still partially connected to the dock.  The rubber railing at the front of b17 has holes in the rubber and gouges in the wood where vessel 2 was pushed into the dock.  On the walk-through between slips, the rubber railing is bent upward where the right rear of vessel 2 pushed into it.  The upper left side also shows signs of damage in the rubber railing where it hit vessel 3.

Vessel 3 has minimal damage to the front left of the decking.  It is dented and scratched along the curve of the decking.  There is also a hole in the blue tarp that covers vessel 3 where the dents and scratches in the railing are.  No other damage to vessel 3 was observed. 

At the time of impact, subject1 was sitting in the rear of vessel 1.  When vessel 1 struck the dock, subject1 was thrown into the floor of the vessel.  Subject1 has considerable bruising on her left arm, right elbow and arm, right knee, right side of her neck, right shoulder, and on her right back.  Subject1 also has a protuberance on the top of her head from impact.  After the incident occurred, operator1 took vessel 1 back to the marina.  He then called 911 to report the incident.  Subject1 was not feeling well and requested operator1 take her home.  The following day, subject1 went to urgent care to get checked out.  On september 15th, subject1 went to ortho-carolina where they found that she broke her right clavicle.  She has an mri scheduled at a later date to assess further sustained injuries.

Due to careless and reckless operation, improper lookout, and operator inattention, operator1 struck the dock at the yachtsman marina and vessel 2.  After the initial impact, the force from vessel 1 caused further damage to the dock, vessel 2 and vessel 3.  Operator1 will be charged with operating a motorboat or vessel on the waters of this state in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger life, limb or property of any person ncgs 75a-10(a).


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0225
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DILLARD CREEK
NearestCityorTown: EDENTON
County: CHOWAN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, september 3, 2022 at approximately 11:15 am a vessel caught fire shortly after launching from the community boat ramp in arrowhead beach on dillard creek.

A 26' vessel was returning to the owners dock when an explosion occurred and the vessel caught fire.

All three occupants jumped into the water and swam to the nearest dock located on dillard creek where a bystander called 911.

Center hill crossroads fire department responded and extinguished the fire of the vessel.

The probable caught of the incident was fire or explosion.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0226
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 28, 2022, at approximately 5:20pm a boat incident occurred lake wylie at the dock located near riverside drive. There were two vessels involved. Vessel one was a 10-foot honda personal watercraft with a 120-horsepower water jet engine.  Vessel two was 24-foot yamaha ar240 motorboat with a 360-horsepower water jet engine.  Vessel two was docked and had no occupants onboard at the time of the incident.  Vessel one struck vessel two and caused damage to the stern of vessel two. 

Subject1 stated that he observed vessel one traveling upriver at a high rate of speed.  He observed vessel one strike vessel two in the stern at approximately 10-15mph.  Vessel two was secured to the dock with the bow pointing upstream.  The operator of vessel one left the scene and did not make any attempt to assess the damage or speak to the owner of vessel two.  Operator1 stated that he didn't think he caused any damage and that's why he left.  Operator1 stated that it was his first time operating a personal watercraft and that he didn't know how to slow down the vessel.  The metal rub rail and a large area of fiberglass of vessel two at the point of impact sustained damage.  The damage was located to the port stern of vessel two.  The bow of vessel two sustained cosmetic damage only. 

This boat incident was caused by operator inexperience and traveling at a high rate of speed in proximity to a docked vessel.  Charges of careless and reckless operation and operating a vessel with no boater education course will be filed against the operator of vessel one.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0228
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE JAMES
NearestCityorTown: MORGANTON
County: BURKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 4, 2022, at approximately 1500 on lake james a single vessel incident occurred near the mimosa boat landing.  The vessel was a 10 foot 8 inch bombardier sea doo operated by the owner.

The operator and one passenger were traveling upstream when they came upon a large wake.  When the operator slowed down to take the wake, his passenger was unaware of the sudden stop and lurched forward.   Once the wake had passed, he accelerated and his passenger began to fall back.  When the passenger began to fall backwards, he grabbed onto operator’s waist pulling them both into the water.  They made contact with the water and the passenger's wristwatch made contact with opeator’s head inflicting a laceration which required stitches.  Personal floatation devices were worn and used and alcohol was not a factor.  No citations were issued.


****end of report****


BARDID: NC-2022-0229
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: DAVIDSON
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 3, 2022, at approximately 2:00 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake norman at the north harbor club in davidson, nc. Vessel 1 is a 33-foot- 9-inch, 1987 cal 33 starcraft sailboat. Vessel 1 was docked at the time of the incident with the owner onboard. 

Vessel 2 is a 25-foot- 5-inch, 2018 250 grand majestic premier. Vessel 2 has a starboard-side console, is owned by someone other than the operator. 

Weather conditions were clear, waves were calm to choppy, moderate wind, the water temperature was approximately 85 degrees, and the air temperature was approximately 84 degrees.

The pontoon cast off from a dock at approximately 1:00 pm with 4 other people on board. At approximately 2:00 pm, subject1 operated the pontoon into the north harbor club so she could practice docking and undocking. The north harbor club has a narrow channel and many boats are docked in this area. If heading into the cove, vessel 2 was docked to the left. To the right, there is another dock, creating a narrow channel. As subject1 approached the narrow channel, the wind pushed the pontoon boat towards the dock to the right. 

Subject1 then allowed operator2 to operate to try and avoid the collision with the dock. Operator2 took over operation and immediately put the pontoon boat in reverse. Operator2 was unfamiliar with the throttle control on the pontoon boat and proceeded to give too much throttle while in reverse. The sudden change of direction and high throttle caused the cowling of the pontoon boat to strike the right side of vessel 2. 

Due to the sudden change of direction and sudden impact, subject1 fell inside vessel 2, causing a break in her left wrist. No other parties involved were injured. After the incident, subject1 exchanged information with the owner of vessel 1 and went back to her residence to go to the hospital. At the time of the incident, v1 owner was on vessel 1 and witnessed the incident happen. V1 owner was jolted because of the impact but was not injured.

The cowling on vessel 2 struck the midpoint of the starboard side on vessel 1. Vessel 2 has minor cosmetic and surface level damage on the cowling. No cracking or chipping was observed on vessel 2. Vessel 1 has minor surface level markings on the hull. No cracking or dents were observed in the fiberglass or gel coat. V1 owner viewed vessel 1 out of the water and concluded that there was no further damage and that the lower unit and propeller of vessel 2 did not strike vessel 1 under the surface of the water. 

Due to operator inexperience, congested waters, and windy conditions, vessel 2 overcorrected on the throttle to attempt to avoid a collision with a dock. As a result, the cowling of vessel 2 struck the starboard side of vessel 1. Both vessels had surface level damage and no cracking or major damage was observed. The sudden change of speed, direction, and the impact caused subject1 to fall and break her left wrist. No one was charged as a result of this incident.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0230
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SEMORA
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 26, 2022, a PWC had a fuel vapor explosion on Hyco Lake.  She had started the PWC and was looping back around to pick up a passenger on the island nearby.  When she hit the throttle, she heard a loud bang, and was launched approximately 10 ft in the air.  The PWC was separated from about the middle of the seat to the very back with the top half separating from the bottom half.  The seat was blown off and some internal parts were broken off as well.  She was wearing a type III USCG approved PFD and the PWC did have all the safety equipment. The operator was not injured.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0231
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HYCO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ROXBORO
County: PERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that vessel was taking on water via transom area of vessel.  Began operating to return to boat ramp, when an unknown vessel passed by. The operator attempted to steer into the wake when the steering wheel broke.  The wake from the unknown vessel caused vessel 1 to capsize.  

All occupants were thrown/ejected from the vessel.  Pfds were able to be passed out to all three occupants by one of the passengers. The female occupant struck her head during the incident and was knocked unconscious.  She regained consciousness before a third vessel arrived to provide aid by throwning pfd's.  

Hyco lake authority was notified at 2036 of the incident and responded to the scene.  The third vessel towed the capsized vessel to the marina/boat ramp and tied it off at the owner request.  Ems was notified and transported injured party to duke hospital for head injuries.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0232
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: YEOPIM RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BETHEL
County: PERQUIMANS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While on the Yeopim River on the Perquimans County side closer to Bethel Fishing Center, the boat motor caught fire.  subject used up the onboard fire extinguisher but could not get the fire to go out.   A couple in a in a 14' skiff came along and took the two onboard.  A neighbor came out and towed the boat back to their residential dock.  The fire department came and dumped some water on the already suppressed boat motor.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0233
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JORDAN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WILSONVILLE
County: CHATHAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/4/2022 at approximately 1730hrs, I was patrolling Jordan Lake with Wildlife officer and we were participating in an "On The Road On The Water" boating detail looking for impaired operators.  Officer and I were returning to the Farrington Boating access area with an impaired operator when CPT informed me of a possible boating incident that had occurred a few minutes prior to our arrival. CPT told me that he witnessed vessel #1 docked in the center portion between the two floating docks and vessel #2 was attempting to pull up to the dock and hand a rope/line to a female on the floating dock.  CPT stated that the operator of vessel #2 was unsuccessful in handing the line to the female and the vessel appeared to still be in gear moving forward, where it made contact with vessel #1 on the port side.  CPT made the operator of vessel #1 aware of the incident a few minutes later.

After assisting Officer for a few minutes, I returned to my patrol vessel and retrieved MB 4.1 forms for both operators to fill out. The operator of vessel #1 provided me with a filled-out MB 4.1 as well as provided his contact information to the operator of vessel #2. Operator2 refused to fill out the MB 4.1 because he wanted to consult with his attorney prior to doing so but did provide his contact information to the operator of vessel #1.  

I took photographs of the damage on vessel #1, which consisted of dented and scraped metal siding along the port side of the vessel. Damage to vessel #2 consisted of paint rub marks (transfer marks) on the railing and the screws that hold the railing in place being torn from their mounts on the starboard side. Operator2 gave me the MB 4.1 which was not fully filled out, which I returned to him and told him that I needed it filled out and returned to me, providing both my email address as well as my telephone number. Both vessel operators were released at that time.

Based on the statement from CPT, interaction with both operators, examination of both vessels and review of both operators MB 4.1, I believe that the incident was caused by the operator of vessel #2 not providing a proper look out and inattention while attempting to dock his vessel. There was no indication of drug or alcohol use and the only pending charge is against Operator2 for not returning the filled-out MB 4.1 to NCWRC within 10 days as required by NCGS 75A-11(b). 

After further investigation and interviews with owner of vessel #1, the number of persons on board was actually 2 and not 7 as indicated on the filled-out MB 4.1 he had previously provided. Additionally, the vessel was docked, and no operator was present at the time of the incident. Based on the witness information provided by CPT, the number of persons on board vessel #2 was 1 and not 2 as provided by the owner/operator Operator2.  I listed the female that was assisting Operator2 as a witness on page 5 of this report. NOTHING FOLLOWS.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0234
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On september 17, 2022, at approximately 16:30 hours, subject was operating a 2007 24' smokercraft pontoon boat (vessel 2) on lake norman around the dock of the apps and taps restaurant. 

