# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: NM-2022-1000
State: NM
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-01 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mundo Lake
NearestCityorTown: Dulce
County: Rio Arriba
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to information from the news media, a “one-man” pontoon boat came apart with the operator strapped into it.  One side of the flotation became detached from the rest of the pontoon and tipped him on the side. 

A Good Sam rescued the individual, whose body temperature had fallen to the low 90’s.


BARDID: NV-2014-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 (V2) was being towed by another vessel.  Vessel 1(V1) came alongside V2 while V2 was being towed north on the Colorado River.  As all vessels were heading north, V1 suddenly made a sharp left turn and attempted to jump over the bow of V2.  V1 hit the starboard side of the bow of V2 and caused significant damage to V2.  V1 continued its course and ran over the front side of V2.  V1 left a hole on the starboard side of the bow and skid marks on the port side of the bow of V2.  V1 continued its course and fled the scene of the accident.


BARDID: NV-2014-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred as V1 headed downriver at approximately 35 mph near the Nevada shoreline across from Davis Camp Swim Area with Operator operating, Occupant1 seated behind her, and Occupant2 seated toward the stern of the vessel. While traveling through chopped water Occupant2 fell off the stern of the vessel. Both Operator and Occupant1 looked upriver at Occupant2 and did not see the upcoming shoreline. Occupant1 then turned her head back forward and noticed the upcoming shoreline. She told Operator to “look out.” Operator attempted to avoid the collision with the shoreline, but ran aground approximately 20 feet at approximately a 30 degree angle to the upstream shoreline. 

All occupants were wearing personal floatation devices at the time of the collision. Occupant2 was ejected from the vessel prior to V1 running aground. She was assisted from the water. Occupant2 sustained a contusion to the outside of her left ankle, but declined medical attention. Operator and Occupant1 were not ejected during the collision and stated they were uninjured and declined medical attention. 

V1 sustained 8 sq ft of gel coat damage and 1 sq ft of fiberglass damage to the hull of the vessel. All required safety equipment was aboard V1. Excessive speed for conditions, operator inattention and operator inexperience contributed to the collision. After completing the investigation V1 was released to the registered owner.


BARDID: NV-2014-0004
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
"The operator states that they were traveling at a high rate of speed when she hit current and it spun the PWC sideways, causing them to hit the shoreline/trees at a high rate of speed.
Both the driver and passenger had severe wounds that would have required at least stitches.  The driver has head, back, shoulder, arm and knee injuries.  The passenger had head and knee injuries."


BARDID: NV-2014-0005
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 21, 2014 at approximately 1359 hours, Lake Mead NRA Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) advised rangers that a vessel had capsized near the BMI Intake Tower with seven occupants onboard.  LMICC further advised that a rental boat in the area had retrieved all seven occupants from the water and were bringing them back to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.

Investigation revealed that weather/wind conditions had created hazardous water conditions.The vessel owner/operator stated, "We were driving the boat at approximately 10mph.  It was windy and the waves were getting big.  We stopped the boat and the water started flooding in through the front.  The boat flooded and we fell overboard."  No injuries were sustained in the incident.


BARDID: NV-2014-0006
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: exertion
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was cruising in the vicinity of the tire lines near the Las Vegas Boat Harbor. Operator stated that he had previously dislocated his shoulder on numerous occasions. The operator struck a wake, causing his shoulder to become dislocated again, leaving him unable to steer the vessel. The vessel continued forward in a straight line at approximately 10 mph, striking the tire line. The operator was ejected as a result of the collision, causing bruising to his legs and torso.


BARDID: NV-2014-0007
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Accident not investigated at scene nor were occupants/operator interviewed. 

On Saturday, June 7, 2014 D-1 Operator1 rented a vessel, V-1 from Aramark Corporation at Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe. At approximately 1730 hours, she was in the area of Cave Rock. It appears that all the occupants of the vessel jumped out to swim. They realized that the vessel was drifting toward the shore/rocks. They were not able to get aboard the vessel and start the engine prior to the vessel running aground. 

D-1 Operator1 was eventually able to start the boat, all the passengers reboarded and she returned it to Zephyr Cove. Upon return, she told dock manager that there had not been any problems. Dock Manager had received a call from Nevada State Park Aide who told him that one of Aramark''s rental boats had hit the rocks near Cave Rock. Dock Manager instructed an employee to inspect the hull of V-1 when damage to the hull, propeller and skeg was discovered. D-1 Operator1 initially told Dock Manager that everyone had jumped off the boat to swim and it drifted into the rocks. This statement was also made to Park by a 16 year old female (no further identifier) who had been a passenger. 

Dock Manager told me that D-1Operator1 initially agreed to pay for the damage and would make arrangements. He told me that D-1 Operator1 returned Sunday June 8th and told him there had been mechanical problems with the boat, specifically the steering and starter failed which resulted in the boat drifting into the rocks. D-1Operator1 was denying responsibility for the damage. Dock Manager told me that when D-1 Operator1 returned V-1 he shut-off and re-started V-1 three times. An Aramark employee drove V-1 to Cave Rock to put it on a trailer. Dock Manager said this employee did not have any problems with the steering or motor. 

Park Aidetold me that an unknown occupant of the boat said that the engine cut-off lanyard had been pulled, shutting off the engine. No one on board realized the cut-off had been activated until several minutes after V-1 had hit the rocks. 

I spoke with D-1 Operator1 and she agreed to provide a statement. The email address she provided was not correct and has not returned two subsequent calls. She has not provided a statement regarding the accident. 

There is no diagram provided as I was unable to determine the vessels position on the rocks but determined its location when the accident occurred.


BARDID: NV-2014-0008
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2014 a group of 10 people rented a PWC, vessel #1 and a pontoon houseboat, vessel #2 from Aramark Corporation at Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe.  

Operator1 stated that while operating V-1 he swerved to avoid colliding with an unidentified PWC.  The evasive action he took, a u-turn to the left, caused him to strike V-2 with the starboard side of the PWC in the port side bow area of V-2.

Officers of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded and investigated.  When they arrived, Operator1 had already been taken by private vehicle to Barton Memorial Hospital.  The occupants of V-2 gave conflicting oral statements.

The most plausible explanation of the accident is that Operator1 was attempting to ''splash'' occupants on V-2.  Although he claimed over 100 hours of experience in PWC operation, he misjudged the closing rate of the vessels and collided with V-2.  He was thrown from V-1 and his injuries were sustained when he hit the structure of V-2.  His injuries, bruised ribs on his right torso, broken nose, a concussion and stitches to his left hand are consistant with V-1 colliding with V-2 as described.

Occupants of V-2 pulled him onto V-2.  They secured V-1 and towed it back to Zephyr Cove Marina.

Officers completed a diagram of the accident and can be found in attachments.

Although I contacted the operators of both vessels, neither has completed a statement.


BARDID: NV-2014-0010
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The accident occurred at approximately 1520 hrs as V1 headed south approximately ½ mile southeast of Solicitor Cove on Lake Mojave headed toward Cottonwood Cove Marina. Operator1 was operating V1 with one person in the seat next to the operator. Two others were seated in the bow of V1. Three more were seated toward the stern of V1. 

Wind speeds of approximately 20 mph and 3-4 ft waves were coming from the south. As V1 headed south a few waves came over the bow of V1 causing water to accumulate in the vessel. The two from the bow attempted to move to the stern of the vessel. One person turned on the bilge pump switch. V1 continued to take waves over the bow which swamped V1. All occupants departed from V1 and entered the water. Two people were wearing their personal floatation devices. All other occupants of V1 held onto floating seats and debris to stay afloat. V1 overturned and drifted toward the Nevada shoreline. A passing vessel retrieved all occupants of V1 from the water and returned to Cottonwood Cove. 

The occupants were in the water less than 5 minutes before being assisted by the passing vessel. All occupants stated that they were uninjured.


BARDID: NV-2014-0011
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 18th, 2014 at approximately 0200 hours, while traveling back to Callville Bay,  vessel was swamped with water. The vessel subsequently sunk just below the water line at Hamblin Bay, NV. The vessel owner/operator was rescued from one of his friends that was traveling back to Callville Bay. There were no injuries reported. The vessel was retrieved the next day.


BARDID: NV-2014-0012
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating near entrance of Hemenway Harbor. Operator states he stuck wake from passing vessel while he was travelling about 50 mph, which caused jetski to be thrown into air. Operator ejected from vessel, then struck by vessel while falling. Operator sustained injuries to arm and side, transported to trauma center by NPS ambulance. No damage to vessel.


BARDID: NV-2014-0013
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Overton
County: clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
From my experience and the physical evidence I deduce the following: 
It is likely that on Thursday morning, 02/20/2014, three men were operating vessel#1 from the Stewarts Point area (where they last checked-in with family) heading south, in attempt to find safe harbor from rough waters, or possible fishing areas near Echo Bay Marina, where their vehicle and trailer were located. It is likely the fishermen were approximately 2-3 miles north of Echo Bay Marina (GPS coordinates 36 degrees 19.776 minutes N, 114 degrees 23.708 minutes W) the night of 02/19/2014 or early morning of 02/20/2014 when they experienced high wind gusts which could have created 4-5 ft. waves sufficient enough to break over the freeboard of the vessel. Vessel#1 likely took on water as it plowed into waves and capsized. The projected area of the accident had an average water depth of 165 ft. with water temperature of approximately 57.8 degrees F and is a known portion of the lake that experiences high winds and rough waters. 

Due to the circumstances of the boat ignition being found in what is likely the “on” position, boat''s throttle in the “forward” position, boat''s drain plug being properly inserted into the hull drain, no apparent significant damage to the hull, and the vessel possibly being overloaded by weight; it is likely the boat was being operated and in motion when it overturned due to waves (in open water north of Echo Bay Marina) causing the three men to go into the water. Due to the physical evidence, it is presumed the three men were not wearing life jackets when they went into the water. The water temperature at the proposed time of the accident was approximately 57 degrees F with wind gusts up to 27 mph and air temperature of approximately 52 degrees.  (owner of vessel#1) is listed as the proposed operator for this boat accident report, although there is no way of conclusively determining which individual was operating vessel#1 at the time of the accident. 

At the time of this report, one body has been recovered and two are still missing. An addendum to this report will be added when/if other bodies are recovered. 

See Attached Case Report.


BARDID: NV-2014-0014
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1), PWC was being operated downstream near Fisherman''s Access, Laughlin Nevada. 3 separate PWCs were docked to the Fisherman''s Access Courtesy Dock and had no persons on board. Vessels 2, 3, and 4 were docked from the stern (rear) of the vessel and were pointing downriver with the current. 

Operator1 operated V1 causing it to crash into V2, V3 and V4. V1 then capsized and ejected Operator1 and his two passengers. All three occupants were able to get back on board V1 and floated/operated V1 into the Regency Casino dock area, where they were assisted by a local PWC rental operator. Rental agency assisted V1 from the dock area, to the shore area, near the Regency Casino and assisted in anchoring V1. Rental agency was not informed of the incident. 

Operator1 and his two passengers left the scene and did not report the incident to anyone. Family members later located Operator1 and brought him to the scene. Upon questioning, Operator1 admitted to operating V1 and causing a collision with V2, V3 and V4. Operator1 then admitted to going to the Regency Casino where he left V1 and proceeded to the Aquarius Casino where he did nothing other than wait. 

At 1608 hours Operator1 was arrested for a vessel collision hit and run, per NRS 488.550.


BARDID: NV-2014-0015
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating Vessel 1 with V1 occupant as a passenger. Operator1 was traveling upstream near the Golden Nugget Casino. Operator2 was operating Vessel 2 (V2, PWC with registration number CF6449 PE) with V2 occupant as a passenger. V2 was traveling upstream near the Golden Nugget Casino. 

At the time of the collision, V2 was ahead of V1 and Operator2 began slowing V2 in an effort to communicate with V2 occupant on the rear of V2. V2 entered a very slight right hand turn due to the current, while V2 slowed. V1 continued on its current path, colliding with V2. 

V1 struck the starboard (right) stern (rear) of V2. V1 struck the right leg of V2 occupant and then struck the rear seat area on the starboard side of V2. V2 occupant and Operator2 were ejected from V2. 

Operator1 and V1 occupant assisted V2 occupant to the shoreline, while Operator2 swam to and recovered V2.


BARDID: NV-2014-0016
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS HEADED NORTH BOUND ON THE COLORADO RIVER. V2 WAS DRIFTING SOUTHBOUND ON THE COLORADO WITH ENGINE TURNED OFF.  V1 WAS LOOKING BEHIND HIM AND CONTINUED NORTH BOUND.  V1 THEN STRUCK V2 ON THE STERN STARBOARD SIDE.  V1 AFTER COLLIDING WITH V2,FLIPPED OVER AND PROCEEDED ALONG THE STARBOARD SIDE OF V2.  BOTH PARTIES ON V1 WERE THROWN FROM THE VESSEL BUT DID NOT REQUEST ANY MEDICAL ATTENTION.  NO ONE WAS INJURED ON V2. 

NO INJURIES REPORTED. 
PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY TO V2 

OPERATOR OF V1 WAS CITED FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PROPER LOOKOUT NRS 488.540 

SEE NARRATIVE FOR MORE INFORMATION(14-0121)


BARDID: NV-2014-0017
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels rented by family group. Both operators did not have required Nevada Boating Safety certificate or training. Vessel 02 was returning to rental dock at Las Vegas Boat Harbor. Operator (OPERATOR2) states he slowed to slow coast as he approached marina tire breakwater line. Vessel 01 was following Vessel 02 and failed to notice it slowed. Bow of Vessel 01 collided with stern/engine of Vessel 02 at approximate speed of 10-15 mph. Operators stated no injuries to occupants of either vessel. 

Vessel 01 sustained damage to bow decking and plates, along with bending front of pontoons. Approximate damage $400. Vessel 02 sustained damage to engine (destroyed engine cover and bent lower unit), along with damage to stern railing and skirts. Approximate damage $2480. 

All occupants of vessels had left the dock prior to arrival of investigating officer. Vessel operators became increasingly uncooperative during the investigation and refused to provide occupant information. Various family members then began to interfere in the investigation and investigating officers decided not to press the issue to prevent a riot. Vessel operators came to financial understanding with the vessel owner to cover part of the damages to vessel, then departed the area.


BARDID: NV-2014-0019
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 5, 2014 at approximately 20:06 hours I, Game Warden, was patrolling the Colorado River near the Avi Resort in Clark County Nevada with Game Warden when I was notified of a possible boat accident on the Nevada shoreline at the Avi Resort boat launch ramp. 

I was met by Officer with the Fort Mohave Police Department at the Avi Resort boat launch ramp. Officer stated that he had been contacted by a group of individuals that had stated they were involved in a boat accident and the other involved party had left the scene. I located a damaged vessel (V1) at the Avi boat launch ramp. I was contacted by the operator who had rented V1, and two unknown juvenile males that were occupants on V1. Subject stated that he had rented the personal watercraft (PWC) from RPM Jet Ski Rentals. They informed me that the other vessel involved in the accident was in the parking lot of the Avi Resort. They stated that they believed the operator of the other involved vessel was impaired at the time of the accident. 

Officer contacted the operator of the other involved vessel (V2). The operator of V2 was later identified.  Officer escorted Operator2 to my vessel that was parked at the Avi Resort courtesy dock. Operator2 gave a voluntary sample to a preliminary breath test which results of 0.058 blood alcohol content. 

Operator1 stated that he and the two unidentified juveniles were on V1 headed downriver. Operator1 stated that he started to turn to the port side when he looked back and saw V2 coming downriver. Operator1 stated that he stopped his PWC and put his hand up to signal for V2 to stop. Operator1 stated that V2 and V1 collided ejecting all the occupants from the vessel. Operator1 stated that V1 began to sink and that he moved it to the rocks near the Avi Resort boat launch. Operator1 stated that the operator of V2 assisted the unidentified juveniles from V1 to shore. The operator of V2 asked if they were all uninjured prior to removing V2 from the water. 

Operator2 stated that he was operating V2 with one person as a passenger. Operator2 stated that V2 was headed downriver at approximately 40-45 mph. Operator2 stated that V1 was to their starboard side headed downriver at approximately 30-35 mph. Operator2 stated that V1 began making a turn to the port side in front of V1. Operator2 stated that he released the throttle, but that the two vessels collided ejecting all occupants. Operator2 stated that he got back on board V2 and assisted occupant as well as the other two juveniles to shore. Operator2 stated that the occupants of V1 stated that they were not hurt. Operator2 stated that they then loaded V2 on the trailer and moved it to the parking lot of the Avi Resort. 

All required safety equipment was aboard V1 and V2 at the time of the accident.


BARDID: NV-2014-0020
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator, his vessel began taking on water soon after they launched at the Callville Bay Marina on 7/12/2014 at approximately 1415 hours. Operator1 stated the bilge pump was running but it could not keep up with the amount of water that was coming into the vessel. Operator1 said he turned the vessel to the nearest beach just outside of the marina in Callville Bay where he off loaded the passengers and attempted to bail out the water manually. The boat sank approximately 25 feet from shore where it was partially visible above the water line. Operator1 stated the drain plug was secure in the vessel and he does not know why it began taking on the water.


BARDID: NV-2014-0021
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/20/2014, at approximately 1430, victim was reported missing after he jumped into the water off of a rental pontoon boat in Boulder Basin on Lake Mead. According to witness statements, Victim jumped into the water without a PFD in order to assist another swimmer from his party who appeared to be struggling. Due to the wind and 2 to 3 foot waves, Victim began to tire and call for help. The occupants of the vessel attempted to throw him Type 1 PFDs but he was unable to secure one before they drifted away. Witnesses stated the saw Victim disappear in the waves and never resurface. The vessel was not under power at the time Victim entered the water and the occupants stated they had trouble getting the engine to start. After approximately 2 to 3 minutes they said they were able to start the engine and attempt to search for Victim. A search was conducted by NPS and NDOW and at the time of this report, the victim is still missing.


BARDID: NV-2014-0022
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling Southbound near the Nevada shoreline. Operator1 failed to look before he turned V1 to his left (heading East). V1 was reported to be traveling between 20 and 30 miles per hour. 

V2 was traveling with one passenger Southbound near the Nevada shoreline. V2 was located behind and to the left of V1. Operator2 reported that he was operating V2 at approximately 20 to 30 miles per hour and was maintaining his distance and relation to V1 along the river. 

V1 and V2 were unassociated vessels. 

When V1 entered the left hand turn, it entered the path of V2. Operator2 reports letting go of the throttle and was unable to complete any more evasive maneuvers prior to collision. 

The bow (front) of V2 struck the port side (left side facing the bow) of V1. 

Operator1 was ejected and landed in the water face down and unconscious. 

V2 occupant was ejected, but uninjured in the incident. V2 occupant swam to Operator1 and rolled Operator1 over, so that Operator1 was face up. V2 occupant reports that Operator1 was unconscious upon arrival. 

Operator2 remained on V2 and was able to secure V1 at the incident scene. 

An unassociated vessel approached Operator1 and pulled Operator1 onto their vessel. Good sam supported Operator1'' neck and maintained contact with Operator1 until medical personnel arrived. Neither saw the incident, they just responded when they noticed Operator1 in the water. 

Good sam vessel took Operator1 into the beach area at Davis Camp North Beach and continued to assist until medical personnel arrived on scene.


BARDID: NV-2014-0024
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
While tubing near Sandy Cove just north of Callville Bay, victim lost hold of the tube and hit the water while the vessel was cruising at a speed of 20 miles an hour. Because of the impact on the water, victim suffered a closed fracture of the right wrist.


BARDID: NV-2014-0025
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Willow Beach, AZ
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20, 2014 at approximately 1143 hours, an unidentified visitor reported that a swimmer went missing near river mile 46 on Lake Mohave. The reporting party stated there were two vessels searching for the missing swimmer. Supervisory Ranger, U.S. Park Ranger, and Paramedic responded to the scene. They were unable to locate the involved vessel which later returned to Willow Beach Marina where the vessel was rented from. 
 
RANGER returned to Willow Beach Marina and made contact with the involved party. Her investigation revealed that VICTIM jumped off the rented 2006 Campion vessel to go swimming. According to other vessel occupants, he had been swimming for approximately 6 minutes with another person when the remaining occupants on the vessel realized he was struggling in the water. One juvenile individual jumped off the boat to assist him but was unable to rescue VICTIM. According to the juvenile individual, VICTIM began swallowing water as the current took him further away from their location. He went underwater and did not resurface. On August 1, 2014, VICTIM''s body was located by U.S. Park Rangers near river mile 44 along the Nevada Shoreline on Lake Mohave. VICTIM was pronounced deceased and his body was transferred to the Clark County Coroner.


BARDID: NV-2014-0026
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lahontan Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
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 July 25th 2014, Lake Mead Interagency Dispatch received a 911 call about a Jet Ski accident that occurred outside of Callville Bay (CVB).  Rescue 4, Ranger and I responded to the accident. I interviewed the operator of Jet Ski #1 who stated that he stopped to see where his brother was (operator of ski #2) when he saw him coming at him. He tried to turn away and then he ran into the side of Jet Ski #1. The operator of Jet Ski #2 fell into the water and started to convulse and was not alert. He was pulled out of the water by a Good Samaritan. The juvenile operator of jet ski #2 was subsequently transported to the hospital by Rescue 4.


BARDID: NV-2014-0027
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2014 at approximately 1152 hours, the occupants of a rental houseboat vessel (V1) reported a missing person off Sandy Beach on Lake Mead. According to witness statements, around 1030 hours, Victim jumped off of the starboard side of V1 approximately 50 yards from the shoreline, without a PFD, and began swimming into shore. Another individual jumped off the port side at the same time in order to insure the area where they intended to beach their boat was clear and safe. Witnesses from the vessel say both individuals began swimming toward shore and they assumed both swimmers made it to the beach. Two witnesses from the party who were on a PWC near the area reported they heard Victim call for help and the passenger on the PWC stated she thought she saw him disappear under water. They stated they checked the immediate area where she possibly saw the victim go under and then went to the houseboat to ask the occupants if they had seen Victim. Both individuals on the PWC stated the people they asked on the houseboat said Victim was on board so they discontinued looking. None of the other occupants of V1 admitted to hearing Victim call for help or see him struggling. According to statements, the individuals on board V1 did not notice Victim missing for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. They reported the missing person at approximately 1152 hours and a search was conducted by NPS, NDOW and Metro SAR. The body of Victim was located on 07/23/2014 at approximately 1600 hours in 13 feet of water approximately 75 feet from shore by family members who were searching the area.


BARDID: NV-2014-0029
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/09/2014 at approximately 1450 hour, victim was being towed on a inner tube by operator near 9 Mile Cove. While tubing VICTIM was attempting to get back into the center wake. VICTIM fell off the inner tube and while doing so, he held on to it with his right hand causing him to dislocated his right shoulder. VICTIM was brought onboard and transported to Cottonwood Cove. VICTIM was airlifted to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. 

While talking with OPERATOR, he stated he had a few beers earlier in the day. I observed no impairment in OPERATOR.


BARDID: NV-2014-0030
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being operated approximately 30 feet from the Nevada Shoreline southbound in Newberry Cove when it struck a submerged rock.  The accident caused a crack in the lower unit case, steering loss, and the vessel to begin to take on water.  The vessel was operated in to Nevada Telephone Cove and beached where LE Rangers found the vessel.  It is unknown precisely where the vessel struck the rock as the occupants were not that familiar with the lake.  It is only known that it was somewhere in Newberry Cove.


BARDID: NV-2014-0032
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On august 10, 2014 at approximately 1433pm a report of a possible drowning was reported on lake mohave.  I, officer \ responded and was the first officer on scene at paiute cove on lake mohave.  On arrival there was 3 persons on board a vessel.  There were 3 persons on board.  

They reported that subject had step off the stern of the vessel to enter the water to take a quick dip and urinate while in the water.  victim entered the water without a life jacket and sooner after entering the water began to struggle to keep afloat.  Subject2 entered the water in attempt to assist victim but was not able to help and subject2 then entered the boat again and as he did victim went below the water and did not resurface.  

For further information refer to ndow report #14-0170
Fatality report conducted by national park service report #np 14094259


BARDID: NV-2014-0033
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Callville Bay Marina, NV
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 5, 2014 at approximately 1300 hours, operator was operating a Hallett Vessel approximately 1/4 mile from the shoreline near Sandy Cove on Lake Mead.  The Hallet Vessel had a tube in tow with 4 occupants.  One of the occupants on the tube partially fell off the tube.  She held onto the tube with half of her body off the tube bouncing up and down as the vessel continued forward.  Her body impacted the water with such force that caused her left femur to break.  The Hallet Vessel transported her back to Callville Bay Marina and awaited rescuers.  The patient was flown to University Medical Center by Mercy Air.  The vessel did not sustain any damage.


BARDID: NV-2014-0034
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2014 at approximately 1315 hours operator left Las Vegas Boat Harbor piloting the LAKALI LENA  (vessel #1) with 4 additional occupants headed toward Swallow Bay on Lake Mead, Clark County, Nevada. Vessel #1 was traveled approximately 5 miles in a northeastern direction where it entered the outskirts of swallow bay and struck a submerged rock reef. Vessel #1 was traveling at approximately 20 knots at the time of the accident. The rock reef was submerged approximately 2 feet under the surface of the water. The rock reef measured approximately 50 ft by 35 ft. Four occupants were on the bridge of the vessel and one was below deck at the time of the collision. All occupants were thrown forward but no injuries were evident or reported. 

OPERATOR reported that he noticed they were taking on water near vessel #1''s onboard generator. OPERATOR Stated he immediately sent out a mayday.  I, game warden. heard the mayday at 1440 hours and advised NDOW dispatch that I would be responding.  I arrived at the accident scene at approximately 1451 hours.  I advised OPERATOR to turn on his anchor light at vessel #1 would be on the water over night. All five occupants on board vessel #1 were taken on board my patrol vessel at approximately 1456 hours.  Las Vegas Boat Harbor personnel arrived on scene and stated they would attempt to recover vessel #1 the following morning.  

At approximately 1505 Game Warden photographed the accident scene.  At approximately 1506 hours I began transport of vessel #1''s occupants back to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.  I arrived at Las Vegas Boat Harbor at approximately 1523 hours and collected witness statements from all occupants of vessel #1.  I then requested OPERATOR to give a blood BAC sample on my PBT.  OPERATOR BAC per my PBT was .008.  Contributing factors for this accident included dropping lake levels with new unmarked submerged hazards and cloudy conditions reducing visibility for the operator of vessel #1.  Total damage for vessel #1 based on owners statements and Las Vegas Boat Harbor opinions was estimated at $75,000.00. This estimate was arrived upon by taking into account approximately 20 square feet of fiberglass damage, damage to electrical equipment contained within the vessel, extensive upholstery and wood interior damage, prop and drive shaft damage, and salvage fees.


BARDID: NV-2014-0035
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was struck on the port side by the bow of Vessel 2.  Vessel 1 sustained damage to the steering column, cowling and front storage compartment cover.  The operator of vessel 1 received contusions and abrasions on the outside of his left knee.  Vessel 2 sustained minor scraped and scuffs to the bow.  The operator of vessel 2 was uninjured but the passenger received a welt to the head and was taken to the hospital.


BARDID: NV-2014-0036
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person tangled in vsl equip
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator stated he had placed engines in reverse as the vessel was leaving the slip. The victim was releasing the line from the front starboard cleat when the tip of her right index finger was amputated as it was caught in the line.


BARDID: NV-2014-0047
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/30/14 at 15:30 hours in the area of Callville Bay flat wake zone at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a house boat and a motor boat attempted to dock with each other. The weather conditions at the time were wind speeds of 7-14 mph with 6"-2'' choppy water. Vessel #1 was reversing its stern to the bow of vessel #2. The operator of vessel #1 turned off the engine when vessel #1 was about an arms length distance from vessel #2. Vessel #2 was not in operation.  At that time passenger of vessel #1 attempted to grab hold of the deck of vessel #2 while standing on the swim platform. Due to the choppy water vessel #1 moved in a downward motion while vessel #2 moved in an upward motion. This action caused victim to slip off the swim platform between the vessels. victim has both of his legs struck by vessel #2 causing a fracture of the lower left leg and deep lacerations to the right leg. victim was removed from the water and transported to the gas dock for EMS treatment.


BARDID: NV-2014-0048
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel #1 advised that vessel #1 had been pulling right all day long.  He advised that he was traveling southbound on the river in the area of davis camp north beach, the pwc pulled to the right causing him to strike a fixed tower protruding into the river on the nevada side of the river.  Both the operator and his passenger were ejected from the watercraft.  Both complained of pain but refused medical treatment.  The registered owner of the watercraft advised that there were no problems or malfunctions with the watercraft.


BARDID: NV-2014-0049
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 29, 2014 at approximately 1800 hours Ranger  and I approached an unmanned jet ski outside the Boulder Islands. The operator was later found and rescued. The operator was making sharp turns on the PWC when he fell off. He was unable to get back on the jetski. The operator was treated for hypothermia and transported to the Boulder City Hospital.


BARDID: NV-2014-0050
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
5 persons on board claim that subject was the operator.  SUBJECT states that the owner (OPERATOR) was the operator and the passengers conspired to claim that SUBJECT was the operator because he was sober.  Passengers state they were southbound when OPERATOR saw lights at Nevada Telephone Cove beach.  SUBJECT states that OPERATOR turned to the left to turn around to go to the beach to party.  Moments later, the vessel struck an island and ramped out of the water while leaving only the lower unit in the water.  Vessel was approximately 30-40 degree incline on the island.

OPERATOR - Unknown operator experience - claims not to have been the operator.

OPERATOR''s injury is consistent with him being behind the steering wheel at the time of the accident.  His injuries were center chest but claims he was sitting at the bow seat on the starboard side facing center.  He claims his injury was sustained on the bow railing.

Another passenger claims that SUBJECT was standing in the center between the open glass partition separating the driver seat (SB) and the passenger seat (P).  SUBJECT admits that he was standing in this position.  He claims OPERATOR was seated to his right operating.  

The steering wheel axel appears snapped internally.  This would be inconsistent with SUBJECT operating the vessel.


BARDID: NV-2014-0051
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/21/2014 at approximately 1436 I was advised of a patient who was unconscious following a wakeboard accident in Rufus Cove.  The patient was being transported into Callville Bay by the vessel she had been wake boarding behind.  Initial reports indicated VICTIM had an altered level of consciousness and could not feel the left side of her body.  
    I interviewed the vessel operator and he completed a voluntary statement indicating that VICTIM had been wakeboarding in Rufus Cove when she fell during her 5th run.  When she was picked up he stated she felt dizzy, which deteriorated to loss of feeling in her extremities and then temporary unconsciousness.


BARDID: NV-2014-0052
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While at cruising speed in boulder basin outside of Callville Bay, the vessel struck two waves that were caused by the wake of other vessels. When the vessel struck the waves, it caused the individuals on board to hit their seats. One individual on board the vessel struck the cupholder of the vessel and sustained a fractured vertebrae in his back.


BARDID: NV-2014-0053
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While being towed northeast of the Black Canyon area, the skier hit the water and suffered a left femur fracture.


BARDID: NV-2014-0054
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner was fueling boat, then put nozzle away.  Passenger put key in ignition but stated he did not turn key.  Fire started on vessel, fuel dock workers untied boat and pushed away form fuel dock.  National Park Service responded and treated one burn victim and extinguished fire.


BARDID: NV-2014-1000
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-11-25 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pyramid Lake
County: Washoe
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG entered news report of a triple-fatality boating accident after a vessel capsized while its occupants were fishing on a reservation in northern Nevada.  One body was found approximately 1 mile offshore and the two others remain disappeared.  None of the three were reported to have worn life jackets.  The three were reportedly seasoned fishermen.


BARDID: NV-2015-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 5, 2015 Fort Mohave Tribal Police Officer took a report of a boat accident between two Personal WaterCraft (PWC) that occurred approximately a half mile north of the Veterans Bridge on the Colorado River on the Nevada Side.  The collision according to Officers was a hit and run accident involving injury to one party.  

     There were three subjects on the PWC, registration of  (V1).  The operator was Operator1 who was not injured.  The passenger directly behind Operator1 was Occupant which is the subject who sustained injuries to his left arm and wrist and left lower leg and ankle.  Occupant was transported to Valley View Medical center to treat his injuries.  The rear passenger did not sustain any injuries.

     The three were reported to have stopped on the V1 and were floating down stream when a Maroon PWC(V2) with a Caucasian female with blonde hair heading north and stuck V1 midship in a T-bone manner.  Both were both thrown from V1 while operator remained on V1.  After being struck the operator of V2 claimed she was running out of gas and then proceeded upstream.  

     V1 appears to have minor damage to the paint and gel coat layer of the PWC.   V2 was never located and no one reported the accident on behalf of V2.

See Fort Mohave Tribal report # 15-001712 for more information


BARDID: NV-2015-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1. Operator1 left the Regency Casino Dock and while operating away from the dock, capsized V1 with the water current. Operator1 stayed in the water and hung on to V1. V1 floated with the current towards the Edgewater Casino Dock. Operator1 attempted to swim with V1 towards the Edgewater Casino Dock. Operator1 eventually let go of V1 and V1 continued with the current underneath V2. Operator1 grabbed on to the Edgewater Casino North Dock. Operator1 was rescued from the water and assisted to the Edgewater Casino North Dock.

