# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: SC-2022-0054
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONO RIVER
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS LEAVING THE ST JOHNS FUEL DOCK. UNPON UNTYING UNIT 1 BEGAN TO DRIFT TOWARD UNIT 2 WHILE TRYING TO TURN OUT OF THE MARINA UNIT 1 REVERSED CAUSING THE COWLING TO STRIKE THE FUEL DOCK. 

AT THAT POINT UNIT 1 ACCELERATED TOWARDS UNIT 2S STARBOARD SIDE. UNIT 1 CONTACTED UNIT 2 AND CONTINUED ALONG UNIT 2 STARBOARD SIDE TOWARD THE STERN UNTIL IT RAMPED UP ONTO THE DOCK LODGING THE LOWER UNIT INTO THE DOCK WITH THE PROP EXPOSED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO THE HEAD THAT REQUIRED ONLY MINOR FIRST AID AS WELL AS CONTUSIONS TO HER CLAVICLE AND RT SHOULDER.


BARDID: SC-2022-0055
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHECHESSEE RIVER
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNT 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH IN THE CHECHESSEE RIVER. THE VESSEL WHICH WAS RATED FOR 3 PERSONS HAD 5 SUBJECTS ON BOARD ALONG WITH OTHER CARGO AND WAS HEAVILY OVERLOADED.

 THE OVERLOADED VESSEL BEGAN TAKING ON WATER ON THE CHOPPY WATERS OF THE RIVER. THE VESSEL PROMPTLY SWAMPED AND CAPSIZED TOWARDS THE STARBOARD SIDE AND EJECTED ALL OCCUPANTS OFF THE STARBOARD SIDE INTO THE WATER. DNR OFFICERS OBSERVED THE INCIDENT AND RETRIEVED ALL SUBJECTS FROM THE WATER.


BARDID: SC-2022-0056
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE HARTWELL
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on 3&20 Creek on Lake Hartwell. Unit 1 hit a large wake which ejected the operator over the port side and into Lake Hartwell. Unit 1 continued along the same path of travel and struck an aluminum dock. Unit 1's operator was picked up by the witness who was on another vessel. No Injuries were reported by the operator of Unit 1. No other passengers were on board Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0057
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MURRELLS INLET
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 WAS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE AREA AND ATTEMPTED TO CROSS THE JETTY ROCKS THAT WERE SUBMERGED DUE TO HIGH TIDE. 

UPON STRIKING THE JETTY ROCKS ONE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VESSEL AND THE VESSEL BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER. THE OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO PICK UP PASSENGER AND DRIVE IT BACK TO THE DOCK AT THEIR RENTAL HOUSE. 

THE OPERATOR SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE AND HEAD, BRUISED RIBS AND A POSSIBLE CONCUSSION. THE SECOND PASSENGER RECIEVED LACERATIONS TO THE WRIST AND LEG AND A POSSIBLE CONCUSSION.


BARDID: SC-2022-0058
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WATEREE
County: KERSHAW
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS PULLING A TUBE HOLDING two people. Victim FELL OFF THE TUBE. Victim INITIALLY FELL OFF THE TUBE AND WENT UNCONSIOUS. THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 AND ANOTHER PASSENGER ON THE VESSEL HELPED PULL Victim INTO THE BOAT. Victim WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. Victim LATER STATED THAT A LARGE WAVE CAME UP AND HE SWALLOWED ALOT OF WATER.


BARDID: SC-2022-0059
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:48:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was underway cruising, changing direction after a turn in the waterway, and struck a moored dock and gangway structure. 

Passenger was ejected into the water from unit 1, and rescued by other passenger, both wearing approved PFD's.  Passenger in unit 1 suffered minor ankle injury but sought no medical treatment. Unit 2 is shown above to reference damage to the unit which was dry docked on the boat lift in the covered dock which was struck by unit 1. Unit 2 was not in water or being operated.


BARDID: SC-2022-0060
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: PICKENS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was parked on dock tied off. Unit 1 put in the lake after unit 2. Unit 1 docked his jet ski behind unit 2 leaving his young son unattended on the jet ski. The young boy put the jet ski in gear and pushed the throttle striking unit 2 in the rear cause damage.


BARDID: SC-2022-0061
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: private pond
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 (possibly a paddle boat) was drifting in a private pond with (3) subjects on board when the boat capsized and all (3) subjects went into the water.  