Operator2 departed the dock by reversing his vessel out of the slip.  Once he exited the slip, operator2 put his vessel in gear and began to travel forward.  When operator2 accelerated forward, he struck another vessel that was unoccupied and tied to the dock.  The starboard side pontoon of operator2's vessel struck the starboard stern of the docked vessel. The vessel that was struck was a 2001 24' sea ray (vessel 1).


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0235
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FALLS RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: BADIN
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 28, 2022, at approximately 02:30 pm, a boating incident occurred on Falls Reservoir near the dam. The vessel was a 1985 14' Monark aluminum boat with an 18-horsepower jet drive outboard motor.  Rough water created by dam generated current caused the vessel to swamp and capsize.

Occupant was seated in the middle of the vessel. The operator was seated at the rear of the vessel. The incident occurred when Operator was operating upriver towards the dam through rapids generated by the dam.  The waves from the rapids were around 2-3 foot and came over the bow of the vessel.  The waves that came over the bow caused the vessel to go under water and ultimately caused the vessel to completely capsize.  

Operator was able to hang on to the vessel after it capsized until another vessel came and helped him out of the water. Occupant was thrown out of the boat and was able to swim and hang onto a cooler that was floating until another vessel was able to get him out of the water.  There was only one PFD in the vessel and was not used.  

Occupant was transported to the hospital and treated for water inhalation.  Operator refused medical treatment.  Two people were able to get Operator, Occupant, and the capsized vessel out of the water.  Two people were fishing nearby and observed the incident and assisted with the rescue and recovery of the vessel.  First responders and the Stanly County Sheriff's Department were first to arrive at the scene, followed shortly after by NCWRC officers. I was able to get a witness statement and subject also showed us where the incident occurred.  Occupant was transported to Atrium Health Stanly Hospital for further treatment for water inhalation.  The operator refused medical treatment.  The vessel did not appear to have any damage.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0236
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
NearestCityorTown: CHARLOTTE
County: MECKLENBURG
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On october 9, 2022, at approximately 4:35 pm, a boating incident occurred on lake wylie. Vessel 1 is a 20-foot, 1994 xr2001 allison racing boat.  The vessel was recently purchased and had not yet been registered in south carolina by operator1. Vessel 2 is a 20-foot- 2-inch, 1992 xb2002 allison bass boat. Vessel 2 is owned by operator2. 

Operator1 launched his boat. Operator1 and subject1 operated their boats to operator2' residence along with 4 other vessels.  Everyone arrived at operator2' house around 2:00 pm. After talking and catching up, the group of seven vessels left around 3:00 pm and headed south towards sunset island and the tega cay area. They arrived at sunset island at approximately 3:20 pm and stayed there for around 30 minutes. At approximately 3:50 pm the group went to big allison creek access. At approximately 4:00 pm, the group left big allison creek and headed north upriver. One vessel of the group was operating further back, and one vessel went back to buster boyd bridge where they launched their boat. 

Operator1 had recently bought vessel 1 and rebuilt the engine.  October 9th was the first day that he had taken vessel 1 on the water. Throughout the day, operator1 had been away from the group testing out the vessel. While the group was heading north, they were operating in a staggered formation for safety precautions.  Vessel 2 was operating on the right side of the lake and had one other vessel to his back right.  

As vessel 2 came up to island point, he could see vessel 1, approximately 100 yards away.  Operator2 could see that operator1 was heading south in his direction at about a 15-degree angle. Operator1's starboard side was displayed to operator2, making operator2 the stand-on vessel. Operator2 did not initially think that their vessels would collide.  At the last second, operator2 realized that they were on a collision course and cut hard to the left to try and avoid the collision.  Operator2 knew that he could not turn right, due to another vessel to his back right. 

Subject1 was to the left of vessel 1 and vessel 2.  Subject1 saw vessel 1 north of the group sitting still and facing east.  After a moment of time, vessel 1 got up on plane and started heading south, in the direction of the other boats.  Right before the impact, subject1 saw that vessel 1 violently hooked to the right and rotated upwards, exposing the bottom part of his boat towards vessel 2.  

Subject2 was to the back right of vessel 2 before the incident occurred.  Subject2 did not see vessel 1 until vessel 2 cut left.  Subject2 witnessed vessel 1 turn slightly right and then hook to the right, causing the two boats to collide.  Vessel 2 turned left to avoid the collision and struck the port side of vessel 1 as it hooked to the right. 


Damages to vessel 1 and vessel 2 are included in the supplemental report.

Operator1 was ejected from vessel 1 at the time of impact.  A bystander on a pwc got operator1 out of the water and took him to shore, immediately starting cpr.  911 was notified of the incident and medic later pronounced operator1 deceased on the scene. 

Operator2 was ejected from vessel 1 at the time of impact.  He then took is vessel back to his residence due to his boat taking on water.  Medic responded to his residence and took him to the hospital to be checked out.  Operator2 sustained bruising and contusions to his ribs, right shoulder, right and left arms, right and left legs, and on his left foot and ankle.  Operator2 also had lacerations on his right arm.

Due to operator1's inexperience on this particular vessel and no proper lookout, the two vessels collided.  Operator2 was the stand-on vessel and attempted to avoid the collision by turning sharply to the left moments before impact.  Due to unknown reasons, operator1 turned sharply to the right.  Both vessels turned in the same direction which resulted in an impact.  Both operators were wearing pfds at the time of this incident.  No one was charged as a result of this incident.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0237
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HAMPSTEAD
County: PENDER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/22/2022 at approximately 1630 hours, operator1 was operating her 10' 7” 2006 bombardier pwc (vessel 1) heading south on the intracoastal waterway.  Behind vessel 1 was vessel 2 which was a 10'7” 2006 bombardier pwc (vessel 2) being operated by her husband operator2.  

Both vessel 1 and vessel 2 were heading south on the intracoastal waterway traveling at approximately 10-15 mph.  Vessel 1 was heading south and made a sharp turn around just passed greens channel on the icw. Vessel 1 came to a slow drift pointing north just passed greens channel and the operator, operator1 was looking on her phone to figure out where she was trying to go.  

Vessel 2 maneuvered around vessel 1's starboard side and made a sharp turn around to follow vessel 1.  Vessel 2 started heading north directly behind vessel 1. Vessel 2's bow impacted the port stern of vessel 1 breaking the rear grab handle, striking the left forearm of the operator of vessel 1 causing her to fall off.  

Vessel 2 ramped off the port side of vessel 1 striking the left-hand side of the handlebars ripping off the left side mirror before it came to a drift. The operator of vessel 2 thinks the wake from him turning around is what caused him to collide with vessel 1.  After the incident, a witness transported operator1 to the scotts hill marina. Pender county ems met operator1 at the marina and transported her to scotts hill hospital.  She was treated and released for a 3" skin avulsion.

Witness was being towed south on the intracoastal waterway and witnessed the incident happen.  He was being towed at a slow speed, so he was able to corroborate what vessel 1 and vessel 2 operators stated.  He stated that he felt like the operator of vessel 2 was following too closely to vessel 1.  Based upon what i gathered from both operators and the witness, i charged the operator of vessel 2 with g.s. 75a-13.3 (e)(5) operating a pwc on the waters of this state at a speed greater than no-wake within a 100 ft to the rear or 50 ft to the side of another vessel while it is underway.  Officer and i met with the operator of vessel 2 at the boat ramp off of windward landing place.  The operator did mention that around 1200 he had one beer prior to operating his pwc that day.  Officers nor i did not observe any signs of impairment from operator2 and no bac was obtained.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0238
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SOUTHPORT
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Bcso was conducting no wake zone violation patrol, when a vessel came into the no wake zone plowing towards the direction of the so silver ship.  The bcso marine patrol officer called the vessel over to their direction to speak with them about the greater than no wake speed. 

Due to operator inexperience, the operator of the vessel did not back off the throttle enough to bring the vessel down to a slow enough approach speed, which caused the vessel to impact the stern of the silver ship causing damage to both motors on the silver ship.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0239
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PASQUOTANK RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ELIZABETH CITY
County: PASQUOTANK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022, AT APPROXIMATLEY 6:00 AM, A VESSEL WAS STRUCK BY THE ELIZABETH CITY BRIDGE DURING CLOSING OF THE BRIDGE WHILE IT WAS NAVIGATING THROUGH THE BRIDGE TRAVELING SOUTH.

A 33' VESSEL WAS HEADING TO FLORIDA WHEN THE BRIDGE WAS LOWERED ON TOP OF THE VESSEL'S MAST.

THE OPERATOR AND ONE FEMALE OCCUPANT WERE ABLE TO NAVIGATE THE VESSEL TO THE DOCK BEHIND SEVEN SOUNDS BREWING COMPANY.

THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THE INCIDENT WAS IMPROPER LOOKOUT.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0240
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 19 nov 2022 at around 2200, i officer, with nc wildlife received a call in reference to a motor vessel incident that included property damage only and no injuries.  At this time, i began my investigation at the location of the incident at the pier attached to goose creek rd sw ocean isle beach.  Upon arriving, i met the property owner.  The property owner stated he heard a noise come from outside near the location of his pier and boat lift.  At this time, the property owner noticed vessel one's all-around nav light in the middle of his pier.  The property owner noticed the damage and called the corresponding authorities.  

Upon arriving, i officer noticed a 26 foot pro line that ran aground and sitting on the north side of the icw facing west.  The operator stated that he and two other passengers were fishing the shallotte inlet and ocean isle area and began travelling east on the icw headed towards holden beach.  

Around 645 pm, vessel one veered toward the north shoreline and made contact impacting the pier near the shoreline.  Due to a falling tide, the vessel came to rest on the shore until the tide rose.  Vessel one stated that due to darkness and watching a new a fish finder garmin device, they never saw the pier.  

There were no injuries as the front of the vessel took the blunt of the force.  Vessel one stated that due to the darkness and improper lookout are what contributed to the incident.  Vessel one was charged with 75a-10(a) careless and reckless operation of life limb and property.  

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0241
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAUFORT INLET
NearestCityorTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, november 26, 2022, at approximately 1900, vessel #1 were traveling north in the beaufort inlet southeast of fort macon state park at the time the incident occurred. The operator stated that prior to the incident, one of his two motors failed to run.  With the use of a single motor and approaching the shoreline, the operator trimmed up the single motor being used, hit the rock jetty at a speed of approximately less than 0-10 mph, slammed the throttle in reverse after making contact with the rock jetty.

 A midst swiftly nearing the shoreline, the operator was able to get the bow of vessel #1 turned around while taking on choppy wave currents, and as a result, caused vessel #1 to run aground after hitting a rock jetty.  

As a result of the abrupt impact of vessel #1 grounding, the operator stated that he was ejected from vessel #1.  

However, based on my training and experience investigating and studying proper terminology associated with boating incidents, it was further determined that the operator instead fell overboard on the bow side of the vessel.  The operator was immediately handed a pfd by the additional occupant of vessel #1.  It is concluded that the operator's environmental conditions of being dark at this time of night contributed to the occurrence of this incident.  During this investigation, there was no equipment nor machinery failure found.  Vessel #1 is a blue and white 28'', 280 outrage, boston whaler open motorboat, with two white, mercury outboard gasoline motors of 300 hp. 