V2 was docked to the Edgewater Casino North Dock and had no persons on board.


BARDID: NV-2015-0007
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden, was at the fuel dock at Las Vegas Boat Harbor on Lake Mead  on June 13, 2015 at approximately 14:45 hours when an employee with the Las Vegas Boat Harbor informed me of a woman who had been injured while being towed on a tube. The employee informed me that the woman was in the employee break room. I notified Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) dispatch and located the injured woman in the break room. 

The woman informed me that she had crashed on a tube while being towed and was suffering from pain in her left side, was having difficulty breathing, and had been near passing out while on the vessel.  I requested medical assistance from the National Parks Service (NPS). Victim stated that she had been on a tube being towed behind her daughter''s vessel. She stated that as the vessel beginning to accelerate and turn right she fell off the tube to the left. She stated that during the fall she had suffered an injury to her side. When asked where the vessel was now, she informed me that her daughter was attempting to remove it from the water at Hemminway Launch Ramp. NPS Rangers and medical personnel arrived on scene. I provided NPS Sgt. Schlesinger with a description of the vessel and had him attempt to locate the vessel at the launch ramp.  NPS medical personnel transported Victim to Boulder City Hospital for evaluation. 

I met Sgt. on the Hemminway Launch Ramp where he had located the vessel involved in the accident. I interviewed the operator and other occupants. Operator stated that she was operating the vessel and that she was towing her mom on the tube behind the vessel. Operator stated that as she began to accelerate and turn that Victim fell of the tube. After retrieving Victim from the water she stated that she had injured her ribs. They then returned to the harbor and dropped off Victim before loading the vessel on the trailer. I collected a written statement from Operator.

I had NDOW dispatch run the vessel for wants and current registration. I checked the vessel''s safety equipment. The vessel had adequate wearable personal floatation devices (PFD) and a serviceable fire extinguisher.  The vessel did not have a type IV throwable PFD on board. I issued Operator a warning for NRS 488.193 NAC 488.405 for fail to carry a type IV PFD. 

Victim informed me that she had bruised ribs. Victim was released from the hospital later that evening.


BARDID: NV-2015-0009
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating a vessel at approximately 20-25 MPH when the engine lost power and he was ejected from the vessel.  While being ejected from the vessel, operator injured his left shoulder.


BARDID: NV-2015-0010
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/14/2015 at approximately 1730 hours, the vesse was towing a tube with three (3) occupants on it in a seated position.  The Vessel was traveling at approximately 15-20 MPH in a straight line near Rotory Cove and the tube was outside of the wake.  The tube hit a wave and the occupant in the center of the tube''s head collided with the tube occupant that was ejected.


BARDID: NV-2015-0012
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: improper mooring
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sometime between the night of 06/13/2015 and 0600 hours on 06/14/2015 the vessel became unsecured for the vessel that it was tied in Sandy Cove and began to float adrift.  The vessel was found at approximately 0600 hours pumping up against a rocky shoreline in Hamblin Bay.  The vessel had hull damage and broken windshields.  Vessel was recovered by the National Park Service at approximately 1000 hours.


BARDID: NV-2015-0013
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
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
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was traveling downriver and came to a stop. V1 was traveling approximately 100 feet behind V2 at a speed of approximately 20 miles per hour. Operator1 turned off the engine of V1 when he realized V2 came to a stop directly in front of V1. Operator1 attempted to turn right, but V1''s engine was turned off leading to off throttle loss of steering and a general change of direction was not accomplished. V1''s bow struck the stern of V2 on the port side. V1 continued up and over V2, striking two subjects, and completing travel with the port side of V1 striking the starboard side of V2. The collision caused one person to be ejected. Both received injuries in the collision.

    On June 5, 2015, the ejected person’s death was pronounced following direct relation to this collision.
 


BARDID: NV-2015-0014
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 at a self reported rate of speed between 35 and 40 miles per hour. There were many other vessels in the immediate area and all operating within a close proximity. Operator1 operated V1 in close enough proximity with other unknown vessels to have been sprayed in the face with water as a result of maneuvers of these unknown vessels. Operator1 took his hands off of the throttle control and steering controls to wipe his eyes. Upon opening his eyes, V2 was immediately in front of him by “1 or 2 feet.” 

    Operator2 reports that he slowed V2 to between 5 and 10 miles per hour due to excessive choppy water in the immediate area. Victim was a passenger on V2. Operator2 reported that he saw V1 approaching the rear of V2 when V1 was at a distance of approximately 5 to 10 feet behind V2. 

    The bow of V1 struck V2 on the stern near the corner between the stern and the starboard side at an angle of approximately 155 to 175 degrees to V2''s bow. The stern of V2 depressed, pitched downward, into the water due to the weight of V1 coming on to the stern floorboard and V2 acted as a ramp for V1. V1''s bow pitched upwards due to this effect and continued travel up through the rear seating area of V2. V1 struck Victim and continued travel becoming airborne over the remainder of V2.

    Victim was pushed into Operator2 due to the forces of V1 striking the rear of Victim. Operator2 was pushed into the handlebar/steering control mechanisms as well as the front hood. Victim and Operator2 were then ejected from V1.
 
Victim died from injuries sustained.  Operator2 was also injured.


BARDID: NV-2015-0015
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 North, near mid channel of Lake Mohave, outside of the Katherine''s Landing area. A noise was heard and then white smoke came from the engine of V1. The engine cover was opened and no fire was seen. Subject and Operator1 stated that water was coming in to V1 at the engine.


BARDID: NV-2015-0016
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/21/2015 at approximately 1703 hours, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a medical emergency involving a male that was intoxicated and unresponsive at the Hemenway Courtesy Dock. Rangers and NPS medical personnel responded to find a 78 year old male that was unresponsive, not breathing, and with no pulse. CPR was initiated and advanced life support interventions were performed but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

I conducted an interview with the victim’s son–in-law on scene.  After investigation, it was determined that a group of five individuals, victim included, was on a vessel just north of Boulder Islands, approximately 50 feet from the shoreline, when subject jumped of the back of the vessel.  Due to high wind, the vessel began to drift away from the victim.  The victim began to struggle to get back to the vessel.  Family members on board the vessel noticed the victim was in distress so subject2 jumped in to help the victim get back to the vessel.  subject2 was able to get to the victim as he was beginning to go under the surface of the water.  subject2 described that the victim was under the water for only seconds before he was able to get him back to the vessel.  When they returned to the vessel, the family pulled the victim on board.  The family performed CPR while en route to the Hemenway Courtesy Dock, where they called 911.
 


BARDID: NV-2015-0017
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was the operator of vessel 1. Operator1 reported tipping over up river from the Riverside Resort North Dock. Operator1 had trouble re-boarding vessel 1. Subject attempted to assist Operator1 and entered the water himself. Vessel 1 drifted past the North end of the Riverside Resort North Dock towards the East side, away from the shore. 

Vessel 2, a water taxi, was docked to the Riverside Resort North Dock. Prior to the collision, the operator of vessel 2, Operator2, was facing towards the stern of V2, facing the persons on board V2, from the captains area. Vessel 2 was docked against the Riverside Resort North Dock by using engine power and directional control. Vessel 2 was not tied off. Prior to the collision, I witnessed V2 sitting still along the side of the dock. It was not moving forward, nor rearward.

     With Subject''s assistance, Operator1 swam away from and floated past vessel 2, continuing downriver. Subject and his un-involved PWC became stuck to the Riverside Resort North Dock. 

     Vessel 1 struck the bow of vessel 2 and became stuck against the front of vessel 2. Operator2 immediately turned around and vessel 2 began drifting downriver following the collision. Operator2 later stated that he immediately placed vessel 2 into neutral when the collision occurred. Operator2 did this in case a person had gone under vessel 2 and was headed towards the props with the river current.

     Subject self rescued and was able to operate his un-involved PWC away from the Riverside Resort North Dock. 

     Vessel 1 was pinned to the front of vessel 2. However, vessel 2 was drifting with the current at this time and was nearing very close to the USS Riverside, a large vessel docked to the Riverside Resort South Dock. Due to this, Operator2 placed vessel 2 in forward gear and vessel 1 went under vessel 2''s starboard pontoon. Operator2 continued forward and vessel 1 bounced underneath vessel 2''s starboard pontoon, continuing out the rear of vessel 2, striking vessel 2''s starboard engine before surfacing.


BARDID: NV-2015-0018
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/03/15, at approximately 1645 hours, two jet ski’s collided with each other on Lake Mead in the Boulder Basin area.  Reports indicated that they jet skis were being operated side by side by single riders.  For an unknown reason, Operator1 operated his vessel in front of Operator2 causing Operator2 to strike the bow of Operator1''s jetski propelling him over Operator1''s jetski sending both riders into the water.  

Operator2 appeared to be uninjured in the collision.  Operator1 was injured and still in the water. Operator2 helped Operator1 back onto his jetski and they both drove to Boulder Harbor before summoning help.  On the jet ski Operator1 was operating there was obvious damage to the starboard bow side of the vessel.  The vessel appeared to have appearance damage only.  On Operator2 jet ski he was operating on the hull there were several cracks through the fiberglass in the jet ski.


BARDID: NV-2015-0019
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Scene:

Callville Bay Marina Boat Dock
Weather Sunny and warm, clear visibility

Damage:

Vessel 1 had fiberglass damage to the back starboard corner and the front rail was misaligned. Estimated at $3500-4000 worth of damage. 
Vessel 2 reported no damage. 


Narrative:

On June 8th at approximately 1410 hours, I received a report from LMICC that SUBJECT1 wanted to report a vessel accident that took place at Callville Bay Marina boat dock. Officer and I meet with SUBJECT1 on the water about a mile away from Callville Bay Marina. 

After the accident SUBJECT1 took his boat out on Lake Mead. SUBJECT1 stated that vessel 2 hit his vessel at the boat dock. SUBJECT1 stated his vessel was tied to the boat dock and vessel 2 backed into the front of his vessel causing vessel 1 to hit the boat dock and cause fiberglass damage. After further investigation I discovered SUBJECT1 was not in the vessel and did not observe the accident take place. He stated SUBJECT2 was in the vessel during the incident and told him what had happened. At the scene SUBJECT1 took a photo of vessel 2 and the driver''s license information of the owner of vessel 2, OPERATOR2. SUBJECT1 stated that OPERATOR2 was becoming aggressive and angry with him and SUBJECT2. SUBJECT1 left the scene in vessel 1 fearing the altercation would become violent. 

On June 9th I received a report from LMICC that OPERATOR2 wanted to speak with a ranger regarding the vessel accident. I meet with OPERATOR2 at Callville Ranger Station. He stated that he never hit vessel 1 with his vessel. He explained that vessel 1 was blocking the boat ramp and he asked SUBJECT2 to move the vessel down the dock to a different cleat and tie off.  SUBJECT2 replied that she did not know how to move the boat. OPERATOR2 then went to the front of his vessel when he heard a loud noise and the whole dock moved. He stated SUBJECT2 said “did I crack it”. A witness, stated he saw the accident take place and emailed OPERATOR2 with a statement. The statement described that SUBJECT2 put the boat in reverse at full throttle and hit the dock. He stated that vessel 2 never hit vessel 1. OPERATOR2 showed me photos of vessel 2 on his cell phone with no visible damage.  OPERATOR2 has not sent the photos to my email as requested.  This accident report reflects v1 striking a dock.  since V2's particpation wasn't substantiated, that vessel was not included.


BARDID: NV-2015-0020
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14th 2015 at approximately 1442 hours I received a report from LMICC of a Jet Ski accident with injuries in the boulder basin area. LMICC informed me that the patient would be transported to the Lake Mead Marina. I arrived at Lake Mead Marina and contacted the patient. VICTIM was transported by an unassociated party via boat. VICTIM stated that his friend later identified had accidently hit him in the back with a jet ski. VICTIM fell of his jet ski and was trying to re-board. FRIEND came to assist VICTIM but lost control and hit VICTIM in the back pining him between the two jet skis. They estimated there speed at the time of the accident as 5mph. VICTIM complained of back and internal stomach pain. I began my assessment and requested Rescue 4 (ambulance). Rescue 4 took over patient care and transported VICTIM. See attached EMS Chart.  

All parties interviewed described the incident as an accident. No vessel damage was reported.

Friend would not return my phone calls.


BARDID: NV-2015-0021
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was driving jet ski and observed exposed land mass point sticking out of water and abruptly turned jet ski which caused jet ski to turn over.  Water entered the exhaust and flooded the engine bay.


BARDID: NV-2015-0024
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 in the Harrah''s No Wake Zone along the Colorado River at approximately 30 miles per hour with V1 occupant as a passenger. Operator2 was operating V2 upriver in the Harrah''s No Wake Zone, at a no wake speed, with V2 occupant as a passenger. 

     Operator1 attempted a turn to avoid V2 and caused V1 occupant to be ejected from V1. V1 occupant was holding on to Operator1 and therefore pulled Operator1 off of V1 as well. The momentum of V1 continued into V2 causing a collision.

     Immediately prior to collision, V2 occupant recognized the impending collision and self departed V2, jumping rearward from V2. During her departure, her left ankle was struck by one of the vessels causing pain that continued past the end of the collision.


BARDID: NV-2015-0025
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Overton
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was returning from the water to dock at the echo bay courtesy ramp. A female occupant seated in the open front port-side bow attempting to slow/redirect the docking vessel by reaching out with her right arm. Her arm became pinched between the boat and the courtesy dock, and as the vessel continued to move her right arm was forced towards the front rope cleat on the boat, causing a full-thickness laceration to the patient''s right forearm.


BARDID: NV-2015-0026
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 21st, 2015, I, Game Warden, was on boat patrol on Lake Mohave.  At approximately 12:50 pm, National Park Service Dispatch received a phone call about an injured boater at 6 Mile Cove just south of Cottonwood Cove Marina.  

The weather on this day was clear, with good visibility.  The water was very rough with waves larger than 6 feet and strong winds blowing 15-25 mph with gusts blowing harder.  

According to statement, the last thing he remembered was that a wave came and he tightened the brake on the jet ski, after that he doesn''t remember anything until the paramedics got to him.  Victim had compression fractures in his T3 and T6 vertebrae, an L5 deficit, a Triquetrial Fracture in his right wrist, and fluid and swelling in his lung tissue.

After reviewing statements, and taking into account the weather during the accident, no charges are being filed.  This accident was a result of very rough water and operator inexperience.  No other vessels or people were damaged or injured.


BARDID: NV-2015-0027
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 1, 2015, at approximately 6:00am, subject launches a borrowed vessel at Callville Bay Marina, Lake Mead.  The vessel is operated out into the open water outside the harbor area with the intention of heading West toward Government Wash.  At approximately 4 coves west of Callville Bay Marina the vessel stalls and will not start again.

The strong winds and large waves push the vessel into shore about one cove East of Battleship Rock.  Everyone onboard makes it to shore where they attempt to keep the boat from crashing into the rocks and beach.  The vessel is turned with the bow facing the waves and the outdrive toward the beach but, they could not keep the vessel from moving.  The vessel takes on additional water and begins to fill up with water despite their attempts to manually bail the vessel.  

As the vessel fills with water it becomes more difficult to keep the vessel with the bow out.  The vessel continues to rotate and as additional water enters the vessel from the starboard side.  The vessel is dragged off the shore by the waves and sinks just off shore.


BARDID: NV-2015-0028
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 21st 2015 at approximately 1745 hours Officer and I received a report from LMICC of an injured man on a boat in the Callville Bay area. The boat operator was instructed to take VICTIM to the Callville Bay Marina courtesy dock. Officer and I arrived at the courtesy dock but could not locate VICTIM. We contacted the reporting party who stated they were at the Callville Bay Marina gas dock. 

We arrived at the Callville Marina gas dock and located VICTIM lying on the back of listed vessel, see injuries page 6. Officer and I provided care and splinted the affected leg. VICTIM requested an ambulance. Patient care was transferred to Community Ambulance service and transported to St. Rose Hospital. 

After interviewing all parties involved I was informed that VICTIM was wakeboarding behind listed vessel. As the vessel began to pull VICTIM he felt pain in his left leg and let go of the tow rope. The vessel picked up VICTIM and people on the vessel helped him aboard. They called 911 and were instructed to take him to Callville Bay Marina courtesy dock.


BARDID: NV-2015-0029
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 5th 2015 at approximately 0917hrs I received a report from LMICC that Forever Resorts at Callville Bay Marina wanted to file a report of a vessel accident. When I arrived on scene I discovered that the vessel accident happened the previous night on May 4th. Subject who works for Forever Resorts, reported that he saw a rented patio boat run over a rented jet ski.

SUBJECT''s stated he went out the night of May 4th around 5pm to locate an overdue rental.  While he was out he saw listed patio boat towing listed Jet Ski. He contacted the vessel and informed them that they needed to cut the Jet Ski lose from the patio boat because it was against policy. 

They did as he instructed and he left the area to find the overdue rental. On SUBJECT''s return he observed listed Jet Ski floating in the water with no operator. SUBJECTS boarded listed patio boat to help the operator navigate back to the Jet Ski. 

SUBJECT''s stated he saw multiple people drinking alcohol on the patio boat. While trying to retrieve the Jet Ski the patio boat drifted into some rocks. SUBJECT''s stated that a gentleman from the patio boat took control of the helm and put it in reverse. While doing so he ran over the Jet Ski causing serious damage. SUBJECT''s got off the patio boat and radioed his coworkers for help. During this time the patio boat gained controlled and towed the damaged Jet Ski “backwards” back to Callville Bay Marina. 

At Callville Bay Marina the renter of the patio boat returned the vessel and blamed SUBJECT''s for the damage. She left with no further incident.


BARDID: NV-2015-0031
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, June 26, 2015, at approximately 1300 hours, Lake Mead NRA Interagency Communications Center advised rangers of a boat accident with injuries on Lake Mead, near Promontory Point. 

The involved vessel was located on the shore near Promontory Point. The victim was aboard the vessel with makeshift bandages on his lacerated legs. Blood was present on the boat''s deck.

The victim had sustained multiple lacerations to both legs and a partial amputation of one of his big toes.

The statements indicated that the boat had been in neutral and was adrift when the victim jumped into the water. The victim had been swimming around, and underneath the boat. The boats occupants yelled for the victim by calling his name. The victim did not respond to the other occupants calling his name. The operator put the boat in gear, pulled forward, and turned to the vessel''s port side. The victim was impacted by the spinning propeller, which caused his injuries. A Type IV throwable PFD was thrown to the victim and he was assisted aboard the vessel.

The accident was a result of the victim swimming around the boat, and possibly playing a prank on the boat''s other occupants. The victim had been hiding underneath of the vessel and did not respond to his name being called by the other occupants. More operator experience could also have prevented this accident. Had the operator trimmed the boat''s motor up and reversed the vessel, instead of powering forward, the victim and propeller may not have collided.

The vessel was not operational due to the victim’s clothing being wrapped around the propeller.


BARDID: NV-2015-0032
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River-Bullhead City
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Mohave
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/2015 at approximately 1645 hours there was a two PWC accident on the Colorado River in Bullhead City, AZ.

Both vessels were traveling North near the Nevada side part of the river.  Vessel two with two people on board was stopped and floating.  

Vessel one came from behind at an angle and struck vessel two in the rear on the right side.  The operator of vessel two was ejected and the passenger on vessel two jumped into the water before vessel one struck vessel two.  

Vessel one operator was able to stay on the vessel and ride off.  There were no injuries to any party.  There was damage to both vessels equaling approximately $3000.00.  The two vessels were rentals and the rental company was notified.  

End of report.


BARDID: NV-2015-0033
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS:

This PWC boating collision was initially discovered by the Douglas County Sheriff Office during routing patrol. The NDOW was also in the area and responded to investigate the collision.

 Initial statements from occupants, damage, and transfer marks observed on V-1 and V-2 indicate that V-1 and V-2 were originally travelling in a straight path near each other.  V-1 travelled ahead of V-2, turned around and travelled into the path of V-2. V-1 and V-2 struck nearly head-on. The port side of V-1 ramped the starboard side of V-2. The hull of V-1 apparently struck the operator of V-2 and possibly the passenger of V-2. Both V-1 and V-2 occupants were ejected from their watercraft into the water.

NARRATIVE:

On 08/01/2015 at approximately 1520 hours, I was approaching Zephyr Cove from the NE when I observed the Douglas Co. Sheriff''s Office (DCSO) boat (Marine 7) in contact with two boaters of unknown type to the NW of me several hundred yards away.  Several minutes later I saw Marine 7 depart from the two boats and travel with emergency lights into Zephyr Cove Marina.  As I approached, I saw people sitting on PWC watercraft that Marine 7 had previously been in contact with.  I responded to the boats to see if I could provide additional assistance.  I arrived on scene at approximately 1526 hours and found a yellowish green PWC (V-1) and a blue PWC (V-2) drifting with engines off approximately 25 yards apart. 

V-1 was occupied by a female. She was crying.  I asked her if there had been a crash. She stated “Yes”. She stated “We crashed together”.  I asked her if the watercraft were rentals from Zephyr Cove and she stated that they were. I saw no visible injuries to V1 occupant and she told me that she was not injured.  

I radioed dispatch, advised that I was at the scene of a PWC crash, and reported the involved registration numbers. I continued to V-2.  I found it occupied by subjects sitting on the rear seat portion of V-2 facing forward and Operator1 sitting in front of V2 occupant facing to the rear.  He was holding a life jacket to the chin of V2 occupant in an effort to stop the bleeding from a cut she had sustained to her chin.  Operator1 confirmed that there had been a collision of V-1 and V-2.  

He told me that he had been operating V-1, but ended up on V-2 to assist V2 occupant following the collision. The parties present identified the operator of V-2 \who had been rushed to the Zephyr Cove dock by Marine 7 for medical care. Operator1 told me that he was not injured. I saw no obvious damage to V-1. I saw the steering post was broken, the port side mirror was broken, and collision marks on the port side bow of V-2.  

A Zephyr Cove dock employee arrived on scene. He advised that a medic was in route via watercraft.  I instructed the employee to tow V-1 back to Zephyr Cove. I requested that he not run the engine on the PWC. 

I remained on scene to assist with first aid to V2 occupant.  I elected not to bring V2 occupant and Operator1 on board my vessel since a medic was in route and Operator1 was supplying direct pressure to the wound of V2 occupant in addition to head/neck support.

Another Zephyr Cove employee/EMT responded and contacted Operator1 and V2 occupant.  After his assessment, I requested that he tow V-2 into Zephyr and again requested that the PWC engine not be started.

Marine 7 returned to the area at approximately 1545 hours as the vessels were being towed back and advised me that operator2had been airlifted to Renown Hospital by helicopter. They had V-2 passenger, V2 occupant, get on their boat and they transported her to the Zephyr Cove dock for furth…


BARDID: NV-2015-0035
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was headed up river on the Colorado River near the Laughlin River Lodge Casino at a rate of less than 5 miles per hour. V1 was headed downriver on the Colorado River on plane at approximately 25 miles per hour. V2 was occupied by Captain and he recognized that V1 was headed towards V2, but did not take evasive action. V1 was occupied by 6 other persons. Operator1 did not realize that V2 was in the travel path of V1 until V1 was in the immediate vicinity of V2. 

     When a collision was imminent Captain2 placed V2 in reverse while sounding the horn, attempting to alert Operator1 and avoid the collision. Operator1 placed V1 in to a hard left hand turn in an attempt to avoid the collision. 

     The collision occurred and the starboard underside of V1 struck the bow of V2 causing substantial damage to V1. V1 began to sink and Operator1 attempted to operate it back to Fisherman''s Access Launch Ramp in an attempt to remove V1 from the water. V1''s engines stalled while underway, but Operator1 was still able to operate V1 in to the shoreline between the Aquarius Casino and Riverside Resort. 

     V2 returned to the dock at the Laughlin River Lodge as Captain2 had fallen during impact and received a laceration to his right forearm. Captain2 received first aid for this injury.


BARDID: NV-2015-0036
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that as he was operating V1 on plane at approximately 25 mph, heading south on the Colorado River, adjacent to the Riverside Resort property. A water taxi was initially facing north at the dock, as the water taxi left the dock area the water taxi turned starboard, east, to cross the river. Operator stated that the water taxi turning to starboard impeded the direction of travel of vessel 1. Operator turned starboard, west, to avoid a collision with the water taxi. As vessel #1 turned the engine stalled and left Operator with no mechanical controls due to vessel 1 being a jet boat. Vessel 1, still moving at cruising speed proceeded to collide with the north side of the north dock owned by the Riverside Resort. The impact location on Vessel 1 was the bow.
     
     Immediately following the impact, Operator stated that he was able to restart vessel 1, and proceed to the Fisherman''s Access boat ramp. Operator stated that he put vessel 1 on its trailer, and proceeded to contact the Riverside Casino Security regarding the accident. 

     Inspection of the vessel showed damage to the bow with the majority of damage located on the port side of the bow. The engine on Vessel 1 shifted forward and the steering wheel was noticeably bent. I documented injuries that Operator sustained as a result of the collision as an abrasion on his right shin and a contusion on his lower left abdomen. Pictures are attached.


BARDID: NV-2015-0037
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the afternoon of August 15, 2015, I, Game Warden , was on boat patrol on the Colorado River near Laughlin, Nevada.  At approximately 5:15pm, NDOW dispatch received a call from Las Vegas Metro Police Department about a boat accident that had taken place at the dock of the Riverside Resort and Casino.

A jet ski (V1), had run into one of the parked water taxis, (V2), at the Riverside Dock, informed me that the only person involved had been taken to Western Arizona Medical Center for treatment.

The first person I talked to was Captain, he stated that he was bring his boat into the dock at the Riverside Dock and looked back over his left shoulder to make sure there was no traffic so he could dock and as he looked back ahead, he immediately heard the crack of fiberglass colliding with starboard (right side) bow of taxi boat at dock.  The jet ski was headed south at enough speed to send rider flying off of the machine, tumbling head over heels along outer deck of boat approximately 20 feet.  

Next I talked to Captain who was on the boat that was struck by jet ski.  Captain was onboard Water Taxi #5, (V2).  Captain stated that he bent over to get some water out of a cooler for one of the dock workers when the boat was struck by the jet ski.  He stated that he was knocked down and hit his head and shoulder and he was the only one on board the boat.  Captain also had to go to the hospital per company policy because the accident was reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Lastly I talked to subject2 who was the dock worker that Captain was getting water for when his vessel was struck.  subject2 stated that his back was to the boat, he heard a big bang and saw Captain go down.  The boat was knocked out of the shoe (away from the dock) and subject2 saw the man on the jet ski flying through the air and float away.

At approximately 8:35pm, I arrived at Western Arizona Medical Center to talk to Operator1.  I went back to the nurses'' station in the emergency room to check on Operator1 and I was informed that he had not been admitted yet and that he was still out in the waiting room.  I returned to the waiting room for the emergency room, found Operator1, and talked to him about the accident.  Operator1 stated that he was jet skiing through the river and was trying to evade incoming jet skiers and he got too close to shore (in front of the Riverside Casino) when he collided with the water taxi, sending him airborne and hitting the side of the water taxi and landing in the river.  He stated that the hull of the jet ski was damaged and he observed no damage to the water taxi.  He only observed lacerations on his body at the time he was admitted to the hospital.  At the time of his statement, he had still not been admitted to the hospital, almost 4 hours after the accident.

On August 16th, 2015, I arrived at Western Arizona Medical Center at approximately 2:00pm.  I went back to the nurse''s station to find out what injuries Operator1 had sustained.  According to the nurse that I talked to, Operator1 was treated and released the night of the accident and sustained abrasions on both arms and feet, and complained of pain in right bicep.  Operator1 described the pain as a 5 on a 1 to 10 scale.

on my investigation and interviews, the main cause of this accident was operator inexperience and operator inattention.  Operator1 is from California where it is not required by law to have a boater education card unless you are under the age of 16, which he is not, so it is likely that he is not familiar with inland navigational rules set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard which factors into the cause of the accident.


BARDID: NV-2015-0038
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 alone on August 17, 2015. Operator1 had come to Laughlin to celebrate her birthday and had launched V1 at Fisherman''s Access Launch Ramp. Operator1 was en route to the Harrah''s Casino Dock, but never made it. Instead, Operator1 attempted to make a stop at the Laughlin River Lodge Dock and become involved in a low speed, minimal damage, hit and run collision. Operator1 then returned back up river, colliding with the Riverside Resort South Dock and V2.

    This second collision caused Operator1 to be ejected from V1. Operator1 was recovered from the river by non-emergency bystanders and CPR was started. Emergency personnel took over upon arrival on scene and Operator1 was pronounced deceased on scene.

    Operator1 had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.230 at the time of her death. 0.230 is over 2.8 times the legal operation limit of 0.08. Operator1 also had other narcotics in her system at the time of her death.

    This fatal collision is attributed to alcohol and narcotic impairment in agreement with the Clark County Coroner/Medical Examiner''s findings.
 


BARDID: NV-2015-0041
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2nd 2015 at approximately 1041 hours I received a report from Lake Mead Interagency Communication Center (LMICC) that 2 people were stranded on the shore line somewhere near Box Car Cove after their vessel sunk. As I was prepping a rescue vessel LMICC informed me that the 2 people had been picked up by another vessel operator and were transporting them to Boulder Harbor. I arrived at Boulder Harbor and waited for their arrival. 

When they arrived I contacted the operator and owner of the vessel. He explained that they had left around 0600 and at 0630 about ¼ mile south of Box Car Cove he started to experience engine troubles. He stated that he believed the drive shaft came off of the propeller and punctured a hole in the haul of the vessel. The vessel began taking on water and sunk. He and the other member on board swam to shore. 

OPERATOR stated his phone did not have service/working phone during the incident and waited on shore until they could flag down another vessel operator. 

OPERATOR stated that he did not have insurance for the vessel and was going to try and self-salvage. I have been in contact with OPERATOR''s over the past month. He has informed me that he and a few friends have removed the vessel from the Lake.y


BARDID: NV-2015-0045
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:39:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Bullhead City, AZ
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling South bound on the Colorado River in the area of Big Bend State Park.  When V1 was making a turn both the passenger and the operator fell off.  V1 continued West bound and struck V2 that was at anchor on the shoreline.  Victim 1 was sitting on the V2 when it was struck.  This resulted in him being struck in the head by V1.  There were only minor injuries to Victim 1 but due to his age (1yoa) he was transported to the hospital for treatment.  Victim was treated and released from WARMC.


BARDID: NV-2015-0046
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
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: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of V1 failed to stay aware of his surroundings while operating.  His turning without looking or seeing V2 is a contributing factor in this accident.

The operator of V2 appeared to have been operating too close to V1.  This along with slight alcohol impairment is a contributing factor in this accident.

There doesn’t appear to be any gross negligence or reckless operation in this accident.

Both operators share fault in this accident.  The contributing factors are inattention, alcohol, inexperience, and following too closely. 

No charges or additional citations will be requested.

Operator1 was admitted to Sunrise Medical Center, Trauma ICU and is listed in stable condition.  He may have a fracture to the lumbar 1 vertebrae and a lacerated spleen.


BARDID: NV-2015-0047
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05 December 2015 at approximately 2000 hours, a house boat was travelling south at approximately 5 miles per hour (1000 rpm) and ran aground next to a rock buoy located off Big Boulder Island. During the time of the incident, the annual parade of lights was in progress within 1/2 mile of the accident location. The operator/owner said he was at the helm with one lookout next to him looking out the helm door and another lookout was on the bow. According to the owner both lookouts were experienced. No injuries. The vessel took on water overnight and the following day was found partially submerged.


BARDID: NV-2015-0048
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Overton
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 15, 2015 I, Game Warden, was notified about a self reported boat accident that occurred on September 13, 2015. The self reported boat accident form listed an approximate damage of $22,600 including $17,600 in vessel damage and $5,000 in damage to the personal property of the occupants. Per NRS 488.550 any boat accident with more than $2,000 in damage must be reported to and investigated by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Lt. asked me to investigate this accident further due to the reported damage being beyond the $2,000 threshold.

On January 4, 2016 I contacted the owner and operator of the vessel. Operator stated that on September 13, 2015 he and 4 other occupants were on Lake Mead north of Echo Bay when a storm blew in. Operator stated that they began to head towards Echo Bay to remove the boat from the water before the storm became any worse. 

As the vessel was headed south into the oncoming wind and waves the bimini cover came loose. Operator pulled back on the throttle while one of the occupants moved into the bow of the vessel. This caused the boat to pitch into the oncoming waves and take water over the bow of the vessel. 

The occupants attempted to bail the water out of the vessel, but took on additional waves causing the vessel to swamp and capsize. All occupants of the vessel were wearing their personal floatation devices at the time of the accident. Operator stated that they were approximately 150'' from shore when the accident happened. The occupants were rescued and taken into shore by a passing vessel. Operator stated that none of the occupants were injured in the accident. The capsized vessel was later towed into Echo Bay before being retrieved from the water.


BARDID: NV-2015-0049
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident with damage and single passenger injury report received by Ranger at the Willow Beach marina fuel dock.  Injured party was transported by a Good Samaritan vessel to the fuel dock.  Initial BLS care of Victim provided by self with request for ALS care via Lake Mead EMS unit Rescue 4 staffed by Advanced medical technician and paramedic due to severity of avulsion and possible concussion.  