Per North Charleston Police, when they arrived (2) subjects were sitting on top of the capsized boat and (1) subject was missing.  Charleston County Dive Team responded and located the third subject.  NCPD reported through a translator that the (3) subjects were drinking on the boat when it capsized and the victim could not swim.  The (2) subjects (witnesses) were unable to provide much personal information at the time. 
      This officer noted I am unable to locate the boat or the witnesses at this time.  


PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS CASE IS RELATED TO A NEWS MEDIA POST FROM BARD WEB. NORTH CHARLESTON PD FAILED TO NOTIFY SCDNR OF THIS FATALITY WE ARE NOW THE LEAD AGENCY AS OF NOW.


BARDID: SC-2022-0062
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
JUST NORTH OF THE NORTH JETTY IN MURRELLS INLET UNIT 1 COLLIDED WITH ITS STARBOARD SIDE INTO THE PORT SIDE OF UNIT 2. BOTH UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 WERE RIDING SIDE BY SIDE AND TURNED INTO EACH OTHER AFTER COLLIDING BOTH OPERATORD FELL INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: SC-2022-0063
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FIVE FATHOM CREEK
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON MAY 28TH 2022 AT APROX 1500 HOURS. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING IN FIVE FATHOM CREEK AT APPROX 30 MPH WHEN IT STRUCK A SUBMERGED OBJECT. THE MOTOR WAS RIPPED OFF FROM THE BOAT AS WELL AS PUT A CRACK IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VESSEL NEAR THE VESSELS STERN.


BARDID: SC-2022-0064
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was leaving the nearby wake zone. While gaining speed, Unit 1 struck Unit 2. Unit 1 operator advised that they did not see any visible lights on Unit 2 and did not see Unit 2. Witness on Unit 1 confirmed the same. Unit 2 did not have a properly working all around white light and the green navigation light was obstructed. This caused Unit 2 to not be visible to Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0065
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was anchored when Unit 2 drifted into the bow of Unit 1. 

Unit 2 advised their anchor was out and they thought they were stationary. The wind and rough water pushed Unit 2 into Unit 1. A witness on another vessel advised they saw the anchor line for Unit 2 out but observed Unit 2 in a constant state of drifting. The witness advised Unit 1 did not move at any point before, during, or after the incident.


BARDID: SC-2022-0066
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS OUT OM LAKE MURRAY AROUND 0130 AM HEADING NE TOWARDS DREHER ISLAND GOING APPROX 10 MPH WHEN THE OPERATOR NOTICED THE STERN OF HIS VESSEL TAKING ON WATER. 

THE OPERATOR STOPPED AND TURNED ON THE BILGE PUMP AND STARDED BAILING OUT WATER. AT THAT TIME ALMOST ALL THE WATER WAS GONE. ABOUT AN HOUR AND FOURTY FIVE MINUTES LATER THE OPERATOR MADE IT BACK TO LARRY KOON LANDING WHERE HE LOADED UNIT 1 BACK ONTO HIS TRAILER. LATER THAT DAY THE OPERATOR NOTICED 2 HOLES ON THE BOTTOM OF UNIT 1 BETWEEN THE PORT BEAM AND THE PORT BOW.  It is unknown what the operator hit.


BARDID: SC-2022-0067
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: NEWBERRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was operating at a high rate of speed when it attempted to make a sharp turn to the starboard side. The operator for Unit 1 advised the boat hit a large wave while making the turn. At this point, Unit 1 violently rocked and several of the passengers were thrown from the boat. A boat near by was able to help the passengers by throwing them life jackets and securing them in the boat. Unit 1 was able to get to the dock at Buffalo Creek Marina on it's own power. Several passengers sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals.

Victim1 impacted the water and had BRUISED LUNGS, BLACK EYE, BRUISED TOES, BROKEN VERTEBRA, RT SHOULDER FRACTURE, TORN ROTATOR CUFF.

victim2 had SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE.

Victim5 had LEG LACERATION, BROKEN WRIST, QUAD AND CALF STRAIN.


BARDID: SC-2022-0068
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit #1 put the vessel in reverse just above idle to retrieve the owner of Unit #1 who was swimming toward the stern of the vessel, per his request.  When owner was several feet from the stern of the vessel  operator returned the throttle to neutral, at which time victim began screaming that his leg was caught in the propeller.  
  He later died from his injuries.