The weather for the time of night was clear, water conditions choppy, 0-6 mph., light winds, and no visibility, according to the operator. Vessel #1 suffered damage to the bottom portion of the hull, resulting in a hole created underneath the vessel. The operator was rescued by atlantic beach fire department and transported to carteret general hospital by ems to be treated for potential hypothermia.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0242
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: OCEAN ISLE BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored near red marker fishing. Vessel 2 was heading west and did not see V1 and collided with the starboard side of vessel 1 causing damage and causing passenger to be ejected causing injury to neck and shoulder. Vessel 2 continued course and was stopped by witness.

Both vessel 1 and 2 were both equipped with required safety equipment. Alcohol nor drugs were believed to be contributing factors. Careless and reckless operation, improper lookout and operator inattention were the contributing factor of vessel 2.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0245
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAUFORT CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: BEAUFORT
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On november 12, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, Operator1 was attempting to leave his boat slip in his 40' island packet sailboat (hereafter referred to as vessel 1) at the beaufort docks and marina. While under the power of his motor and heading east in direction, Operator1 was traveling at speeds less than 10 mph when he backed the stern of his vessel into the bow of a 61' viking yacht named "good chemistry" (hereafter referred to as vessel 2) who was docked in the slip directly behind the slip of vessel 1 with its bow facing out.  This caused damage to the gelcoat on the pulpit of vessel 2.   

On this day, winds were at moderate speeds of 7-14 mph and the tidal current was strong. The damages to vessel 1 were estimated to be $9,000 and the damages to vessel 2 were estimated to be $2,500.   At the time of the incident vessel 1 had a total of 3 occupants on board and vessel 2 had 1 occupant on board. There were no injuries during this incident.

There is a discrepancy with the hin number of vessel 1. The provided hin number does not conform to the uscg standards, but i have spoken with the owner of vessel 1 and he has stated that the hin number he provided is the accurate hin number that is located on his vessel.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0246
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TILLERY
NearestCityorTown: NORWOOD
County: STANLY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On saturday, november 5, 2022, at approximately 11:40 am, a boating incident occurred on lake tillery at the end of the randall's ferry cove near indian mound road and snuggs road in stanly county.  Operator2 is the owner of both vessels involved in this incident.  Operator2 was operating his orange, black, and white 2017 seadoo spark. the nephew of Operator2, was operating a black, yellow, and white 2017 seadoo spark, vessel #1.  

At the time of the incident, the operator of vessel #2 was on plane and traveling approximately 10 mph. The operator of vessel #1 was traveling several feet behind and to the left of vessel #2. Vessel #2 made a sharp, sudden turn to the right when vessel #1 accelerated to approximately 30 mph, colliding with the right front side of vessel #1 and striking V2 operator. 

Operator2 and nephew launched two personal watercrafts from twin harbor on lake tillery.  Operator2 was giving Operator1 lessons on how to operate a personal watercraft.  Just before the incident, Operator2 and Operator1 cruised across to the stanly county side of lake tillery, into randall's ferry cove, and came to a stop.  Operator2 explained how the throttle and neutral/reverse controls worked on the personal watercraft, each of which is located on the left and right handlebars, respectively.  

As they began to exit the cove, vessel #2 was cruising around 10 mph. The operator of vessel #2 looked back and saw that vessel #1 was behind him and to his left.  Vessel #2 made a righthand turn. The operator of vessel #1 thought vessel #2 was going to turn to the left so he started easing over to his right.  Instead, vessel #2 turned to the right and into the path of vessel #1.  According to the operator of vessel #1, he seized up, pulling the throttle control, thinking it was the brakes.  This action caused vessel #1 to accelerate to approximately 30 mph and collide with the right side of vessel #2.

The impact broke the steering column on vessel #2, making it inoperable.  Both individuals boarded vessel #1 and towed vessel #2 back across the lake.  Halfway across the lake, they stopped and called 911; due to swelling and pain, Operator2 was experiencing in his right hand.  Operator2 was transported to stanly regional hospital by ambulance, where he was diagnosed and treated for a metacarpal fracture in his right hand.

Alcohol and drugs were not a factor in this incident.  Both individuals were wearing a type iii pfd and an ignition kill switch.  The operator of vessel #1 was charged with careless and reckless operation of a vessel and failure to meet the boating safety education requirement.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0247
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE NORMAN
NearestCityorTown: MOORESVILLE
County: IREDELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday october 9, 2022, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a boating incident occurred on lake norman.  The incident occurred near queens cove road.  The incident involved one vessel identified as 2021 nautique g-25.  

Vessel one (v1) was traveling south out of the cove, near queens cove road, at a speed of greater than idle but less than 10mph.  Vessel one made contact with a submerged object causing the vessel to pitch towards the starbord side.  

Vessel one then immediately returned to the dock and was removed from the water.  Vessel one sustained extensive damage to the lower unit engine components as well as the fiberglass transom.  The incident was reported to the ncwrc on 11/22/2022.   No occupants where harmed and no injuries where reported.  End report.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0248
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHALLOWBAG BAY
NearestCityorTown: MANTEO
County: DARE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On december 22, 2022, at approximately 13:00, a 23' nautic global pontoon boat (vessel 1), was navigating the canal leading to manteo marine boat ramp.  A 57' buddy canady sportfisher (vessel 2), was moored on the south shore of the canal with no occupants.  A strong wind pushed vessel #1 causing the port stern to hit vessel 2 on the port/starboard amid ship.  As a result, vessel 2 incurred a large gouge into its hull.  Vessel 1 proceeded to manteo marine boat ramp and was trailered.  Total damage to vessel #2 exceeds $5000.00 to repair while vessel 1 sustained minor damages.  Neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in this incident.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0249
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: HOLDEN BEACH
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/20/22 at approximately 10:40am near marker 65 in the icw, Operator1 was attempting to reboard his rented jet ski.  His passenger had already boarded the jet ski and saw that an oncoming sail boat was not slowing or steering to avoid them.  She then pushed Operator1 back into the water and jumped in herself in order to avoid being hit by the sailboat.  

The sailboat struck the jet ski in aft portion of the vessel and continued to travel sw toward south carolina.  The sailboat did not stop to render aid to the occupants of the jet ski.  There were no reported injuries to the occupants of the jet ski.  Operator1 returned the jet ski to the rental shop and reported the collision.


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


BARDID: NC-2022-0250
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELEWS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PINE HALL
County: STOKES
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of december 23, 2022, two individuals set out on creek boats on belews lake to duck hunt.  The hunters went out before daylight on two separate vessels, launching from the pine hall boating access area.  The vessels were operated by an electric trolling motor.  The individuals hunted a peninsula on belews lake.  The weather conditions began to worsen throughout the morning.  

Approximately 09:30, one hunter took the creek boat out from the shoreline to begin picking up decoys.  He began having issues with steering cables on the vessel freezing up.  The other hunter got into the other creek boat and went out to try and assist.  

They were approximately 300 yards from the shoreline.  The operator was able to fix the issue and he went back to the shoreline.  When he made it back to shore, he began to retrieve duck decoys.  He then looked back for the other hunter and noticed he was still out on the water and not coming back.  

It appeared the boat was taking on some water due to the waves.  He attempted to call his friend but his phone was left on the shoreline.  The hunter went to assist the other vessel but by the time he got to the area that he last saw him, the vessel and operator were gone.  

Sustained winds were in the double digits and gusts were well over 25 mph.  It appears that the small open vessel was swamped by water and caused it to sink.  The operator was wearing neopreme chest waders and did not have on a pfd.  It appears that the operator went under water at that time and drowned.  Crews performed searches and three days later, the victim was located using sonar and an underwater remotely operated vehicle.  The victim was located in 60 feet of water.

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


BARDID: NC-2022-0254
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On wednesday, september 21, 2022, at approximately 16:00, vessel 1 was traveling from shackleford banks island to ab watersports.  At the time of the incident, vessel 1 was cruising northeast of money island in the bogue sound when what was investigated and determined to be a large wake was hit by the operator.  Upon contact with this wake, vessel 1 was lifted into the air causing the operator to be ejected from the jet ski.  As a result, the operator landed into the water with the jet ski impacting and landing on the operator.  

Vessel 1 is a yellow, white and blue yamaha pwc with 1 water jet with a gasoline engine.
Vessel 1 did not have any damages from the incident.  
During this investigation, there was no equipment nor machinery failure found.  The operator suffered injuries including a neck injury, lacerations to both arms, face and upper back.  The operator was taken to carteret general hospital where he was admitted for further examinations and care.



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


BARDID: NC-2022-0255
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SHALLOTTE
County: BRUNSWICK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/2022 at around 13:20, i officer with ncwrc received a call from the uscg station of oak island in reference to a single vessel incident that occurred east of the shallotte inlet.  This incident was reported as a single vessel that had run aground with one severely injured person.  The vessel involved had left carolina beach headed east on the icw heading for myrtle beach and was traveling between 10-20 mph. The vessel was noted by the uscg to have hit the sandbar in the middle of the channel.

Upon my arrival, the vessel involved had made its way towards wrightsville beach in order to give the injured dog treatment.  The injured individual had been transported to the hospital er for treatment.  The incident occurred around 11:45.

On board were 4 passengers and a dog, one of which had a fractured left knee and ankle.  Subject1 was located on the sun deck on the port side facing the helm in an unsecured chair when the vessel ran aground abruptly stopping forward momentum.  Subject1 made contact with the sink/ice maker thus causing the injury.  Subject1 was removed from the vessel on a stretcher and stabilized for transport.  All report have been completed and submitted for review.



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


BARDID: NC-2022-0256
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOGUE SOUND
NearestCityorTown: MOREHEAD CITY
County: CARTERET
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On sunday, march 23, 2022, at approximately 2123, vessel #1, operated by owner was traveling northeast in the bogue sound, in morehead city. Vessel #2 (doc. #1068599), occupied was moored in the bogue sound, in morehead city, south of sugarloaf island (34.71, -76.71). 

At the time of the incident, vessel #1 was changing direction of travel while commercial fishing. It is determined that vessel #1 collided with vessel #2 because of an improper lookout and inattention of the operator of vessel #1. 

As a result, damages occurred to both vessels. During this investigation, there was no equipment nor machinery failure found. Vessel #1 is a blue and white 21'', 2120 parker marine open motorboat, with 1 outboard gasoline motor of 115 hp. Vessel #2 is a white 38'', 250 island packet sailboat, with 1 outboard gasoline motor of 38 hp. The weather for the time of night was clear, water conditions calm, 0-6 light winds and fair visibility. Vessel #1 suffered port and bow damages resulting in approximately $2000.00 in repairs. Vessel #2 suffered a list of damages (see attached invoice for repair estimate), totaling at $17148.00.the operator of vessel #1 only submitted the incomplete front side of the 4.1 report.