Victim stated she was standing in the center of the vessel while cruising at a speed between 10 - 15 mph when Operator struck a large rock formation just below the water surface.  She continued to describe Operator was approaching a right bend in the river while travelling south along the Nevada shoreline near RM 43.  Victim stated the collision caused her to fall forward striking her head on the vessels windshield (impact and shatter damage present on vessel).  Care of Victim was transferred to Rescue 4 staff and she was transported to the Saint Rose DE lima emergency room in Henderson NV.  The accident involved vessel was borrowed and operated by OPERATOR.  Operator was able to return the vessel to the fuel dock under its own power and recover it with trailer.  The vessel sustained heavy fiberglass damage with protrusion to the bow and rock strike damage to the propeller.


BARDID: NV-2015-0050
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 17th, 2015 at approximately 1720 hours while on duty at Lake Mead NRA I was notified of a vessel accident that occurred on Lake Mohave.  Dispatch stated the injured person was being transported by vessel to the Cottonwood Cove marina.  At approximately 1815 hours the vessel arrived at Cottonwood Cove marina.  The vessel was a 1991 Reinell.  The injured stated he was being towed by the vessel on an inner tube.  Victim said he fell off the inner tube and believed he dislocated his shoulder.  Victim also stated he had been drinking alcohol but that the operator of the vessel had not. 

The injury occurred at Owl Point on Lake Mohave (35 35.054N 114 40.076W).  The vessel was not damaged in any way.  Victim was treated by paramedics on scene for non-life threatening injuries, then transported to St. Rose Hospital in Henderson, NV.


BARDID: NV-2015-0051
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 24, 2015 at approximately 09:39 hours while off duty in the Cottonwood Cove Sub-District of Lake Mead National Recreation Area I received a report from Ranger that a female tuber being pulled by a jet ski was involved in an accident.  I arrived on scene at 09:48 hours.  After providing medical care for the female I contacted the operator of the vessel, Bombardier personal watercraft.  

OPERATOR1 stated that at approximately 09:00 hours he was operating his pwc traveling east in Owl Point Cove (GPS 35.343526 -114.394065) while towing a tube.  Operator1 stated he was towing two people on the tube. OPERATOR1 then stated that he made a left hand turn and began to travel north close to shore in Owl Point Cove.  OPERATOR1 then stated that he made the turn too close to shore and the tube struck a stationary anchored personal watercraft.  The tube struck PWC 3937 in the right rear corner and caused rubber trim damage in the left rear corner.  One tuber sustained injuries during the accident.


BARDID: NV-2015-1000
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-10-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pyramid Lake
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A news media report indicated that a person is missing after falling out of a vessel about 1000 feet from shore.  The subject had been fishing on Pyramid Lake near Spider Point in bad weather.  The victim was not wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: NV-2015-2000
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a boat hit another from behind, seriously injuring one person.  No further information.


BARDID: NV-2016-0001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 from the Avi Casino Launch Ramp and into the Avi Casino Lagoon/Beach No Wake Zone. When entering the lagoon area, Operator1 noticed that a water ski was touching the engine header and had caught fire. The fire spread to the port side of the vessel and moved toward the bow. Operator1, along with bystanders, fought the fire until it was extinguished.


BARDID: NV-2016-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 27, 2016 at approximately 12:50 hours I, Game Warden was preparing to launch my boat at government dock at Las Vegas Boat Harbor on Lake Mead when I heard community ambulance contact National Park Service (NPS) dispatch over the radio. NPS dispatch advised community ambulance to meet park rangers at Boulder Harbor concerning a medical call. I contacted NPS dispatch and asked if the medical was related to a boat accident. NPS dispatch stated that it was related to a boat accident involving a prop cut. I advised NPS and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) dispatch that I would be in route to Boulder Harbor.

I arrived on scene at approximately 12:58 hours. The vessel was tied to the dock. NPS park rangers were on scene and the victim, was already loaded in the ambulance. Park Ranger had begun the initial accident investigation.  Park Ranger stated that the vessel had all necessary safety equipment. Park Ranger stated that he had already photographed the vessel prior to my arrival.  Park Ranger informed me that the operator had stated that he had one beer earlier in the day.

I interviewed the operator who stated that they had left the dock at approximately 11:50 hours and were headed toward Hoover Dam. He stated that they were approximately 50 yards from the red navigation buoy on the south east side of Boulder Islands traveling at approximately 20 mph. 

He stated that Victim was kneeling on the front seat in the bow of the vessel facing toward the front of the vessel. Operator stated that he pulled back on the throttle to slow the vessel down. Victim lost his balance and fell forward over the bow into the water. Operator stated that he didn''t know what to do and grabbed the lanyard for the kill switch of the vessel. He stated that Victim popped up behind the boat and stated that the engine had hit him. Operator jumped in the water to help Victim back to the vessel. The occupants immediately called 911, wrapped Victim''s injured arm in a towel and headed back to Boulder Harbor to meet medical personnel. 

I asked Operator how much alcohol he had drank that morning. Operator stated that he had one beer between 10:30 and 11:00 hours. I had Operator perform the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. Operator showed a total of 3 clues where 4 clues is a sign of impairment. Operator provided a preliminary breath test sample with showed a BAC of 0.041.

Victim''s injuries consisted of a large laceration to the right bicep near the elbow, multiple small lacerations to the front and back of his torso, and a laceration to the right leg near his knee. Victim was transported to UMC to receive medical care.  

On April 4, 2016 I called Victim to do a follow up interview. Victim stated that he was riding in the bow of the vessel kneeling on the seat to feel the breeze in his face. He stated that the vessel suddenly slowed down throwing him forward over the bow of the vessel. He stated that he did a flip forward while going over the bow and ended up in the water facing the bottom of the lake with his head toward the stern of the vessel. He stated that he was calm and felt that the vessel would just pass by him. 

He stated that as the vessel passed over the top of him the lower unit of the vessel struck him. He stated that he then popped out behind the vessel and began calling for help when Operator jumped in the water to help him back to the vessel. Victim told me that the doctors stated that the laceration to the right arm went through the muscle and cut into the bone causing some nerve damage. Victim received staples for both the incision in his right arm and right leg. Victim sent me a photo of his injury to his right arm.


BARDID: NV-2016-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel was jumping into the water to get fish bait off of his person.  When the operator jumped into the water, he grabbed onto the railing of the boat.  After grabbing onto the railing he jumped into the water and when doing so, his wedding ring got caught in a screw that was not screwed in all the way causing a partial amputation of his left ring finger.


BARDID: NV-2016-0004
State: NV
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07 April 2016 at approximately 1630 hours a small boat capsized with two occupants onboard. One male was able to swim to Deadman''s island and another male hung onto the half submerged boat. At approximately 1758 hours the two males were brought to shore by another visitor.

At approximately 1758 hours I arrived at the Hemenway courtesy dock.  I saw a male covered in towels on the bow of a red boat. The male was unable to communicate what had happened and Ranger and I began treating VICTIM. The second male told me that his uncle had been in the water for about an hour to hour and a half. SUBJECT said that there boat capsized and he swam to a near by island and was not injured. 
     
At approximately 1831 hours Boulder City Fire Department arrived on scene and VICTIM was transported to Boulder City Hospital. I observed Ranger conduct Standard Field Sobriety Testing on SUBJECT. I saw the he blew a .023 on the preliminary breath test. 
     
At approximately 1855 hours Ranger and I onboard vessel 41 searched for the location of the accident and the boat. We were not able to locate the boat or any debris. The search was suspended due to darkness and we returned to the marina at approximately 2002 hours.

The following day I conducted a search area around Boulder Islands and was not able to locate the boat or any debris.


BARDID: NV-2016-0005
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/3/2016 at approx. 1700 hrs, operator was operating a PWC, traveling southbound on the Colorado River just north of the Davis Camp boat launch.  He stated that he came upon the boat and attempted to steer around it, but when he let off the accelerator, he lost steering and collided with the port side aft section of the boat, causing him to be ejected over the handle bars and onto the boat.  The occupants became hostile so he jumped off and was picked up by another PWC and taken to shore.  Full report done by Bullhead City PD.  Attached


BARDID: NV-2016-0006
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 14, 2016, I, Game Warden1, was on boat patrol outside of Katherine's Landing Marina near Arizona Telephone Cove when, at approximately 1645 hours, National Park Service Dispatch broadcast over the radio a report of a boat accident with injuries near Arizona Telephone Cove.  The report was a jet ski had hit a pontoon boat and one of the occupants of the jet ski was bleeding from the nose.  The reporting party said they would be bringing the injured individual into Katherine's Landing boat ramp to seek medical attention for the injured.  
   I began searching in the area of Arizona Telephone Cove and could not see any signs of an accident, or anyone from shore trying to get my attention.  I began to travel towards Katherine's Landing boat ramp to see if the party had already arrived.  When I arrived at the boat ramp, no one from the reporting party was at the boat ramp yet.  I parked my boat and waited at the dock with National Park Service Rangers, Ranger1 and Ranger2.  While waiting for the party to arrive, Ranger2 drove by land to Princess Cove boat ramp to make sure the reporting party had not gone there and got the ramps mixed up.
At approximately 1730 hours the reporting party arrived at the boat ramp.  The injured party was a juvenile, Subject1, who was riding on the jet ski with her father when the accident happened.  She was immediately evaluated by Ranger1 on the dock.  He determined that her nose had just been severely bruised.  He asked the father if he wanted the ambulance to come and transport her to the hospital and the father refused further treatment for his daughter.  Ranger1's medical report would have to be obtained from the National Park Service.
   While Ranger1 finished his evaluation of Sunject1 and spoke with her father, I began gathering witness statements from others in the party.  Only one person on shore had witnessed the accident, Witness1. Witness1 stated that she was standing on the pontoon boat and was watching her friend, Operator1, come back into the cove on the jet ski and it appeared he was struggling to get his kill switch pulled out and before he could get it out, the ski plowed into the back, left side of the boat.

   I then spoke with Operator1, and he stated that he pulled into the cove where they were camped.  He states that he came in too fast and he pulled on the kill leash but it did not pull all the way out and they struck the side of the boat at about 10-12 mph.  His daughter Subject1's face hit the steering bar of the jet ski and her nose began to bleed.  They called for assistance and drove back to the marina where they were met by rangers and a game warden.

At approximately 1715, Game Warden2 arrived on scene to help with the investigation.  While I was interviewing Operator1, Game Warden2 took pictures of the vessels that were involved in the collisions.  After Game Warden2 finished taking photos, I concluded my interview with Operator1 and gave him information where he could obtain a copy of the report and where he could reach me if he had questions.

   I believe Operator1's lack of knowledge of the operation of the jet ski led him to believe that he could pull the lanyard out of the kill switch and the jet ski would stop immediately which would not have happened even if he had been able to completely pull the lanyard out.  Another contributing factor would have been off throttle steering loss due to the low speed Operator1 was traveling on the jet ski.  He would not have been able to steer the jet ski very well at that low of a speed and even if he had been successful removing the lanyard for the kill switch, would still have impacted the beached pontoon boat.  

   On May 15, 2016, I went to Laughlin Watercraft Rentals and Lake Mohave Resort and obtained copies of the rental agreements for b…


BARDID: NV-2016-0007
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Shortly after sunset on 05/07/2016 Lake Mead Rangers responded to a call for a visitor assist for a disabled vessel adrift on the Cottonwood Basin of Lake Mohave.  The vessel, a low freeboard, flat-bottomed boat, was reported to have 2-3 adults on board.  As Rangers approached the last known location of the vessel winds increased creating 3 foot swells, rain and hail combined with the lack of moonlight creating very poor visibility.  

Rangers established ICS and increased the search urgency as they feared the vessel may have sunk and there may be people in the cold lake water.  Approximately 4 hours into the search, Rangers located the two males within the search zone; about two miles south of the point last seen.  

Both were close to exhaustion and hypothermic but were wearing their PFDs and holding onto each other.  They were treated on scene and one was transported to a Las Vegas hospital for hypothermia.  

During the subsequent investigation Rangers determined the vessel swamped and sank as the storm moved in shortly after the initial call.  During the search Katherine Landing and Cottonwood Rangers were assisted by an AZ Dept of Public Safety helicopter.


BARDID: NV-2016-0008
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I Game Warden was on patrol with Game Warden on the Colorado River in Laughlin, NV, on May 28th, 2016. 

At approximately 1630 \warden1 received a call from our dispatch center regarding an accident at the Edgewater Casino courtesy dock. Warden1 and I arrived on scene at approximately 1700. On Scene we contacted a casino dock worker who witnessed the accident. Witness1 agreed to write a witness statement. Witness1 said that she witnessed a young man on a yellow and white Jet Ski approach the dock area at a high rate of speed attempting to splash the patrons on the dock. The jet ski then struck the “Danger” sign on the front of the London Bridge jet boat, the operator was momentarily pinned between the jet ski and the jet boat. The Jet Ski proceeded to ramp off of the starboard bow and come to rest. The operator was able to mount the Jet Ski and leave the scene. 

     Warden1 and I photographed the scene and proceeded to return to patrol to try and identify the operator of the yellow and white Jet Ski. 
     Warden1 and I located the Jet Ski involved in the accident on the Arizona shore line just south of the location of the accident. 

     Operator1 stated that he was the individual involved in the accident. Operator1 states that he was uninjured in the accident. Operator1 states that he was traveling southbound on the river at approximately 15 mph, Operator1 was cut off by another ski and to avoid a collision with that ski he accidently hit the London Jet Boat. Operator1 states that after impact he climbed back on the ski. The ski was badly damaged and had to be towed to shore to prevent sinking.  

     The cause of this accident was rider inexperience and traveling to close to the stationary objects the docked vessel and the Edgewater courtesy dock. Damage estimate to the London Jet Boat is approximately $2000. Damage to the Yamaha Wave Runner is estimated at $4000. Operator1 violated Inland Navigation Rules 5 (Look Out), 6 (Safe Speed) as adapted by NRS 488.540. Based on the witness statements and the physical evidence collected at the scene Operator1 was traveling to close to the Edgewater courtesy dock and Operator1 was operating the Jet Ski recklessly.


BARDID: NV-2016-0009
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I Game Warden had just started my patrol shift on Lake Mead in the Boulder Basin area on Sunday April, 17th 2016. I was heading southbound out of the Lake Mead Marina towards Black canyon and rounding the southern side of the Boulder Islands. A 911 call was made regarding a vessel in Boulder Basin taking on water. I heard the call and responded, the location of the vessel in distress was not far from my location. Water conditions were fairly calm, winds were less than 10 mph out of the south, and water temp was approximately 62 degrees.

     On scene I noticed the stern of the Vessel sitting very low in the water. I would have been unable to tow the vessel back to the marina due to the fact that it was too far. I decided to tow the vessel to the closest beach area to avoid having the vessel sink in over two hundred feet of water. I secured my tow line to the bow eye of the vessel and proceeded to tow it approximately ½ mile to the Beehive Island area. The tow of the vessel was without incident and I was able to secure the bow of the vessel on the beach.

     This vessel (V1) is a 33'' Formula motorboat with an enclosed cabin. This vessel is of fiberglass construction and it is powered by two inboard v-8 engines paired to two separate external stern drive units. This vessel was found taking on water in Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Specifically this vessel was in Boulder Basin approximately 1/2 mile north of Beehive Island. Upon my arrival to the scene I found V1 abandoned with both of its occupants on a good samaritan vessel, there was an audible bilge alarm sounding from V1 and it was obvious that the stern of the V1 was sitting low in the water. No Visible defects were noted on the vessel as I approached.

     Based on physical evidence, witness statements and my investigation there were no violations of any Inland Navigation Rules, nor were there any violations of NRS in this case. The vessel while under power struck a submerged object causing the outdrives and bellows housing to be compromised.


BARDID: NV-2016-0010
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15th 2016 I was notified by Lake Mead Interagency Communication Center (LMICC) of an injured male at Callville Bay Marina with a possible broken leg. Officer responded from Boulder Beach. Officer2 and I also responded in Rescue 4 (ambulance). 

While in route an additional report came in by LMICC that the patient, VICTIM, had a broken femur. Rescue 4 requested Community ambulance to assist. Officer2 arrived on scene and confirmed that VICTIM had a broken femur. Rescue 4 requested Mercy Air to land a helicopter at Callville Bay. Rescue 4 transported VICTIM to Mercy Air. 

After completing the medical I interviewed VICTIM''s friend. He stated that VICTIM was wave jumping on a Jet Ski near Sandy Cove. He said VICTIM was being “reckless” He jumped a wave and lost control on landing. VICTIM was thrown off his Jet Ski when he hit the water. He saw VICTIM floating in the water and went to rescue him. He pulled him on to his vessel and called 911 because subject was in lots of pain. He then transported him to Callville Bay Marina. The Jet Ski was left at Sandy Cove. He stated there was no damage to the Jet Ski. 

I did a follow up interview with VICTIM. He stated that he was wave and wake jumping at Sandy Cove. A large vessel drove by and he went to jump the wake. When he hit the wake it was much larger than he anticipated. He said he was going between 10-20mph. He jumped the wake and landed hard. He stated that he blacked out and woke up floating in the water. He tried to swim to his friend’s boat but his legs were hitting one another and he was unable to swim. At that time he felt extreme pain in his left leg. Friend helped him onto the vessel and went to Callville Bay Marina. 

VICTIM stated there was no damage to his vessel.

During my interview with VICTIM I informed him that wake jumping was illegal and gave him a verbal warning.
 


                                                                                                        ***End Report***


BARDID: NV-2016-0011
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: South Fork Humboldt River
NearestCityorTown: Elko
County: Elko
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2016 at approximately 1500 hours, two occupants (1, 50 YOA male adult and 1, 8 YOA female child) were rafting on the South Fork of the Humboldt River situated in Elko County, Nevada.  The current flow of the South Fork of the Humboldt river at that time was estimated to be approximately 1,000 CFS.  The river was at peak flow due to runoff conditions and contained numerous obstructions and hazards. 
 
After entering the swift water, the six foot four inch long by three foot six inch wide rubber (PVC) SEVYLOR HUI 200 2-Person boat,  drifted towards a clump of trees and shrubs on the northern shoreline.  After becoming entangled in the willow mass and possibly due to strong current, the two passengers were ejected from the vessel.  The male adult passenger assisted the female child passenger towards the shoreline, and then disappeared in the strong current. 
 
On June 7, 2016 at approximately 7am, a male boater, that was fishing in South Fork Reservoir, contacted the Elko County Sheriff''s Department and reported a body floating near the south end inlet of the reservoir.   The male passenger from the incident above, was located on June 7, 2016 at approximately 0834 hours, by a Nevada Department of Wildlife Game Warden. The male was deceased and floating in South Fork Reservoir, which is located approximately 5.65 nautical miles downstream of where the initial boat accident occurred.  The male adult passenger of the vessel was not wearing any type of PFD.  The female child passenger was wearing a Type III PFD at the time of the incident.
 


BARDID: NV-2016-0012
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Approximately 12:47 hours vessel was traveling north in the Mohave Basin.  Approximately 1.5 miles south of Cottonwood middle of the channel. Struck a wave traveling approximately 20mph "barely on plane".  Wave strike resulted in injury.


BARDID: NV-2016-0013
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Response:
Report of injured wakeboarder from lake mead dispatch that was inbound to cottonwood cove marina courtesy dock. Nps unit 228 arrived on scene and began treating patient. Nps 102 arrived shortly after and began assisting with patient care and investigation. Pt transported to university medical center.

Investigation:
Report from patient on scene that patient was wakeboarding when the front of his board caught the water. At that time he was stretched out forward and hit the water. Patient had wind knocked out of him and developed lower back pain, pt was pulled aboard the vessel. Patient then began experiencing right leg numbeness.

Report from vessel operator via telephone that after the signal from the wakeboarder to increase speed, the operator barely came up on plane and was traveling approximitely 15 mph when he was signaled by the observer to come down and that the wakeboarder had went down. Operator states they were approx 2 nautical miles south of cottonwood cove, in middle of basin, but north of 6 mile cove, at time of incident. They immediately pulled patient aboard and transported to cottonwood cove marina where they called for emergency assitance.


BARDID: NV-2016-0014
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary: 
On May 30, 2016 at approximately 12:25 hours, while on vessel patrol in the Cottonwood Cove Sub-District of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a wakeboarder sustained an injury after a hard landing.

Narrative:
On May 30, 2016 at approximately 12:25 hours I was on vessel patrol with Ranger Josh Counts.  At that time I observed a vessel , a Lavey Craft California registration number towing a wakeboarder in the Sheeptrail Rapids area of Lake Mohave (GPS 35.37370 -114.39900).  I observed the wakeboarder jump the vessels wake and land in the water.  

At that time Ranger activated our vessels overhead lights to block the wakeboarder from being struck by other vessels.  At that time I observed the wakeboarder and the vessel''s occupants flagging down our vessel.  As we approached I heard the wakeboarder shout “my bone is out”.  The wakeboarder stated that he had sustained an injury upon landing in the water.  

At approximately 12:41 hours the wakeboarder was loaded in our vessel and at 12:53 hours we began transporting the wakeboarder to the Cottonwood Cove Marina.  The Lavey Craft headed back to the marina.  Ranger obtained a witness statement from vessel passenger (see attached witness statement).  Ranger2 conducted and interview with vessel operator.


BARDID: NV-2016-0015
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2016 at approximately 1545 hours, in the eddy area downriver of the wash just South of Community Park, Subject1 attempted to rescue Subject2 who was in distress. Meanwhile Subject1 left Operator2 on V2 without a key to properly start V2; therefore V2 was adrift in this eddy area. 

Operator1 operated V1 in to an unknown object causing damage to his steering capabilities of V1. Operator1 continued to operate V1 in an upriver direction as he was attempting to reach the shoreline while under power, with no steering available and little to no throttle applied. A collision between V1 and V2 occurred, causing damage and no injuries. Following the initial collision, a secondary collision between V1 and V2 occurred that appeared to cause little to no damage and no injuries.

     Neither party violated any laws as both parties were in distress and unable to sufficiently operate their vessels away from danger when the collision was imminent. Neither party took sufficient forethought to avoid the collision, such as turning off V1 to stop making powered headway or manually lifting the safety latch on V2 so that it could be started and operated away from danger when sufficient time was available. Therefore, regardless of a rescue attempt being made while the collision occurred, both parties are culpable for this collision


BARDID: NV-2016-0016
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 owns and was operating V1 upriver when it started taking on water near the Laughlin River Lodge Casino at approximately 1630 hours. At this time 4 persons were on board V1. 

Operator1 stated the bilge pump was not working while V1 was taking on water. Operator1 beached V1 at the investigation location and anchored V1. V1 took approximately 30 minutes to sink on the shoreline. Operator1 placed items from the vessel on to the shoreline near the vessel. Operator1 left the scene and went to casinos in the Laughlin area. At approximately 1830 hours Operator1 boarded a Water Taxi at the Riverside Resort and returned to the scene of V1. Operator1 then left the scene and returned to his camp at the Avi Casino via taxi on land. Operator1 reported the incident to Avi Casino Security at approximately 2120 hours.


BARDID: NV-2016-0017
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
     On 04 June 2016 at approximately 1734 hours Lake Mead Inter-agency Communication Center received a report of a male who was hit from behind and broke his arm, hand and his back is hurting. Exact location of accident could not be determined.  Rangers arrived and conducted a vessel accident and Rescue 4 treated the male and transported to 705 Entrance station where they met Community Ambulance who continued transport to St. Rose Sienna Hospital. 

SCENE:
     Possible location of accident was center channel near Flamingo Reef, 36.139870N 114.637811. 

DAMAGE:
Seat is broken from at the rear latch. Starboard mirror is broken. Various scratches to the starboard side.      
Other vessel- No damage seen the day of the accident. 

INJURIES:
     See PCR. 

ACTION TAKEN:
     At approximately 1743 hours I arrived at PWC beach and located the injured person, Operator1, who was sitting in his friends front passenger seat. SUBJECT told me that the person who hit OPERATOR1 took off. SUBJECT provided me with a description of the Jet Ski and the operator. 
     I went to Hemenway Harbor Launch Ramp and was able to locate the individual, OPERATOR2, who said that he came over to load his jet ski and then go back to his friends. OPERATOR2 told me that he was out with his friends when his friend, OPERATOR1, went around a corner and suddenly slowed down. OPERATOR2 said that he tried to get out of the way but was headed right for his friend at approximately 45 miles per hour. OPERATOR2 said that he jumped off right before impact. OPERATOR2 said that he was not injured. 

     OPERATOR2 and I went back to his friends at PWC beach where I spoke with SUBJECT. OPERATOR1 had been taken by ambulance to the hospital by this time. SUBJECT said that he was riding next to OPERATOR1 and that OPERATOR1 slow down to about 15 miles per hour. SUBJECT kept going and was looking over his should when he saw OPERATOR2,  going about 55 mph, hit him straight from behind and OPERATOR2''s jet ski flew out of the water striking OPERATOR1 in the back. The group then went back to PWC beach together and called for help. 

     SUBJECT and OPERATOR2 could not tell me exactly where they were located, it is possible that they were either near Auxiliary point/ Hamlin Bay area or near Flamingo Reef.


BARDID: NV-2016-0018
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident reported with injury, and one person involved, outside of Moon Cove at Lake Mead. A night water SAR was initiated. A hasty search could not locate the victim or vessel. 

Upon reaching Boulder Harbor, witnesses had observed the damage vessel and victim dock, load the boat on his trailer and leave in a hurry. Witnesses suspected the operator of boating under the influence. Witnesses also observed the vessel come up to the courtesy dock without navigation lights. 

Citations Issued to SELLS Continued:
4. Display of Unauthorized Number   36 CFR 3.2 (b); NRS 488.165 NAC 488.140  
5. Display of Unauthorized Decal       36 CFR 3.2 (b); NRS 488.165 NAC 488.180


BARDID: NV-2016-0019
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
From Officers observation of Avi Casino's surveillance footage.  He saw a PWC traveling north (upriver) at a high rate of speed.  As the PWC was about to go under the bridge, it made a sharp left turn and hit the cement bridge base head on at approx. 1439 hours.  The cement bridge base is located on the west side of the bridge, closest to the Nevada side.  The sea doo hit the south east side of the base.
The victim suffered trauma and later died from her injuries.  She was noted as being inexperienced.


BARDID: NV-2016-0020
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was riding double unit on the Colorado River. At approximately 1516 Hours we were dispatched to an accident with injury near the Aquarius Casino. We arrived on scene at 1516 hours. While on scene I ran up the dock where EMS was preparing to transport an injured adult male. EMS informed me that Operator2 would be transported to WARMC medical center. Warden went to WARMC to get a statement from Operator2 on what transpired. It was determined at a later time that Operator2 had sustained a broken left hip that required surgery. Operator2 was transported to UMC Trauma Center. 

     It was determined that Operator2 was operating his vessel (V2) upriver. Another vessel (V1) was headed downriver towards Operator2. Due to the inattention of both operators a head on collision occurred. All of the individuals involved in the collision were thrown from their vessels. 

Operator2 was injured during this collision and could not board his PWC. The operator and passenger of V1 both boarded V1 and left the scene of the accident; they did not attempt to help the injured Operator2 in the water. This collision occurred in front of regency dock on the Nevada side of the river. Water Taxi operator witnessed the collision and went to assist Operator2 from the water. Water taxi capt then transported Operator2 to the dock where he could be better assisted. Water taxi capt also confirmed that the operators of V1 made no effort to help the injured Operator2 and proceeded to leave the scene of the accident. 

     I proceeded to take written statements from those involved with the overall incident. Operator2 made a verbal statement to Warden due to his medical state. 

     After taking photos of V2 I determined the damage to be $150. Warden and I towed V2 to fisherman''s access and helped trailer the vessel. I gave subject my card and information. I informed her that if she had any questions she could call or email me at any time. I also informed her of where her husband was being transported for his medical care. 

     Based on my investigation and physical evidence gathered V1 collided with V2 due to a cumulative effect of congested waters and operator inattention by both Operator2 and the unknown operator. 

     V2 was heading north under power against the natural river current. V2 attempted to take evasive action to late. Had V2 taken quicker evasive action it would have changed the outcome of the collision. V1 also did not take any evasive action due to the operators'' inattention to his surroundings.


BARDID: NV-2016-0021
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lahontan Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Fallon
County: Lyon
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday July 4, 2016 at approximately 0245 hours, Game Warden was notified via telephone by Nevada State Parks Ranger that there had been a hit-and-run, non-injury boat accident on Lahontan Reservoir that happened at approximately 0100 hours. Because it was a non-injury accident and dark, I responded in the morning and arrived at the scene at 0845.  I observed both vessels sitting on the beach at beach 5 on the Silver Springs Side, Lyon County, GPS coordinates: 39.23377 N., 119.11369 W. 

Vessel 1 (the at fault vessel), a yellow Yamaha GP1300R Wave Runner (also known as a personal watercraft-PWC) with Nevada registration, was sitting on the shore with the bow in the water and the stern on shore approximately 8 feet south of Vessel 2. Vessel 2, a 1994 Silhouette power boat with Nevada Registration was beached at the time of the accident and currently sat in the same position as when the accident happened which was on the shore with the bow on shore and the stern in the water.

Witnesses described the PWC as hitting the beached boat, and both the PWC and the operator launched over the boat and landed on the beach six to eight feet away from the boat to the south. The operator of the PWC was not wearing a PFD and was observed fleeing from the scene, running into the nearby vegetation. Park Ranger collected three written witness statements.

While investigating this accident, the owner of the PWC, reported his PWC stolen to Nevada State Parks Ranger, and then found it sitting approximately 800 feet from the original location of mooring.  He stated that his other PWC was moved as well, but hadn’t sustained any damage.

After looking at all of the evidence, my investigation leads me to believe that the operator of Vessel 1 is still unknown. Due to the lack of witnesses seeing the person who in fact was operating Vessel 1, I can''t say for complete certainty who the operator of Vessel 1 was. The stories of the events that took place that morning are remaining consistent between the parties involved; and with no new information coming to light it is difficult to be completely certain on who is at fault for the events that took place.

I believe the operator of the PWC was traveling at a high rate of speed in close proximity to the shore line of beach 5. The night visibility also played a role in the accident.  I think the operator of the PWC was unable to properly judge how much distance they had between themselves and the shore line. Due to the high rate of speed and the time of night, the operator did not have adequate time to take evasive actions to try and avoid the collision. The operator of the PWC ran directly into the starboard bow of the beached vessel. Upon impact, both, the PWC and operator launched over the beached vessel, and landing six to eight feet away from the beached vessel. After the PWC and operator landed, the operator jumped off the PWC and ran into the undeveloped land surrounding the beach. Witnesses were not able to get an adequate look at the subject that was fleeing from the wrecked PWC to be able to provide positive identification. Both vessels remained in their original locations after the accident, allowing me to get photographs later in the morning after the sun came up.


BARDID: NV-2016-0022
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was being operated in a narrow area of the Colorado River below Hoover Dam known as "The Shoot".   Operator of Unit 1 stated that he was going approximately 40 m.p.h. and turned around to get water for his dog.  He said that he heard screaming from his children and when he turned around, he immediately struck the canyon wall. 

Unit 1 ramped up over a rock along shore, when airborne and landed 30-40 feet, bow first on land likely bouncing off that area back into the water.  2 of the 3 children were thrown from the bow of the boat and landed in the water.  There was significant damage to the bow.

Upon arrival, the 2 of the 3 children that were ejected were in a passerby''s vessel.  The operator was supine on the deck in front of the aft starboard seats with a deformed left leg.  The 3rd passenger was transported to NPS Vessel with assistance.  The operator was treated on scene by NPS LEO/Medic in the crashed vessel and then transferred to the NPS Vessel.
Operator and one of the children were transported to Willow Beach Marina where the operator was flown to Sunrise and his daughter was ground transported to Sunrise.


BARDID: NV-2016-0024
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 was operating V-1 northeast on Lake Tahoe from the Edgewood Golf Course area at night approximately 1/2 mile off shore in route to the Zephyr Cove Marina at an estimated speed of 15-25mph..

Operator 2 was operating V-2 northwest on Lake Tahoe at night adrift about 1/''2 mile off shore of Round Hill Pine Marina, adrift, and facing in a northwest direction.

Operator 1, seeing V-2 in his path slowed V-1 substantially.

The front bow of V-1 struck the port side center hull of V-2.

Operator 1 and Operator 2 exchanged information at the scene.  There were no injuries.

Operator 1 operated V-1 to a mooring buoy at the Zephyr Cove Marina following the collision.

Operator 2 operated V-2 to a mooring buoy at Marla Bay following the collision.

Refer to full attached NDOW report for further details and written statements.


BARDID: NV-2016-0025
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Rangers called to las vegas boat harbor (lvbh) for a report of a vessel accident involving a rental boat. Boat had returned to the harbor and was slipped at the headwalk. Upon arrival, damage to the rear swim deck and lower unit was observed on the 20''4" 2013 bayliner open-bow speed boat (registration number). Contact was made with the operator and passengers. 

Operator and passengers reported that the damage resulted from striking a submerged rock/land formation while traveling northeast on full plane, in the boulder basin near sentinel island. Operator and passengers reported everyone was wearing pfd''s at time of impact and there was no ejection or injuries to report. All occupants were capable of swimming.

Lvbh staff reported that the damage to the vessel would amount to $3,557.50.