BARDID: SC-2022-0069
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WATEREE
County: KERSHAW
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
A UNKNOWN VESSEL HEADING WEST ALONG LAKE WATEREE HIT THE CORNER POST OF A BOAT DOCK WHICH PROPELLED HIM TO HIT THE OTHER CORNER POST. THE POST WAS BROKEN OFF AND THE CORNER OF THE DOCK WAS DAMAGED. THE NEIGHBOR OF THE VICTIM CAME OUTSIDE WHEN THEY HERD THE ACCIDENT AND SAW A BOAT BACKING UP FROM THE DOCK AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AWAY. THE ONLY DESCRIPTION THEY COULD OFFER IS THAT IT WAS A WHITE IN COLOR BASS BOAT STYLE VESSEL WITH A BLACK MOTOR. THE VESSEL INFORMATION AND WHAT CAUSED THE INFORMATION IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: SC-2022-0070
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS HEADING NORTHWEST ON LAKE MURRAY AND DROVE THROUGH A WOODEN BRIDGE AT 375 SUMMERSET DR ON LAKE MURRAY. WHEN IMPACT OCCURED PASSENGER WAS THROWN OUT OF THE BOAT AND RECIEVED A LACERATION TO HIS HEAD WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: SC-2022-0071
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 was pulling into a a slip at Club when she hit the throttle forward causing the vessel to hit the dock which resulted in the dock hitting Unit 2.  A dock hand tried to keep the vessel off of the dock by using his foot and sustained a mild sprained ankle.  Unit was was unoccupied at the time of the collision.


BARDID: SC-2022-0072
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1, attempted to start the PWC.  By all witness accounts, the PWC immediately exploded after he pressed start, thus throwing the operator off.  It appears that the seat stayed intact, protecting the operator.  The explosion sent the majority of the PWC flying in different directions, even throwing plastic pieces onto the roof of the nearby dock.  Victim refused medical treatment at the scene, but planned to go to the hospital by personal vehicle.


BARDID: SC-2022-0073
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was drifting on Lake Hartwell.  Operator stepped on the back deck of Unit 1 and his feet slipped from under him.  When he fell he landed on the cleat of Unit 1.  The cleat punctured him on his right shoulder near his scapula, impaling him.  He estimated to be stuck on the cleat for 30 minutes.  Witnesses were unable to free him from the cleat.  Oconee County EMS arrived and were able to free him from the cleat.  He was then transported to Oconee Memorial Hospital.


BARDID: SC-2022-0074
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Sumter
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 operator hit the throttle too hard which threw her out of the boat.  Boat circled around and hit operator of Unit 1.  All of this occurred while launching adjacent to the floating dock.  Victim was flown from scene to Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. no kill switch used. 


BARDID: SC-2022-0075
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was anchored in about 5' of water on the north side of the river waiting on the tide to go out.  The occupants could hear Unit 1 approaching and saw them moving in their direction.  An occupant on Unit 2 flashed a spotlight at unit 1 when they were roughly 30 yards away.  Unit 2 heard the occupants of Unit 1 scream and at the last minute, the operator of Unit 1 turned towards the stern of Unit 2, colliding with the vessel.  The collision broke Unit 2's steering system.


BARDID: SC-2022-0076
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calibogue Sound
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PFC was notified of a boat accident, no injuries, that occurred.  PFC spoke with Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Dep. who stated that the collision was between two rented jet skis and that both drivers of Unit #1 and Unit #2 left the scene before law enforcement arrived.  Upon return of both jet skis to the rental company damage was observed to both skis.  Both drivers were uncooperative and left.  PFC contacted the operator of Unit #2 who stated he was riding his jet ski and noticed Unit #1 crash into the water and he went over to help.  Operator stated he did not collide with unit #1.  The phone disconnected and additional attempt to contact the operator were unsuccessful.  Damage observed by PFC shows that Unit #2 collided port to port with Unit #1 and drove over the bow of Unit #1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0077
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/2022 I responded to Lake Murray for a missing boating. Upon arriving I met with SCDNR officer who were interviewing the adult passengers onboard the pontoon boat. The adult passengers onboard were all childhood friends who rented a pontoon boat for a day on the lake. After renting the pontoon boat the group left the marina and headed toward the Lake Murray dam. The group drove to the dam and then began heading back towards the marina that they had left from. The adults informed SCDNR that they decided to stop and jump in the water when they arrived in that area. Everyone except Victim exited the boat into the water. Shortly after the group in the water realized the boat was drifting quickly away from them and attempted to heard back to the boat. The two female children made it back to the boat.  Witness stated that Victim entered the water to assist the last kid back to the boat. Subject1 state, I passed Victim in the water and that Victim was approximately 20 to 30 yards from the boat. The adults then stated, Victim disappeared, and they were unable to locate him. The group then drove through the area attempting to locate him but was unsuccessful. For the following days I assisted with the search efforts on lake Murray as well as updating the family on the current search efforts.  On 6/22/2022 the investigation was reassigned from myself.