BARDID: NC-2022-1000
State: NC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oconaluftee River
NearestCityorTown: Smokey Mountains
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a kayaker was pinned between a fallen tree and the riverbank.  It took rescue workers 40 minutes to free her.  She was brought to shore and pronounced dead.


BARDID: NC-2022-1001
State: NC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Oak Island
County: Brunswick
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a vessel that ran out of gas carrying five people onboard capsized after hitting a 10 ft wave.  The vessel sustained damage.


BARDID: ND-2014-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Patterson
NearestCityorTown: Dickinson
County: Stark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Adult male in a canoe with two children.  High wind and waves, canoe capsized in high wind/waves. Both children wearing lifejacket


BARDID: ND-2014-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sheyenne River
NearestCityorTown: Valley City
County: Barnes
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three people were onboard.  As the vessel went over low head dam, the subjects were ejected from the boat.  Alcohol use and hazardous waters near a dam were causes.  The operator passed away and the two others were injured.


BARDID: ND-2014-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pipestem Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: vehicle failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was loaded on trailer and pulled part way up ramp. Towing vehicle rolled back in lake submerging boat and pickup. One person in pickup got out. Windshield broke on boat, trolling motor gone, boat submerged


BARDID: ND-2014-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spiritwood
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Three male individuals after consuming approximately 3 or 4 beers, took a 16 foot canoe onto the lake around midnight on 05/19/14.  Once in the middle of the lake the boat tipped.  One victim reported went under water shortly after the boat capsized.  Two others attempted to swim to shore.  Injured victim was found swimming to shore and was attended to by Jamestown ambulance.  Injured victim reported two life jackets being in the canoe but not worn.  Two life jackets and the canoe were recovered in the water later that night.  Three full cans of Budweiser were also recovered floating near life jackets.


BARDID: ND-2014-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Watford City
County: McKenzie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Conflicting stories about who the boat driver was.  When deputies arrived no one would admit to being the operator of the boat.  The deputies observed the large amount of alcoholic beverage containers in the boat.
Warden asked the individuals around the boat what happened and received different stories:
1.  The injured girl was climbing up the ladder on the back of the boat and slipped and fell and cut herself on the prop.
2.  The injured girl was wakeboarding and fell in the water and a passing boat struck her.
She was transported to Watford City hospital.
Warden proceeded to hospital to speak to injured party and she stated that she was water wakeboarding and fell into the water.  When boat pulling her turned around and came to pick her up she was struck by another boat. She along with other witnesses did not know what the other boat that struck her looked like. 
She has since refused to talk to enforcement and does not want charges filed.  It is assumed the operator hit the wakeboarder due to alcohol use and speed.


BARDID: ND-2014-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Trenton Lake
NearestCityorTown: Trenton
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Calm
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: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 said he had been jumping the wake of a larger ski boat that had been operating on the lake.  Operator2 stated as the PWC crossed the wake of the boat from the right wake to the left the boat made a hard left turn and at the distance the and the speed the PWC was traveling, Operator2 was unable to maneuver away from the ski boat. the PWC struck the ski boat on the front left side wall of the boat causing what appeared to be a significant amount of damage to the boats fiberglass hull.

V1 Subject explained that at the time of the accident he was engaged in what is commonly referrred to as wake skating behind the ski boat.  V1 Subject explained that he had fallen off the wake and the operator turned the boat left a approximately 90 degrees and attempted to pick up the fallen wake skater and in doing so was struck by the PWC.


BARDID: ND-2014-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakakawea Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tioga
County: Mountrail
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising Operator1 heard people yell then he struck a boat.  Struck the boat on rear port side and then traveled over boat, exiting over starboard bow. Operator2 boat was trolling using crankbaits, when they noticed a boat heading for them at a high rate of speed.  They attempted to get the drivers attention by yelling and waving their hands and arms. Just prior to impact they jumped out the starboard side of the boat.  As Operator2 was mid air, he heard the impact.  After checking to see both passengers in the Operator2 boat had made it into the water and were uninjured, several boats in the proximity came to help out.


BARDID: ND-2014-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Powers Lake
NearestCityorTown: Powers Lake
County: Burke
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
victim was in a boat that capsized on the south end of Powers Lake.  Victim could not be pulled up onto the boat and was under water for 30 to 40 minutes.  She was a very heavy set woman.  Her husband remained hanging onto the boat until rescued.  Victim was pulled from water and CPR was started.  She was pronounced dead by Coroner/Sheriff when he arrived on scene. (husband) says Victim was wearing lifejacket when boat capsized but jacket got caught on boat.  Victim was not wearing a lifejacket when body was recovered.


BARDID: ND-2014-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metigoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was driven into shore, grounded, and was driven 12 feet onto land.  The operator was intoxicated and riving approximately 20-25 mph.


BARDID: ND-2014-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked in the marina, Vessel 2 ran into a docked boat, dock and floats.  Alcohol was involved with Vessel 2.


BARDID: ND-2015-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Epping
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject purchased a new kayak. He took it out and was reported overdue.  His body was later recovered deceased.  It is unknown what caused him to exit his vessel, but a wave is likely given choppy water conditions.


BARDID: ND-2015-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Jet ski was jumping the wake of the boat and they got to close and  hit. The injured party was on the back of the the jet ski which was hit by the boat.  Thus the boat struck the injured party when it struck the jet ski. Both the operator and passenger were thrown from the jet ski.


BARDID: ND-2015-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Epping
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Call came into State Radio of a pontoon taking on water and had three passengers.  One of the pontoons begin taking on water. Passengers were rescued but were unable to tow pontoon.


BARDID: ND-2015-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tschida Lake
NearestCityorTown: Elgin
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was following vessel 2 both on plane.  As they entered the narrows, the water was very rough, with large waves from the congested boat traffic.  Vessel 2 slowed down because of the rough water.  Vessel one was in some big waves and did not realize vessel 2 had slowed down and hit vessel 2.


BARDID: ND-2015-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: DEvils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was operating under the influence, at around 2:44 a.m.  He was driving near shore when he hit and struck at large tree.  The bow of the boat crushed around the tree.  The front passenger was killed on impact, with four others being injured.  Speed and alcohol were a factor in this accident.


BARDID: ND-2015-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Traveling back to resort, boat would hit a wave and wound spray and wind would push it over the windshield.  Looked down at graph/to guide boat, didn't see submerged road bed and hit the road.


BARDID: ND-2015-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was leaving the Pier in South Port, when he met two boats coming into the area.  V1 tried to pass the other boat coming in and hit V2.   Alcohol use by V1 was the primary cause.


BARDID: ND-2015-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
subjects were just finishing from their day hunting.  They loaded up their decoys in a smaller jon boat to be towed behind the operational boat.  There were two motors on the operational boat but only one was functional at the time.  They came from a back bay on 6 Mile bay area and were hit by some larger waves.  They tried to move closer to shore but were swamped and flipped over.  Their towed boat also swamped.  Both hunters crawled on top of the operational boat until rescued.

Both individuals were transported to Mercy Hospital by Lake Region Ambulance.  The Ramsey county sheriff's office and dive rescue team responded to this accident.


BARDID: ND-2015-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Sea Doo jet ski collided with the port side of the Scarab boat.  Sea Doo failed to yield the right of way.Scarab was operating at an excessive speed.


BARDID: ND-2015-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was heading southbound on the Missouri River by Fox Island when V1 , who was traveling north bound on the Missouri river, he stepped away from the steering wheel, while under power to put a life jacket on a child in the boat.  Because of the wave action in the area, V1's pontoon turned sideways and before he could get back to the wheel and correct the direction, he struck V2's pontoon.


BARDID: ND-2016-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Hazelton
County: Emmons County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
17 ft alumacraft was cruising and struck the back of the 16' starcraft after leaving the hazelton boat ramp.  The alumacraft went over the starcraft injuring its owner/operator.


BARDID: ND-2016-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Astuabula
NearestCityorTown: Valley CIty
County: Barnes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner was found dead in the water with arm wrapped in dock tie down rope.  Boat had drifted abut 300 yards from the dock area.  He was the sole occupant, motor was not running. Appears to be a fall/drowning or a medical condition.  It is unknown if an autopsy was performed.  Original call was taken by local sheriff's department.
 


BARDID: ND-2016-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE LAMOURE
NearestCityorTown: LAMOURE
County: LAMOURE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated he was operating the Jet Ski and had fallen or been thrown off and then was struck in the head by the jet ski.  


BARDID: ND-2016-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the striking boat stated she was messing around and came out of a turn and when she looked up, was headed directly for the other jet ski.  In an attempt to avoid the collision she made a corrective turn but still struck the other jet ski and its occupants with the stern of her jet ski.


BARDID: ND-2016-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
County: McLean
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stood up on the back of the boat to attempt to pee and dog jumped on the back and almost fell in the water.  Operator lost his balance grabbing the dog, fell in and grabbed the ladder, in the process was cut in the leg with the propeller.  He was airlifted to a hospital for the injury to his leg.


BARDID: ND-2016-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metigoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was at idle speed.  Vessel 1 came in on rear left side and side swiped Vessel 2 hitting the passenger in the leg and hitting the front left of PWC.


BARDID: ND-2016-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lamoure
NearestCityorTown: Lamoure
County: Lamoure
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was being operated by an 11 year old youth with an adult on board.  

Vessel 2 ended up hitting the side of Vessel 1. it was traveling into the sun.

 The adult passenger warned the youth operator about the boat and he reacted by slowing down and letting off the throttle, he tried to turn and panicked.  The passenger on vessel 1 did not see Vessel 1 attempt to avoid the collision. Vessel 1 was pulling a tube at the time of the accident.


BARDID: ND-2016-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: LINTON
County: EMMONS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was pulling tubers and as he left the ramp he was traveling about 25 mph on plane. He  headed northwest he saw a tree stump sticking out of the water, swerved to miss it but the rope caught the stump and threw the girls into the water and one into the stump.


BARDID: ND-2016-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jamestown Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was stopped in the water with one person floating on a tube behind the boat.  Two males were standing in front of the boat when one witnessed the boat 2 approaching.  Both males jumped off the boat before the collision. 

Boat 2 was pulling a boarder behind at a slow speed.  He claimed that because of the boat angle it made a blind spot which contributed to the collision.


BARDID: ND-2016-0014
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Tokio
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Three Juvenile males were on a personal watercraft when all of them fell off PWC into the water.  One of the boys got back on the PWC, It is unclear who was driving as the other two juvenile males stated the other was driving.  Whomever was driving, they circled around to the males in the water and tried to splash them, instead one of the juveniles was struck in the head by the PWC. The juvenile that was struck had broken teeth, a concussion and needed stitches.


BARDID: ND-2016-0015
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Watford City
County: McKenzie
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Three jet skis were traveling in the tobacco gardens area, two of the three jet skis were ahead of the third and decided to turn around to go back.   

The third jet ski was trying to catch up to the first two and got hit in the face by water.  He stated he was clearing his eyes and when finished the female operator and jet ski were directly in front of him and he was unable to stop.  He jumped into the water to help her after she was hit and ended up in the water.