BARDID: NV-2016-0027
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 owner, V1 had moored his vessel on buoy #63 within the Zephyr Cove Marina buoy field at its east end. Numerous other boats were also moored in that area. Sometime between 07/04/2016 and 07/15/2016 damage was caused to the starboard side of V-1 in four locations by an unknown object or other vessel.


BARDID: NV-2016-0028
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 11, 2016 while on patrol Lake Dispatch received a 911 call involving an adult female who injured her hip while wakeboarding near flamingo reef of Lake Mead Boulder Basin narrows area.  Ranger''s responded to Callville where the boat took the injured female.  Ranger provided medical care and I investigated the accident.


BARDID: NV-2016-0029
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Deck boat vessel rented by occupants from Callville Bay Marina. 8 occupants total were tubing for recreation outside of Sandy Beach area on the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. 

At the time of the accident, 7 occupants were aboard the vessel and one passenger was being towed on a tube. 

Parties state that they were approaching the "no wake" zone of Sandy Beach, and as the Operator was slowing the vessel the patient stood up from a seated position to retrieve a bottle of water from a cooler. When the patient stood up, he lost balance while standing on the floor of the deck boat. 

Patient fell onto his back and aggravated a previous back and neck injury. Patient complained of neck pain on a 10/10 scale and the party returned to the Callville Bay Marina to contact help. Patient reported hearing and feeling a "pop" in his neck from the fall onto the floor of the deck boat. No property damage resulted, and no further injuries reported. 

Patient transported to UMC trauma hospital for further treatment and evaluation.


BARDID: NV-2016-0030
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/30/2016 at approximately 06:30 hours Lake Mead Recreation Area dispatch was advised of two sinking vessels at Lovers Cove within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. No one was on board the vessels and the individuals were on the shoreline. Officer1 was advised of the incident at approximately 07:48 hours. Myself and Officer1 boarded Park Service Vessel 21 and responded to Lovers Cove and arrived on scene at  approximately 09:20 hours. When both units arrived I observed to vessels partially submerged at lovers cove .


BARDID: NV-2016-0031
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday July 12, 2016 a 33 year old hispanic male was reported by witnesses to have jumped off of a moving 18 ft Bayliner boat just east of the Callville opening on Lake Mead within the Boulder Basin.  Sometime after jumping from the vessel the man stopped breathing and the two other occupants of the boat grabbed him and brought him back to Callville Bay where CPR was started.  Rangers, Medic 42, Community Ambulance, and Mercy Air 7 all provided care to the patient who was pronounced dead at 1921 hours after 45 minutes of CPR and advanced medicine care.


BARDID: NV-2016-0032
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6, 2016 at approximately 17:12 hours I, Game Warden, was patrolling near Callville Bay Marina on Lake Mead when I received information from the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Dispatch advising me that National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were requesting our assistance. Dispatch stated that NPS had received a call about a boat accident at Boulder Harbor. NPS stated that the vessel (V1) involved in the accident had dropped off a female with an amputated finger at the boat launch and then left the area. Dispatch advised me to be on the lookout for a Bentley pontoon boat. Game Warden went in route to Boulder Harbor. 

While in route I was notified by NPS dispatch that V1 had returned to the Boulder Harbor and that Park Ranger was on scene with the operator. 

At approximately 17:19 hours Game Warden and I arrived on scene. V1 was tied to the boat dock at Boulder Harbor and Park Ranger was interviewing the operator. The other occupants of V1 were standing near the vessel. I met with Park Ranger2. Park Ranger2 stated that the female, identified as Crystal Occupant2 had already received medical attention and was being transported to UMC to receive treatment for an amputated right pinky finger. Park Ranger2 stated that they were still trying to determine what happened in the accident and that the occupants had been reluctant to cooperate. 

During Park Ranger interview with Subject1 he determined that Subject1 had been drinking alcohol that day and was possibly impaired. Park Ranger1 conducted standardized field sobriety testing on Subject1. Upon completion of the tests Park Ranger1 placed Subject1 under arrest for operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol. 

One of the occupants approached me and asked what was going to happen with the vessel. I informed Occupant1 that we were conducting a vessel accident investigation and that upon completion the vessel would either be impounded or released. I asked Occupant1 what had happened during the accident. Occupant1 stated that the vessel was headed toward Boulder Harbor when they decided to stop and go for a swim in the open water. 

Occupant1 stated that everyone was swimming in the water except for Occupant2. He stated that they were trying to encouraging Occupant2 to jump in the water to go for a swim with them. He stated that as she went to jump in the water her finger got stuck in the door of the pontoon boat and that it broke her pinkie finger off when she jumped in the water. He stated that they wrapped her hand in a towel, placed the severed finger in ice and headed towards Boulder Harbor. Occupant1 provided a written voluntary witness statement.

All required safety equipment was located on the vessel. 

While photographing the vessel I observed multiple empty beer cans on the floor of the vessel. I was able to locate a possible piece of human tissue stuck on the hinge side of the door which was consistent with the witness statements. I photographed the tissue, the door, and the rest of the pontoon boat. 

Upon completion of our investigation Game Warden and I cleared from the scene at approximately 8:29 hours.


BARDID: NV-2016-0033
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
 Driver 1''s grandson was sitting between Driver 1 and the handle bars of Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 was occupied by Driver 2 and his Grandfather. 

Driver 1 said she was making several tight turns and as she came out of the final turn, Vessel 2 suddenly collided and drove up onto the front of Vessel 1.  

Passenger 2 said his grandson was in control of Vessel 2.  He said they were making slalom turns and suddenly they collided with Vessel 1 as it came out of a turn.

Passenger 2 admitted to allowing Driver 2 to operate Vessel 2, knowing he was underaged and had no boat education.

Driver 1 and passenger 2 told me the incident occurred west of Cave Rock.  They were unable to estimate how far away from Cave Rock they were at the time of the incident.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMTION: 

Upon arrival to the scene (Cave Rock Beach), I noticed the jetskis were not at the scene.  I was told the owners had taken them out to check the skis for mechanical damage. 

After the return of the jetskis, I took digital photos of the damage.  The photos were later booked onto the DCSO R-Drive as evidence.


BARDID: NV-2016-0034
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2016 I, Game Warden was aboard my vessel on patrol at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  At Approximately 6:08pm, I was notified by National Park Service (NPS) Ranger about a vessel taking on water just outside of Callville Bay.  (36.1388, -114.7060)  Ranger1 boarded my vessel and we drove to the location.

Upon arriving at the location I observed two subjects on shore on a rocky point and one subject in the water.  A NPS vessel was also on scene operated by NPS Ranger who was yelling instructions to the three subjects and tossing life jackets to them.  Winds were approximately 15-25mph and wave heights reached approximately 3-4 feet, making it extremely difficult to move the vessels into shore.  

As both Rangers and I tried to develop a plan to rescue the subjects, two by-standers on PWC moved in and pulled the subjects from the rocky shore and drove them to the NPS vessel.  Ranger1 transferred onto the NPS vessel and the 3 subjects were placed aboard.  Ranger drove to Callville Bay Marina for the investigation and I followed.  Upon arriving to the Marina, I observed a blue and white open bow vessel with two subjects aboard. 

I first asked subject1 who was driving the vessel at the time of the sinking.  He stated it was \ Subject2.  I then asked Subject2 who was driving the vessel at the time of the sinking, and he stated it was Subject1.  I then asked everyone else in the vessel who was driving at the time of the accident and they all stated they did not know, as they were sleeping when the vessel first started taking on water.  

At this time Subject2 asked Subject1, “Do I need to be the driver-” and Subject1 nodded yes.  Subject2 then informed me he was the driver, he just forgot.  I then interviewed Subject2 about the vessel accident.  Subject2 stated they had taken the vessel out to Sandy Cove about 9:30am.  They were returning back to Callville Bay Marina when the engine stalled.  The waves were very large and came over the stern of the vessel swamping it and ultimately sinking it.  Subject2 and another unidentified subject then left aboard the blue and white vessel to try to recover the sunken vessel.

Subject1 was left behind and decided to answer more of my questions.  Subject1 stated they had been at Sandy Cove most of the day. Subject1 stated Subject2 was driving when the engine stalled.  The boat started taking on water from the large waves.  The boat started to sink and everyone swam to shore.  Subject2 was picked up from a by-standard with the intention of returning with another vessel to rescue the remaining three occupants.  Subject1 was diving down trying to recover what he could when the NPS vessel arrived.

Subject1 admitted to drinking that day and having a 750ml bottle of vodka on the vessel.  Subject1 stated that Subject2 did not drink that day. All subjects were evasive in their responses and did not want to cooperate with the investigation.  A wants check was conducted by NPS on Subject1 and he was found to have a lengthy history and multiple warrants.  NPS Ranger notified Subject1 that he had 72 hours to recover his vessel or NPS would recover it for him and charge him for it.  We then cleared from the scene.


BARDID: NV-2016-0035
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two personal watercraft (PWCs) were involved in the collision and both were on trailers at Best Jetz Rental.  I made contact with Operator1.  Operator1 said he was the operator and sole occupant of his PWC(Vessel 1, V1).  I checked V1 for damage and identified minor rub rail damage and paint transfer to the port side of the bow.  Damage was estimated at $300.  Photographs were taken of V1 (attached).

I contacted operator2 who indicated she was the operator and sole occupant of her PWC.  I checked V2 for damage and identified a hole and cracks in the starboard side toward the stern of the PWC, fiberglass damage on the rear starboard corner, and damage to the HIN plate.  Damage was estimated at $6000.  Photographs were taken of V2 (attached).

Operator1 stated that he was operating V1 southbound and V2 was in his blind spot to his left.  V2 passed him and they made contact which knocked him off of V1.  Operator1 reported that he was traveling at approximately 20-25 mph when the collision occurred.

Operator1 completed a witness statement and illustration (attached).

Operator1 stated he did not have any injuries.

Operator2 stated that she was operating V2 southbound, just north of Riverside Resort, and she slowed down as she passed V1 with V1 on her right side.  She stated that as she passed V1, V1 turned into her, hit V2 and her foot, and knocked her off of V2.  Operator2 reported that she was traveling less than 30 mph when the collision occurred.

Operator2 completed a witness statement and illustration (attached).

Operator2 stated that her right ankle and knee were sore and swelling but refused medical treatment.

Damage appeared consistent with a collision on the starboard side of V2. It appeared as though V1 had struck V1''s port side bow on the rear starboard side of V2 causing fiberglass damage to V2.  V1 then continued into the starboard side of V2 cracking and putting a hole in the fiberglass of V2.  This action also caused rub rail damage and paint transfer to the port side of the bow on V1. 

Based on statements and damage it is not possible to determine which operator converged on the other or if both operators converged on each other.  Damage identified on both vessels indicate that V1 was the impacting vessel and V2 was the impacted vessel, showing Operator1 operated from behind and into V2, therefore, Operator1 is found at fault.


BARDID: NV-2016-0036
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
We responded to Katherine's Landing Boat Launch and docked our vessel at approximately 12:59 p.m.  We saw NPS personnel treating an injured female (Tuber1) on the stern of AZ XXXX XX (Vessel 1, V1).  Two CareFlight helicopters landed at approximately 1:16 p.m.  I assisted medical personnel in loading an injured male (Tuber2) onto a stretcher for transport.  Tuber2 and Tuber1 were transported from Katherine's Landing by CareFlight to University Medical Center at 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106.  Tuber2 had a right pelvic fracture and right femur fracture.  Tuber1 had a right femur fracture and left foot fracture.  Tuber1 also had abrasions or punctures to her lower jaw/throat.

I made contact with Operator1 who stated that he was operating V1 when the collision occurred.  Operator1 stated that he was towing two individuals (Tuber2 and Tuber1) behind V1 on a two-person inner tube north of Telephone Cove, later identified as Newberry Cove, at approximately 20 mph.  Operator1 stated that he made a turn from west to south between rocks in the cove.  Operator1 stated this is when Passenger1 stated the rope towing the inner tube came off of V1 and the inner tube continued outwards from V1 in an arcing motion and made contact with rocks along the shore.  Operator1 stated he turned V1 around and proceeded to where the inner tube was.  He left V1 to tend to Tuber2 and Tuber1 who were thrown from the inner tube and now injured.  Operator1 stated he loaded both individuals onto V1 and proceeded to Katherine's Landing.

I made contact with Passenger1 who stated that she was an occupant aboard V1 and was seated behind Operator1.  Passenger1 stated that Tuber1 was on the starboard side of the inner tube and Tuber2 was on the port side of the inner tube.  Passenger1 stated that as V1 was turning, the rope attaching the inner tube to V1 broke and the inner tube proceeded into rocks.  Passenger1 stated that she left V1 to assist Tuber2 and Tuber1.  Passenger1 stated that Operator1 did a few compressions on Tuber1 because she was in shock and he wanted to make sure she was breathing.  Passenger1 stated another vessel arrived and its occupants assisted in loading Tuber2 and held Tuber1 on the stern of V1.  Passenger1 stated she called 911.

I made contact with Passenger2 who stated that the rope towing the inner tube from V1 broke and the inner tube proceeded into rocks.  Passenger2 stated that she stayed on board V1 with her son (Passenger3, not on scene) and asked a passing vessel to call for help.  Passenger2 stated that this vessel returned with another party and that they helped load both injured parties onto V1.  Passenger2 stated V1 returned to the dock where help was waiting.  Passenger1 stated that Passenger2 was seated to the left of Passenger1 with her son in her lap. 

Injuries appeared consistent with an impact on the right side of both Tuber2 and Tuber1.  It appeared as though V1 operated through an approximately 30 yard opening in Newberry cove and at some point the rope attached to V1 towing the inner tube with Tuber2 and Tuber1 broke from the force applied to it.  No evidence was found in the area where Operator1 and Passenger1 indicated the inner tube impacted rocks.  

Statements and injuries indicate V1 was operating at too great of a speed and close to shore when the collision occurred.  Damage identified on the rope was likely caused by force applied to the rope.  Operator1 is at fault for violations of Rule 6 (safe speed) of the United States Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rules adopted under NRS 488.540 and NAC 488.430 and NRS 488.600 (Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas).


BARDID: NV-2016-0037
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30, 2016 I, Game Warden was aboard my vessel on patrol at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  At Approximately 5:18pm, I responded to a call from the National Park Service (NPS) dispatch about a vessel in need of medical attention with their current location just off of Castle Reef.  (36.0614, -114.7377)

The description given was a conscious female adult with head trauma aboard a black, yellow, and white Mastercraft boat.  Upon arriving to the general area near Castle Reef, I contacted NPS dispatch and was told the vessel with Victim aboard had driven to Hemenway Harbor to meet the ambulance.  I continued to Hemenway Harbor.

At approximately 5:37pm, I arrived at Hemenway Harbor and observed the described vessel tied to the courtesy dock with five occupants, the NPS ambulance at the headwalk, and NPS Rangers standing on the courtesy dock.  I pulled my vessel up next to the involved vessel and tied off.  Ranger informed me Victim was currently loaded in the ambulance along with her boyfriend.  At approximately 5:38pm, she was transported to Boulder City Hospital.  Rangers cleared from the scene.

Subject told me they were traveling across the lake after spending about 5 hours near Sandy Beach.  Victim was sitting in the rear seat on the port side of the vessel.  Subject stated they were traveling about 15-20mph near the Castle Reef area when a gust of wind and a large wave hit his vessel.  

Winds, at the time, were approximately 15-25mph out of the SE with waves approximately 1½ - 2½ feet in height.  He said when the wave and gust hit their boat, they all noticed that Victim bent forward at the waist and grabbed her head.  

Subject noticed that one of the wakeboards had fallen from the rack on the wakeboard tower and was now in the water.  After seeing Victim was injured, a call was placed to 911.  Subject left the wakeboard behind and drove to Hemenway Harbor.

Subject2, being an EMT, noticed that Victim had a large laceration on her head.  Subject2 said it was from her hairline, down her forehead, and over her left eye.  Subject2 stated he could see her skull.  He further stated he believed Victim had also received chip teeth from the board hitting her in the head and face.

Three people corroborated Subject'' and Subject2''s description of the incident with Subject3 stating she had the best view of the accident.  I asked Subject, Subject2, and Subject3 for their written statements.

I asked Subject about alcohol consumption from the group and he stated there was a 35 pack of Coors Light on board and he only had 2 beers for the day as he was the designated driver.  I performed a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test on Subject and he showed no clues and no signs of impairment.

I took note of all pertinent information for an injury vessel accident and cleared from the scene.


BARDID: NV-2016-0038
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 was returning to callville bay marina traveling west on the waters of the boulder basin of lake mead. At the time visibility was reduced due to darkness and cloud cover. Waves were between 2''-6'' due to high winds. Vessel 01 struck a submerged rock near the area of finger cove, disabling the vessel''s engine. The large waves began flooding the disabled vessel and pushed it ashore to the beach of finger cove. Occupants evacuated the vessel at that time.


BARDID: NV-2016-0039
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject was leaving Middle Point after at 1945 hours.  At the time the wind had picked up out of the south at approximately 40-45MPH.  While he was cruising back to Boulder Harbor, he hit an island that he did not see.  The operator stated he was traveling approximately 40MPH at the time of the accident.  His vessel ended up being grounded on the island until his family found him later that night.  No one was injured during the incident.


BARDID: NV-2016-0041
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday September 2, 2016 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Game Warden was notified of a vessel fire near Fisherman''s Access and we responded.  We arrived at Fisherman''s Access at approximately 11:04 a.m. 

Upon arrival, a Riverside Resort water taxi was bringing subject to Fisherman''s Access and I made contact with him.  Subject stated that he was the operator and sole occupant of the vessel reported to be on fire (Vessel 1, V1). 

Subject stated that he launched V1 out of Fisherman''s Access and V1''s engine died after starting it.  Subject started V1 again and moved it north of the boat launch towards the public dock.  Upon reaching the dock, V1 backfired and the engine stopped again.  Subject opened the engine compartment to investigate and saw a flame near the battery in the port corner towards the stern.  Subject used his fire extinguisher on the fire but the fire only grew larger.  Near the Riverside Resort, Subject jumped from V1 into the water to avoid injury and he boarded another vessel.  V1 continued to float down river and an unknown number of personal watercraft tried splashing V1 to extinguish the fire.  During the questioning of Subject, V1 was pulled to the boat launch of Fisherman''s Access by Bullhead City Fire Department.

Subject2 was on scene and stated he was driving the vehicle that launched V1.  Subject2 stated he went to park his truck and did not see the events that led up to V1 catching fire.  Subject2 stated he came back down from parking the truck and saw V1 with its engine compartment open and Subject attempting to extinguish a fire.  Subject2 stated this attempt was unsuccessful, the fire grew larger, and V1 floated down stream.

Nevada Department of Wildlife was on scene and stated V1 was launched at Fisherman''s Access and he saw V1 smoking.  He stated Subject attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful.  He saw Subject leave his vessel and then contacted Warden and 911.

Damage of V1 appeared consistent with a vessel fire from the engine compartment.  Damage was estimated at $4000.

Damage of V1 and statements indicate that the fire aboard V1 was caused due to mechanical failure in the electrical, engine, and/or fuel systems.  

Photographs were taken of V1 (attached).


BARDID: NV-2016-0043
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2:45 p.m. we arrived at Fisherman''s Access where two personal watercraft (PWC) were at the boat launch.  I made contact with subject and he stated his girlfriend, Operator2 was injured in a two PWC collision.  

Subject stated Operator2 was the operator and sole occupant of V2 and that he was operating another PWC nearby when the collision occurred.  Subject stated that he was just north of the Laughlin Bridge, mid channel, facing north and Operator2 was north of him facing south.  Subject stated that his PWC and V2 were idling at the time of the collision.  Subject stated Operator1 approached him from the south.  As Operator1 passed Subject, occupant of V1, fell off the PWC.  Subject stated Operator1 collided with the right side of V2, knocking Operator2 off of V2.

I contacted Operator1 who stated he was operating V1 at approximately 40-45 mph.  Operator1 stated V1occupant fell off of V1 while heading north near Laughlin Bridge during a turn.  Operator1 stated he looked back to make sure V1occupant was okay and when he looked forward V2 was directly in front of him.  Operator1 stated he attempted to turn to avoid collision with V2 but V2 was too close and he impacted the left side of V2. Damage on V1 was identified as minor scratches on the underside of V1 on the port side of the bow eye.  Damage on the starboard stern corner of V1 occurred prior to the collision with V2 according to statements made by Operator1 and V1occupant.  Damage was estimated at $100.  Photographs of V1 were taken (attached).  Damage on V2 was identified as fiberglass damage on the starboard side of the bow, a missing right mirror, scraped and cracked starboard side of the bow compartment, scraped starboard side near the stern, and a cracked console.  Damage was estimated at $3500.  Photographs of V2 were taken (attached).

I administered a preliminary horizontal gaze nystagmus test on Operator1 in which I noticed 3 out of a possible 6 clues, indicating he was likely under the influence of alcohol.  Warden administered a preliminary breath test (PBT).  Operator1 provided a breath sample that gave a reading of .069 BAC.  Operator1 then stated he had consumed two beers during the day.  Operator1 was placed under arrest and transported to Tucker Holding Facility.  An evidentiary breath test was conducted using an Intoxilyzer 8000 breath test machine.  Operator1 supplied two breath samples with readings of .055 BAC and .056 BAC, respectively.  Operator1 was booked for Operation of a Vessel while Intoxicated/Negligent Operation (NRS 488.400), violation of Rule 5, 6, and 8 (look out, safe speed, and action to avoid collision) of the United States Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rules (adopted under NRS 488.540), and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage by Minor (NRS 202.020).

I contacted Operator2 at WARMC at approximately 6:00 p.m. and she stated she was facing south on V2 north of the Laughlin Bridge when the collision occurred.  She stated that V1 was swerving left and right as V1 approached V2 and she did not know which way V1 was going to go.  Operator2 stated she turned to the left to avoid collision with V1 but V1 turned into her and knocked her off of V2.  Operator2 was unsure how fast V1 was traveling when it impacted V2.  Operator2 had a contusion on her right arm and a right pelvic fracture.  Damage and injuries appeared consistent with an impact to the starboard side of V2 by V1 at a near head-on impact.  This is contrary to statements made by both Operator1 who indicated an impact to the port side of V2 and Subject who indicated an impact near perpendicular to V2.  It appeared as though V1 impacted the starboard side of V2''…


BARDID: NV-2016-0045
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 was traveling southwest-bound on the boulder basin of lake mead on 09/03/2016 at approximately 1600 hours. Due to high winds and waves of approximately 3'' height the vessel began taking on water as waves crashed over the hull of the vessel. 

Operator reports that the bilge pump was not functioning and the vessel was quickly taking on water. The operator maneuvered the boat towards swallow bay to find safe harbor to get occupants on shore, reporting he traveled to the area in swallow bay with the floating restroom. 

The operator maneuvered the boat back out of the cove and struck a partially submerged rock near the end of a point of land reaching out into swallow bay. The impact caused significant damage to the fiberglass hull and lower unit of the vessel''s motor including the propeller, skeg and steering bracket.

 All occupants made it ashore safely, and 6 were transported by a passing good samaritan to las vegas boat harbor. The operator and passenger remained with the vessel and were transported by vessel assist on 09/03/2016. The vessel owner arranged for vessel assist to recover the boat on 09/05/2016, and rangers made contact with vessel assist upon arrival to boulder harbor. Vessel owner reported 8 pob all of which could swim except for one, and that no pfds were in use at the time of collision. No injuries reported from the incident.


BARDID: NV-2016-0046
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating V1 on Lake Mead off Special Events Beach. V1 was a single passenger stand-up PWC. Witness stated Victim was jumping own wake when he struck V1 and was ejected. Victim began yelling for help and stated he was injured. Bystanders reached victim on paddleboards and brought him into shore. EMS then took over patient care. No damage to vessel and no involvement of other persons/vessels.


BARDID: NV-2016-0047
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 13 September at approximately 1530 hours a vessel participating in a fishing tournament was returning from the Virgin Basin. 

Winds were at 15-20 mph with gusts to 25mph and wave heights ranged from 1.5 to 2.5 feet in the basin. Near Auxiliary point the owner/operator brought the boat to a stop in order to fix a large piece of the boats trim (trim that is used to fill the game between the hull and top deck) that was coming out. 

While idling OPERATOR said that a couple waves came over the side and that his bildge pump was not working, the boat started to sit lower in the water causing more water to enter the boat. OPERATOR also reported that the inner layer of the trim was also loose. The passenger said that the engine started to fail and he told OPERATOR that they needed to get to shore fast before the boat sank.  OPERATOR said that he was not able to come up on "step" and they headed as fast as they could to the beach. 

At approximately 1706 hours, after searching for the boat for approximately one hour, I saw the vessel sideways along the beach. The vessel was full of water and the occupants were uninjured and safe on shore. The occupants were transported to Callville Bay Low Water Launch ramp.


BARDID: NV-2016-0049
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 cruising south end of Lake Mohave looking for a day camp beach area when they noticed smoke and flames coming from the engine compartment and vents. Operator shut-off engine and threw a deflated towable with cover over the vents to reduce oxygen entering. Flames and heat were still present so occupants exited the vessel into the water where another boater retrieved them.

Vessel 1 had some charring and was still hot when ranger arrived on scene. Vessel was towed to nearest shoreline and TowboatUS was notified for retrieval. Occupants were transported back to Katherine Marina. There were no injuries.


BARDID: NV-2016-0050
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:
On 01 October 2016 at approximately 1227 hours Lake Mead Inter-Agency Dispatch Center received a report of a boat bobbing, 4 feet sticking out, with coolers and seats floating around. No one was reported to have been in the area and not sure how long the boat had been there. Investigation indicated occupants made it to shore and had used gas to light a signal fire. Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff Search and Rescue dive team came out and verified no one was under water in the area. Vessel Assist was requested to recover the boat, due to the fact it was not secure and a hazard to navigation. Investigation was not able to determine who was the current owner of the vessel. No missing person or vessel accident has been reported. 

NARRATIVE:
     Vessel was reported to have been adrift in a cove and leaking oil or fuel. Debris was reportedly spread around the cove. Volunteer Vessel Patrol V65 was requested to respond and located the vessel in Lovers Cove. The crew on V65 looking around the area on shore and by boat and was not able to locate anyone. 

SCENE:
     Lovers cove has a entrance approximately 100 feet wide and is 500 feet deep. A hill approximately 30 feet high is located at its northern entrance. On the southern side there is a long rock pint that is from 2 feet under water to 3 feet above water that extends out approximately one quarter mile past the opposing point where the hill is located. The cove is approximately 60 feet deep in the middle at its entrance. The vessel was found in 14-21 feet of water, depending on what side of the vessel you were on. 

DAMAGE:
     Vessel had visible keel damage. Seat''s, and seat cushions were found along the shoreline. Previous owner reported the boat was in good condition when he sold it in June 2016. Divers reported that jumper cables were attached to the boats batteries.

INJURIES:
 Unknown. 

ACTION TAKEN:
     At approximately 1327 hours Ranger and I arrived on scene, onboard Vessel 21. I began an investigation what could have possibility happened. I took photographs and GPS points of debris. Ranger1 on shore began to look up the registered owner. Ranger1 informed me that the previously registered owner said he sold the boat in June but was not at home and could not remember the person name. SUBJECT described the new owner as a white male adult, in his 20''s, 5-11, 200lbs, shaved head that had tattoos on it. The buyer drove a late model Chevy pickup with chrome wheels. The boat trailer was described as 16 feet, flat white, with white spooked wheels. SUBJECT provided a picture of the boat on its trailer. 

     Rangers on shore check launch ramps and parking lots in; Callville, Boulder Harbor, Hemenway Harbor, Las Vegas Boat Harbor, Lake Mead Marina and Government Wash. All pickups and trailers that closely matched that description were noted and ran though dispatch. No exact match and no pickup and trailer were seen in any area.

     Vessel 65 conducted a shoreline search from Lovers Cove to Callville Bay and Lovers Cove to Swallow Bay.  No one located who had possibly crashed their boat. 

     At approximately 1600 hours Vessel 61, with Deputy Chief Ranger and Las Vegas Metropolitan Sheriff Search and Rescue Dive Team, arrived on scene. Drivers told me that one was seen underwater and no bags or other personal effects were in the boat.

     At approximately 1703 Hours Vessel 61 and Vessel 21 cleared the area. Once on shore I continued investigation into who could possibly have currently owned the boat. 

I contacted the previous owner, SUBJECT, and he was not able to locate the name of the individual he sold the boat too.  SUBJECT told me that he requested a duplicate title in June and that the new owner did not have a title. SUBJECT said that had agreed to let the buyer have the boat for 1500 dollars at that time.  It is assumed the vessel became grounded and then flooded.


BARDID: NV-2016-0051
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was traveling S/B on the Colorado River when the 9yo operator made an abrupt turn starboard, increased speed and collided with a fixed dock.  Both the operator and adult passenger were ejected and sustained injury.


BARDID: NV-2016-1000
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-02-08 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pyramid Lake
NearestCityorTown: Sutcliffe (Reno)
County: Washoe
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news articles, the body of a 26-year old was recovered from Pyramid Lake, part of an Indian reservation in Nevada.  The body was noted as being recovered with a life jacket on, and was associated with a kayak.  It is assumed the victim fell overboard.  His kayak was found up against an island and the victim floating face up about 50 yards away in four feet of water.  He died of hypothermia.


BARDID: NV-2016-1001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were on a PWC navigating straight ahead when they hit a wave which they did not see.  As they hit, both were ejected from the PWC.  The passenger injured her ankle as she was ejected and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.  The operator was not injured.


BARDID: NV-2016-1002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Swimmer behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs were being pushed off the beach area and neither was turned on.  While being pushed away, a juvenile male subject was struck by one of the PWCs, causing injury.  He was transported to the hospital for evaluation.  Both parties were at fault for not paying attention to their surroundings.


BARDID: NV-2017-0001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Scene:  Location was at Saddle Island area.  Time of day: 1300. The weather at the time was cloudy, winds between 20-35mph, waves 2-4ft. 

DAMAGE: Vessel fully submerged.  Vessel was totaled. I am unable to get in contact with the Owner of the boat. I have called and left messages on his phone for him. 

Injuries: No injuries to report

Evidence: Stern part of the vessel fully submerged in the water alongside the shoreline. 

Interviews: See attachment

Narrative:
On March 3, 2017, United States Park Ranger and I received report from the Lake Mead Interagency Communication Center (LMICC) of a vessel taking on water in the boulder basin near Boulder Harbor area at approximately 1317. 

Ranger contacted the operator of the boat via telephone.  He indicated he was on land just south of the Saddle island water intake tower. 

RANGER1 and I retrieved V61 from Government Dock enroute to Saddle Island at approximately 1339. RANGER1 and I arrived at Saddle Island and observed a male standing along the shoreline just south of the water intake tower with the stern of his vessel fully submerged in the water at approximately 1343.  Ranger RANGER1 drove V61 along the shoreline where OPERATOR was and I assisted OPERATOR onto V61 from the bow. OPERATOR was safety on V61 at approximately 1344.  

Ranger Ranger1 contacted United States Park Ranger and asked him to secure a section of the dock at Boulder Harbor for V61 to tie off.  We arrived at Boulder Harbor dock at approximately 1352. 

I asked OPERATOR what had happened and he stated his oil buzzer was coming on and pulled along shore to check his oil pan. After checking his oil pan, OPERATOR stated he went to move his vessel and the water was coming up over his stern and his bilge pumps were unable to keep up with the water coming into the boat. At which time the stern of the boat started to sink in the water and OPERATOR stated he jumped off the vessel and swam to shore.  See witness statement for further details. 

OPERATOR denied any medical attention and was able to contact his family to indicate he was safety back on land. OPERATOR stated he was going to make arrangements to get his vessel out of the water. 

UPDATE:
Vessel assist was able to retrieve OPERATOR''s vessel on 3/6/2017 and was able to load it onto his trailer. See Photo log. 

As of this time, I am unable to get a hold of OPERATOR in regards to the estimate cost of damage to his vessel.


BARDID: NV-2017-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on the boat with his brother and friend fishing.  They were looking for a good spot to anchor the boat to fish when he hit a rock that was submerged.  He did not see the rock.  Nobody was injured.  They made it out of the lake just fine.


BARDID: NV-2017-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NARRATIVE:  On Saturday April 29, 2017 at approximately 1615hrs I was approached at the Katherine Marina launch ramp by OPERATOR who wanted to file a boat accident report.  I followed OPERATOR to his vehicle where he had two Personal Water Craft (PWCs) trailered I saw that one watercraft had damage to the forward starboard hull, and aft port hull.  I saw that the damage on the port side had breached the hull, and OPERATOR told me that they had to bail water from the craft after it was trailered.

OPERATOR told me that the accident happened at approximately 1500hrs near the buoy line at the Nevada Telephone Cove.  OPERATOR told me that he was operating the vessel with a passenger at the time of the accident.  OPERATOR was traveling north at approximately 10 to 20 mph toward the shoreline of the smaller cove northeast of the Nevada Telephone Cove buoy line.  As they were traveling north, OPERATOR saw what appeared to be a rock outcrop away from the shoreline.  OPERATOR told hard to the east (starboard) to avoid the outcrop, but struck the object at approximately 10 to 20 mph.  Both OPERATOR and occupant were thrown from the vessel, suffering minor injuries. 