BARDID: SC-2022-0078
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Individual WAS TRYING TO DOCK AT MARINA IN CHARLESTON COUNTY ON THE ASHLEY RIVER. V1 WAS DOCKED AT THE MARINA WITH NO ONE ON BOARD. V2 WAS APPROACHING THE MARINA ON A STARBOARD SIDE TIE. THE CURRENT WAS GOING OUT AND A CROSS WIND WAS BLOWING THEM OFF THE DOCK. V2 MADE CONTACT WITH PORT BOW OF V1 FROM THE WATERLINE UP TO THE DECK LINE WITH THEIR STARBOARD STERN. A SENIOR DECK HAND WITNESSED THE INCIDENT.


BARDID: SC-2022-0079
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE ICW WHEN UNIT ONE STRUCK A FIXED OBJECT IN THE WATER CAUSING THE OPERATOR TO BE EJECTED INTO THE WATER UNIT 1 SANK AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION NO INJURIES.


BARDID: SC-2022-0080
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MOULTRIE
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS HEADED BACK TO THORNLEY FOREST BOAT LANDING WHEN IT STRUCK A DOCK AT THE ADDRESS PINOPOLIS SC. BOTH INDIVIDUALS ON UNIT 1 TRANSPORTED THEMSELVES TO THE HOSPITAL.


BARDID: SC-2022-0081
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was in Lake Moultrie drifting and several occupants decided to go swimming. The listed victim swam out away from the vessel to his fiance. Fiance had on a pfd and was drifting away from the boat. The victim was going to pull her closer to the boat. As the victim reached fiance, he began to struggle and went down twice and came back up. He went down a third time and never surfaced until he was recovered deceased by the Berkely County Dive Team.


BARDID: SC-2022-0082
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHEM CREEK
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 6-25-2022 UNIT 2 WAS APPROACHING ONE OF THE DOCKS AT WATERS EDGE RESTURANT. THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 2 GOT TOO CLOSE TO THE PORT SIDE OF UNIT 1. THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 2 THEN PANICKED AND HIT THE THROTTLE FORWARD RUNNING INTO THE PORT BOW OF UNIT 1 CRACKING THE HULL. UNIT 2 THEN REVERSED, THEN WENT FORWARD MAKING CONTACT WITH UNIT 1 AGAIN LEAVING MINOR SCRATCHES ON THE PORT SIDE.


BARDID: SC-2022-0083
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLESTON HARBOR
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR WAS WATER TESTING THE JET SKI AFTER SOME HOME REPAIRS OUTSIDE OF REMLEYS POINT. WHILE TESTING HE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE SEAT WHEN HE OPENED THE SEAT TO INVESTIGATE THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. HE THEN ABANDONED THE VESSEL


BARDID: SC-2022-0084
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: NEWBERRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of unit 1 was pulling the injured party on a tube near dreher island state park. The operator of unit 2 was stopped and entered the water to retrieve an item. 

The operator of unit 1 passed unit 2 and made a left hand turn. The left hand turn made the towed tube begin moving from left to right. 

The witness realized they would collide with unit 2 and let go of the tube. The injured party did not let go of the tube and collided with unit 2. 

The operator of unit 2 then grabbed the injured party held his head above water because he was unconscious. Shortly after officers and ems responded to the scene


BARDID: SC-2022-0085
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: PICKENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING WEST IN THE EASTATOEE RIVER CHANNEL OF LAKE KEOWEE WHEN IT RAN AGROUND NEAR THE ISLAND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RIVER CHANNEL


BARDID: SC-2022-0086
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD RIVER
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS AT ANCHOR IN THE BROAD RIVER. THE OPERATOR AND SOLE OCCUPANT OF UNIT 1 HAD LEFT THE VESSEL AND WAS SCUBA DIVING IN THE BROAD RIVER. THE SUBJECT RETURNED TO THE VESSEL AT APPROX 6 PM AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VESSEL WAS SWAMPED. WEATHER CONDITIONS HAD DETERIATED RAPIDLY AND IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE VESSEL HAD BEGUN TAKING ON WAVES OVER ITS STERN WHILE AT ANCHOR. THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTED TO GET BACK ONTO THE VESSEL AT ITS STERN AT WHICH TIME IT CAPSIZED. THE OPERATOR FELL BACK INTO THE WATER AND CLUNG TO THE HULL OF THE VESSEL UNTIL BEING RESCUED BY SCDNR OFFICERS.