BARDID: ND-2016-0016
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Minnewaukaun
County: Benson County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The boat operator was out fishing on Devils Lake, near the Minnewaukaun flats area.  He finished fishing and was heading back to the ramp, the wind had come up during his fishing trip and the waves that he hit en route to the dock splashed water in the boat.  

Since he did not have a bilge pump he decided to stop and try to get rid of some water that was in the boat. He dropped anchor in efforts to keep the boat steady however, was immediately hit by a wave and the operator was thrown from the boat. 

He was wearing a life jacket and grabbed a plastic gas can to help with extra buoyancy.  He went into the water at approximately 8:30 p.m. and was not located until 10 a.m. the following morning.  He floated most of the night and ended up washing into shore.  Operator suffered from hypothermia, fatigue, and dehydration.  He was taken to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.


BARDID: ND-2016-0017
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Oahe
NearestCityorTown: Hazelton
County: Emmons
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The Owner/operator stated that they had just finished hunting on a stretch of Lake Oahe and were proceeding back to the Hazelton boat ramp. Once they got into the open water the boat began to take on water from the 2ft+ waves. 

They were too far out into the open lake to go back.  At some point the motor stalled and could not be restarted. 

At this time the ability to steer was lost and the boat swamped and capsized.   The boat sank completely. Another hunter saw the events happening and came to their aid.  Both the operator and passenger were wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: ND-2016-0018
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican Lake
NearestCityorTown: Minnewaukan
County: Benson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG-entered narrative: vessel with one person onboard capsized in strong winds and waves.  His boat later sank due to hull failure but was recovered the next day.


BARDID: ND-2017-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-11 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was reported missing and his boat was found along the shoreline, in gear.  Operator was reported to be fishing and did not return home.  His body was discovered 20 days later. It is unknown how he ended up in the water. 

Autopsy received 7/17/17 listed cause of death as hypothermia.   His BAC came back as 0.257.


BARDID: ND-2017-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel 1 and vessel 2 were cruising together on the river one slightly in front of and to the right of the other.  Vessel 2 turned in front of vessel 1 in which vessel 1 struck 2.  Operator of vessel 2 was hit, and ejected from jet ski. He suffered a compound fracture to his leg and required emergency medial care.  He underwent surgery to repair his damaged leg.


BARDID: ND-2017-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-11 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: New Town
County: Mountrail
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS FOUND ALONG SHORELINE WITH NO OPERATOR.  EARLIER IT HAD BEEN SEEN JUMPING LARGE WAVES ON THE BAY.  OPERATOR WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE JACKET AND IS PRESUMED TO HAVE BEEN EJECTED FROM THE JETSKI AND WAS CONFIRMED TO HAVE DROWNED.  HE WAS MISSING FOR SEVERAL WEEKS BEFORE HIS BODY SURFACED.  

TOXICOLOGY REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET. 8/8/2017


BARDID: ND-2017-0005
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject REPORTED THAT HIS PONTOON WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER PONTOON, WHILE IT WAS AT HIS DOCK SLIP IN MISTY WATERS MARINA.  THE STRIKING VESSEL DID NOT STOP, NOR REPORT THE INCIDENT TO ANYONE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OPERATOR OF THE STRIKING BOAT WAS DISTRACTED AND RAMMED INTO THE PARKED PONTOON DAMAGING THE MOTOR, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE STRIKING PONTOON HAD TO BE LIFTED OF THE OTHER BY THE PERSONS IN THE STRIKING PONTOON.   AT OF 6/28/2017 NDGF HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED IF THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN LOCATED.


BARDID: ND-2017-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metigoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject had dropped his passengers off just before 9 p.m.  within 15 minutes (approximately) Subject's boat was reported to be doing circles in the lake with no one on board. The previous passengers had stated that he was having trouble with the sea legs earlier that day.  When the boat was found the front door was open and fabric was found under the boat upon examination.  It is thought that He may have been having issues again with the sea legs and tried to adjust something but did not take the boat out of gear and fell over.  He was struck by the boat and propulsion unit, and drowned.  Subject had been drinking alcoholic beverages prior to the accident.  

Autopsy report received showed Subject's BAC at 0.275.


BARDID: ND-2017-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states on the accident report form that she struck a bridge pillar.  All three occupants were thrown from the jet ski.  When asked what they were doing and how the accident happened she claims she does not remember.  There were no other witness statements available and the PD did not do a supplement report when they interviewed the injured parties at the hospital.


BARDID: ND-2017-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRYING TO CREATE A WAKE FROM HIS PERSONAL WATERCRAFT TO SPLASH VESSEL 2.  WHILE DOING SO VESSEL 1 SLID ACROSS THE WATER AND RAN INTO VESSEL 2 HITTING THE INJURED PARTY. VESSEL 1 WAS CITED FOR VIOLATION.


BARDID: ND-2017-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strawberry Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ruso
County: McLean
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was idling along the  shoreline of Strawberry lake when boat 2 left the dock at a high rate of speed.  Because the bow of boat 2 was up in the air when he left the dock he did not see Boat 1. Boat 2 went over the starboard side, rear of boat 1.  Boat 2 was cited for negligent operation.


BARDID: ND-2017-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: MANDAREE
County: McKenzie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject had gone overboard at approximately 20:50 hours. The boat was fishing at the time and was trolling along shore in about 20 feet of water. Victim had stumbled and fell off of the side of the boat. The driver of the boat said that they heard Victim's head hit the side of the boat and he immediately shut off power to the boat. When Victim did not come up to the surface, one of the passengers jumped in after her but was unsuccessful at getting Victim out. They then called 911. Operator marked the spot on his GPS where Victim fell into the water. Subject was dropped off on shore nearby where Victim fell in. 

TOXICOLOGY REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED AS OF 8/9/2017


BARDID: ND-2017-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEVILS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DEVILS LAKE
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator reported that he and his daughter went out for a joy ride because the weather was good. Within minutes they noticed smoke rolling out of the back of the boat. The daugher threw the dog in the water before jumping in and the father behind.  All three had life jackets on.  the boat was fully engulfed in flames and a total loss.  around 30 boats nearby came to help the family out.  No other report was available as to what started the fire. 


BARDID: ND-2017-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKTAIL DAM
NearestCityorTown: WILLISTON
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 stated that he did have the intention of spraying Vessel 2 with water but he lost control of his PWC.  Vessel 1 stated that he lost control of his PWC approximately fifteen feet short of Vessel 2.  He stated that at the last second he mad a attempt to turn to the left but hit the other jet ski.  He figured he was going approximately 30-40mph at the time of impact.


BARDID: ND-2017-0013
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NELSON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CENTER
County: Oliver
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
operator stated he was driving the boat with the throttle wide open across the lake in the dark and then his dog jumped into his lap, which then caused him to be distracted and all of the sudden he was on shore. The boat grounded passenger hit her head on boat.  Injured party stated the boat operator was doing circles and jumping his own waves and the next thing she remembered was waking in the boat on the shore.  The operator had been drinking.


BARDID: ND-2017-0014
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MISSOURI ARM
NearestCityorTown: TWIN BUTTE
County: Dunn County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS FOLLOWING VESSEL 1 TOO CLOSE AND WHEN VESSEL 1 SLOWED DOWN VESSEL 2 REAR ENDED VESSEL 1.


BARDID: ND-2017-0015
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BISMARCK
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 stated that the two individuals involved in the crash were Operator1 and Operator2, his brother.  Subject1 said he witnessed the accident happen from inside the red and white Sea Doo boat.  From his view, Operator1's Jetski hit Operator2's Jet ski from the front on the port side and then swing the rear end of the Jet ski into Operator2's.  He said he saw Operator2 get thrown from the Jet ski and land several feet from his jet ski; Operator1 ended up unconscious and face down in the water. 
Subject2 said he did not see the accident happen but he did hear the impact of the two jet skis hitting each other; he described it as a loud "bang."  Subject2 saw one male, Operator1, face down in the water and jumped in to flip him over.  Subject2 managed to flip him over and swim the unconscious Operator1 to the Sea Doo speedboat where Subject1 and subject3 helped pull Operator1 aboard.


BARDID: ND-2017-0016
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Riverdale/pick city
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At 17:54 the call came in of a capsized boat at the Tailrace. The boat had 3 occupants. They were fishing in the river. They were drift fishing and had the front and rear anchor down when the rear anchor caught, the current was too strong to back against and took on water until they capsized. All three men were wearing lifejackets the whole time they were on the water tonight. One stayed with the boat and the other two drifted down the river. A shore fisherman called 911. Subject happened to be fishing and was able to load up the fisherman and get them to shore where they then were treated for hypothermia. From the time the boat capsized it was an estimated 20 to 30 minutes in the water. The boat was a 17 foot Crestliner ND 465 JF.


BARDID: ND-2018-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Heart River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject went to check his property in a small aluminum boat with no motor, only oars.  He was reported missing and his boat was found capsized in the ice jam.  body was found down stream on May 2, 2018.


BARDID: ND-2018-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner reports that he put a motor on the boat that it was not rated for.  Took the boat out on the river on a extremely windy day and headed southbound. He was working on the Engine and when he went to turn around and head back north the boat swamped from the motor being over weight at the stern.  Boat sunk and is still in the river.


BARDID: ND-2018-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metigoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was operating too close to shore, his cap fell off and he attempted to pick it up.  He was distracted and did not see the boat lift in time and hit the rear left corner with his starboard side of the boat.  Damage was to fiberglass and lower unit of motor.


BARDID: ND-2018-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Strawberry Lake
NearestCityorTown: Benedict
County: McLean
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the jet ski did not have the engine cut off switch attached to him, he was holding it when he lost control of the jet ski and fell off.  The jet ski secondary safety feature did not work and the jet ski went in a straight line.  The jet ski struck one of two tubes being pulled by the other boat, which two young girls were on. The tube that was struck and were hit by the jet ski.   One of the girls died at the hospital, the other continues to recover from her injuries.

Upon examination of the jet ski the safety cut off was working and if it would have been attached to the operator would have shut down the jet ski.  The jet ski itself did have some modifications of its idle, to give it more horsepower.  Handlebars did not go left, as they should per manufacturer's indications.  It is unknown at the time of this report if that had been worked on/changed by an owner.  


[Please note this report was held because criminal charges were pending and now have been filed in the case.]


BARDID: ND-2018-0005
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the jet ski panicked when the vessel was headed towards the pontoon.  Because she was in experienced, she let off the power and was unable to turn to avoid the collision.


BARDID: ND-2018-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 2 operator was dociking the boat, was not familiar with doing so and was going too fast.  Struck boat parked next to them.

[Report is submitted late because of late Officer report.]


BARDID: ND-2018-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BISMARCK
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON THE MISSOURI RIVER WHEN THEY PASSED ANORTHBOUND JET SKI WITH TWO PEOPLE ON IT.  A SHORT WHILE LATER VESSEL 1 HEARD SOME SCREAMING AND YELLING COMING FROM BEHIND THEM FROM THE JET SKI THEY JUST PASSED. THEY SLOWED UP TO SEE IF THE JET SKI WAS SOMEONE THEY KNEW.  THE JET SKI APPEARED TO BE UNDER POWER AND STRUCK THE STARBOARD SIDE OF VESSEL 1 GOING UP OVER THE GUNWHALE AND BACK DOWN.  