INJURIES:  Superficial scrapes and cuts to operator and passenger legs.  Both declined medical care.

EVIDENCE:  Damage to vessel and minor injuries to operator and passenger.

ACTION TAKEN:  Took verbal statements from operator (OPERATOR) and Passenger.  Took photos damage to PWC, and filed a boat accident report.

CITATIONS:  None.


BARDID: NV-2017-0004
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 3, 2017 at approximately 13:32 hours I, Game Warden, was on boating safety patrol near middle point at Lake Mead National Recreation Area when I was flagged down by a passing vessel. The passing vessel stated that an individual on a boat had injured his hand and needed medical. They directed me to the location of the involved vessel. 

I made contact with the injured party. They stated that they had been towing a wake boarder when too much slack developed in the line. The injured individual had reached up to adjust the tow line on the ski tower when his thumb got stuck in the rope as the rope pulled tight. The victim had a laceration injury to his right thumb. The operator stated that after the occupant was injured they began to head toward Callville Bay when the throttle cable on the vessel broke. I instructed the injured party to put a life jacket on and board my vessel so that I could get him medical attention at Callville Bay. The injured person decided that they did not need medical transport and that they could self transport to the hospital. The injured party was then transferred to another vessel associated with the group.

I identified the operator of the vessel. I had dispatch run the vessel and operator for warrants. I did a vessel safety inspection. The vessel had all required safety equipment. I completed the necessary boat accident paperwork and collected a statement from the victims brother.  I remained on scene until they had a temporary fix for their throttle cable.


BARDID: NV-2017-0005
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Self-Reported Accident
Vessel 1 was docked at Riverside Hotel.  Operator untied vessel from the dock and started to drift.  He turned the key and the boat didn''t start.  He thought he had a dead battery.  After drifting into a boat docked at Aquarius, Operator realized he failed to turn battery on.  Operator noted left side of his vessel sustained one 6x4 hole in fiberglass, numerous deep scratches, torn sun deck interior.


BARDID: NV-2017-0006
State: NV
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1600 hours a group of two rental PWCs and two rental pontoon boats were returning to Las Vegas Boat Harbor from the area of the Boulder Islands, Boulder Basin, Lake Mead, NV. 

According to the operator of Vessel 2, the two PWCs were traveling in the same direction at an estimated distance of 125 feet.  At this time, OPERATOR2 looked to his starboard side.  When OPERATOR2 looked back forward he was splashed in the face and eyes, affecting his vision.  After OPERATOR2 got splashed, he released the throttle and collided with the aft starboard hull of Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 continued forward striking the operator of Vessel 1, and finally striking the steering column of Vessel 1.

OPERATOR1 was unable to provide details in regards to the collision due to his injuries.  OPERATOR1 was transported to Sunrise Hospital by ground ambulance.

OPERATOR2 admitted to consuming alcohol, one Bud Light at approximately 1330 hours and another Bud Light at approximately 1430 hours.  It is unknown if OPERATOR1 had consumed alcohol, however members of his party stated that they did not see OPERATOR1 consume alcohol.

Vessel 1 was "totaled" sustaining serious damage to its starboard hull and steering column at an estimated value of $5500.  Vessel 2 sustained minimal damage consisting of scratching and paint transfer to its forward hull.

While the two pontoon boats were in the area, no passengers of these vessels observed the collision.


BARDID: NV-2017-0008
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator unloaded passenger; current pushed jet ski under dock.  Broken fixtures, gauges, and handlebars resulted and damage to paint.  - - Self Reported Accident Form Attached


BARDID: NV-2017-0009
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8, 2017 I, Game Wardens were on patrol aboard our vessel on the Colorado River in Laughlin Nevada.  At approximately 1630hrs, we were flagged down at Fisherman''s Access boat launch by two individuals who reported that they were just involved in a hit and run.

Operator2 (V2) stated that she was on board a white and orange PWC owned by her boyfriend.  She was awaiting her boyfriend  who was retrieving the truck and trailer to remove the PWC from the water and was adrift in an eddy just down river from the boat launch when she noticed a male operator traveling down river toward her.  She stated she made eye contact with the operator (V1), however, she could not move out of path of the oncoming vessel due to other vessels in the immediate area.  

Operator2 further stated that V1 hit a big wave and may have lost control of his PWC.  V1 hit V2 striking V2 on the starboard bow and continuing down the starboard side causing fiberglass damage.  Operator2 estimated V1 to be traveling approximately 25mph.  After striking V2, the operator of V1 apologized to Operator2 and continued down river.  Operator2 did not sustain any known injuries at the time and believed the subject on V1 did not suffer any injuries as well.

The operator of V1 was described as a white male, age 18-23 years old with natural blonde/orange hair wearing a black PFD.  He was reportedly operating a white PWC with a grey seat and it was believed to be a rental.  The description was relayed to other law enforcement agencies that patrol that portion of the Colorado River. 

Photos were taken of the damaged PWC and a statement was completed by Operator2.  Damage estimates on V2 were believed to be approximately $2200.  There is gel coat damage on the starboard side of the PWC near the registration numbers.  The rub rail on the starboard side will most likely need to be replaced.  There is fiberglass damage on the starboard side near the beam, approximately 7” x 3” and along the gunnel toward the stern, approximately 8” x 5”.  Damage to V1 is unknown.

Officer and I cleared the scene.  I was unable to locate the operator of V1, however, it is recommended that if found, V1 be charged with Hit and Run, a violation of NRS 488.550.


BARDID: NV-2017-0010
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/28/2017 at approximately 1533 hours, I game Warden responded with National Park Service to Special Events Beach at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. It was reported that there were four people in the water and that there was a potential drowning victim. Upon Arrival at the reported location there was one victim on the beach; bystanders were performing CPR on the victim. 

NPS Rangers took over CPR from the Bystanders. We performed CPR on the victim for approximately 15 minutes. Additional NPS medics and rangers performed various lifesaving procedures to try and revive Victim.

At approximately 1600 hours, Community Ambulance Advanced Life Support units arrived on scene and assisted with medical care. Revival efforts were unsuccessful, NPS Medical Control announced the time of death at 1618 hours. 

It was reported that Victim was on a paddleboard without a life jacket (PFD), fell off of the paddle board and was unable to get back to the paddle board. There were three additional individuals in the water at the time, they were not in distress, nor were they able to assist Victim. The remaining three individuals were picked up by and NPS Vessel that was launched. 

Victim was assisted to shore by bystanders who swam out to him wearing PFDs. 

Friends of Victim stated that he consumed between 2 to 4 beers throughout the day prior to going out on the paddle board. They stated that Victim had not been wearing a PFD and that he was not a strong swimmer.


BARDID: NV-2017-0011
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Zephyr Cove
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was traveling west approximately .25 miles from round hill pines beach.  V1 was travel behind and alongside v2.  V1 decreased speed and began to veer to the left.  Driver of v1 saw v2 slowing out of his peripheral vision.  V1 began to slow, but collided with v2.  V1 traveled over the front of v2.  The driver of v2 was ejected from v2.  

D2 suffered injury to her left lower arm and left hand.  D2 refused any medical treatment at the scene and stated she would go to the medical center on her own.

Note: both vessels were rentals from round hill pines beach resort.  

Operator of v2 was a first time operator.  

Both operators were found to be at fault for failure to maintain lookout. D1 was also found to be at fault for failure to give way to v2.


BARDID: NV-2017-0012
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
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: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Per Bullhead City PD Report -- On 6-19-17 at about 1500 hours, Vessel 2 was traveling south on the Colorado River across the river from Davis Camp South Beach Bullhead City, Arizona on the Nevada Side of the river when it was side swiped by Vessel 1.  

The two subjects on Vessel 2 fell into the water and the operator of Vessel 1 also fell into the water.  The passenger of Vessel 2 received a laceration to her left leg and was transported to the hospital.  The passenger of Vessel 2 received 23 total stitches on her left leg.


BARDID: NV-2017-0013
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1930 hours the vessel was traveling south in the Overton Arm, center channel, towing a tube with two people when the winds suddenly pickup. 

The vessel slowed and wave began coming over the front quickly filling the vessel with water. The engine then quick and the boat filled will water and sank. The occupants of the boat were able to get life jackets on and swam to the tube. There the group stayed together and waited to be rescued. The group was found at 2023 hours and all members of the group were pulled from the water safely and were uninjured. At the time the group was being rescued waves were 2-3 feet.


BARDID: NV-2017-0014
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1920 hours on July 15, 2017, a vessel was cruising south in the area of Lover''s Cove on Lake Mead when its lower unit struck a rock.  There were no injuries.  The occupants donned their PFDs.  After the collision, the vessel lost propulsion and drifted into shore at Lover''s Cove.  The occupants spent the night on shore.  On the morning of July 16, 2017, the occupants were rescued by National Park Service personnel and transported to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.  The vessel was left where it was for operator to make arrangements for recovery.


BARDID: NV-2017-0015
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of June 24, 2017, I was notified of a beached vessel on Special Events Beach.  I arrived on scene and discovered a wakeboarding boat crashed on the beach approximately 30 feet from the water.  

There was damage to the hull and the drive shaft. There were no persons present. 
I was able to locate documents onboard the vessel identifying the registered owner. 
 
I conducted a phone interview with OPERATOR on the afternoon June 24, 2017.  OPERATOR stated that the crash happened at approximately 2300 hours on the evening of June 23, 2017.  OPERATOR was the operator and his wife was the only passenger.  Neither sustained injury beyond “bruising.” OPERATOR stated that he “knows the lake inside and out” but claimed it was a dark, moonless night and he got disoriented by the lights around the lake.  OPERATOR estimated his speed at 20-25 MPH at the time of the collision.

OPERATOR was charged with:
36 CFR 3.5(a)(1): Failure to report a vessel accident in excess of $2000
36 CFR 3.8 (b)(8): Operating a vessel in a negligent manner
36 CFR 3.8(b)(3): Operating in excess of wake speed in designated area
33 CFR 83.05: Failure to maintain proper lookout
33 CFR 83.06: Failure to proceed at safe speed to avoid collision


BARDID: NV-2017-0016
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16, 2017, I, Game Warden, was called out to Roadrunner Cove on Lake Mead for multiple swamped vessels.  All but 2 vessels became swamped due to a wind storm that blew through early on the morning of July 16.  The storm had 25+ mph winds and wave heights of 2-3 feet.  These weather readings were taken from the National Weather Service buoys located on Lake Mead and based off witness accounts.

The 2 vessels listed in this report collided with each other when the anchor rope for V1 broke from the storm causing V1 to collide with V2.  V2 was impacted on the port bow and was left with scratches in the fiberglass that were about ¼ inch deep.  V1 has damage on the bow and on the port side of the boat and a little bit on the starboard bow (see attached pictures). 

 V2 was able to tie up to a house boat and its bilge pump was able to continue to pump all morning and keep it from swamping.  The individuals associated with V2 attempted to bail out V2 but due to large waves come over the stern, they were unable to make any progress and V2 was swamped on the beach of Roadrunner Cove.


BARDID: NV-2017-0017
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16, 2017, I, Game Warden , was called out to Roadrunner Cove on Lake Mead for multiple swamped vessels.  All but 2 vessels became swamped due to a wind storm that blew through early on the morning of July 16.  The storm had 25+ mph winds and wave heights of 2-3 feet.  These weather readings were taken from the National Weather Service buoys located on Lake Mead and based off witness accounts.

   The vessel in this report was washed into the beach and swamped which flooded the vessel''s engine and ruined the batteries.  There was also damage to the hull from striking rocks (see attached photos).  The vessel''s prop also became locked up during the storm.  vessel had to be towed in to Hemenway Launch Ramp so it could be loaded on to the trailer.


BARDID: NV-2017-0020
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
     Both vessels were traveling downriver on the Nevada side of the Colorado River. The location was just North or upriver of the Harrah''s No Wake Zone. V1 was on the right, while V2 was to the left. V1 struck an unknown wave or wake from a boat that was being operated approximately 100 feet ahead of V1 and V2. Upon operating into the wave, Operator1 lost control of V1. V1 turned to the left and struck V2. Both V2 occupant and Operator2 were ejected from V2. An unknown water taxi assisted in recovering V2 occupant and Operator2 from the water and then transported both subjects to the Harrah''s dock. Harrah''s Security provided treatment at the dock prior to Clark County Fire and AMR arriving on scene.

     Operator2 III left V1 and boarded V2 in an effort to secure that vessel. Operator1 continued to operate V1. Upon AMR leaving the scene at Harrahs, both V1 and V2 were operated back to the rental company, Laughlin Watercraft Rental. 

     Operator1 stated that she had operated a PWC approximately 10 times in her life prior to this event. Operator1 stated that the only boater safety course she had ever taken was watching the 9 minute video prior to this rental. 

     Operator2 stated he could not remember if he had attempted to accelerate or let off the throttle when he saw V1 approaching on a collision path. Operator2 stated this was his first time operating a PWC. Operator2 stated he was traveling at 24 miles per hour prior to the collision and that V1 and V2 were traveling side by side at the same speed prior to the collision.

     Operator2 and Operator1 denied alcohol consumption. Neither showed clues of intoxication.

     Medical injury information is limited because V2 occupant and Operator2 had been triaged to the waiting room and had not been seen by a doctor prior to me leaving the hospital. Operator2 reported an injured right knee. V2 occupant reported an injured right knee.

     Damage to V1 included gel coat damage and a missing rub rail. Damage is estimated at $500.

     Damage to V2 included fiberglass damage, gel coat damage and a broken mirror. Damage is estimated at $3500.

     Both vessels had additional damage that was consistent with rental vessels and inconsistent with this collision. The involved party''s stories fit with the damage noted.

     I conducted a simple vessel function test on both vessels. Both properly turned the water jet with input to the handlebars. Neither vessel had reverse. Neither vessel was started as the parties stated that they had operated both vessels back to the rental company.


BARDID: NV-2017-0021
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20, 2017, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a vessel sinking at the Callville Marina at approximately 0640.  I received a phone call at 0654 from the LMICC of the vessel sinking. Conditions that morning were light winds, and sunny. 
I arrived on scene at approximately 0701. I observed a house boat with its stern (rear) of the vessel fully submersed in the water and the vessel leaning towards its starboard side (right).  The vessel was identified, a 1985 House boat. I observed fuel and oil floating towards courtesy dock and out in the middle of the channel of the launch ramp. 
I contacted Calllville Marina Staff regarding the vessel sinking in the marina and they indicated they were gathering a plan to bring the vessel up to take out of the water.  Callville Marina staff informed me that Vessel Assist towed in the vessel the night prior. Callville staff indicated they were going to set up boom sticks to gather the fuel. I closed the launch ramp area and requested additional officers to stop vessels from entering and exiting the launch ramp to contain the fuels in the water into one area. United States Park Ranger  arrived on scene with Vessel 41 to close off the launch ramp area. 
United States Supervisory Park Ranger arrived on scene and took command of the incident at approximately 0811.  Callville Marina staffs were attempting to pump out the water in the vessel and bring it afloat. United States Supervisory Park Ranger arrived on scene at approximately 0912. At 0933, there was still no fuel containment on scene.  At 0956, Callville Marina staff started containment efforts for the fuel. 
At approximately 1035, the owner of the vessel arrived on scene. I had owner fill out a witness statement as to what had happen. 
At 1110, Callivlle Marina staff were able to retrieve the vessel and put it on a trailer to be hulled out of the marina.  The launch ramp was reopened at this time to the public. The launch ramp was closed for approximately four (4) hours. During that time, we turned 23 vessels away.  
Upon my investigation, there was a fuel spill and clean up needed but no citations were issued due to the witness statements are contradiction each other and no fault can be placed at this time as it appears a miscommunication occurred. Unknown amount of damaged as it appears to be a total loss. 
END OF REPORT


BARDID: NV-2017-0022
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/14/17 at approximately 1330 hrs, I Game Warden was dispatched by NPS to investigate a multiple vessel accident with injuries. The two vessels were at Lake Mead marina along with the operators. Once on scene I could see that two PWC''s were involved but only one operator was injured.

Operator2 was operating vessel 2. Vessel 1 was operated by Operator1. Operator2 was treated at the marina by NPS medics for a laceration just above the hair line and the eye brow. Operator2 also suffered a broken front tooth and a concussion. NPS medics transported Operator2 to Sunrise hospital for further treatment. Operator1 remained on scene to be interviewed. Operator1 stated verbally that the PWC''s were being operated north of Boulder Island heading east. 

Operator1 stated that they were operating at an approximate speed of 15-20 mph and were parallel to one another. Operator1 stated that that he was approximately 15 feet behind Operator2 but to the left. 

Operator1 noticed that Operator2 made a sharp turn to the left but he was unable to slow down to avoid a collision. Operator1 stated that his PWC struck and ramped over the PWC operated by Operator2. 

Operator2 was struck in the head and face by the bottom of the vessel 2. Operator1 was also able to draw a picture of what he witnessed and give a voluntary written statement. 

The damage to both vessels was minimal with mainly paint transfer and decal transfer. Vessel 1 sustained paint transfer on the port side above the registration numbers and behind the handle bars ($500 damage). Vessel 2 sustained no visible damage. On 7/22/17, I was able to reach Operator2 via phone for an interview. Operator2 stated that he has absolutely no memory of the accident and couldn’t provide any details. The evidence in this accident shows that the degree of impact what approximately 90 degrees. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 due to the fact that operator (Operator2) of vessel 2 did not have a proper look out and made a sharp left turn in close proximity (approximately 15 feet) of vessel 1. Vessel 2 should have been approximately 50 feet from vessel 1 when making the sharp left turn. The operator of vessel 2 (Operator2) is at fault and is in violation of United States Coast Guard inland navigation rule #5 (improper look out) and NRS 488.580 (reckless act of sharp turn at close proximity). Operator1 was cited for violation of NRS 488.730 (operate without boater education card) at the scene. Operator2 will have a criminal complaint file against him with local DA for violation of NRS 488.730, 488.540 and 488.580. There is nothing further to report at this time.


BARDID: NV-2017-0024
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 16, 2017, I, Game Warden, was called out to Roadrunner Cove on Lake Mead for multiple swamped vessels.  All but 2 vessels became swamped due to a wind storm that blew through early on the morning of July 16.  The storm had 25+ mph winds and wave heights of 2-3 feet.  These weather readings were taken from the National Weather Service buoys located on Lake Mead and based off witness accounts.

The vessel in this report was washed into the beach and while trying to keep the boat off shore it impacted rock outcrops on shore and sustained damage to the port side sheet metal.  It was grounded where it could not get back on to the water.


BARDID: NV-2017-0025
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 21, 2017 at approximately 1300hrs, OPERATOR1 was operating the listed vessel along the Nevada shoreline reportedly near Turtle Cove.  OPERATOR1 was towing VICTIM on a tube traveling south along the shoreline.  OPERATOR1 turned into the shore and began traveling north, and was approximately 50 feet from shore.  During the turn, the tube with VICTIM swung toward the shore, striking a bush located in the water off the shoreline.  VICTIM was thrown from the tube and suffered a dislocated left elbow.  When VICTIM stood following the incident, he reported that he was standing in approximately 4 to 5 feet of water and roughly 15 to 20 feet from shore.  

VICTIM was transported by OPERATOR1 to the Princess Cove Launch Ramp, where he was assessed by waiting paramedics from Bullhead City Fire Department (BHCFD).  VICTIM was transported to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center by BHCFD where he was admitted for treatment.


BARDID: NV-2017-0026
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Stateline
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Saturday July, 29 2017 I, Nevada Game Warden received a report of a vessel accident involving two PWCs at Zephyr Cove. Upon investigation, I learned that two individuals were operating two rental PWCs that had been rented from Zephyr Cove Resort. 

Operator1 was operating V1 outside of Zephyr Cove in the same general area that Operator2 was operating V2. Operator2 was spinning circles with V2 as Operator1 passed him with V1. After exiting the circles he was spinning, Operator2 began to parallel Operator1'' path (unbeknownst to Operator1). 

Operator1, assuming he was clear of any other vessels, makes a sharp right hand turn without checking to make sure the path was clear. Operator2, who was not far behind Operator1 at this point, panics and lets off of his throttle (which results in off throttle steering loss of V2) while attempting to steer clear of the impending collision with V1. Operator2 then collides with Operator1 striking V1 on the starboard side front hull just in front of its handle bars. 

Both operators are ejected into the water. No injuries sustained. I conclude that Operator1 (operator of V1) is at fault in the collision due to not following Rule of the road #7, operating his vessel in a manner that created risk of collision.


BARDID: NV-2017-0028
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 lost power and engine cut off for unknown reasons while 2 miles from Las Vegas Marina. Vessel 1 floated for approxmiatly 2 hrs before boat ran aground near Moon Cove and started to take on water due to high winds. Wind continued to batter Vessel 1 against the shoreline and it became completely swamped by the time rangers arrived.


BARDID: NV-2017-0029
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Glenbrook
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject stated, approximately 2 weeks to 3 weeks ago the boat was or taken into the boat shop for a fuel issue.  As far as she knows the issue has been resolved. 
Subject stated she has driven the boat across Lake Tahoe to Emerald Bay at least twice since the repair and that on the day of 8/13/2018, she stated, “The boat was running better than it ever has”.
Subject told me on 8/13/2018 at approximately 1200 hours, she and 6 other adults boarded her vessel and drove it to a beach just south of Secret Harbor (approximately 3 to 4 miles from her residence). Subject stated they anchored the boat and spent approximately 2 hours hanging out at the beach and playing in the water. 
Subject stated at approximately 1400 hours, they noticed the lake was getting choppy with 2 to 4 ft swells.  They decided it would be in their best interest to begin heading home. 
Subject told me she was operating the boat at a slow speed and at one point the boat felt like it was “Dragging” and it didn''t have any power. 
Subject said she attempted to accelerate the boat but the boat failed to respond. 
About this time, the five ladies sitting on the rear seat inside the vessel stated there was water on the floor board (approximately 6 inches in depth). 
Subject stated she had two passengers move to the front of the boat in an attempt to raise the rear end of the vessel out of the water.
Subject stated at this time all seven occupants of the vessel put on pfds and she activated the bilge pump. Subject was unable to tell me whether or not the bilge pump was working.  Subject told me the bilge pump light illuminated on the dash of the console, but she never checked to see if water was being pumped out of the boat.
Subject stated she again try to apply power to the motor but it was unresponsive. 
Subject stated within a minute, the depth of the water went from 6 inches to 12 inches and the boat began to sink into the water.  Subject had no idea why the vessel began taking on water.
 The subjects were picked up by a good sam.
All seven passengers were transported to the beach at Glenbrook and refused any medical attention.


BARDID: NV-2017-0030
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Per Accident Description provided by operator:
During my first boating trip I tried to be safe staying away from other boaters and away from land.  We stopped quite far from land turned off the engine and started drifting.  The boat was not supplied with an anchor.  To be safe my friend and myself took turns getting in and out of the water with one of us always inside the boat.  We noticed the winds had picked up quite a bit and the waves became a quite bit more rough.  We noticed also we had drifted close to an island and tried to start the engine several times and was not able to.  We hit a large stone island and was pushed further on it due to the wind and large waves. I have video after the grounding of the violent rocking of the boat while we were still aground.  We called several times to the Las Vegas Boat Harbor for help.  When they arrived they lifted the boat out of the water to see the possible damage.  There was a hole in the hull of the boat under the engine compartment.
They requested payment for damages and was collected before I left.


BARDID: NV-2017-0031
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
I Game Warden was patrolling Lake Mead on land on September 6th, 2017 at approximately 1300 hours.  National Park Service toned a possible drowning located north east of Sentinel Island on Lake Mead. I responded via Patrol Vessel EX3599, I arrived on scene at approximately 1325 hours. Once on scene I found two rental pontoon vessels just off Sentinel Island. I proceeded to tie off my patrol vessel to the pontoon waving at me. 

     The three female occupants indicated to me that the victim dove off the bow of the pontoon vessel without a life jacket. Victim proceeded to swim back to the starboard side of the vessel adjacent to the helm. Occupant1 told Victim to swim back to boat and put life jacket on. It was observed by all three female occupants that Victim swimming strokes were weak and he did not look normal. Wife, Occupant1 asked if Victim was ok; he responded yes. Immediately after responding Victim started to sink. Occupant2 was sitting at the helm tried to have Victim grab the oar, but Victim was unable to grasp it. Occupant1 removed her life jacket and jumped in to try and grab Victim, Occupant1 was able to grab him but had to let go due to running out of breath, Occupant1 surfaced and tried to make a second attempt to retrieve Victim but was unable to see Victim the second time. The time was approximately 1300 hours. 

     A Good Samaritan vessel stopped and three individuals from that vessel attempted to locate Victim but were unsuccessful. The individuals on the Good Samaritan vessel did not witness Victim diving in the water. 

      I was accompanied on scene by National Park Service Vessel. Ranger1 drove the vessel back to Las Vegas Boat Harbor and I followed on my patrol vessel. Once at Las Vegas Boat Harbor, I requested the pontoon vessel to be lifted out of the water so I could inspect the hull and propeller for any indication of trauma. Once the vessel was lifted out of the water, I photographed the propeller area and inspected the boat for all necessary safety equipment. There were six life jackets that were readily accessible, one Type IV and one fire extinguisher that was in good condition. 

     NPS ranger Ranger1 and I interviewed subjects at the 704 Ranger station. All three females indicated that Victim did not exhibit any health issues prior to the incident. Victim had previously been diagnosed with Parkinson''s disease, but did not exhibit symptoms as it was in the early stages. Victim behavior and health earlier in the day was normal. 

     
NPS continued to search for Victim in the area by vessel until about 1700 hours; Victim had not been located and remains missing.


BARDID: NV-2017-0032
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 driver stated he was traveling downriver (south) and did not see Vessel 2 until the collision.  V1 driver then stated the V2 was coming off the shoreline.  V1 driver and V1 passenger were uninjured.

Vessel 2 driver stated he was driving and his girlfriend was a passenger on V2.  V2 driver said they were heading downriver (south) when a boat had turned in front of them.  V2 driver said this caused him to slow down.  V2 driver said that is when V1 hit them from the rear.  V2 driver was uninjured. V2 passenger sustained injuries from the collision.


BARDID: NV-2017-0033
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson, NV
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 3, 2017 at approximately 15:22 hrs. Lake Mead Rangers recieved a report of a male with a shoulder injury at the Calville Courtesy Dock. Rangers responded and found the patient in the boat rentals office of Calville Bay Marina. One 26 year old male was identified as the patient and was reported to be being towed behind a 20'' Ski Centron Boat with Nevada Registration. The patient fell off of the knee board while being towed and sustained an injury. The boat then brought the patient into Calville Bay Marina for treatment.  No damage to the boat was reported. 4 people were on board the boat at the time of the injury and the patient was being towed on a knee board.


BARDID: NV-2017-0034
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/11/2017 at approximately 22:11 hours, Rangers were notified of a disabled vessel on the tire line at Las Vegas Boat Harbor.  Ranger and I arrived on scene with the vessel operator at approximately 22:17 hours.  The vessel operator was with marina security after swimming to R dock for help.  The Vessel operator was identified using first-hand information.  

OPERATOR1 was in his swim trunks and did not have his foreign Identification with him.  From the end or R dock, we could see OPERATOR1''S boat, a 21'' white Mariah Runabout, which had run aground on top of the tire line surrounding the marina.  OPERATOR1 stated that there was one male still on board who was reporting pain in his chest.  At approximately 23:21 hours, Paramedic and I arrived on scene with the patient aboard Park Service Vessel 41.  The patient was complaining of strong pain in his abdomen and chest.  He had bruising in both areas.  Community Ambulance was dispatched and instructed to meet us at the Hemenway Harbor courtesy dock.  Occupant was transported with OPERATOR1 by Community Ambulance to University Medical Center at approximately 00:20 hours.

According to OPERATOR1, this was his first time on Lake Mead at night.  He was entering the marina when he realized that his boat slip was on the other side.  He turned while on a plane to go around the marina without seeing the tire line and ran his boat aground on top of it.  OPERATOR1 admitted to drinking earlier in the day however Ranger investigation showed that he was not intoxicated.  OPERATOR1''S boat had a 6” crack on the bottom of its hull and it''s outdrive had become disconnected in the accident.  Photographs were taken of the boat while on scene and after its recovery by the marina the next day (see attached photo logs).


BARDID: NV-2017-0035
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
PER AZ CASE #17-003290:  
On September 2, 2017 at approximately 1400 hours, V1, a water jet powered Bombardier craft bearing California registration was slowing to approach the shoreline of the Avi Resort and Casino after entering a marked no wake zone.  As the vessel slowed, the cargo of at least two coolers, an umbrella and other unknown gear shifted and hit the throttle lever as he tried to catch the shifting cargo.  This resulted in a sudden thrust ejecting the operator and two minor children passengers.  The unmanned V1 then struck multiple vessels beached on the shoreline with heavy Labor Day weekend crowds.  A pregnant female standing in the beached V2 fell when V1 struck the rear deck/transom of her vessel, crushing fiberglass and gelcoat for approximately 4"x28".  She was treated by EMS at the scene and transported to the hospital for observation.  The force of the allision caused V1 to rotate slightly to port, striking and damaging the steering yolk, upholstery and plastic cowling of V6, a PWC beached on the port side of V2.

The unmanned V1 then deflected off the starboard stern of V2 at a slight starboard angle and collided with PWC V3 damaging the port, stern corner molding, tore the deck matting and tearing the raised portion of the rear seat, then continued parallel to the shoreline striking PWC V4 and PWC V5 .  V4 sustained paint transfer and slight scuffing, V5 only slight scuffing, but owner was standing next to her PWC when the allision occured and the impact caused her to drop her iphone into the water causing an approximately $900 property loss.  One of the bystanders then reached into V1 and shut it off by removing the lanyard (kill switch).  All five of the affected vessels were beached and unmanned at the time of the allision.

The damage observed on V2 was estimated at approximately $3800.  The damage estimate of V3 was estimated at approximately $500.  V4 appeared to have negligible or minor scuffing damage along with V5.  The damage to V6 was estimated at approximately $400.  Vessel 1 did not appear to sustain any damage during the incident.

During the investigation of the incident, the operator of V1 was suspected to be impaired.  Following an interview and performing field sobriety testing, operator was placed under arrest for failure to control his watercraft and operating a watercraft under the influence of an intoxicating liquor.  operator provided duplicate breath samples of .097 and .092 BrAC respectively.  He was released following preocessing.


BARDID: NV-2017-0036
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 23, 2017 at approximately 14:44 Lake Mead Rangers received a report of a 12 year old patient who was injured on Lake Mead. LMICC reported the patient was at Calville Bay Marina. Rangers and Park Medic responded. The patient was treated and transferred to the care of Clark County Fire Department (CCFD). CCFD transported the patient to University Medical Center. Patient was being pulled on a tube behind a vessel and fell off of the tube when the injury occurred. No citations were issued.


BARDID: NV-2017-0037
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2, 2017 at approximately 20:55 hours park dispatch received a report that a vessel had capsized near Fire Bowl Cove. Dispatch relayed this information to Park Ranger by park radio. The initial report stated that five occupants of the vessel were still in the water and that they were wearing personal floatation devices. One of the persons in the water was reported to require oxygen and another person was reported to be mentally disabled. The weather at the time was windy with 1-2ft waves and dark outside. 

At approximately 21:07 hours the reporting party informed park dispatch that all of the vessels occupants were on shore and safe.

At approximately 21:55 hours I boarded Vessel 61 at Las Vegas Boat Harbor with U.S. Park Ranger and a park paramedic. Vessel 61 departed Las Vegas boat harbor and was en route to Fire Bowl Cove at this time. 

At approximately 22:10 hours Vessel 61 located the stranded party on Fire Boat Cove. All eight members of the stranded party were loaded onto Vessel 61 at approximately 23:05 hours. No injuries were reported by the stranded party. One of the members of the rescued party was administered oxygen as he normally requires oxygen and did not have a tank on him.

Vessel 61 transported the rescued party to Callville Bay Marina where they were dropped off at the courtesy dock. 

U.S. Park Ranger interviewed the vessels owner. He informed Ranger that his boat capsized after taking on water due to high wind and high waves. He stated that himself and two male occupants on his vessel helped swim all the vessel occupants to shore. 

All units were clear around 23:49 hours.

*No diagram as owner was unsure of the exact location where his vessel capsized and went under water.


BARDID: NV-2017-0038
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Overton
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Summary:  
A recreational boat backed slowly into a swimmer causing severe injury due to a propeller strike.  This accident was likely caused by the operator placing the boat into reverse unintentionally when he meant to place it into neutral, and also by the operator failing to notice that the vessel was backing up due to outside distractions.