BARDID: SC-2022-0087
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOSQUITO CREEK
County: COLLETON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 LAUNCHED INTO MOSQUITO CREEK AND HEADED OUT TOWARDS ASHEEPOO RIVER. UNIT 1 ENGINE SHUT OFF AND TRIED TO RESTART BUT ONLY SMOKED SOME AND DID NOT START. UNIT 1 WAVED DOWN A VESSEL TO GET A TOW BACK TO THE DOCK AT B&B SEAFOOD. ONCE UNIT 1 RETURNED TO THE DOCK THEY TIED IT OFF AND THEY BEGAN TO SINK. EVERYONE WAS ABLE TO GET OFF VESSEL WITHOUT ANY INJURIES UNIT 1 UNTIED FROM DOCK AND MOVED ACROSS MOSQUITO CREEK


BARDID: SC-2022-0088
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was off the coast of Cherry Grove near 50th ave in the Atlantic Ocean and had engine trouble. The vessel was unable to start. They called for a tow but washed up on the shore, grounded, vessel swamped and capsized causing the t top to be completely removed and bent. Injured passenger got cut by a fishing hook between the toes and did not need medical treatment at the time of incident. The vessel was trailered on the beach and removed from the water.


BARDID: SC-2022-0089
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEE DEE RIVER
County: GEORGETOWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING ON PEE DEE RIVER NEAR YAUHANNAH WHEN THE DRIVER FAILED TO KEEP A PROPER LOOK OUT AND STRUCK A TREE ON THE BANK OF THE RIVER.  THE IMPACT WAS ON THE STARBOARD SIDE WITH A LARGE HOLE IN THE FIBERGLASS JUST BEFORE THE DRIVERS COMPARTMENT.  STARBOARD WINDSHIELD WAS KNOCKED OFF AND GLASS BROKEN OUT.  PASSENGERS GAVE VERBAL STATEMENTS THAT THEY WERE ON PLANE CRUISING AT THE TIME.  3 PASSENGERS AND THE DRIVER WERE TRANSPORTED TO LOCAL HOSPITALS FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: SC-2022-0090
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 were traveling south in the ICW when Unit 1 turned into Unit 2 striking Unit 2 in the right side.  Unit 2 suffered severe hull damage and took water in the hull.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2022-0091
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE RIVER INLET
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was operating in the area of Dunn Sound when Unit 1 went over a wake from another vessel. Unit 1 operator was thrown onto the handle bars causing broken ribs. Unit 1 operator was transported by ambulance to the hospital. There is no damage to Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0092
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MARION
County: CLARENDON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 had put in at Island Restaurant/Landing and was traveling to a dock/residence in Taw Caw Creek when the operator heard an explosion in the engine bay. A fire started and continued to burn. Operator jumped off of the vessel, swam to shore, and called 911. Clarendon Fire Department responded and attempted to put out the fire and kept Unit 1 distanced from the shore. Unit 1 continued to burn and eventually sank. No injuries. Unit 1 had been fueled before being put in the water and blower motor was turned on by operator prior to starting the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2022-0093
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 25th, Unit 1 was going at about 33 mph in the harbor when the operator turned to look at the shipping containers at the Wando Terminal Port. As the operator turned his head back to look in the direction Unit 1 was traveling, he tried to slow down, but collided with a channel marker. The collision caused the operator to hit his head on the T-top of the boat leaving a gash in his head. His wife who had been on the boat at the time of the collision, had a very minor injury on her foot. A third individual who was also aboard the boat at the time of the collision suffered an arm injury. City of Charleston as well as DNR Officers from Lower Charleston responded to the boat accident. City of Charleston transported the operator of Unit 1, Operator and his wife to FLETC where EMS was waiting to transport both to Saint Francis Hospital.  Third individual refused medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2022-0094
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses stated: Unit 1 was approaching the dock at Richardson Landing when the rope from the swimming area became tangled in the propeller.  Witness offered to jump in to untangle the rope.  When he jumped in, he did not resurface.  Deputy observed the drowning, entered the water, and pulled him to the beach and began CPR.  The officer and occupants from Unit 1 were able to revive him.  He was transported by ambulance to Trident Medical where he was kept overnight for observation and released the next day.