VESSEL 2'S VERSION WAS THEY WERE IDLING AND ANOTHER BOAT PASSED THEM THROWING A WAKE AND WAS PUSHING THEM INTO VESSEL 1.  THE OPERATOR OF VESSEL TWO TRIED TO AVOID THE COLLISION BY APPLYING POWER BUT COULD NOT AVOID IT.


BARDID: ND-2018-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEVILS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MINNEWAUKAN
County: BENSON
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator ran out of gas on his way back to the ramp. He did not realize the wind had come up as much as it had and began to take waves over the bow of the boat.  He tried using his trolling motor but the batteries were underwater in the back of the boat. At that point he called 911. While he waited for help to arrive his boat continued to take on water even with the bilge pump working.  Search and rescue arrived and began to tow his boat back to the ramp, as they did so the waves were too large and water ended up over the bow of the boat swamping the boat even more. It began to capsize as the vessel operator got into the search and rescue boat.


BARDID: ND-2018-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Darling
NearestCityorTown: Carpio
County: Renville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator told rescue workers that he was traveling and looked down in the boat and the next thing he knew he hit the shoreline going full throttle.  Both he and his passenger were injured and required medical attention.  The operator was eventually flown to Mayo for reconstructive eye surgery.

Officers found that the boat struck the shoreline in a glancing blow to the port side of the hull.  It struck the rock shoreline and launched approximately 15 feet until striking the ground and skidded an additional 51 feet to where the boat stopped on land.  In total the transom was 65 feet on land from the rocks it struck on the shoreline.  

The hull on the port side was crushed with a gash in the aluminum hull from striking the rocks.  The screws holding the console to the hull were pulled out and the console was loose.  The fiberglass on the left side of the drivers console was ripped from an impact and he steering wheel was bent forward.  Upon examination, GW found that the throttle was in neutral and the key was in the off position.  The master power switch on the dash was in the off position.  There was a significant amount of blood splatter and drops inside the boat with it concentrated in the driver's seat area.  The kill switch was intact allowing the motor to run indicating that it was not attached to the operator.  The screen on the Lowrance depth finder was broken.


BARDID: ND-2018-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-03 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of the Nitro was coming back from watching fireworks and looked down at the gps/depth finder and did not see the pontoon in front of him until just before hitting it.   Cited for Negligent operation and operating an unlicensed motorboat.


BARDID: ND-2018-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Oahe
NearestCityorTown: Linton
County: Emmons County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat operator was driving boat while trying to figure out depth finder.  Ran boat up onto shore/rocks.  Crushed the hull of the boat.  Boat accident was failed to be reported.  Officer on personal time found it at local boat shop.


BARDID: ND-2018-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Oahe
NearestCityorTown: Linton
County: Emmons County
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was coming into the boat ramp to dock and load boat.  Weather conditions were windy and the back of his boat struck the dock knocking off the 09.9 kicker motor into the water and knocked off the motor cover for the 100 hp motor which was lost in the water.


BARDID: ND-2018-0013
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: "slough"
NearestCityorTown: Gackle
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Hunter used kayak to retrieve a duck.  Enroute, the kayak capsized and the hunter fell out and was not able to get back in.  He hung onto the kayak until emergency personnel arrived.  One of the Sheriff's deputies used a float suit to swim out to the hunter and help him back to shore.  He was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Jamestown, ND and treated for hypothermia.


BARDID: ND-2019-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pelican Lake
NearestCityorTown: Minnewauken
County: Benson County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Preliminary report.

 "the air boat pulled up and the three occupants started to fish about 70-75 yards from shore.  After approximately 15 minutes a fish was caught.  When subject went to the back to get the net, the front came up abnormally.  Then when he went back to the front, the boat went back to normal.  Then a second fish was caught.  Then someone checked for water under the hatch in the air boat.  They said that water was coming in.  There were two individuals in the back and one in the front of the boat standing.  The front end of the boat started to come up out of the water and then the boat rolled toward the port side.  The boat capsized and then two people got on the hull of the boat.  They then pulled subject3 onto the hull of the boat.  Once subject3 was pulled onto the hull, the boat disappeared and sank beneath the surface.  Then Subject1 directed subject2 to shore.  Then subject1 followed subject2 after a couple seconds.  Then after a very short time, subject3 quit moving and floated face down."

On May 5, 2019 the air boat was recovered from the Lake.  Upon doing so it was found that one of the two hull plugs was missing.  The second plug was put into the live well drain hole instead of the hull drain.  The two hull drains and live well drain are all the same size.  Because this air boat is a platform air boat they could not see the water coming into the boat.


BARDID: ND-2019-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Darling
NearestCityorTown: Carpio
County: Renville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
while operating the boat, the tiller style motor started to pull hard to the left. AS the operator struggled to correct the steering, the boat struck the shoreline at approximately 30 mph. Operator panicked to correct steering.


BARDID: ND-2019-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red River of the North
NearestCityorTown: Grand Forks
County: Grand Forks County
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator decided to go Kayaking at 8:30 p.m. At approximately 10:30 pm He hit a concrete building near the Grand forks dog park because there has been a strong current with the spring run off.  When the Kayak hit the building it went under.  He tried to save the kayak but it was too heavy with the water inside.  He had an orange life jacket with but it is unknown from the PD report if he was actually wearing it or holding it.  Operator then swam to the nearest tree where he was able to climb on top of and started yelling for help.  He was ultimately rescued by the Grand Forks water rescue around 12:26 a.m.  He was taken to the emergency room and admitted into the hospital.


BARDID: ND-2019-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sheyenne River
NearestCityorTown: Fort Ransom
County: Ransom
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject and Victim had rented a kayak from a state park to go on the Sheyenne River.  The park has a pick up spot on the river where they were supposed to meet the ranger when he arrived the male was on shore and the female was heading downstream and got caught in the low head dam. The Ranger tried to rescue the female with a throw bag but the current would suck it under before she could reach it. Subject was wearing a life jacket, Victim was not.  According to Subject they had tipped the kayak earlier and were able to get back in after emptying it on shore.  They decided to go back out and tried to paddle back upstream to the pickup dock when they tipped the kayak again. Victim was not wearing her lifejacket because she "was a good swimmer".  Subject did not know to swim.


BARDID: ND-2019-0005
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator indicated he was operating the boat on the river south of Bismarck near 'Eagle's Nest' when the boat stuck a sandbar.  After getting the boat off the sandbar with the assistance of some kayaker's, they were unable to get the boat started again.  Operator1 said there were four people in the boat when the boat struck the sandbar. 

GW was informed that Subject1 cut her lip when she hit the windshield of a boat that struck a sandbar.  GW questioned Subject1 if she was having any headaches or dizziness or needed any other medical attention.  Subject1 declined any medical assistance.  GW inquired and was informed that everyone else in the boat was okay. GW was unable to see any physical damage to the boat and none of the other passengers indicated they were injured.

Later that night subject1 went to see her orthodontist as she had some movement of her teeth from when she struck the windshield.  He placed a splint in.  The following day she saw her dentist who did x-rays to make sure she did not have a broken jaw.


BARDID: ND-2019-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nelson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Center
County: Oliver
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred in between 5:00 and 5:30 PM on July 4 on the NW corner of Nelson Lake. Operator1, who has not taken any boat and water safety courses, was driving a jet ski along side Operator2 (17) on the other jet ski. Operator1 turned left towards Operator2 and was hit by Operator2's jet ski. Operator1 and passenger were both injured. Operator1 broke his leg and v1 occupant had a hairline fracture on his lower left arm. Operator2 and his occupant were not injured. Operator1 and v1 occupant were transferred to Stanford in Bismarck for medical attention.


BARDID: ND-2019-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tschida
NearestCityorTown: Elgin
County: Grant County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator said he was towing Subject1 on a tube near Public Beach about 3 p.m.  The water was somewhat rough due to wind and traffic, so he was trying to keep her in the wake behind the boat.  He slowed down because he could see they were going to cross a large wake.  The tube swung out of his boat's wake and flew high into the air as the crossed the other wake.  Subject1 remained on the tube but landed quite hard.  Operator was concerned about a neck or back injury.  He called 911 and the Glen Ullin ambulance responded to Public Beach and transported Subject1 to Elgin.  Her grandmother accompanied her to the hospital.


BARDID: ND-2019-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Mandaree
County: Dunn County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 said that he and his brother Operator2 had been operating their personal watercrafts (PWC) near McKenzie Bay on 07/04/2019. Operator1 said that they had each gone out on their PWC's. Both Operator1 and Operator2 own the PWCs together. 

Operator1 said that they were operating parallel to each other at moderate speeds. Operator1 said that Operator2 then lost control of PWC #2 and fell of the unit. The engine was killed when the safety tether was pulled, and PWC #2 was sent into the path of PWC #1. Operator1 then tried to avoid hitting PWC #2 but was unable to. The underside of PWC #1 collided with the rear left side of PWC #2. This left large holes in the fiberglass hull of both PWCs. Operator1  said that neither him, nor Operator2, suffered any injuries.


BARDID: ND-2019-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Oahe
NearestCityorTown: Linton
County: Emmons County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator, he and two other individuals were approximately 3 miles due west of the Beaver Bay boat ramp heading back to the campground for lunch at 11:30 am after a morning of fishing.  

While on full plane and going about 30 mph, operator said he struck a floating log with the boat.  The collision caused the transom bracket to break, leaving only the hydrolic lift connecting the motor to the boat.  He reiterated that no one was injured in the accident and all were able to make it back to the boat dock safely.  The only other visual damage to the boat was chipping in the clear coat on the transom.


BARDID: ND-2019-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Dunn Center
County: Dunn County
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
IT WAS THE OPERATORS FIRST TIME USING THE MARINA AT THIS LOCATIION AND WAS UNAWARE OF A ROCK WALL THAT WAS CURRENTLY SUNKEN BECASUE OF HIGH WATER.  WHILE LEAVING THE BAY THEY STRUCK THE SUBMERGED ROCK WALL DAMAGING THE HULL AND LOWER UNIT.


BARDID: ND-2019-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator hit an unknown submerged object while near the Interstate Bridge on the Missouri River in Bismarck.


BARDID: ND-2019-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR WAS BACKING BOAT INTO THE WATER AND IT CAME OFF CROOKED, HITTING ROCK JETTY THAT WAS SUBMERGED.  DAMAGED LOWER UNIT AND STEERING CABLE.


BARDID: ND-2019-0014
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Hazen
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
jet ski was stationary when it was struck by another boat.  

Operator of boat #2 decided to swerve towards boat #1 and struck it.


BARDID: ND-2019-0015
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Spiritwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Spirtwood
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The Operator of the Malibu had extremely loud music playing and was not paying attention to what was in front of her as she was pulling a wake boarder. The malibu t-boned the pontoon on its port side.