Details of the incident:
While on aerial patrol over Lake Mead on 9/3/2017 at approximately 13:49 hours I received a request from NPS dispatch to respond to a medical emergency at the Echo Bay Marina. The report was of a 21 year old female who was struck by a boat propeller who sustained deep lacerations across her hip and lower back. I responded to Echo Bay, and while I was in route NPS Volunteer Vessel arrived on scene to begin assessing the patient and to control bleeding. There were two volunteers aboard 66V, and was the lead volunteer that was attending to the patient when I arrived.
I landed on the water at the Echo Bay Marina at approximately 14:06 hours, and then taxied to the shore adjacent to the boat launch courtesy dock where I tied up the airplane. I found the patient lying on her stomach on the swim platform of the boat that struck her which was tied up to the courtesy dock. Bleeding was controlled and the patient appeared to be breathing adequately and speaking coherently. Witnesses (brother) and  (father) stated that the accident happened out in the lake nearby, and that they transported her to the courtesy dock on the back of the boat. 
There was not adequate radio reception from the Echo Bay boat launch area, so an accurate patient update had not yet been given to dispatch and other responding units. I called dispatch via satellite phone to give a patient update, and then returned to the patient to start taking vital signs and to conduct a more thorough medical assessment. Before I had completed taking a blood pressure and pulse rate, EMT''s from a Clark County ambulance arrived on scene and took over primary care of the patient (see EMS Charts patient care report 47474427). The Clark County crew later transferred patient care again to the crew of the Mercy Air helicopter that had landed on the Echo Bay boat launch helipad shortly after the Clark County crew''s arrival. 
Operator stated that he was driving the boat before the incident, pulling his sister Victim behind on an air-chair before he stopped the vessel and attempted to put the engine into neutral. Both Operator and his father stated that the gear selector of the boat was very sensitive between reverse and neutral, and that it is not easy to tell on their boat if the engine is truly in neutral or at idle in the reverse gear. Operator stated that he and his father were distracted taking photos of a nearby boat, and that he thought that victim was swimming safely off to the side of the boat. Operator stated that he likely had placed the boat into reverse gear on accident, and that the boat backed slowly into victim while nobody was paying attention. After victim was struck by the propeller they loaded her onto the swim platform and transported her to the nearby Echo Bay boat launch where they were first met by NPS volunteer boat 66V, and then later by me. See Report Beam Vessel Accident Report.
After victim was loaded onto the helicopter I finished interviewing witnesses Operator and father, and collected vessel registration information, vessel photographs, and witness statements from the two of them. All units were clear of the scene at approximately 15:15 hours.

End of report


BARDID: NV-2017-0039
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was near black canyon with the victim tubing behind. Winds were sustained at approximately 15mph with gusts to 30mph. Wave heights were reported, by nearest weather buoy, to be eight inches. 

The operator was signaled by the victim that he wanted to stop. The operator reported that the victim needed assistance getting into the boat from the tube. The operator also reported that the victim reported he was having trouble breathing. The operator assisted the victim into the boat and headed back to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.

At the tire line/no wake zone of Las Vegas Boat Harbor the victim went unconscious. The operator hurried to the dock where CPR was started within minutes. 

No obvious signs of Trauma. See NPS report for further details.

Cause of death is undetermined, waiting Clark County Coroner office to finalize report for official cause of death.


BARDID: NV-2017-1001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-21 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Truckee
County: Washoe
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Woman found dead the Truckee River. She disappeared after being seen falling from a raft.  Her body was found about two miles from where she disappeared.  She fell into the Truckee River near Crystal Peak Park in the Verdi area.  http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Search-on-for-rafter-in-Verdi-area-430009153.html


BARDID: NV-2018-0001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was on patrol at Lake Mead on March 3rd, 2018 at approximately 1120 hours. National Park Service dispatched a call for a vessel on the rocks in Black Canyon by Hoover Dam, no injuries were reported. . I responded to Las Vegas Boat Harbor to launch NDOW vessel EX 3615. National Park Service Rangers Launched NPS Vessel 61 from Las Vegas Boat Harbor.

Upon securing the vessel at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor launch ramp dock, I questioned Operator regarding consumption of alcohol. I ruled out that there was impairment due to alcohol. Upon checking required safety equipment I found that the vessel lacked a fire extinguisher and a Type IV throw able device.  Both occupants had life jackets on when the vessel was underway. 

     Operator reported that upon entering Black Canyon, he reduced throttle speed by about half cruising approximately twenty miles per hour. Operator was operating fifteen to twenty yards from the east cliff wall. Operator indicated that he looked at his feet as something was tangled in his foot. Attempting to untangle his feet, Operator indicated that when he looked up he had little time to react before hitting the wall. The vessel impacted the east cliff wall at close to a ninety degree angle.  

     The vessel sustained severe damage to the bow both on the port and starboard side. The steel railing was ripped off of the gunwale; the rub rail was separated from the deck cap and the gunwale, there was extensive fiberglass damage to the bow due to a direct impact with a stationary object. The fiberglass damage extended from the bow to below the waterline of the vessel, the damage is severe fiberglass cracking compromising the integrity of the hull. Vertical cracking in the fiberglass hull was evident on both the starboard and port side of the bow. Cracks were approximately 18” in length extending from below the water line vertically up the freeboard. These cracks were approximately 12” from the keel of the vessel.   

     Upon further inspection of the safety equipment, the vessel did not have an adequate type 4 throw able device, nor did the vessel have a fire extinguisher. Operator was cited for the safety equipment violations.


BARDID: NV-2018-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
All damage estimates are based on field observations or owner statements and are not intended for insurance or restitution purposes.

I spoke with operator of vessel 1. Operator1 stated he was on V1 by himself, had little experience operating personal watercraft and this was his first time on the Colorado River. Operator1 stated that he was traveling downriver when V2 made a left hand turn. Operator1 saw V2 making this turn and realized that he was on a collision path. Operator1 stated he was traveling less the 20 miles per hour at this point. Operator1 stated that he pulled the emergency lanyard to shut off V1 and removed his hand from the throttle. At this time V1’s bow (front) collided with V2’s port side (left side when facing the bow). Operator1 stated 2 persons were on V2 and that those two and he were ejected during the collision. Operator1 stated following the collision he assisted the 2 subjects from V2 out of the water and back to V2 and the shoreline. Operator1 stated a known acquaintance also assisted in the rescue. Operator1 then left the scene to return to his camp. Operator1 stated that he had been drinking the night prior until approximately 0500 hours that morning. Operator1 stated he received 2 to 3 hours of sleep then awoke and his party headed to the river thereafter.

I spoke with operator of V2. Operator2 stated that she was operating V2 downriver with her daughter as a passenger. Operator2 stated she had slowed to 2 or 3 miles per hour and began to make a left hand turn. Mid turn V2 was struck by Operator1 and V1 on the port side. Operator2 stated she did not see Operator1 or V1 prior to the collision. Operator2 stated both her and V2 occupant were ejected from V2. Operator2 stated Operator1 did assist in the recovery of Operator2, V2 occupant and V2, then stated, act like nothing happened, and thereafter left the scene. An unknown party from near Operator2 followed V1 and convinced Operator1 and V1 to return to the scene. Operator2 stated she had consumed no alcohol or illicit drugs and had little to no experience on personal watercraft. Operator2 reported a laceration to her left lower leg and the V2 occupant had a laceration to her head. I did not speak with V2 occupant as a witness.All completed witness statements but none had additional incriminating information or variable information from Operator2 and Operator1. 

I inspected V1 and V2 finding damage consistent with the storylines of the collision. Damage to V1 included gel coat damage, a cracked front hood, and rub rail damage totaling approximately $500. Damage to V2 included fiberglass damage, gel coat damage, paint damage and rub rail damage totaling approximately $3500. V1 had a non-serviceable fire extinguisher.

I had Operator1 move away from the remainder of the subjects on the beach area and sit on the tailgate of my patrol truck. I tested Operator1 for intoxication performing a horizontal gaze nystagmus test, vertical gaze nystagmus test and lack of convergence test. Operator1 showed no clues. Operator1 provided a sample into my preliminary breath test unit of .046 BAC.

Operator1 was cited for failure to exchange information following the collision (citation). Operator1 did provide aid following the collision and returned to the scene when requested back, therefore he did not commit hit and run. Operator1 was not detected to be legally under the influence of Alcohol or other illicit drugs. Operator1 was warned on the non-serviceable fire extinguisher as V1 belonged to his brother. Operator1 was warned on the USCG Rules of the Road violations leading to collision.

Operator2 was advised that she was partially at fault for failing to check and be aware of her surroundings prior to making a turn in violation of USCG Rules of the Road. However, Operator1 was the majority at fault as he had the requirement to take action to avoid collision and instead he maintained a straight headway and turned off V1, thereby removing any opportunity to turn to avoid collision due to off throttle loss of steering.


BARDID: NV-2018-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was returning to the harbor when the operator turned towards the no wake zone. The operator turned sharply causing him to be ejected from the vessel. The operator was unable to get on the jetski and had to be towed into the harbor. Operator was transported to Sunrise Hospital.  Accident not witnessed. Operator only remembers turning towards the harbor.


BARDID: NV-2018-0004
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 22, 2018 at approximately 1:03pm I, Game Warden, was standing in the fuel dock office at Las Vegas Boat Harbor when a male subject walked in and asked me if someone could take a look at his injured daughter who was still aboard his vessel tied up in a slip.  I called the National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch by radio and requested an EMT respond as I walked over to vessel.  I informed Subject and his daughter that an EMT was on their way.  

I could see Victim was lying on the rear seat of the vessel with her legs on the seat.  She was crying and showed obvious signs of pain.  Subject was examining her right leg near the ankle.  I could tell her leg was starting to swell.  I asked Subject if he would like me to get some ice for the swelling and he affirmed.  I walked to the dock restaurant and retrieved a bag of ice and returned to the vessel, handed Subject the bag, and he applied the ice to the injured area.

Shortly after returning with the ice, NPS Ranger''s, both EMT''s with the National Park Service arrived and tended to Victim.

Subject explained to me that he and Victim had put their boat in at Hemenway Harbor and decided to head toward Hoover Dam.  They traveled around the west side of the Boulder Islands then headed east toward the Dam.  Subject stated he was cruising at approximately 15mph and Victim was seated in the open bow of the vessel. They were traveling near the Hemenway Wall (approximately 36.03444, 114.73138) and Victim stood up in the open bow.  A few waves had bounced off the wall from a distant vessel and Subject crossed through the wake.  The bow of his vessel moved up and down with the waves and Victim got tossed up and down making contact with the vessel floor, hitting her right foot violently on the floor.  She fell to the vessel floor.

Subject put the vessel in neutral and picked up Victim and brought her to the rear seat of the vessel.  He opened up the ice chest, took out the food, and placed her right foot/leg into the ice.  He then drove to the Las Vegas Boat Harbor where he contacted me.

NPS Rangers discussed the injuries with Subject.  He decided to self-transport his Daughter to the Boulder City Hospital for further evaluation.  Ranger provided a wheeled chair and we helped Victim to Subject''s truck, where she was placed into the back seat and transported to the Hospital.

Later that evening I observed Subject recovering his vessel at the boat launch.  I asked how Victim was doing and he stated she was doing better, however, she did sustain a broken Tibia.  I helped Subject load his vessel on the trailer, wished him and his daughter well, and cleared the scene.


BARDID: NV-2018-0005
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At the scene of the collision, I observed a yellow and white PWC, vessel 1 (V1), located out of the water, up an embankment on the Nevada shoreline. The operator was not on scene. An occupant of a moored vessel near the collision site informed me the operator was across the river at North Davis Camp with Bullhead City Fire Department.

   At approximately 1407 hours, I made contact with the operator of V1 in the Bullhead City Ambulance. The operator appeared to be coherent and stable. I observed a few scrapes on his upper body, but no injuries that appeared to be beyond first aid. 

   Operator said he was travelling up river and was turning around. After Operator turned around, he lost control of V1 and struck a rock sending V1 in the air. Operator was ejected from V1 before V1 stopped at its final resting position. Operator stated that when he landed, he sat up and received assistance.

   After questioning Operator, I photographed the observable scrapes on his body (attached).

   At approximately 1448 hours, we boarded my patrol vessel in order to get photographs of V1. I took photographs of V1 along with the scene (attached). I had Operator show me where he landed after being ejected from the vessel.

   At approximately 1516 hours, I hooked up V1 to my vessel and towed it down river to the Davis Camp Launch ramp.  At approximately 1527 hours we arrived at the Davis Camp launch ramp. subject retrieved a truck a trailer in order to put V1 on the trailer so I could get more photographs. Once on the trailer, I photographed the underside of V1.

   There were multiple scratches and striations along the bottom of V1. There was also a large hole in the bottom of V1 due to being punctured by rocks on shore.


BARDID: NV-2018-0006
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:59:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Haymeadow Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Lund
County: Nye
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/1/18 at approximately 2230 hrs, Nye County deputy was dispatched to Sunnyside, NV to investigate a missing persons call. Deputy located the vehicle of the missing person. Deputy then searched the area of Haymeadow Reservoir and located a brown kayak and the body. Victim was floating face down along the south shorline. Victim was wearing a yellow PFD and waders. The family of Victim indicated that Victim suffered from heart problems. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Coroner''s report will be added when available. See full report from Deputy. Nothing further to report at this time.


BARDID: NV-2018-0007
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was patrolling Lake Mead National Recreation area on May 19, 2018, National Park Service dispatch informed patrol units of a vessel accident that occurred in the Virgin Basin. The vessel was currently in a slip at the Callville Bay courtesy dock, there was one injured individual, and at this time the extent of the injuries was unknown.  At approximately 1315 I responded to the scene with NPS Rangers. 

I arrived to find one individual lying in the boat on the seat.  Victim was complaining of pain in her lower chest upper abdomen area. There were no signs of any external injuries. NPS Rangers attended to victim on scene establishing baseline vitals. Community Ambulance was asked to respond for transport. 

Operator was operating the vessel, a 22'' Larson, towing his four children on a tube.  Subject1 was observing the four individuals on the tube.  Operator stated that he was operating the vessel between 25-30 mph while under tow. Operator stated that there were a number of vessels in the area, but he did not feel it was unsafe to tow the tube. 

Subject1 stated she was observing her children on the tube when the tube hit a large wake from another vessel. Upon hitting the wake all four individuals flew off the tube, when the individuals landed, Tuber1 landed on Victim. 

Tuber1 stated that after landing on Victim, she noticed Victim having difficulty breathing. Tuber1 attended to Victim. Tuber1 loosened Victim''s life jacket to help her breathe, but did not take it off.  
Operator proceeded to pick up the individuals in the water, was informed of Victim''s condition and operated the vessel to Callville Bay. 

The vessel had current registration and all necessary safety equipment. All personal flotation devices on board were in adequate condition and Coast Guard approved. 

Upon questioning Operator, he stated that he had two beers earlier in the day. I performed the Seated Field Sobriety Test.  Upon administering the test I noticed four clues on HGN, 6 clues finger to nose, 1 clue on palm pat, and 0 clues on hand coordination.  PBT was not administered. 
Victim was transported to St. Rose Sienna Hospital, chest x-ray and bloodwork was completed. Victim was released later that evening with no indications of internal injuries.


BARDID: NV-2018-0008
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Las Vegas
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 5, 2018 at approximately 16:24 hours Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) reported an injured occupant on a boat at Callville Bay Marina. LMICC reported the injured party was on a boat approximately 15 minutes from the marina. I arrived on scene at the low water launch ramp at Callville Bay Marina. I instructed LMICC to have the injured party come directly to the low water launch ramp and advised LMICC I was at the launch ramp with my patrol vehicle''s emergency lights on. 

The injured party arrived at the low water launch ramp at approximately 16:48. 1 passenger of the boat was treated and released for injuries to her left forearm. The injured passenger reported she was standing up on the vessel while the vessel was in motion and attempting to beach at Bearing Cove on Lake Mead. The injured passenger stated she fell and cut her arm when the vessel hit the beach. 

The operator of the boat reported he was driving the boat north east bound in near Bearing Cove and attempting to beach the vessel on the shore line when the injured passenger fell. OPERATOR stated the beach was composed of sand and rock. OPERATOR reported he had 1 alcoholic beverage that day and reported he had over 100 hours of boating experience. OPERATOR reported the vessel was rented from Callville Bay Marina. OPERATOR reported the vessel was moving at approximately 1-2 MPH when the vessel hit land.

No citations were issued. The patient was treated and released on the scene for her injures. The patient was advised to see a doctor within 24 hours.


BARDID: NV-2018-0009
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift waiting for Vessel 2 to come close. Vessel two accelerated unexpectedly and turn into Vessel 1. Vessel 2 bow struck the operator of Vessel 1 causing a 3-4 inch laceration.


BARDID: NV-2018-0010
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 was operating V1 and Operator2 was operating V2. Operator2 was headed downriver and decided to come to a stop to look around and locate Operator1. Operator1 had been following Operator2 and was within a close enough proximity to Operator2 that a collision occurred when Operator2 stopped. 

     Two readily available explanations for the collision are possible. The first is that Operator1 was operating too close to Operator2 and that when Operator2 stopped Operator1 was unable to stop or maneuver in time to avoid collision. The second is that when Operator2 stopped Operator1 either removed her hand from the throttle or turned off V1 in an effort to stop V1. Due to the design of water jet engine personal watercraft, when either of these activities occurs the personal watercraft loses the ability to maneuver due to off throttle loss of steering. Regardless of the reasoning, Operator1 collided with Operator2 causing ejection and injury.

     The bow and starboard side of V1 struck V2 on the port side. V1 impacted V2 in the port rear quarter, striations on V2 show that V1 impacted at an angle from the rear and towards the seating area of V2.  V1 continued into the seating area where it struck Operator2 directly in the left leg then V1 bounced off V2 at a slight angle away from the bow as can be seen in the striation marks on the port bow quarter of V2.

     It is still unclear who the witnesses/good samaritans were that assisted Operator1, V1 or V2 back to the rental property.

     Operator1 is the culpable party for the collision and was in violation of several US Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rules which lead to the collision. These violations include Rule 5 Improper Look Out, Rule 6 Safe Speed and Rule 8 Actions to Avoid Collision, all adopted in Nevada under NRS 488.540 and NAC 488.430.

     However, per the collected copy of the contracts from Bullhead Jetski Rental neither party, Operator2 or Operator1, were legally allowed to operate V1 or V2 due to the fact neither were a joining party on the rental contract and therefore are not documented as having received a safety briefing for the safe operation of rental vessels. Therefore both were in violation of NRS 488.730 and NAC 488.350.

     At this time no charges are being submitted.


BARDID: NV-2018-0011
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one left Callville Bay near Sunset and turned West (right) at the Callville Bay Alpha in route to Las Vegas Boat Harbor to get fuel. Vessel one came around Battle Ship Rock (Green Land Navigation Aide) on plane traveling approximately 20-25 mph (reported by operator to be about 1/2 throttle). 

Vessel one struck the Northside of an Island that is within .25 miles of the Nevada shoreline. The vessel rode up a slight embankment and then slide down the embankment, rolling over as it did so. The vessel came to rest with the two occupants trapped under the vessel. The female was able to crawl out under the boat into the water. The male was trapped. A hole was dug into the sand and the vessel was lifted in order for the male to be removed. Both occupants were transported by emergency crews to local hospitals.


BARDID: NV-2018-0012
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 20, 2018, at approximately 2100 hours a vessel was traveling from Callville Bay to Boulder Harbor.  Operator recognized that there was a sandbar outside of Callville Bay and was using an iphone map app to navigate.  Based on the app, Operator believed that he was past the sandbar and changed course southward.  The vessel then ran aground on the sandbar.  No injuries were sustained.  He tried to remove the vessel from the sandbar unsuccessfully.  The vessel was recovered the following morning by Tow Boat USA.


BARDID: NV-2018-0013
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was patrolling Lake Mead National Recreation area on May26th, 2018, National Park Service dispatch informed units on the water of a potential boat accident victim located in the Swallow Bay area.  At approximately 1719 I responded to the scene. Upon my arrival two coast guard officers were performing CPR on victim. We quickly transferred Victim to National Park Service vessel 61 for advanced emergency medical support. I remained on scene to question witnesses as to the incident. 

On Scene were two personally owned Jet Ski''s as well as one rental boat. There were 10 individuals in the party. 

According to subject, the individuals were packing up the rental vessel to return to Las Vegas Boat Harbor at approximately 1445. The Vessel was rented by Victim, and he was going to operate the vessel with one Jet Ski in tow, Subject was to drive the other Jet Ski back to Hemmenway Harbor. 

Victim mounted one ski to see if it would operate properly as there were some mechanical issues with it. Victim was unable to start the ski and began to drift into open water. Subject mounted the second ski to help his brother. In the process of trying to manipulate the ski, Victim fell off of the ski and into the water. Subject tried to assist but he also fell off of the ski he was on. The ski with mechanical issues started to swamp and began to float vertically in the water. Subject was able to mount his ski and get back to shore. Victim began to struggle with the ski, unable to right it or mount it. 

It became apparent that Victim was in distress to the party on the beach with the rental boat. Subject2 operated the vessel but was not comfortable operating the boat, he was able to get to Victim and they pulled him on the swim deck. Victim still exhibiting visible signs of distress, they held him on the swim deck, eventually getting him in the vessel to a seat. After a couple of minutes, Victim displayed signs of cardiac arrest. 911 were called. 

Victim had two prior episodes of cardiac arrest and also had an internal defibrillator installed in his chest.


BARDID: NV-2018-0014
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was patrolling Lake Mead National Recreation area on June 24th, 2018, I heard a call of a possible capsized vessel off of Saddle Island, I responded to the scene. 

Upon arrival at the scene I observed one vessel capsized and a Good Samaritan vessel assisting the owner of the capsized vessel.

The owner of the vessel was operating the 17''6” Champion bass boat with his wife and his nephew.  They were heading back to Hemmenway harbor to trailer the vessel. 

Operator was operating, subject1 was sitting on the port side and subject2 was sitting towards the bow. Weather conditions were gusty south southeast winds approximately 15 mph, swell height was 1-2 feet.      

As the vessel proceeded on a southwest course it was taking the swells on the port side. Operator indicated that the bow of the boat at one point was completely submerged under the water. As the bow rose up water rushed into the boat. As the water settled in the boat, the waves continued to broadside the vessel from the port side causing the water, acting as ballast to the starboard side, the vessel then overturned on the starboard side.  

All three individuals on the vessel were ejected, all were wearing life jackets.  There were no injuries. The Good Samaritan vessel pulled the vessel to the Shore of Saddle Island; I assisted in securing the vessel on the shore. I transported the three individuals to Hemmenway harbor where their vehicle was located.


BARDID: NV-2018-0015
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Searchlight
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 16, 2018, I, Game Warden, was on boat patrol on Lake Mohave.  This day was very windy with winds blowing a constant 20-25 mph, which created waves from 3-5 feet and occasionally 6-7 feet tall.  I was at the courtesy dock of Cottonwood Cove Marina when a group on a boat came in at approximately 1700 hours and said that the third boat in their group had been beached and disabled due to taking on water.  I received a description of the vessel from the owner''s wife and left Cottonwood Cove in search of the boat which had 2 men on board.

     I located the boat and 2 men about 30 min later at approximately 1730 hours.  Due to where the boat was beached, I was unable to land my boat in the same area.  I had to beach my boat on the leeward side of the peninsula where the boat was beached.  I hiked over to the where the boat was and was able to relay to the boat owner and his passenger to bring only important items, such as phones, keys, wallets, etc and that we would be leaving the boat where it was.

     The men gathered these items and we hiked back to my boat.  I asked both men if they were injured and/or needed medical attention and they both said no.  We boarded my patrol boat and made our way back to Cottonwood Cove Marina where the rest of their group was waiting.  I had NPS Ranger meet us at the courtesy dock to double check with the men and see if they needed any medical treatment.  They again, said they were fine and did not require medical treatment.  I was able to sit down with the owner of the boat and have him explain to me what happened.

     According to Owner, while heading south, into the wind, towards Cottonwood Cove, waves began cresting over the sides of the boat and due to the exposed air intake on the boat engine; it took in water and shut down the motor.  Owner attempted to start it back up and continue on to Cottonwood Cove, but was unable due to the water in the motor.  Owner was able to safely transfer all of his passengers to another boat in the group.  One of the men in the group jumped into the boat with Owner and they rode the boat into the shore where the wind blew it.  After I was done talking to Owner, his wife, was already in contact with Tow Boat US, which they are a member of arranging pick up of the vessel.  I cleared the group at approximately 1900 hours.  Due to the weather, the vessel was not recovered until Monday, June 18, 2018.


BARDID: NV-2018-0016
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY:

On May 15, 2018, at approximately 1624 hours, a boat fire was reported aboard a vessel moored at the 1400 dock of the Callville Bay Marina. Fire Boat One responded and suppressed the fire aboard a 1999 27'' Rinker Cabin Cruiser. The two neighboring vessels moored were damaged by heat and smoke. The vessel subsequently sank and salvage efforts are currently underway.  


I responded to the area and arrived on scene at the 1400 dock.  I could see that the interior of a cabin cruiser was fully engulfed in flames.  The vessel was moored stern first in a covered slip.  Thick black smoke was rising from either end of the covered awnings.  I could see Ranger/Firefighter utilizing a hand line from a nearby fire hose cabinet to attempt to suppress the fire from the stern.  A Callville Bay Marina vessel was moored off of the bow and was using a fire pump to fight the fire.  

I could see that the vessels moored on either side of the fire were sustaining heat damage.  I could see the fiberglass surfaces smoking and blistering.  

Fire Boat One arrived on scene.  The fireboat was moored to the west of the involved vessel.  The front deck gun was used to extinguish the fire.  The Rinker Cabin Cruiser sank soon after the fire was extinguished.

Personnel from the Callville Bay Marina responded with absorbent booms to contain fuel and oil that was rising to the surface.  

General Manager me that the owners of the boat were en route from Las Vegas.  

INTERVIEW:

The couple reported that they were the owners of the 1999 27'' Rinker.  I conducted and interview on the 1400 dock.  A family friend was able to translate our conversation.  

OWNER1 reported that they bought the boat for $15,000 in October of 2017.  An annual service was conducted in 2017.  OWNER1 reported that they utilized the vessel weekly.  They had taken the boat out of the water and placed it on the trailer at their residence for the past 2 weeks.  During that time, OWNER1 had replaced the floor and installed 2 new Seablaze through-hull LED lights, (model 101510 RG BW).  OWNER1 had completed the install of the LED lights himself.  He wired the lights to a buss panel with the manufactures provided wire.  He added an in-line 10 amp auto fuse prior to the buss panel.  

He had fueled the vessel and launched the boat the day prior, (May 14, 2018).  OWNER1 reported that the vessel was full of fuel and held 60 gallons. He arrived in the evening and launched the vessel.  He took the boat out for a test drive and used the lights.  There were no issues and the lights were working properly.  They returned to their slip after approximately 30 minutes.  They remained on the boat for a while and plugged the vessel into shore power. There were no issues when they left about 2300 hours on May 14, 2018.  He had not driven the boat today.    

DAMAGES:

Callville Bay Marina Damage

Replace roof- $163,000.00

Cleaning posts and structure- $20,000.00

Replace finger-$2,000.00

Replace pedestal- $1300.00

Replace dock box-$300.00

2002 23'' Larson Open Bow Boat, (fiberglass damage extensive, boat hull total loss due to heat and structural integrity) $20,000

2000 28'' Chapparal Cabin Cruiser, (fiberglass damage extensive, boat hull total loss d...


BARDID: NV-2018-0018
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Glenbrook
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Rough
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1320 hours on 06-16-2018, Game Warden and I were near the Cave Rock Boat Ramp on boat patrol at Lake Tahoe when we received a call for assistance from Glenbrook Marina staff. Staff reported that a boat had driven over mooring lines. Winds were 15-25 mph and approximate 3 feet swells were present on the lake.

Game Warden and I responded to the scene arriving at approximately 1330 hours. We found V-1 facing in an easterly direction and held along the starboard side of V-2, which was attached to a mooring ball and facing in a westerly direction. The propeller of V-1 was apparently held in the mooring line of V-2. Wave and wind action was causing the starboard aft section of V-1 to strike the starboard bow area of V-2. D-1 and P-1 were attempting to keep the vessels from striking each other.  We assisted them in this effort by providing them two bumpers from our vessel.  Eventually the vessels were separated with the assistance of marina staff.

V-1 Operator stated in-substance that he was away from the helm with V-1 in neutral and holding on to a mooring ball west of V-2 with a reach pole.  As he and his passenger were attaching the boat to the mooring ball, his passenger dropped an attachment pin and he lost hold of the mooring ball with his reach pole in heavy waves and wind.  V-1 then drifted in an easterly direction and the propeller of V-1 caught up in the mooring line of V-2. The waves and wind swung V-1 against V-2.

V-1 passenger stated in-substance the same as the V-1 operator.

V-2 was attached to a mooring line to a mooring ball and not occupied. 

V-1 sustained approximately four x two feet of scratching to the fiberglass hull freeboard siding on its starboard aft side.  Additional approximate 15” by 6” scratching with red and white paint transfer was observed on the starboard stern gunnel and metal rub rail above the swim deck.

V-2 sustained scratching damage to its starboard freeboard hull area, gunnel, and metal rub rail from bow to midships and starboard bow retractable cleat.

Additional damage was caused to V-2 from V-1 following separation from the mooring line of V-2. Refer to Douglas County Sheriff''s Office Report # 18SO21611 for details.


BARDID: NV-2018-0019
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 23, 2018 I, Game Warden, was aboard my vessel on patrol at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.  At Approximately 7:29pm, I was notified by National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch about a vessel sinking somewhere in the middle of Boulder Basin, with 4 individuals aboard, whom had jumped into the water and boarded an Good Samaritan (GS) vessel.  NPS also had a vessel on the water currently looking for the vessel.  I contacted my dispatch and started a hasty search of the basin.  

     At approximately 7:41pm, I arrived on scene, (36.1186, -114.73599) in Boulder Basin, southeast of Battleship rock.  NPS was already on scene.  I observed a yellow vessel (V1) upside down in the water, almost completely submerged.  V1 had noticeable damage on the propeller and the rudder was completely destroyed.  

Due to the onsetting darkness, we determined V1, being capsized, was a hazard to nighttime navigation.  The NPS Rangers attempted to place glow sticks upon V1.  A call was placed to Towboat USA requesting assistance righting and recovering V1.

     I advised that I would have the 4 occupants of V1 transfer onto my vessel.  I brought my vessel alongside V2, had them put on their lifejackets, and assisted them onto my vessel.  I spoke with the both operators to get their accounts of the accident.

     At approximately 8:40pm, NPS received another emergency call that they needed to respond to.  I stayed on scene with V1 as it drifted toward shore. At approximately 9:16pm, Towboat USA advised that they would not be able to respond due to weather conditions.  At approximately 9:35pm NPS returned to my location. Due to Towboat USA no being able to assist, NPS stayed with V1 until it drifted to shore, no longer being a hazard in open water.  I cleared the scene and transported operator and his party to Boulder Harbor where he was to meet up with a friend.


Conclusion

•     V1 ran aground at some point, causing substantial damage to the propeller and rudder, causing the vessel to have noticeable vibrations.  The grounding also heavily damaged the rudder causing the vessel to lose steering.

•     The tow line was place on the top portion of the vessel (hand rail) on not the bow eye.  The bow eye is designed for high stress and is the desired location to tie off a tow line for long distance towing.  The bow eye is specifically placed lower on the keel and allows the vessel to rise in the water during tow preventing swamping.  The tow line should have been placed on the bow eye during the tow.

•     During tow, V2 should have maintained an adequate speed for the weather conditions.  Winds were strong, approximately15-25mph, and waves were rough, approximately 2'' to 6''.


BARDID: NV-2018-0020
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator1 stated that he was operating V1 downriver from the Laughlin Bridge area towards the Colorado Belle at 26 miles per hour. Operator1 stated that V2 was on the far right side of the river. Approximately 150 feet from V2 Operator1 realized V2 was in his path of travel. Operator1 let off the throttle and attempted to turn left. Operator1 stated that V1 did not turn and Operator1 then hit the back corner of V2 causing ejection from V1. 

Following his ejection, Operator1 was assisted by bystanders. Operator1 reported that an uninvolved PWC assisted in towing V1 to the shoreline. Another uninvolved PWC assisted Operator1 to the shoreline by allowing Operator1 to hold the side of that PWC while it dragged him to the shoreline. Operator1 stated he believed something was wrong with V1 because it would not turn prior to the collision. I therefore confirmed twice more on scene, for a total of three times, that Operator1 was sure he removed all throttle input prior to the collision and while attempting to turn left. Each time Operator1 agreed this is what occurred.

Operator1 stated that he had consumed zero alcohol and did not show any clues on a horizontal gaze nystagmus test. Operator1 stated he did not lose consciousness during or after the collision. Operator1 stated he had operated a PWC three times total in his life and had never taken a vessel operation safety course. Operator1 stated he could swim prior to the collision and that he had personally rented V1.

I spoke with Operator2 at Fisherman''s Access and was informed that he was the operator of V2 at the time of the collision. Operator2 stated that he was at the Riverside Resort Dock, V2 was engaged into gear to hold it against the current and against the dock and V2 was not tied off to the dock. Operator2 stated that V2 was at the downriver side of the upriver dock at the Riverside Resort when the collision occurred. Operator2 stated that two unknown passengers aboard V2 and that he was attempting to load additional passengers when V1 struck the starboard side of V2 approximately mid-ship. Operator2 informed his passengers he needed them to depart V2, to which they complied. Operator2 then operated V2 downriver in an attempt to assist V1 and Operator1, but PWCs had already assisted them. Operator2 was unaware of who these passengers were and they had departed the scene.

I was informed that Operator1 had a fractured right femur and abrasions to his right elbow; however no other injuries were apparent. I was informed Operator1 was being transferred to Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas for additional treatment.