BARDID: SC-2022-0095
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 turned around to retrieve a float that had blown out of the boat while underway. Once they got close, the operator stood on the swim deck at the stern of Unit 1, believing the vessel was in neutral. Due to wake, moisture on the swim deck, or loss of balance the operator slipped into the water. The operator of Unit 1 was immediately struck and sucked in by the propeller. The propeller ripped all of the operators clothing off while also causing deep lacerations to his face, right flank, and right shoulder. Passengers pulled the victim/operator back into the boat after he resurfaced and contacted emergency personnel. The victim was flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital by LifeNet Medivac. The boat throttle control was in reverse when investigative personnel located the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2022-0096
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Dorchester
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
After a brief tour of the river, Unit 1 was heading back to the boat landing when it hit a submerged vehicle near Jessen boat landing in the no wake zone. No one on board was injured, however the toon on the starboard side had deep scratches on the inner and outer sides. The running lights and electrical wires were ripped loose from their connections and the owner stated that the depth finder was damaged as well. The vessel was dislodged from the vehicle by a nearby boater.


BARDID: SC-2022-0097
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north towards the Little River South Jetty, when Unit 1 while failing to maintain a proper lookout and not taking action to avoid a collision, struck the south jetty rocks. Unit 1 came to rest on top of jetty and rendered inoperable. Unit 1's passengers had to be assisted from the vessel with the aid of a rescue swimmer. One passenger was taken by ambulance for minor injuries. Unit 1's operator was subsequently arrested for Boating Under the Influence. Unit 1 suffered major damage to its hull.


BARDID: SC-2022-0098
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was unoccupied and drifted off anchor into HWY 278 bridge on Hilton Head Island.  Unit 1 starboard side made contact with the bridge at the bow and stern area.  No damage to bridge, only fiberglass transfer from Unit 1


BARDID: SC-2022-0099
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 and Unit 2 both admitted to jumping wake of vessel within 200 ft. of rear of vessel. Unit 1 and unit 2 were approached rear wake of vessel from opposing sides, and while both units facing each other, operators changed speed and changed direction improperly and unit 1 struck unit 2 in starboard bow. Unit 2 left with hole in starboard bow, broken handlebar supports, and operator (unit 2) ejected from PWC into water. Operator of unit 2 wearing approved PFD, and witness vessel assisted operators out of the water and onto dry land. Witness vessel was gone upon SCDNR arrival. Both operators very compliant and admitted to negligent activities upon PWC, including jumping wake of vessel and fail to keep a proper lookout. Both operators uninjured.


BARDID: SC-2022-0100
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Saluda River
County: Saluda
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-19-2022 two subjects were traveling east on the little saluda river. While traveling the trolling motor on the vessel became loose. Because of this operator stood up to try and fix the problem. After standing up operator lost his balance and fell in the water subject1 stated that operator came up coughing and then went under and did not resurface. Subject1 then proceeded to ask for help. When interviewed subject1 stated that operator had been drinking all day and had already fallen overboard several times that day. Recovery efforts were conducted and a recovery made on 7-20-2022.


BARDID: SC-2022-0101
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/17/2022 at approx 700 pm a jet ski was traveling north on the icw in myrtle beach sc. Witnesses observed operator traveling at a high rate of speed close to the waters edge. Just after this witnesses observed the jet ski collide with a tree at the waters edge causing the father and son to be thrown overboard and land in the water facedown and unresponsive. Witnesses quickly assisted providing first aid and cpr until ems and scdnr units arrived. Both subjects were transported to grand strand medical center and rushed into surgery. Occupant was pronounced dead at the hospital and operator is currently in critical condition. This accident is still under investigation.