BARDID: ND-2019-0016
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator WAS DRIVING AROUND 15 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK A DEAD HEAD OR ROCK.  THE STRIKE THEN REDIRECTED THE BOAT INTO THE TREES CAUSING HULL DAMAGE AND IT WAS INDICATED THAT IT WAS FLOODED OR SWAMPED BY THE OFFICER COMPILING THE REPORT.


BARDID: ND-2020-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 had left the ramp area first.  Boat 2 also headed down river, he caught up to and passed Boat 1.  Boat 2 estimated his speed at 59 to 60 miles per hour and estimated Boat 1 speed at 45 to 50 miles per hour.  

Boat 2 said they had decided to pull to the left, because they had decided to fish a spot that they were near,  he slowed he looked back to see where Boat 1 was.  

Boat 2 estimated Boat 1  to be about one-quarter mile behind.  He felt he could slow and turn and Boat 1  would have ample time and space to navigate around them.  

Boat 2 said after about 30 seconds the were struck by the Boat 1.  After he had slowed and turned left Boat 2 said neither he or his passenger  heard or saw  Boat 1  boat until the collision occurred.


BARDID: ND-2020-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Mandan
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of April 23, 2020 Boat #2 was pulling crank baits (fishing) near what is called the Hesket plant fishing area.  

This area is located along the Missouri river near Mandan, ND.  At approximately 10:15 p.m. boat #2 heard another boat coming north bound.

Boat #2 was going approximately 1 mph while trolling, the boat coming upstream was "on plane" as much as they could be.  The bow of Boat #1 was higher up in the air but their navigation lights could be seen.  

Boat #1's operator could not see boat #2 and was following his graph as well as looking side to side.  Boat #2 happened to be directly in the graph path boat #1 was following.  

As boat #1 got closer to Boat #2 they started to hear yelling coming from the shoreline in which one of the passengers in Boat #1 stood up and said something to the operator but it was too late. 

Boat #1 ran directly over boat #2, striking to the starboard side of the motor. 

The occupants in boat #2 jumped out as boat #1 was striking their boat.  Boat #2 was still traveling northbound as the kill switch was not connected and the trolling motor was still on.  

Two of the individuals in the water were picked up by boat #1 but then the motor died.  One of the individuals from boat #2 was struggling in the water when one of the picked up individuals got the boat running again and went over to save the individual who was about to drown.  

Ultimately all three individuals in the water were rescued by Boat #1. They were taken back to boat #2 where they were able to drive their boat back to the ramp.  Boat #1 started to follow but the motor again died and they had to use their trolling motor.  Ultimately boat #1 was towed by Burleigh county swift water rescue back to shore.  

In the process of running over boat #2, one passenger in Boat #1 ended up hitting his head on the post to the bow chair and suffered a concussion.  As of 4/28/2020 no others had indicated they had sought further medical attention.


BARDID: ND-2020-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Pick City
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was drifting and hit the gas to start moving then took hand off throttle to sit again.  Operator 2 of striking vessel believed the juvenile was moving forward and when he came out of a turn going left was aimed towards the Operator 1 on the jet ski.  Operator 2 pulled the lanyard to kill the motor and Operator 1 hit the throttle to try to avoid the collision but was still struck in the stern of the jet ski.


BARDID: ND-2020-0004
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Red River of the North
NearestCityorTown: Drayton
County: Pembina
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
During the anchoring process the boat had capsized and the bow of the boat had been lifted upward which indicated a rear or side of craft anchor point.

Due to operator location in the rear center area vessel, that location became the pivot point upon the anchor line coming tight while operator was still connected to the rope. This in combination with the strong current below the dam and weight in the front of the small vessel (stated by operator), the vessel caught the current and the edge was pulled down to the water capsizing the vessel. Had the line been only attached to the bow at this time (not being held or tied hook on a cleat), in the event the boat still capsized, the bow of the boat would have been forced down or the anchor rope would likely have broken and operator would not have been in position to be holding the rope.

Both individuals in the boat were rescued by a nearby fisherman.


BARDID: ND-2020-0005
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Pick City
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated he was powering up to leave from fishing and that there were a bunch of jet skis driving around and he was watching them to avoid them and then he glanced off the Vessel 2. Operator 1 stated he did not see Vessel 2 until he had made contact with the boat.

Operator 2 was floating on the lake and saw Vessel 1 powering up and heading towards him. Operator 2 estimated the boat started powering up at a distance of approx. 100 yards away. Operator 2 noticed the boat was not turning and jumped up and was waving to get his attention and then the Operator 1 hit Vessel 2 with a glancing strike.


BARDID: ND-2020-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Nelson Carlson Lake
NearestCityorTown: Douglas
County: Ward
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject and the deceased went out on a one person kayak, without life jackets.  The water was choppy because of strong winds and their kayak swamped and capsized as they were attempting to turn around.


BARDID: ND-2020-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
jet ski was operating at night without required navigational lights at approximately 2 a.m.  the operator was driving at a high rate of speed and slammed into a sandbar.  the operator and its passenger were both thrown from the jetski as it rolled across the sandbar. operator had a broken jaw possible broken shoulder, passenger stated possible broken ankle. Both were cited for minor in consumption.


BARDID: ND-2020-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tschida
NearestCityorTown: Elgin
County: Grant County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were traveling parallel to each other, vessel 2 slightly ahead of the vessel one.  Vessel 2 made a sharp turn and vessel 1 was unable to avoid the collision.


BARDID: ND-2020-0009
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Antelope Lake
NearestCityorTown: Harvey
County: Pierce
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 made a sharp turn and threw the passenger off.  At the same time the operator accelerated and the jet hit the victim in close range causing internal injuries.


BARDID: ND-2020-0011
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Upsilon
NearestCityorTown: St. John
County: Rolette
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
operator of Vessel 1 was operating at a high rate of speed and making turns.  He was thrown off the jet ski and when he struck the water suffered a concussion.


BARDID: ND-2020-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bisbee Dam
NearestCityorTown: Bisbee
County: Towner
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator had trouble getting boat to run.  Suspect it filled cylinders with fuel and ignited, backfired and started on fire.


BARDID: ND-2020-0013
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakwea
NearestCityorTown: Epping
County: Williams
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Boat was pulling tubers at 10-15 mph straight across a wave, both people on the tube fell off forward into water, no feeling in injured individuals legs.


BARDID: ND-2020-0014
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
boat operator tried to go through a double pier that  holds up part of the expressway bridge.  Between alcohol use, poor judgement, and the current the boat slammed into the pier.  

Operator's attorney filled out the boat accident report and "fifth amendment" most of the required information including who the operator was.  His background info will remain blank until the case is closed and we can again talk to him.


BARDID: ND-2020-0015
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling south [possibly southwest by compass reading] on the Missouri River and it's operator was having a conversation, over his shoulder, with his passenger.  At approximately the same time, Vessel #2 was departing from the sandbar to the west at a low rate of speed. As Vessel #1 continued its path and speed the Passenger of Vessel #1 saw Vessel #2 first and directed the operators attention forward. When the operator of Vessel #1 saw Vessel #2 he let off the throttle and leaned left in an attempt to avoid the accident but it was too late. Vessel #1 was traveling at faster than idle speed during its operations prior to the collision. Both the operator and passenger of Vessel #2 were injured in the collision as well as the operator of Vessel #1 indicated a possible injury.	


BARDID: ND-2020-0016
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metigoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was partially on a lift without passengers.  Vessel 2 came into shore after two attempts and then left some time later. A witness stated that when the boat came in he saw the lift and boat move.  Operator of vessel 2 is persistent that he did not hit vessel 1 nor the lift.  Review by officers found slight damage to the front starboard fin of vessel 2, that appeared to be fresh and caused by a forward motion.


BARDID: ND-2020-0017
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lamoure
NearestCityorTown: Lamoure
County: Lamoure
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 and Operator 2 were operating within 100 feet of each other.  Operator 2 admitted he knew it was illegal.  During the process of operating too close he stated he spun around to the left operator 1 spun around to the right and vessel 2 struck vessel 1.


BARDID: ND-2020-0018
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakwea
NearestCityorTown: Parshall
County: Mountrail
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 stated he had his boat on Spot Lock (electronic anchor).  He said he noticed a boat coming in his direction and did not pay much attention.  He got busy in his boat and Vessel 2 was coming directly at him.  He yelled at it but the boat collided with his.  The craft struck his on the port side in front of the windshield.  It damaged his bow rail and broke through the fiberglass on the gunwale.  He told me he thought it was on purpose.  The operator of vessel 2 he said he was sorry and they exchanged information.  

Vessel 2 operator said he had left Pouch Bay and was on his way to fish when he collided with the Vessel1.  It was rough water and he was plowing with his boat (bow up high).  He did not see it until right before he collided with it.   

Vessel 2 operator did not send in the required boat accident form and was cited for negligent operation.


BARDID: ND-2020-0019
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morrison Lake
NearestCityorTown: Webster
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While cruising to a hunting spot the boat took on waves over the bow of the boat.  Boat was deemed to be overloaded with people and gear. It is unknown how long the individuals were in the water. Devils Lake search and rescue were the ones that were called to the incident.  Boat operator/owner was taken to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: ND-2021-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Jamestown Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Jamestown
County: Stutsman
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
GF was notified of a boat adrift on the Jamestown Reservoir.  The operator had fallen overboard but was now ashore.  He was taken to the hospital for observation and hypothermia, but appeared alright.  HP and SO units were on scene.
 

contact was made with the owner's wife and left information on how to claim the boat.  

Victim fell overboard when the autopilot of the small craft caused the boat to turn quickly.  He was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.  He had been in the water about 15-20 minutes after the fall overboard.


BARDID: ND-2021-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Morton
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the evening of June 5, 2021 Wardens received a report of a jetski crash on the Missouri River near the Desert south of Bismarck.  The Wardens responded from the Steckel boat ramp near Wilton.  While en-route to assist in the crash the Wardens were made aware that the male and female from the jetski crash had been pulled ashore at the Graner boat ramp on the west side of the Missouri river.  EMS and Morton County SO responded to the Graner boat ramp.  

When the Wardens arrived on scene the operator of the jetski had been taken away by ambulance.  The female passenger was still at the boat ramp area and was not harmed in the crash.  The Wardens collected information from the deputies, spoke with the witnesses and female passenger.  

Warden spoke with Subject to try and clarify what had occurred.  She stated she had just met Operator, the operator of the jetski, he offered her a ride and she got on the back of the jetski.  She stated that he was doing circles with the jetski and when it tipped they were both in the water.  

Once in the water she explained that she was trying to help Operator and he was unable to stay above the water even with his personal floatation device on.  She took her personal floatation device off because she thought that she was strong swimmer and it was hampering her ability to swim.   Both the deceased male and the female floated downstream. She had ahold of his life jacket to keep him with her.  Once they were near the next boat landing people heard her calls for help and they were pulled to shore.


BARDID: ND-2021-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh County
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A group of kayakers was traveling down stream when the deceased split off to the opposite side of the river.  When the group looked back the deceased was no longer in his kayak.  The kayak did have water in it when found and also missing was a black back pack.  Deceased was missing from date of occurrence until found by fisherman on 06/14/2021. 