At approximately 2005 hours I informed US Coast Guard Sector San Diego about the collision due to it involving a commercial vessel. Sector San Diego relayed that the owner of V2 had already reported the collision, but took the additional information regarding the investigation that I could provide.

Operator1 is at fault for the collision. Due to limited experience operating PWCs combined with the aspects of vessel speed, moving current and an impending collision Operator1 removed his throttle input to V1. Therefore when Operator1 attempted to turn left, V1 was unable to make a left hand turn due to a condition known as off throttle loss of steering that is inherent with water jet vessels.


BARDID: NV-2018-0021
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Improper loading
OtherAccidentCause: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one (V1) with 9 people on board left Lover''s Cove Beach camp headed to Callville Bay. Wave height were approximately 1 to 2 feet. A wave came over the side of V1 and stalled the engine. Two additional wave came over the side and filled the boat with some water. In an attempt to get away from the water, all occupants went to one side. Additional waves and an unbalanced load caused the vessel to flip. All occupants ended up in the water. All occupants held onto or stayed near the vessel until Rangers arrived and pulled 9 people out of the water. Two people that were rescued did not have life jackets on when rescued.


BARDID: NV-2018-0022
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:32:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
NP18087793
On 06/21/2018 at approximately 17:32 hours, I, U.S. Park Ranger was dispatched within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, to a report of a person in the water struggling to stay afloat. Dispatch reported that the person was holding onto a buoy in an attempt to stay afloat.  

I responded to the Callville Bay Marina by vehicle at approximately 1732 hours. 

I responded to the area of Swallow Bay on Vessel 40 at approximately 1750 hours

I arrived at Swallow Bay around 1800 hours and began patrolling the area searching for the person in the water or signs of persons in distress along with the Lake Mead Park plane. After searching the area the park plane reported observing a vessel adrift at the southern point of Auxiliary Point.

I responded to Auxiliary point and arrived on scene at approximately 1815 hours. I observed a ski boat nearby with a male lying down in the supine position on the back of the vessel. The people on the ski boat informed me that the male patient was the person struggling in the water.

I requested vessel 41 to my location to provide patient care. Vessel 41 with rangers provided patient care and transported the male patient to the Callville Bay launch ramp to rendezvous with park medic  and meet Community Ambulance. 
I stayed in the area to rescue a female associated with the male who was stranded on the southern point of Auxiliary point. 
Around 1825 I picked up the female from Auxiliary point. The female stated she did not have any injuries. I began transporting the female to Callville Bay Marina. 

At approximately 1851 I put vessel 41 back in the slip at Callville Bay Marina and identified the female.

 
I asked SUBJECT1 to tell me what happened. SUBJECT1 stated that the male patient decided to go for a swim because he was hot. SUBJECT1 stated that after VICTIM was in the water, he began struggling to stay afloat. SUBJECT1 stated that VICTIM was not wearing a life jacket. SUBJECT1 stated that she tried to drive her vessel to VICTIM to attempt to rescue him, but could not do so because her vessel''s engine failed to operate. SUBJECT1 stated that her vessel drifted to Auxiliary point where she attempted to anchor it, but was not able to. SUBJECT1 stated that she and VICTIM were out celebrating VICTIM retirement together. SUBJECT1 informed me that she bought the vessel from VICTIM and she was the owner of the vessel.

I observed SUBJECT1 vessel drift to the northern end of Auxiliary point where it was adrift near the shoreline. I informed SUBJECT1 that I could not retrieve her vessel due to high winds and waves, but informed SUBJECT1 that we could make arrangement to retrieve her vessel.
I smelled a strong odor of alcohol emitting from SUBJECT1 breath as she was talking to me. I asked SUBJECT1 if she had been drinking today. SUBJECT1 stated that she and VICTIM did not consume “a single drop” of alcohol. 

I transported SUBJECT1 to the Callville Bay launch ramp at approximately 1859 hours. 
SUBJECT1 filled out a voluntary statement at approximately 1915 hours (see attached). 

I cleared the scene at approximately 1925 hours.

I was later informed around 2030 hours by Rangers that while retrieving SUBJECT1 vessel they observed alcoholic beverages in the cooler on the vessel along with an open container of beer in the driver''s side drink holder. 
Ranger stated that while he was inventorying SUBJECT1 property he found marijuana in her purse.
Ranger stated owner vessel was not registered and informed me that it was secured at the Callville Bay Marina for SUBJECT1 to pick up the following day.

On 06/22/2018 I observed SUBJECT1 vessel docked at the Callville Bay Marina. I was not able to ident...


BARDID: NV-2018-0023
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
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
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both travelling south on the Colorado River, just south of the Aquarius Hotel and Casino.  Vessel 2 was struck from the rear starboard side when vessel 1 made a left turn into them.  V2 subjects were both thrown from Vessel 2.  Operator2 sustained injuries to his back and a laceration to right elbow that required sutures.  V2 occupant sustained a broken right leg.  Operator of Vessel 1, did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: NV-2018-0024
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Henderson
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2018 at approximately 16:06 Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center reported sunk vessel north of Callville Bay Marina. LMICC reported a rental pontoon boat had all the passengers of the sunken vessel onboard. I responded and arrived at the marina at approximately 16:38. I contacted Callville Bay Marina employees who reported one of their rental boats, EBBTIDE 6, had sunk north of Callville Bay Marina and reported marina employees were currently on boat attempting to locate the vessel.  Marina employees reported a rental pontoon boat had picked up the passengers of the sunken vessel and were bring the passengers back to Callville Marina. Marina employees reported their employee operated boat had located the sunken vessel near the Narrows on Lake Mead. Marina employees reported they had the sunken boat in tow and were towing the boat back to the marina.

At approximately 17:12 I contacted the occupants of the sunken boat at Callville Bay Marina and identified the operator of the vessel. OPERATOR reported to have smelled a bad smell coming from the engine and observed gas leaking out of the engine. OPERATOR reported he turned off the engine and attempted to restart the engine, but heard a "bad sound" coming from the engine and was unable to restart the engine. OPERATOR reported water began leaking into the vessel. OPERATOR reported the occupants of his boat attempted to bail the water out of the boat but were unsuccessful. OPERATOR and the occupants of the boat were transported by a bystander boat back to the marina. There were 8 occupants including OPERATOR on the boat. OPERATOR rented the boat from Callville Bay Marina. See attached rental forms and statements.

Callville Marina employees towed the sunken vessel, a 21'' EBBTIDE Powerboat, to the Callville Launch Ramp and removed the vehicle from the water with a trailer. Marina employees reported the vessel had a possible mechanical failure or damage that caused water to leak into the boat. Marina employees later estimated the damage at $6000-$7000.Callvlle Marina employees later reported to be the vessel''s exhaust and bellows broke causing seals in the boat to break and let water in. The employees reported this was the cause of the vessel flooding. 
I was clear of the scene at approximately 17:43.


BARDID: NV-2018-0025
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: plug
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SUMMARY: 

On June 15, 2018 at approximately 1800 hours Ranger and I responded to a report of a vessel that was stranded on Saddle Island within Lake Mead National Recreation Area. They had contacted Vessel Assist to see if they would tow them out. Due to the high winds and rough waters Vessel Assist was unable to retrieve the vessel. The first time we located the reporting party we were called away to another emergent incident involving a female floating away into the lake with no life jacket or way to get back to shore. The second time we returned, we attempted to find a safe area to operator1 our vessel. Due to the heavy winds and rough waters we were unable to get close to shore to retrieve the stranded party, forcing us to operator1 our vessel on the other side of the island. The family of four and one dog were successfully rescued and returned to Boulder Harbor. 

SCENE: 

This incident occurred on a high wind advisory day. The national weather service reported partially cloudy with South winds up from 25-35mph in the afternoon. We received a report from dispatch of a family of four that was stranded on Saddle Island. They had been able to put their vessel on shore, but could no longer get their vessel out of the area. They had food, water, and no emergencies. Due to the high winds there were several calls that occurred at this time including an emergent call of a woman being blown away into the lake on a floaty with no life jacket. This caused a delay in our response to the family. Upon our second contact we attempted to find a place to shore near them, but due to the high winds and rough water we were unable to pull in near them or next to them. This forced us to go to the other side of the island that was shielded from the wind. 

We secured our vessel and walked over to the family to assess the damage to their vessel. Upon arrival we observed a family of four with one dog and there were no injuries or medical emergencies. The family''s vessel was on the rocky shore and appeared to have a hole in the hull from where a rock busted through with the waves pushing against the vessel. 


OPERATORS'' STATEMENT(S) 

The operator of the vessel stated that he had been trying to drive the vessel back in when they started taking on water. It was at this time he observed the plug for the vessel was gone. They were taking on water quickly so OPERATOR1 went ahead and put the vessel on shore. He then secured it the best he could. He informed me that while they were waiting the waves were pushing against the vessel and he noticed a rock that pushed through the hull. OPERATOR1 stated that his daughter, the owner of the vessel, kept trying to go back into the vessel while they were waiting. Due the how rough the water was he kept insisting that she stay off the vessel for her safety.

 
WITNESS/PASSENGER STATEMENT(S) 

Witness statements are attached. 

ACTION TAKEN 

We added a line to secure the vessel, took pictures of the damages, and then helped the family carry their belongings to our vessel. We then transported them to Boulder Harbor and informed them of how to get in touch with our dispatch if they had questions about their vessel.

PROPERTY 

There was no additional property damage.

INJURIES 

There were no injuries.

PHOTOGRAPHS 

Photos were taken and put into a photo log. See attached. 

VIOLATION(S) 

There were no violations observed.

CONCLUSION 

The vessel was out on a day with high wind advisories. There was no obvious violations and no injuries or property damage except to the vessel. Damage to the vessel was docu...


BARDID: NV-2018-0026
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Glenbrook
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
     On June 16, 2018, I, Deputy, while assigned to the Douglas County Sheriff''s Office Maritime Unit was contacted by Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Warden regarding a boating collision that occurred on Lake Tahoe in the area of Glenbrook Bay.  Warden informed me he and his partner, Game Warden, were investigating a collision involving V-1 and V-3 in the area of Glenbrook Bay mooring ball number 42 (Refer to NDOW report number NDW18-0073 for details regarding the events surrounding the collision between V-1 and V-3).
     Warden1 told me, while rendering assistance and investigating the collision between V-1 and V-3 he elected to take V-3 under tow behind his vessel (V-5) to remove it from the area of the collision in an attempt to free V-1 from the mooring line, which was attached to V-3.  Warden1 estimated the winds were blowing at approximately 20 miles per hour and the waves in the area of the collision were 2 to 3 feet.  Warden1 said when he took V-3 under tow and was maneuvering V-3 away from the collision scene. V-3 was not completely behind his vessel while under tow and was struck by V-4, which was unoccupied and moored nearby on Glenbrook Bay mooring ball 51 (Refer to the NDOW report number NDW18-0073 for information and statements by Game Warden1 and 2 regarding the collision of V-3 with V-4).
     Warden1 told me an employee of Glenbrook Homeowners Association, was operating V-2 and was also rendering assistance at the scene of the collision between V-1 and V-3.  I contacted Operator2 and through conversation and questioning learned the following:  Operator2 said he boarded V-3 and was on that vessel when it was under tow by V-5.  Operator2 said V-1 appeared to maneuver astern (backing up) striking V-2, which he had made fast to V-3.  When V-1 struck V-2 it in turn struck V-3, causing V-3 to come in contact with V-4 (Refer to Operator2'' statement for additional information).
     I contacted Operator1, the operator of V-1 and his passenger.  Operator1 and V1 occupant denied that V-1 maneuvered astern as described by Operator2.  
     Operator1 said Warden1 made a statement to him and V1 occupant that he had lost control of V2 and the accident was his fault (Refer to the statements of Operator1 and V1 occupant for additional details on their account of this matter).
     I conducted no on scene investigation related to this matter due to the fact that I was contacted after all vessels had been removed from the area.  Operator2 provided me with 30 digital photographs he took while at the scene of the collision.  Game Warden provided me with 21 digital photographs taken while he was at the scene of the collision.  All the digital photographs I received were booked onto the “R” drive at DCSO for retention as evidence.
     Due to the conflicting statements between Operator1, V1 occupant and Operator2 coupled with the lack of physical evidence I am unable to determine the primary collision factor resulting in V-3 colliding with V-4 while under tow behin...


BARDID: NV-2018-0027
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by activity equi
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 13, 2018, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a facial injury on a vessel at Hamblin bay within the waters of Lake Mead National Recreation Area at approximately 1522. The reporting party indicated they were coming into Callville Bay Marina and waiting for rangers and medics to arrive on scene. Conditions of the day were calm, dry and sunny. 

I arrived on scene at the Callville Bay Marina floating store and observed five males, with one sitting down on a chair leaning his head back.  The individual who was injured stated he was hot and wanted to get out of the heat. We relocated to inside the floating store for air condition. VICTIM informed me that he was riding a rented vessel from Callville, NV 3659LC Power Ski Boat, sitting the in the rear of vessel watching his friend attempted to get up on waterskis in the Hamlin Bay area. VICTIM stated they were underway trying to get a friend up on water skis when his friend lost control and was being dragged, let go of the rope and it slingshot back to the vessel and struck him in the face. VICTIM said blood started to come out of his nose and he was no longer able to breathe from his nose. I provided medical attention until the medic''s arrived on scene and took VICTIM for further medical care. 

The operator of the vessel indicated to me that VICTIM was sitting in the rear of the vessel watching the skier as a lookout when this accident occurred. He indicated that they attempted to pull a skier several times, and every time the skier fell or was unable to get up on skis, the rope would snap back towards the vessel. 

I inspected the ski rope from the vessel and it appeared to be in perfect shape and proper length. 
Witnesses in the vessel stated they observed the rope snap back and struck VICTIM in the face and seeing blood come out of his nose which is when they called for help. See witness statements. 

VICTIM was taken to Henderson Hospital for further care. 
No citations issued at this time.
///END OF REPORT///


BARDID: NV-2018-0028
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: Stateline
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 27, 2018, I, Deputy, was assigned to investigate a personal watercraft (PWC) collision that occurred in the area of Round Hill Pines Resort located at Marla Bay, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  The collision occurred on July 26, 2018, and no injuries occurred as a result of the collision and as a result the reporting of this collision was delayed so no on scene investigation by law enforcement was conducted at the time the collision occurred.  Additionally, the PWC involved in the collision are rental PWC that belong to Round Hill Pines Resort.  This report is for documentation purposes only as the damage resulting from the collision exceeded $2,000.00 and must be documented formally in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute.

On July 27, 2018, at approximately 4:00 PM, I met with Round Hill Pines Resort Manager.  Manager informed me that on July 26, 2018, O-1 and O-2 rented V-1 and V-2 from Round Hill Pines Resort.  While O-1 and O-2 were operating their respective vessels just outside the mooring field for Round Hill Pines Resort in Marla Bay a collision between the two PWC occurred.  The collision was described to Manager by both O-1 and O-2 as involving V-1 and V-2 making sharp turns and jumping wakes from other vessels.  V-1 was maneuvering around and/or jumping the wake of the “Serenity” (a larger vessel that creates a significant wake) and was unable to avoid colliding with V-2 who was in the process of making a sharp turn and/or U-turn.  V-1''s bow impacted V-2''s bow area below the waterline causing significant penetration damage to V-2''s hull.

Manager contacted a PWC repair facility and learned, based on the damage as described by him, that the total damage to the PWC would be nearly $3,350.00 to repair.  O-1 stated to Manager that the collision was his fault and paid Round Hill Pines Resort $3,350.00 for the damage he caused to V-2.  V-1 was not damaged significantly sustaining only minor scratches around the bow eyebolt area and the bow eyebolt used to secure the PWC to a trailer was bent slightly.

Attached to this report and incorporated herein by reference are two “Guest Incident Reports” from Round Hill Pines Resort.  The reports are the hand written statements of O-1 and O-2 which were completed by each operator, signed, dated and given to Manager to document their account of what occurred at the time of the collision.

This report is for documentation purposes only and no additional follow up will be conducted.  The appropriate Nevada Division of Wildlife reporting documents will be completed and submitted by me. Photographs of the damage were taken and booked into the "R" drive.
 

Closed by report


BARDID: NV-2018-0029
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 4th, 2018, I, Game Warden, was patrolling the Colorado River by patrol vessel. At approximately 1421 hours dispatch advised me of a non-injury personal watercraft (PWC) collision at the Avi Resort and Casino. Dispatch also advised both PWC''s and parties were on scene at the launch ramp. At approximately 1422 hours, I advised dispatch I was enroute.

     I arrived on scene at approximately 1457 hours. Fort Mohave Tribal police was on scene with both parties and their PWC''s. The Fort Mohave Tribal police officer gave me 2 witness statements with both parties information (attached). At approximately 1505 hours, I advised dispatch Fort Mohave Tribal police cleared the scene.

                  Once on scene, I began my investigation. On scene, I took photographs of both vessels (attached). I also gathered additional witness statements from both parties (attached).
                   At approximately 1605 hours, I cleared the scene.
Investigation
     operator of vessel 2 (V2) was travelling south on the Colorado River on the Nevada side, near the Avi Resort. Operator2 stated that his daughterwas on V2 with Operator2. Operator2 stated Daughter was sitting in front of Operator2 on V2, while Operator2 was operating V2. Daughter was not on scene during my investigation.

     Operator2 advised that he was struck from behind by vessel 1 (V1). Operator2 advised he nor Daughter were ejected from V2 after the collision. Operator2 advised he did not see V1 before the collision. Operator2 advised he was giving throttle at the time of the collision.

operator of V1 bearing Arizona Registration was travelling south on the Colorado River near the middle of the river on the Nevada side, near the Avi Resort. Operator1 was operating by himself. Operator1 advised he changed his path of travel to the right to avoid a vessel that was displaying an orange ski flag, advising that people are in the water. When Operator1 changed his path, he noticed V2 but did not know the speed of V2. Operator1 was travelling at a self-reported speed of over 40 miles per hour (MPH). Operator1 did not notice V2 slowing down, and struck V2 from behind.

     The bow of V1 struck the stern of V2.
     V1, owned by Kabul Inc, had fiberglass damage on the bow. The bow was also missing a section of rub rail. The estimated damage to V1 is approximately $2000.
     V2, owned by Operator2, had damage throughout the stern of V2. The grab handle below the seat was broken in several places. There was paint transfer below the seat. There was damage to the rub rail on the stern. The rear seat had a tear on the port side. The estimated damage to V2 is approximately $500. (www.seadoopartshouse.com was used to assist in estimation.)     
Conclusion
     Operator1 was found at fault for the collision. Operator1 was in violation of multiple Inland Vessel Navigation Rules, including Rule 5 Look Out, Rule 6 Safe Speed, Rule 7 Risk of Collision, Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430. Operator1 was cited for Rule 5 Look Out, NRS 488.540, NAC 488.430 (citation attached).
     During my investigation, I found operator2’s fire extinguisher was inoperable, NRS 488.193, NAC 488.415. There was no enforcement action taken for this violation.


BARDID: NV-2018-0030
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was on patrol aboard my patrol vessel on July 1st, 2018 at Boulder Beach at Lake Mead at approximately 1458 hours when I heard a call over the National Park Services (NPS) radio channel of a vessel (V1) on fire at the fuel dock in Hemenway Harbor. 

     V1 was a 1988 Carver yacht, 27 feet in length, stern drive, duel engine, model 27 Santego .

     Owner had recently purchased V1. He operated the vessel for the first time on June 30th, 2018. V1 was not fueled that day. V1 ran without issue. On July 1st, 2018, Operator took V1 out for a day trip with his family.

     V1 started without issue. V1 was taken to the fuel dock. Operator said the engines were turned off followed by the main power breaker. He filled both tanks full and turned the main breaker switch back on. Operator turned the blower switch on for unknown amount of time before attempting to start the engine. No witnesses were able to verify if the blowers were operating. During fueling, the cabin door was left open. The engine would not start. Multiple attempts were made to start V1. Operator asked the fuel dock employees for a tow back to his slip. Fuel dock employees gave Operator a jump box to start the battery. The fuel dock employees explained how to use it. 

Subject1 attached the jump box cables, matching corresponding colors, to the port battery. Operator, Subject1, and subjecr2 said that as the jump box was turned on, an explosion happened. The explosion knocked subject3 into the cabin. Immediately after the first explosion, a second explosion happened in the cabin, causing V1 to “jump”. Subject1 and Subject3 ended up in the water. They were pulled out. The 6 remaining family members were taken off of V1. V1 was doused with fire extinguishers and water from a fire boat. V1 was beached at the shore nearby. 

     From the incident Subject1 received inhalational burns, 2% total body surface area burned, partial thickness burns to his left thigh, left arm, left ear and diffuse first degree burns. He was airlifted and taken to UMC hospital. Subject3 received burns to  40% total body surface area, deep partial thickness burns to his face, neck, anterior chest, bilateral upper extremity, and bilateral lower extremity. He was taken by ground to UMC hospital.

     Over the next couple of weeks, I interviewed witnesses and examined V1.

Conclusion:  Fuel vapors were present in the engine compartment. The vapors entered the cabin. An ignition source ignited the vapors in the engine compartment which created the first explosion. The first explosion injured Subject3 and Subject1, knocked Subject3 into the cabin, and ignited the vapors in the cabin which created the second explosion. The second explosion caused the vessel to “jump” and the starboard cabin window to blow out. Fuel vapors were present in the vessel which could have been caused from two things. Either there was fuel in the engine compartment from a possible leak in the fuel system or the hull had filled with fuel vapors during fueling and was not sufficiently ventilated to eliminate the vapors. A fuel leak prior to the explosion was undetermined because of the intensity of the explosion and fire. It was undetermined if the vapors were present from insufficient blowing time, lack of power supplied to the blowers, or a failure in the ventilation system because of the intensity of the explosion and fire. The ignition source was by or near the jump box or battery.


BARDID: NV-2018-0031
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 21, 2018, I Game Warden was on patrol aboard my patrol vessel with Game Warden on Lake Mead.  National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were combing the shorelines for any people in distress due to a large storm that just passed through the area.  NPS asked for my assistance, requesting me to check the shorelines from Callville Bay to the south.

     I drove to Callville Bay and followed the shoreline around to the south.  At approximately 1328 hours I pulled into Lovers Cove and observed two swamped vessels on the shoreline and a large group of people on shore.  I approached and contacted owner of one of the vessels.  He told me everyone was safe and uninjured and requested assistance getting his group back to Callville Bay.

     His vessel was on the beach swamped, nearly fully submerged, and was inoperable.  12 women and children boarded my vessel, all wearing PFD''s, and I transported them to the Callville Bay courtesy dock.  A friend picked up the remaining individuals from the shore and transported them to the Callville Bay Courtesy dock as well.

     Later that day, Tow Boat USA/Vessel Assist recovered the vessel and turned it over.

     Operator explained that he saw a large thunderstorm building and attempted to gather their belongings that were on the beach.  Operator pulled his vessel, bow first, onto the beach and had everyone disembark to help load the vessel in an attempt to load up and make it back to the marina.  Operator stated the storm rolled in too fast and they were unable to seek shelter.  The wind and waves picked up very quickly and the waves crashed over the stern of his vessel swamping it.  He estimated the waves to be about 6 feet high.

     On August 10, 2018, I contacted Progressive Insurance who forwarded me a copy of the estimate for repairs.  (attached)


BARDID: NV-2018-0032
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
July 9, 2018
On July 9, 2018, I Game Warden was contacted by National Park Service Ranger about a vessel (V1) that sustained damage from another vessel (V2) on July 7, 2018 on Lake Mead near Sandy Cove.  I contacted the owner of V1 and agreed to meet with him at his home and look at the sustained damage to V1.
   Subject stated that on Saturday, July 9, 2018, he took his vessel (V1), a Black Thunder 43 foot Series out on Lake Mead and beached it on shore at Sandy Cove.  There was a rental Houseboat (V2) also beached on the port side of V1.  Subject stated that at approximately 3pm, the wind picked up and V2 became dislodged from the anchors and started to drift toward V1.  Subject stated the occupants from V2 tried to push the houseboat back but could not due to the large size.  Subject stated it was obvious the operator was extremely inexperienced with operating a vessel.  He further stated the wind pushed V2 causing it to rub its starboard side against the stern of V1.
     Subject stated he tried placing objects between his vessel and the houseboat to minimize damage.  Subject admitted “words” were exchanged and it became heated and the occupants of V2 wanted to fight.  After a few moments V2 was able to move away from V1.  V2 departed the area without exchanging information. 
     Subject stated he contacted Callville Bay Marina on Sunday, July 8th regarding the vessel accident and informing them of the damage.
     I was able to examine the damage sustained on V1 and took pictures.  Subject pointed out the damage that occurred on July 9th, 2018, from any previous damage.  Subject stated V1 was custom painted and showed me the signature of the painter on the port side/stern.
July 13, 2018
     On July 13, 2018, I contacted the Lessee of V2 by phone.  Operator2 stated he rented V2 on July 6, 2018 and spent the night on it.  Early on Saturday, July 7, 2018, Operator2 drove V2 to Sandy cove and brought the vessel to shore, anchoring it with the bow facing into the wind.  Operator2 stated he had the vessel anchored all morning with no problems.  Operator2 stated that approximately midafternoon V1 arrived and beached “very close” to V2 on the starboard side of V2.  At approximately 3pm, the wind shifted causing V2 to become dislodged from the anchors and break free from shore drifting and ultimately bumping into V1.

     Operator2 stated that he and the other occupants of V2 did their best to not bump V1, and to get control of the drifting houseboat.  Operator2 stated that words were exchanged with Subject while they were trying to control the houseboat.  Operator2 admitted that V2 did contact V1, however, Subject was yelling so much at the occupants of V2 and telling them to “get out of here!”  Operator2 stated he felt uncomfortable with how Subject was yelling at them so they just left.  Operator2 admitted he did not inform Callville Bay Marina or law enforcement that he had been involved in a vessel accident.

     Operator2 stated he did not see any visible damage to the V2.  Callville Bay Marina personnel corroborated Operator2s account, did not report any damage to V2.

     I informed Operator2 that under NRS 488.550, NAC 488.445, he was required to report the vessel accident within 10 days.  I further explained that I would not be charging him based on the fact that I was able to contact him within 10 days of the vessel accident.

Damage Estimate
Taking into account the industry approximate costs for repairs, I would value the cost for repairs for damage caused from the Houseboat on July 9th, 2018 to be approximately $6250.  
•     Fiberglass repair:            $250          •     Rubrail replacement:     $1000          •     Paint:                    $5000
**Note**  Subject also provided his estimate. (Attached)


BARDID: NV-2018-0033
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 21, 2018, I Game Warden was on patrol aboard my patrol vessel with Game Warden on Lake Mead.  National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were combing the shorelines for any people in distress due to a large storm that just passed through the area.  NPS asked for my assistance, requesting me to check the shorelines from Callville Bay to the south.

     I drove to Callville Bay and followed the shoreline around to the south.  At approximately 1328 hours I pulled into Lovers Cove and observed two swamped vessels on the shoreline and a large group of people on shore.  I approached and contacted owner of one of the vessels.  He told me everyone was safe and uninjured and requested assistance getting his group back to Callville Bay.

     His vessel was on the beach swamped, nearly fully submerged, and was inoperable.  12 women and children boarded my vessel, all wearing PFD''s, and I transported them to the Callville Bay courtesy dock.  A friend picked up the remaining individuals from the shore and transported them to the Callville Bay Courtesy dock as well.

     Later that day, Tow Boat USA/Vessel Assist recovered the vessel and turned it over tosubject.

     Subject explained that he saw a large thunderstorm building and did not have time to seek shelter at a marina before the storm hit.  He pulled into Lovers Cove and unloaded all the occupants onto the beach and anchored the vessel in about 12 feet of water, with the bow facing out, into the wind and incoming waves.  Subject stated the winds and waves became too strong.  He estimated the waves to be about 6 feet high.  He said the waves were breaking over the bow of his vessel, ultimately swamping it and pushing it to shore where it lie when I arrived.

     On August 7, 2018, I contacted Farm Bureau Insurance who informed me they considered the vessel a constructive total in the amount of $47,973, due to swamping.  Damage included engine failure, electronics failure, and major fiberglass repairs.


BARDID: NV-2018-0034
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 as travelling north on the Nevada side of the river and collided with V2.  Operator1 was severely injured and airlifted to Las Vegas.  There was extensive damage to V1.  Operator2 had a small bruise on his right thumb.  V2 passenger was uninjured.


BARDID: NV-2018-0035
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mohave
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 18, 2018 at approximately 1307 hours I, Game Warden, was patrolling Lake Mohave near Katherine Landing. NPS Dispatch advised that a vessel with an injured female was enroute to Katherine Landing for treatment. At approximately 1318 hours the vessel arrived at the dock area and was assisted in docking at the end of the dock. The vessel was an open bow recreational boat. On the vessel were 11 persons total. A female was lying at the stern of the interior of the vessel. A male was assisting her.

I spoke with Victim briefly before transport and she stated that she did not strike any other vessels. Victim stated that she was operating V1 into a head on situation with 2 other unknown PWCs. These two PWCs split, one going left and one going right. Victim continued up the middle between them. The wakes/waves caused due to these actions were significant and Victim could not maintain control of V1. Victim was ejected and during this ejection sustained injury to her left leg and left arm.

At WARMC I further interviewed Victim. Victim confirmed her earlier report of the incident and pursuant injuries. Victim stated that she was in the water less than one minute before two white PWCs with 2 persons on each of them assisted her. Victim stated prior to this assistance and following the incident she had leg pain and could not get back to V1. These 2 PWCs that assisted were not the PWCs which Victim had been in a head on situation with prior to the event. Victim stated she was heading “South,” and back towards the beach area when the incident occurred.

Victim stated that she had not consumed any alcohol or drugs prior to the incident. Victim stated she had been operating PWCs since age 16 and had over 100 hours of experience. Victim stated she believes she had taken an operator education course, but could not remember from who.  Victim stated she was traveling at approximately 35 miles per hour when the incident occurred.

The doctors at WARMC stated that Victim presented sober to the Emergency Room. I was informed that Victim suffered a fractured left ulna and a fractured left femur. 

The lack of damage to V1, information provided by the WARMC doctors on injury and suspected cause, and the statements by all parties involved show that this was a single vessel collision. Due to ejection and impact with the water, injuries were sustained.
     
No written statements were taken as no parties admitted to witnessing the incident. Victim was not requested to complete a written statement due to her injury condition.


BARDID: NV-2018-0036
State: NV
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was operated by Operator1. Operator1 was travelling north on the Colorado River. V1 struck the port side bow of V2. Operator1 was ejected from V1, landing in the water. Operator1 was rescued from the water by multiple bystanders from other vessels. Operator1 was then taken to shore where bystanders began CPR. 

V2 was operated by Operator2. V2 was facing the Nevada shoreline, operating at an idle speed. V2 was struck on the port side bow by V1. It was reported that no person aboard V2 sustained any injuries.

Based on witness statements Operator1 was travelling north on the Colorado River at a high rate of speed on V1, approximately 45 miles per hour. V1 subsequently struck V2. Due to the collision it is reported that Operator1 was ejected from V1. Operator1, unresponsive, was then retrieved from the water by multiple bystanders. Operator1 was transported to the North Davis Camp shoreline where multiple bystanders attempted CPR.

Operator1 was transported to Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) by the Bullhead City Fire Department. Operator1 was pronounced deceased at approximately 1930 hours at WARMC.

V1, operated by Operator1, had damage primarily on the starboard side and helm. There was plastic damage to the hood area, console area, handlebar area, footwell area, and stern area on the starboard side. According to Kelley Blue Book, a 2017 Sea Doo Spark 2up 900 ACE holds an approximate retail value of $4915. The estimated cost of damage of V1 is approximately $3000, estimating V1 to be totaled. It was found through Bullhead City Dispatch and Nevada Department of Wildlife Dispatch that V1 had a paperless title on file with no information of a registered owner. The registration of V1 is current.

V2 had damage to the port side bow and keel. There is paint transfer on the port side bow and keel of V2. There is a keel guard on V2 that had partially peeled away, exposing an adhesive and the keel. There is gel coat damage of the port side bow. There is paint transfer on the port side bow rub rail. Owner advised there would be no charge for the damage sustained to V2, as they were able to clean and repair V2.

The injuries Operator1 sustained directly correlate with V1 striking V2 at a high rate of speed.


BARDID: NV-2018-0038
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tahoe
NearestCityorTown: South Lake Tahoe
County: Eldorado,Ca
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/20/2018 at approximately 0945 hours I arrived at Zephyr Cove Marina for boat patrol.  I was met by Zephyr Cove Marina Dock Manage.  He told me that on 07/14/2018 there had been a boating accident involving one of their rental boats.  He told me that he filled out a Nevada Boating Accident self reporting form. He provided it to me. He told me that the boat had been repaired since the accident and was back on the water.  He told me that he had taken photographs of the damage to the lower unit of the boat motor.

Subject stated in substance that the boat (V-1) was rented at about 1:50PM. There were 10 occupants on the boat. A couple hours into the rental they received a phone call from Renter advising that the boat was not working.  He sent out an assistance team and found the boat and occupants in the boat in Eldorado,Ca waters.  They towed the boat back to Zephyr Cove and soon discovered that the propeller on the boat was bent and damage had been done to the lower unit of the boat motor. He told me that it was obvious that the lower unit of the boat had struck something to cause the damage.  He believed it had been grounded somewhere. He said that Renter and boat occupants had told him they did not know how the damage had occurred and believed they had been sent out in a faulty boat. He said Renter''s credit card was charged for the damage.