As of 7/2/2021 still waiting on M.E. report.


BARDID: ND-2021-0006
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Newtown
County: Mountrail
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of the struck boat was V1 owner.  His son Operator1 had been operating the boat.  Operator2 was the operator of the other boat.  There was damage to Operator1s boat as the windshield had been broken out on the drivers side.  There was also some damage and scratches to the fiberglass in the same area.  

 Subject also looked at the bottom of Operator2's boat there were some slight scratches and one small area of missing fiberglass on the underside of the boat.  Subject asked Operator2 what had happened and Operator2 stated he was coming into the boat ramp and he had shifted the boat into reverse but the boat had not shifted into reverse, but kept going forward.  

Operator2 stated his boat had gone over the dock and struck Operator1s boat.  Subject asked Operator1 who was operating the other boat what happened.  Operator1 stated he was backing boat off ramp and had not seen Operator2 coming but that Operator2 boat had come up on dock and then stuck his boat.  Operator2 showed Subject a video of his boat as he had gone back out on the water.  The video showed Operator2 putting the boat in reverse but the boat continuing to go forward.


BARDID: ND-2021-0007
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Burleigh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
both boats were traveling in the same direction.  Operator1's speed would indicate the boat was likely in bow up state and the large bow would have partially obscured his vision directly in front of him.  Operator1 estimated his speed at approximately 10 miles per hour and Operator2 told Warden he was going just above idle speed.  

Based on the statements of the operators Operator1's speed was faster than that of the Operator2 boat. The boat operated by Operator1 struck the Operator2 boat in the right (starboard) rear (stern).  The Operator1 boat then partially overtopped the Operator2 boat causing the damage including the broken windshield.


BARDID: ND-2021-0008
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DICKINSON DIKE
NearestCityorTown: DICKINSON
County: STARK
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
THIS ACCIDENT WAS A LATE ACQUIRED REPORT.  IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THE OPERATOR TO END UP IN THE WATER.  NO WITNESS STATMENTS WERE TAKEN BY THE SHERIFFS OFFICE, NOR WAS A STATEMENT TAKEN FROM THE INJURED OPERATOR. THE OPERATORS PHONE NUMBER IS DISCONNECTED AND NO FURTHER FOLLOWUP WAS AVAILABLE.


BARDID: ND-2021-0010
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEVILS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DEVILS LAKE
County: RAMSEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject said they were all swimming except for one person.  Subject said they were in deep water, that nobody could touch bottom by standing up.  Subject said Subject2 encouraged Subject3 to take the boat for a drive.  Subject said Subject3 got into the driver’s seat, started the motor, and increased the throttle.  Subject described the speed as somewhere between idle speed and full throttle.  

Subject said they were swimming off the starboard side of the boat a short distance away.  Subject said when the boat took off it made a hard right-hand turn and came right at them.  Subject said Subject2 had gone underwater in an attempt to avoid being struck but was hit by the prop on his leg and side.  

Subject said as soon as Subject2 came to the surface he said he was hit and needed to get out of the water immediately.  Subject2 got out of the water and boarded the boat under his own power.  Subject3 was tested for BUI and found to have a BAC of .07 via a preliminary breath test.


BARDID: ND-2021-0012
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ISABELLE
NearestCityorTown: DAWSON
County: KIDDER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 indicated he and Operator1 were in Operator1’s boat with two children ages 5 & 7 and pulling two people on a tube.  Subject1 said he believed the two kayaks were heading north to south along the west shoreline of the lake while Operator1’s boat was heading west and turning to go east.  

Subject1 said the he did not see the kayaks before operator2’s kayak was struck.  Subject1 believed Operator1 was going about 15 mph.  According to Subject1, the striking of Operator2’s Kayak caused the motorboat to stop.  After striking the kayak Operator2 grabbed onto Operator1s boat and was immediately picked up by a pontoon and taken back to a cabin on the west side of the lake where he was picked up by the ambulance.

Operator1 said while pulling the tubers he was looking for pontoon traffic along the shore of the lake and did not see the kayaks.  Operator1 indicated he was pulling the tubers in a loop-de-loop fashion.  Operator1 figured he was going about 15 mph but did not know for sure as the speedometer on his boat was broken.  Operator1 said when he struck Operator2 the bow of his boat was higher than normal.  Operator1 said when he struck Operator2’s boat it was a hard hit and caused his boat to stop at which time he put it in neutral.  After realizing Operator2 was in the water, Operator1 got him up to his boat at which time the pontoon arrived and took him so shore.


BARDID: ND-2021-0013
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BISMARCK
County: BURLEIGH
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: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 stated a female crashed into his pontoon while it was parked on the sandbar to the west of Fox Island.  Subject1 stated he was on his pontoon relaxing when he was struck.  Subject1 informed GW his neck hurt, but didn't want any medical assistance.  Subject1 stated the female that hit his pontoon was still on scene, and reported no injuries. 

Operator2 claimed she had been out on the Jet Ski for a short period of time.  When she was passing by Subject1's parked pontoon she somehow hit the throttle and crashed into the rear of the pontoon.  Operator2 stated she had no injuries from the incident.


BARDID: ND-2021-0014
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tschida
NearestCityorTown: Glen Ullin
County: Grant
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator2 was driving the boat around 30 mph, going straight, then slowed down to close the windshield before speeding up again.  He thought he slowed down to 25 mph.  Just as he accelerated, he felt a “wham” and thought he might have hit something. He looked back and realized Operator1 had hit him with the jet ski.  No one was injured and they immediately went to shore in case the vessels were sinking. When they determined both would run and weren't taking on water, they went directly to the boat ramp and loaded them.

They jet ski was behind and slightly to the side of the boat, but inside the boat's wake.  He estimated they were about 100 feet behind the boat, with both going straight.  The boat stopped suddenly in front of him. That's when they collided.


BARDID: ND-2021-0015
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Metagoshe
NearestCityorTown: Bottineau
County: Bottineau
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator admitted to driving the vessel at the time of the incident and coming to close to shore while turning near Masonic Island.  Boat contacted the sandbar causing it to overturn. The speedometer of the boat was froze at 40 mph.  Two of the three occupants went to the hospital. Operator stated it was very dark in this area of the lake.  Sheriff's office indicated alcohol use of the driver but was never tested.


BARDID: ND-2022-0001
State: ND
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-27 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sakakawea
NearestCityorTown: Bismarck
County: Mountrail
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was reported missing after his Kayak and paddle were  found along the shoreline of Lake Sakakawea on April 27, 2022.  His body was found on June 4, 2022 in Lake Sakakawea.  As of June 22, 2022 autopsy report is still pending.

Nothing further has been received from the FBI, BIA or the sheriff's department.


BARDID: ND-2022-0002
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Devils Lake
NearestCityorTown: Devils Lake
County: Benson County
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 25th of June 2022, I (GW1) was walking into the Game and Fish Office in Devils lake when I received a phone call from Benson County Deputy about a boat accident that was requiring search and rescue to be dispatched.  The details that came in was that a boat had capsized east of the East Bay boat landing along the opposite shoreline of the boat landing.  Three individuals were accounted for and one was not accounted for.  GW2, GW3, and GW4 were at the Game and Fish office when I arrived, and we immediately hooked up two boats and got them in the water within ten minutes and started heading to the location that was given to us by Devils Lake LEC.  GW2and I were in one boat and GW3 and GW4 were in the other boat.  The wind was blowing approximately 30 mph steady out of the west causing the water to have 4-6ft waves that made it extremely difficult for us to move at any rate of speed without capsizing. We headed to the general location that the individuals were when I saw a red spot along a group of stumps that were sticking out of the water.  We headed over to that location and located 3 individuals that were standing on a shallow sandbar hanging on to a stump that was protruding out of the water.  We made multiple attempts to get close to the group to rescue them but could not get to them based on the water conditions and wind.  We were trying to come up with a plan to get someone out to them to pull them out to the boats when we heard across the radio that Search and Rescue had just launched their rescue boat and were on their way.  We were told initially that there were 4 individuals out in the water so when search and rescue got to our location with their rescue boat and a jet ski and saw the stranded individuals we started to search the area for the 4 person that was still missing.  We could tell that the people that were about to get rescued were pointing east in the direction that the wind was blowing as if to point us in the direction that the 4th individual was located.  We searched as good as we could without damaging or beaching our boat when approximately 30 minutes later the information came across the radio that search and rescue had located all 4 individuals and had them on board and were heading to Ackerman Acres to get the 4 rescued individuals to an ambulance.  I called GWS5 and informed him that the lake was too rough for us to go back to our trailers and that we were going to head to Haybale Heights, and he was going to bring a truck with a trailer to Haybale, so we could shuttle Game Wardens around and get our equipment off of the lake.

Upon arriving at the hospital, employee told me that all 4 individuals were being treated for hypothermia and two of the individuals were getting CT scans.  Employee told me that he informed the ER doctor that I was heading that way so when we walked into the ER she gave me a quick explanation of the severity of their injuries.  The doctor told me that there would be a significant language barrier with two individuals but that the other two individuals that were husband and wife and in the same room spoke English.

Operator stated that they launched the boat at approximately 0700am.  They launched their boat at the East Bay boat launch off of Highway 20.  The headed straight east and fished the shoreline just south of where we rescued them.  They decided that the wind was getting to rough and their boat was starting to take waves over the side of the boat, so they attempted to head back to the boat launch.  Operator was driving and was heading north along the shoreline when he realized that he was too close to shore.  He told me that the wind and the waves kept pushing his boat toward shore, and it got to a point where he hit a stump.  When he hit the first stump the motor started to have mechanical issues.  Then the boat was pushed into another stump which caused the boat to capsize sending all four individuals into the water.  All 4 were wearing their PFD's when they went into the water but all of them were grabbing something else that was floating to better stay above the water.  Operator, Injured 2, and Injured 3 all ended up on a shallow sandbar where they could stand up, but they could see that Injured 4 was floating further east away from them, and they could not get to her.  Operator realized that he had his phone in his pocket and that it still was working, so he had Injured 2 call 911 and that is where we headed out for the recovery


BARDID: ND-2022-0003
State: ND
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Irvine
NearestCityorTown: Cando
County: Ramsey
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Fuel
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
June 29, 2022,  a boat had capsized on the north end of Lake Irvin and a 70-year-old male was still missing. Warden responded to the lake and on his way their he was informed that the male had been found, and both individuals were on shore and being evaluated by EMS. Warden arrived and identified the owner of the boat and operator as Operator and the passenger as Passenger. Both individuals were taken to Cando hospital to be evaluated. No reported injuries or hypothermia.

Operator stated they were coming in from fishing when the boat had quiet. He stated he noticed that the fuel line had come undone from the motor. He stated that he put it back on and was trying to pull start the motor but was struggling. He stated that he stood up to try and pull when  wave came from the side and capsized the boat. He stated he swam to shore and walked in the cattails to the road after it had happened. Passenger stated that when the boat went over he could not see Operator but could hear him and that he swam to shore and called 911 and told them what had happened. Warden asked if they had been wearing life vest. Both men stated they had them on all day.