On 07/29/2018 I contacted renter by phone.  She stated in substance the boat rented to them just stopped working and shut off in the middle of the water. She said Zephyr Cove employees towed them back in to Zephyr Cove. She said Zephyr Cove accused them of hitting the boat on the bottom of the lake somewhere and broke it. She said she was not aware of any of the boat operators hitting anything and the boat just stopped randomly on them. She said Zephyr Cove eventually charged her credit card for the damage to the boat, which she did not agree to, and they left.

I asked renter to provide me with the names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of births for the other occupants of the boat and she agreed to obtain them for me.  I have not heard her as of 08-15-2018.


BARDID: NV-2018-0039
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling south on the Colorado River near the Pioneer Casino at an unknown speed. While travelling south Operator1 turned right and due to speed and possible off throttle steering loss, was unable to change the direction of travel. As a result, V1 broke through a metal retaining fence on a water taxi dock at the Pioneer Casino. V1''s final resting position was on the dock.
    
V1 had damage at the bow above the rub rail and below the rub rail and on the keel. The starboard side mirror was missing. The hood was removed due to the collision. There was scratches to the rub rail at the bow. There was exposed fiberglass and gelcoat damage on the bow above the rub rail. There was fiberglass damage and gel coat damage below the rub rail along the keel. Once V1 was secured on a trailer, there was fiberglass missing on the starboard side bow near the keel, exposing insulation. employees advised the estimated cost of damage to V1 is approximately $6500.

The water taxi dock at the Pioneer Casino had damage to the metal retaining fence, along with damage to a piece of wood siding. Security at the Pioneer Casino advised the estimated cost to repair the water taxi dock was approximately $500.

Based on the investigation, Operator1 is found at fault for the collision.


BARDID: NV-2018-0040
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling south on the Colorado River near the Harrah''s No Wake Zone by Operator1 at a reported speed of approximately 25 miles per hour (MPH). Operator1 was ejected from V1 due to rough water. The bow of V1 struck the port side bow of V2.

V2 was travelling north on the Colorado River near the Harrah''s No Wake Zone by Operator2 and occupant at a reported idle speed. V2 was struck on the port side bow by the bow of V1. Operator2 and occupant were both ejected from V2.

V1 had red paint transfer on the bottom. On August 31st, 2018 I spoke with owner who advised Operator1 was not charged for the paint transfer to V1 as there was no physical damage.

V2 had damage to the port side. The port side mirror of V2 was broken. The stern side of the handlebars were bent. The steering pad around the handlebars was separated. There was fiberglass and gelcoat damage to the port side footwell. The estimated damage to V2 is approximately $2000. (www.yamahapartshouse.com was used to assist in estimation.)

Operator2 is in violation of Operating without Certification (1983) NRS 488.730, NAC 488.350. The fire extinguisher on V2 was found inoperable. Owner was informed of this. No action was taken for these violations.

Based on the investigation Operator1 is found at fault for the collision.


BARDID: NV-2018-0041
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9-2-18 at 1634 hours, an injury watercraft accident occurred on the Colorado River (Nevada side).  Operator of V1 traveling south made a left turn in front of operator of V2, also traveling south. Both operators were injured and transferred to the hospital in BHC.


BARDID: NV-2018-0042
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2, 2018, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a report of a vessel accident between two vessels that occurred near Sandy Cove that is within the boundary of Lake Mead National Recreation Area at approximately 1719. It was reported that a rental vessel from Las Vegas Boat Harbor (LVBH, Vessel 1) collided with a personal vessel (vessel 1). LMICC informed me that vessel 1 was waiting at Callville Bay Marina, slip. There were minor injuries but not seeking medical treatment. Conditions of the day were, calm winds, warm, and dry. 

I arrived on scene at approximately 1744 and observed vessel 2, a Cobalt bearing the registration in the Callville Bay Marina slip. It had damage to the Bow on the Port side of the vessel. There was a fresh crack into the hull, several feet long. 

 I contacted the driver of the vessel 1 who was also the owner, who informed me that he was in Sandy Cove with some friends videotaping the area with their cell phones when a LVBH rental boat, (Vessel 2) with 4 occupants on board collided with their vessel while being stationary in open water.  V1 owner stated that the occupants in his vessel were thrown around the vessel and suffered injuries to their back and shoulders but not seeking medical attention. V1 owner stated he observed the operator of Vessel 2 hold up a bottle of what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage and then slowly put it back down away from view. I asked V1 OWNER if he had pictures or video of the incident. V1 OWNER provided me a video of the collision and the operator of Vessel 2 holding up what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage. V1 OWNER''s video revealed the operator of Vessel 2 had what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage in his after the collision.   

I called the LVBH and spoke to the manager on duty, and asked if the vessel has returned. She informed me that have not arrived but will call LMICC when the occupants arrive from their voyage. At approximately 1827, she called the LMICC and stated the occupants of the rental vessel arrived and she had them in her office for rangers to contact. 

Rangers contacted the operator of the Vessel 2 who was identified. An inspection of Vessel 2 showed fresh scuff marks to the port side of the pontoon on the Pontoon boat.  Ranger asked OPERATOR2 what happen and OPERATOR2 stated “I was called to attention to a vehicle to my right. I began to apply reverse. It was too late. I struck the other vessel.” See OPERATOR2''s Witness statement.  While Ranger was speaking to OPERATOR2, Ranger smelled the odor of alcohol stemming from his breath and he was slurring his words. OPERATOR2 admitted to Ranger that he was consuming alcohol during the time of the incident. Ranger = placed OPERATOR2 through Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST''s). OPERATOR2 failed SFST''s and he had a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) reading of .156% BAC. 

Ranger issued Mandatory Appearance''s to OPERATOR2 for Under the Influence of Alcohol (UIA) and Failure to maintain a proper lookout. Citations attached. 

All occupants on Vessel 1 denied medical attention but were going to a nearby hospital to get evaluated. 
A copy of the video has been requested but has not been received as the time of this being written. 
See Photo log. 
///END OF REPORT///


BARDID: NV-2018-0043
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Game Warden was patrolling the Colorado River out of Laughlin, NV on August 31st at approximately 1440. I received a call from NV Dept. of Wildlife dispatch regarding a vessel accident that occurred adjacent to the Avi Casino. I responded to the accident scene.
 
I arrived on scene at approximately 1508. The accident occurred on the Colorado River just outside the Avi Casino lagoon no wake area. Upon my arrival, the operator of vessel 1, was in a Fort Mohave ambulance. The operator of vessel 2, was on scene in the lagoon area. 

I was able to speak to Operator1 prior to his transport to Valley View Medical Center in Fort Mohave, AZ.  Operator1 indicated, that he was operating vessel 1, cruising up river turning very wide from left to right. Upon turning to the left, Operator1 said he impacted a vessel. The impact was on the port bow of vessel 1, impacting the starboard bow of vessel 2. Upon impact Operator1 was ejected from the personal water craft over the bow of vessel 2. Operator1 sustained injuries from the handlebars of the personal watercraft as he was ejected. 

Damage on vessel 1 is consistent with the impact on the port bow, there is cracked fiberglass from direct impact with another vessel. The rub rail on the port gunwale is damaged and distorted from the impact. The cowl adjacent to the handlebars is cracked, consistent with impact to the handlebars. 

Speaking with Operator2, he indicated that he was traveling north on the river over 20 miles per hour. Operator2 noticed a personal watercraft on the river just north of him making very wide turns. Operator2 proceeded to try and overtake the personal watercraft on his starboard side. Operator2 committed to overtaking the vessel, upon doing so the personal watercraft impacted the starboard bow of vessel 2. Operator2 said the operator of the personal watercraft was ejected over the bow of vessel 2. Operator2 and his son helped the individual get to the lagoon. 

Damage on vessel 2 is consistent with the impact on the starboard bow. Upon the initial impact vessel 1 was dragged down the starboard gunwale of vessel 2. There is white paint transfer from vessel 1, the rub rail is deformed and damaged. The rub rail towards the stern of the vessel had been deformed to the point it had popped the rivets and dislodged from the vessel. The batteries had also been dislodged from the location at the transom and had shifted considerably. 

Operator1 sustained 4 broken ribs and a contusion on this left torso. Operator1 was transferred from the hospital in Fort Mohave to University Medical Center in Las Vegas, NV for further evaluation on the evening of August 31st.  Further evaluation of Operator1 indicated negative internal injuries. 
Upon investigating this vessel accident both the operator of vessel 1 and the operator of vessel 2 are at fault.      

Vessel      1 was operating in violation of:
     Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rule 5; Look out: Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look out by sight and hearing as well as by all  available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Adapted NRS 488.540
     Vessel 2 was operating in violation of:
          Coast Guard Inland Navigation Rule 7; Risk of Collison: Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist. 
Conclusion: Both operators are equally at fault for the...


BARDID: NV-2018-0044
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes dock
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, at approximately 1547 hours I was on Boating Safety Patrol on Lake Mead in Clark County, Nevada. I was waved down by boat operator as I approached the launch ramp at Heminway Boat Harbor. Operator advised that his wife had sustained a puncture wound to her right leg and needed medical attention. I contacted Victim at the dock and examined the wound. Victim had an approximate 3/4" diameter puncture midway up her right calf. National Park Service EMT responded to the scene and dressed the wound. 

Victim stated that she was in the bow of the boat, and as they approached the dock she put her leg out to reach the dock and stop the boat. Victim stated that her leg slid on the dock and her calf struck the dock cleat causing the puncture wound. Victim advised that she would self transport to a medical facility for further medical treatment.


BARDID: NV-2018-0045
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 25th, 2018 I, Game Warden, was patrolling the Laughlin, Nevada area. At approximately 1336 hours dispatch called me and advised of an injury vessel collision at the Avi Casino with a report of a woman who had a severed hand. At approximately 1336 hours I was enroute to the Avi Casino via land. Game Warden was also enroute.

   I arrived on scene at approximately 1401 hours. Mohave Fire was also on scene. Once on scene I began the investigation. I made contact with security. Security advised both vessel 1 (V1), bearing California registration, and vessel 2 (V2), bearing California registration, were secure on the shoreline. Security was on scene with the operator of V1. Security had collected witness statements from Operator1.

   While on scene I interviewed Operator1. Operator1 stated that V1 had stalled, causing off throttle steering lost. Operator1 advised V1 began to veer to the right which caused V1 to collide with V2. Operator1 advised that he tried yelling at Operator2 to get her attention prior to the collision. I asked Operator1 what the approximate speed of V1 was prior to the collision. Operator1 advised V1 was travelling approximately 20 miles per hour (MPH) after the engine stalled. I asked Operator1 if he had anything to drink. Operator1 advised he had consumed two beers before noon prior to the collision. I requested Operator1 sit on a bench so I could conduct horizontal gaze nystagmus on Operator1. Operator1 did not display any clues of impairment.

   While on scene security advised me there was a video recording of the collision in the security office. Security maintained custody of Operator1 while I went to the security office to review the video recording. The video recording correlated with what was stated by witnesses. I requested a copy of the video recording for the case file.

Conclusion
   V1, operated by Operator1, was travelling south on the Colorado River near the Avi Casnio. V1 reportedly stalled, causing off throttle steering loss. V1 veered to the right. The bow of V1 struck the port side stern of V2.
   V2 was travelling south on the Colorado River near the Avi Casino. V2 was idling near the launch ramp when it was struck. The port side stern of V2 was struck by the bow of V1, striking Operator2, causing her to be ejected. Operator2 was removed from the water by her husband and taken to the launch ramp.
   V1 appeared to have scratches in the gel coat on the starboard side bow, near the keel. The estimated cost of damage to V1 is approximately $100.
   Based on the investigation, Operator1 was found at fault for causing the collision.


BARDID: NV-2018-0046
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 11, 2018, while on general patrol on Lake Mead when I found a sailboat that had been missing since the day before.  It was operated by the owner who was last seen leaving Callville Bay Marina the day before.  When I beached my vessel and got to the sailboat, there was no sign of anyone.  I called out Victim''s name multiple times with no response.  The boat still had sails fully unfurled and the skeg was still in the down position.  It was laying on its port side, washed up on the beach near Lover''s Cove.

     Later on, it was noticed that the boom was still in a fixed position which would not allow the mast to freely swing in the wind.  There were also 2, empty beer cans found on the vessel.  Victim was a recovering alcoholic and had been sober for almost a year.  NPS confirmed that Victim had purchased the 2 beers before setting sail.  

     It is believed that Victim became intoxicated. It is also believed that after leaving the protection of the marina, the boat was hit broadside by a powerful gust of wind.  Due to the boom still being rigged in place, it is very likely that the boat listed hard to one side, potentially throwing Victim into the water. Based on the design of the boat, the heavy skeg, which was in the down position when found, would have caused the boat to right it as it was designed to do.  This along with no ladder being set up, strong winds and potential intoxication would have made it extremely difficult to get back in the vessel.

     After retrieving the vessel, life jackets were found on board still in their storage bag.  It was also learned from the family that Victim hardly ever wore a life jacket while he was out.  As of the writing of this report, Victim has still not been located.  National Park Service is continuing the search.


BARDID: NV-2018-0047
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 23rd, Game Wardens responded to a boating accident at the Las Vegas Marina. We responded along with National Park Service (NPS) Ranger, who was on scene giving medical aid to the victim. A member of her party was on scene with her. He told me that they were tubing and her foot got caught in the propeller when they went back to get her. 

I asked Subject to take us to the boat where the operator was putting the boat back in the slip and cleaning up. I asked Operator about the accident and he said that Victim''s foot got caught in the propeller when the boat was in reverse going back to Victim to get back on the boat. His story matched what Subject was saying. When I was speaking with Subject, I could smell alcohol and asked him if they had been drinking and he said no. Game Warden pulled Operator aside and began running SFST''s on Operator. Game Warden then had Operator give a PBT test after which Game Warden placed Operator under arrest for Operating under the Influence.

Victim''s injuries were lacerations to her right ankle and right foot. According to NPS Ranger, the lacerations were deep enough to see bone. Victim was transported to Sunrise Hospital where she recieved stitches and was released the same day. On 9/27/2018, I contacted Victim via telephone to ask her accounts of the incident. She said that at the time of the accident, she was swimming and that her foot hit the propeller when she was getting onto the vessel. She did not use a swim ladder when reboarding the vessel she said. Victim was referred to an Orthopedic Surgeon and received a boot for when her stitches are removed. Victim is expecting a full recovery.


BARDID: NV-2018-0048
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 1st, 2018 I, Game Warden was patrolling the Colorado River by patrol vessel with a citizen ride along near Laughlin, Nevada. At approximately 1440 hours I was approached by a male subject on a personal watercraft (PWC) who stated his wife had been involved in a hit and run collision. Subject advised he was following a bald male on a blue PWC who Subject claimed to have caused the collision. I asked Subject if Subject’s wife was okay and he advised she was okay. Subject then proceeded to follow the unidentified man down river.
     Subject’s wife and her daughter approached me on vessel 2 (V2), bearing Arizona registration, and informed me they had been struck by a PWC, vessel 1 (V1), and that Daughter may have suffered a leg injury. I advised them Subject had made contact with me concerning this matter and requested Subject’s wife and Daughter to meet me at the Davis Camp launch ramp so I could begin my investigation. I requested dispatch to have medical at the launch to assist with Daughter''s injuries.
     Once at the Davis Camp launch ramp I began my investigation. While at the launch ramp, Subject arrived and advised he could not locate the individual who caused the collision.
     While on scene Daughter informed me that her leg was okay, but she had a headache which was unrelated to the collision. I informed her that medical was enroute and would assist her.
     
     While on scene I requested Daughter and Subject’s wife to fill out witness statements (attached). While on scene I took photographs of V2 (attached).
     Subject’s wife advised her and Daughter were on the Nevada side of the river near Davis Dam in shallow water. Wife advised that Daughter had come off power and they were drifting down river when they were struck on the starboard side of V2. Subject’s wife advised V1 had fled the scene.
At approximately 1510 hours, medical arrived on scene at Davis Camp and cleared Daughter of any injuries from the collision and took over further medical.
     At approximately 1515 hours I cleared the scene.
On October 9th, 2018 I made contact with Subject’s wife concerning the collision. During our discussion Subject’s wife advised that Daughter was not treated any further than what was done by medical staff the day of the collision. I advised Subject’s wife that a case would be filed concerning this collision and provided her with the appropriate information concerning the case.
Conclusion
     V2, operated by Daughter, was travelling down river near the Nevada Shoreline. While drifting, V2 was struck on the starboard side by V1. Daughter''s right leg was struck during the collision. V1 fled the scene.
     V2, owned by AC Watercraft Rental, had damage on the starboard side. There was gelcoat damage to the starboard side footwell area. The starboard side mirror had been broken off. The estimated cost of damage to V2 is approximately $500.
     V1 and the operator were not located. There is nothing further to report at this time.


BARDID: NV-2018-0049
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was rented from Las Vegas Boat Harbor.  While cruising at approximately 35 MPH, the vessel struck a submerged object in the area of Hamblin Bay on Lake Mead.  Estimated distance from shore at the time of collision was 60 feet.  Operator denied seeing the object that was struck neither before nor after the collision.  The vessel suffered disabling damage.  There was minor damage to the propeller and significant damage to the lower unit.  There were no injuries or ejections.  The vessel was towed back to Las Vegas Boat Harbor.


BARDID: NV-2018-0050
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
NP18087793
On 11/17/2018 at approximately 16:47 hours, I, U.S. Park Ranger was informed by U.S. Park Ranger within Lake Mead National Recreation Area, that he received a report of a vessel accident from park dispatch. I was informed the occupants were uninjured and had left the park. I was informed the occupants of the accident wanted to file an accident report.  

I was informed that the reporting party''s name. I called Subject around 1500 hours. Subject stated that she would not be home for a couple of hours, but she wanted me to come to her residence to take an accident report. 

I advised Subject that I would be going out of service and provided her with park dispatches information to schedule a time for another ranger to visit her home, or told her she could wait for me to come investigate the accident on my next shift. 

On 11/22/2018 officer informed me that operator stated he was leaving Swallow Cove on plain southbound when he collided with rocks/land located below the water line in a shallow area. operator stated that no occupants were injured during the collision and stated that no alcohol was consumed by both occupants prior to the accident. operator stated that his propeller was damaged along with other areas on the vessel due to the impact with the land.

///END OF REPORT///


BARDID: NV-2018-0052
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Subject stated she observed a pool raft floating down river with two male subjects.  Subject explained that the PWC was heading down river and ran into the raft, knocking one individual off the raft.  The collision caused the female passenger on the PWC to be ejected.  The operator picked the female up from out of the water.  The male subject still on the raft jumped off the raft to retrieved his son from the water and requested help.  With help, he. pulled the victim to shore.  The PWC followed the victim into shore momentarily, and then took off up river.  Subject took a picture as the two in fleeing.

Subject2 stated he and his son were floating down river in their raft.  Subject2 stated he never saw the PWC coming toward them, and was hit from behind sending his son into the water.  He observed two individuals onboard the PWC, a male operator and a female passenger.  Subject2 stated after tending to his son, he noticed the PWC leave the scene of the accident up river.

As I was taking down information, a call came in over the radio stating that Bullhead City Police Department (BCPD) was out with a vessel and a person matching the description at Bullhead City Community Park.  I finished up some paperwork and headed to their location.  At approximately 1457hrs I arrived at Bullhead City Community Park.  After speaking with BCPD, and verifying we had the PWC that was described, I contacted operator1 on the floating boat dock.  I asked Operator1 if he had been involved in an accident.  

Operator1 admitted he hit the raft , but stated everyone was yelling at him to “Get out of here!” so he left.  I asked Operator1 if he informed any law enforcement agency that he had been involved in a vessel accident and he stated no.  Game Warden contacted the female passenger. Her story corroborated with Operator1''s story.  Game Warden arrived and photographed the PWC involved in the accident and contacted the legal owner for his information.  

I told Operator1 to turn around and place his hands behind his back.  He complied and I placed Operator1 under arrest at approximately 1520hrs for violation of NRS 488.550-Vessel Hit and Run.  I checked for tightness, double locked the handcuffs, and searched Operator1 incident to arrest.  I read Operator1 the Miranda warning from my department issued card.  I placed a type II PFD on Operator1 and had him board my vessel and sit …


BARDID: NV-2018-0054
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 9th I Warden was assigned to Boat patrol on Lake Mead. 

At 0856 hours a call for Emergency Medical Service was received by the National Park Service regarding a white male adult 31years of age with a broken right leg. The call originated from a group of individuals waterskiing outside of Callville Bay. At 0934 hours NPS Park Rangers and EMS arrived on scene and transported the injured subject to University Medical Center Trauma. An Accident and Injury Report was taken by NPS for the incident. 

At approximately 1200 hours myself and my Field Training officer, Warden where notified of the indent and elected to take the Boating accident report. At 1300 hours on September 10th myself and my FTO arrived at University Medical Center and conducted an interview with the subject of the accident. 

The Subject identified himself. Victim stated that while waterskiing on Lake Mead at approximately 0830 hours the vessel that was towing him accelerated and he attempted to bring the board up on the wake created by the vessel. Victim then stated that he fell off the board and did not let go of the tow cable. Victim went on to state that while being pulled behind the boat the force of the water broke his right femur in two places. 

I asked Victim if he knew the operator of the vessel that was towing him. Victim stated that he knew the operator and that he had a cell number for this individual, But that he did not know the subejct personally, and knew nothing about the vessel that was towing him. I was unable to contact this individual or obtain any information about the vessel that was towing Victim. It should also be noted that the National Park Service report on this accident did not have any record of the operator or a description of the vessel. 


Nothing Further.


BARDID: NV-2018-0055
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 22, 2018, Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center (LMICC) received a 911 call from the Clark Country Emergency 911 Center of a vessel sinking in Lake Mead National Recreation Area at approximately 17:23 hours. The GPS point of the 911 call placed the vessel near the Water In-take Tower owned by the Southern Nevada Water Authority off of Saddle Island. Conditions of the day were calm winds, warm, and dry. 

United States Supervisory Park Ranger, United States Park Ranger and I launched Vessel 41 from the Government Dock at the Las Vegas Boat Harbor at 1736 hours. We arrived on scene directly under the Water In-take tower owned by the Southern Nevada Water Authority and observed an orange and white vessel, partially submerged in the water with 6 adult males on land all wearing life jackets. Rangers assessed the individuals on the land. While they were assessing the males, I observed that the bow of their vessel was pointing straight up in the air and the stern fully submerged under the water. Shortly after a few minutes of the bow pointing straight up in the air, I observed the vessel become fully submerged in the water and disappear from view. 

We boarded all individuals onto Vessel 41 and asked if anyone needed medical attention. All individuals denied medical attention. The owner of the vessel indicated to me that they launched from Hemmingway Harbor. We provided them courtesy transport back to the fuel dock at Las Vegas Boat Harbor due to the crowding of vessels at the launch ramp. We arrived at the LVBH fuel dock and I gathered witness statements. Owner stated “We were fixing a tube for boating on their vessel when wake from passing vessels went over their stern into their vessel. I went to start the bilge pump and it did not work. Our vessel started taking on water and we all put life jackets on and swam to shore.” See witness statement.

I informed Owner that he is solely responsible for the removal of his vessel. I have provided Owner with a list of companies that are in the Commercial Use Authorization for Lake Mead NRA. 
I issued Owner citations for:
•     “Failure to produce Certificate of Documentation” 36 CFR 3.2(a)/46 CFR 67.315. No proof of insurance
•     “Abandoned property” 36 CFR 2.22(a)(1)
•     “Closure violation” 36 CFR 1.5(f) Closure violation set by the Superintendents Compendium
•     “Overloaded or max weight” 36 CFR 3.2(b)/NRS 488.590 Vessel may not be loaded its maximum allowable weight capacity of safe carrying capacity. 
///END OF REPORT///


BARDID: NV-2018-0056
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Colorado River
NearestCityorTown: Laughlin
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 31, 2018, I Game Warden was on patrol aboard my patrol vessel with Game Warden on the Colorado River in Laughlin.  At approximately 1652hrs, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) dispatch advised of a vessel accident with injury near Davis Camp involving two PWC''s.  Dispatch further stated that one of the PWC had fled the scene and gave a description of the PWC and the two subjects aboard.  I looked for any PWC that matched the description while enroute to the call, however, the description was extremely vague and I was unable to find it.

I arrived on scene at approximately 1701.  The victim had already been taken by ambulance to the Western Arizona Regional Medical Center (WARMC) located at 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ  86442 with a leg injury.

.  The PWC was pulled from the water and placed onto the trailer.  I inspected the vessel and found fiberglass damage on the port side gunwale at the foot well.  I also found tears in the seat on the port side and the seat latch at the stern of the vessel was bent from an impact on the port side.  The damage to the vessel was consistent with the described injuries.  At approximately 1755hrs, I cleared from the scene.

At approximately 1903, I arrived to WARMC and contacted Operator1.  He was unable to write, so he dictated his statement to his mother who wrote his statement.  (attached)  Operator1 stated he was driving his PWC (V1) down river (south) on the right side of the river.  He stated he was traveling approximately 15mph when he approached the Pioneer hotel.  Operator1 said he slowed down and turned to the port side when he was hit on the left side in the leg by another PWC (V2) with two Hispanic male juveniles (HMJ) aboard. 

 Operator1 stated both he and the other two HMJ''s were all ejected from their respective PWC''s.  The operator of V2 asked him if he was alright and he told him no, his leg hurts.  A Good Samaritan PWC stopped to help Operator1 re-board his vessel.  By the time he was back on and settled aboard V1, both HMJ''s had re-boarded their vessel and left the scene of the accident heading south.  Operator1 headed back to his family located at Davis Camp.  Once he returned to land and tried walking on his leg, only then did he feel the extreme pain and know something was wrong.  That''s when his family called 911.

Medical staff informed me that they would be transporting Operator1 to Las Vegas for further evaluation, stating he had a broken fibula and compartment syndrome.  He stated Operator1 was treated and released after two days in the hospital for a broken fibula, torn ACL, hairline fracture of knee, swelling and contusions.


BARDID: NV-2018-0057
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Comins Lake
NearestCityorTown: Ely
County: White Pine
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sept. 29, 2018 at approximately 0937 hours, law enforcement and EMS were dispatched to Comins Lake in WhitePine County.  Two males had been involved in a boat accident in which the boat had capsized due to strong winds and taking on water.  Both subjects fell in the water, neither able to swim.  One subject was able to hold onto the capsized boat and keep his head above water.  The second subject became entangled in aquatic vegetation face down.  He was unresponsive when EMS arrived and CPR was started.  Both subjects were transported to the hospital and deceased was pronounced dead.  Neither subject was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: NV-2019-0001
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Topaz Lake
NearestCityorTown: Gardnerville
County: Douglas
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of v1 describes launching the vessel at approximately 1030 hours on 1-12-19, to fish Topaz Lake. Operator1 stated that they had 3 men and 3 fishing poles and 2 tackle boxes on board, which is under the 5 person capacity, and although we cannot recreate exact weights of everything onboard, we believe they were under the 775 pound weight capacity, when the vessel started sinking from the back, approximately 1 hour after launch. 

Occupant1 fell into the water.  Operator1 and Occupant2 jumped off of the vessel and all 3 attempted to swim to shore, approximately 150 yards away.  Witnesses and Operator1 describe the vessel then capsized. Operator1 knew he couldn’tt make it to shore so he returned to the swamped vessel and held on to the vessel until rescue arrived. Operator1 described watching one of the other two occupants, Occupant1 "go under." Operator1 said he saw Occupant2 jump into the lake and swim with all he had to make it to shore. None of the three occupants were equipped with PFD''s, nor did the vessel contain any on board.  

The pedal boat vessel shows an approximately 34.5 inch tear in plastic on the port side of the vessel, where the gunwale meets the hull, beginning 40.5 inches from the bow of the vessel, continuing to 75 inches from the bow of the vessel.  There was a bead of silicone along the tear.  It appears the silicone "failed" to hold the seam, but we cannot say at what point the seam failed, but it played a role in this boat accident. The cold water, cold air, weight of the passengers and the age of the silicone could have attributed to the seam failure. The vessel took on water and swamped.  The operator and passengers were not prepared for cold water immersion.  There were no PFD''s on board.  Because of the failure in the hull, the boat swamped and capsized and all passengers ended up in the water, resulting in 2 of them attempting to swim to shore and drowning and 1 realizing he wouldn’t make it to shore and turning back to the swamped boat.  

Owner, Operator1''s girlfriend, bought the pedal boat approximately 5 years ago at a yard sale.  She did not know about the silicone "fix."  The vessel has been used since that time, on the water, with no failures.  Operator1 did see the silicone, but did not think anything about it.

Occupant2 was recovered by Washoe County Search and Rescue approximately 20 yards from shore on 1-12-19.  Occupant1 was recovered on 1-13-19 by Washoe County Search and Rescue approximately 150 yards from shore, virtually drowning soon after entering the water. Operator was taken to Cason Valley Medical Center in Gardnerville, NV for hypothermia, after spending approximately 30 minutes partially submerged in the 41 degree water.


BARDID: NV-2019-0002
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-03-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityorTown: Reno
County: Washoe
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was last seen by a person,Victim was last seen by a person, on land, at approximately 1325 hours on Saturday March 16, 2019, when he was dropped off at his home by a teacher.  Victim’s brother received a snapchat picture from the victim at approximately 1415 hours showing the victim on Silver Lake (normally a dry lake bed) in a kayak.  No one heard from him since. 

After notification to the Reno Police Department (RPD) that they could not find their son on 3-17-19 (as they did not know he went out on the kayak and thought he was at a friends house on 3-16 and 3-17) and requesting assistance from the Washoe County Sheriff''s Office (WSCO) search and resuce team (sar), a kayak matching the description of the kayak Victim used, was found upside down and partially submerged along the northwest portion of the lake, along the shoreline. 

RPD checked Victim''s "pings" on his cell phone and at 1500 hours on 3-16-19, Victim’s phone stopped transmitting a signal.  

Upon investigating the area, they found a warehouse worker that stated he saw someone in a red kayak in a brown boat at approximately 1400 hours, approximately 100yds from shore, paddling south.  No one actually seen the boat accident happen.

Once the kayak was found, the SAR''s team began a land and water search using dogs, sonar and visual.
On 3-20-19, Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Wardens arrived to assist in the search and to do the boat accident investigation.  The NDOW team  used a boat and sonar to help in the search, along with WCSO SAR team, Nothing was found.

On 3-22-19, the two NDOW teams and WCSO SAR''s team began searching.  This day, Warden found a paddle in the water, partially submerged in the brush at the NorthWest corner of the lake.  A short distance East of where the kayak was found.

On 3-23-19, because of the weather conditions (snow, wind and choppy water), the search was suspended.

On 4-13-19, a body was found and recovered by WSCO.  The identity or cause of death has not been confirmed.
 on land, at approximately 1325 hours on Saturday March 16, 2019, when he was dropped off at his home by a teacher.  Victim’s brother received a snapchat picture from the victim at approximately 1415 hours showing the victim on Silver Lake (normally a dry lake bed) in a kayak.  No one heard from him since. 

After notification to the Reno Police Department (RPD) that they could not find their son on 3-17-19 (as they did not know he went out on the kayak and thought he was at a friends house on 3-16 and 3-17) and requesting assistance from the Washoe County Sheriff''s Office (WSCO) search and resuce team (sar), a kayak matching the description of the kayak Victim used, was found upside down and partially submerged along the northwest portion of the lake, along the shoreline. 

RPD checked Victim''s "pings" on his cell phone and at 1500 hours on 3-16-19, Victim’s phone stopped transmitting a signal.  

Upon investigating the area, they found a warehouse worker that stated he saw someone in a red kayak in a brown boat at approximately 1400 hours, approximately 100yds from shore, paddling south.  No one actually seen the boat accident happen.

Once the kayak was found, the SAR''s team began a land and water search using dogs, sonar and visual.
On 3-20-19, Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Game Wardens arrived to assist in the search and to do the boat accident investigation.  The NDOW team  used a boat and sonar to help in the search, along with WCSO SAR team, Nothing was found.

On 3-22-19, the two NDOW teams and WCSO SAR''s team began searching.  This day, Warden found a paddle in the water, partially submerged in the brush at the NorthWest corner of the lake.  A short distance East of where the kayak was found.

On 3-23-19, because of the weather conditions (snow, wind and choppy water), the search was suspended.

On 4-13-19, a body was found and recovered by WSCO.  The identity or cause of death has not been confirmed.


BARDID: NV-2019-0003
State: NV
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Mead
NearestCityorTown: Boulder City
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was returning to Hemenway Harbor after spending the morning on the Lake. Vessel one was approximately half way across the Boulder Basin, between Sentinel Island and Boulder Island when the vessel had a unknown equipment failure. 

Vessel One was adrift and waves up to two feet swamped the vessel. When Ranger Vessel arrived vessel was approximately half under water, with occupants standing in the boat with water up to their knees. When the Ranger vessel approached all occupants went to one side of the vessel, causing the starboard side of the vessel to sink and the vessel to go vertical in the water. All occupants of the vessel went into the water. Occupants were wearing life jackets and were all safely brought onboard Ranger Vessel. No Injuries.