BARDID: SC-2022-0102
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/17/2022 at approximately 2030 hours at Goat Island on Lake Wylie in York County, SC a PWC (unit 2) operated by an unknown indiviudal at this time, struck a vessel (unit 1) that was beached and not being operated at the time.  There is extensive fiberglass damage to the starboard bow of Unit 1(estimated at $3500-$4500 by a local repair shop).  The owner of Unit 2 was on scene and his information was obtained by the owner of Unit 1.  The operators information wasn't obtained and the incident wasn't reported to the department until 7/19/2022.  
The owner of Unit 2 lives in NC and will not return phone calls.


BARDID: SC-2022-0103
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GREENWOOD
County: GREENWOOD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNTI 1 WAS TRAVELING NW ON LAKE GREENWOOD AND UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH. UNIT 1 THEN STRUCK UNIT 2 WITH THE STARBOARD BOW IN UNIT 1S BOW. UNIT 1 PASSENGERS WERE EJECTED INTO THE WATER AND SAFELY RECOVERED INTO UNIT 2


BARDID: SC-2022-0104
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
During the evening of 07/24/2022 operator was operating unit 1 on lake keowee. Witness testimony indicated that operator left the dock operating unit 1 at approx 1900 hrs. Witness testimony indicated that operator was unsteady on his feet while standing due to a history of knee issues. 

Witness testimony accompanied by evidence would indicate that operator was under the influence of alcohol also according to witness testimony operator was not a strong swimmer.

 Evidence will show that operator fell while standing on the beck deck of unit 1 causing bruising and contusions on the left side of his face and torso. Evidence would show that he then fell out of unit 1 and into the water causing him to drown


BARDID: SC-2022-0105
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT ROYAL SOUND
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT TOOK ON WATER DURING A TIDE CHANGE WHILE AT A SAND BAR OFF OF PARRIS ISLAND POINT IN THE PORT ROYAL SOUND. THE WAVES CONTINUED TO FILL THE VESSEL FROM THE STERN AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL. THERE WERE FOUR PEOPLE ON BOARD DURING THE TIME THE VESSEL WAS SWAMPED NO INJURIES


BARDID: SC-2022-0106
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit#1 was practicing docking maneuvers in moderate winds and strong current and struck unit #2 on its starboard side which was docked and unattended causing damage to the lower hull (four rub rail markings and some striations). Unit#1 has damage on its port side lower and upper hull. (Paint transfer and rub rail scuff marks).


BARDID: SC-2022-0107
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MAY RIVER
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
WHILE UNIT 1 WAS UNOCCUPIED AND DOCKED AT 12 PALMETTO POINT DR IN BLUFFTON AN UNKNOWN VESSEL UNIT 2 STRUCK UNIT 1 AND THE DOCK IT WAS MOORED TO AND THEN FLED THE SCENE. WITNESSES STATED THAT UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING UP THE MAY RIVER FROM THE SOUND AREA TOWARDS THE ALLJOY BOAT LANDING.

**Updated: While Unit 1 was unoccupied and docked at Palmetto Point Dr, the operator of Unit 2 struck Unit 1 and the dock it was moored to.  The operator of Unit 2 stated that he was traveling up the May River heading to Alljoy boat landing at or around 10pm.  The operator of Unit 2 stated that he was looking for the green day marker and heard his buddy holler but did not understand what he said.  He stated that he felt a bump but did not think anything of it.  He looked for damage on Unit 2 but found none at the time.


BARDID: SC-2022-0108
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT ONE WAS TRVAELING SOUTH ALONG THE ICW FROM DUNN SOUND TO LITTLE RIVER. UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE ICW FROM DUNN SOUND TO LITTLE RIVER. BOTH UNITS WERE A PART OF A RENTAL JET SKI GROUP. UNIT 2S NOSE COLLIDED WITH UNIT 1S RIGHT REAR QUARTER CAUSING occupant TO BE EJECTED INTO THE WATER she WAS TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL WITH INJURIES TO HER HIP.


BARDID: SC-2022-0109
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON THE ICW WHEN UNIT ACCELERATED OVER A WAKE FROM A PASSING VESSEL. UNIT 1 THEN STRUCK SEVERAL TREES AFTER LOOSING CONTROL OF UNIT 1 EJECTING THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 INTO THE WATER THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 WAS UNRESPONSIVE AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE.


BARDID: SC-2022-0110
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST INTO THE MARINA WHEN UNIT 2 WHILE TRAVELING WEST WAS STRUCK BY UNIT 1 IN THE STARBOARD AREA HULL AND GUNWALE. NO INJURIES


BARDID: SC-2022-0111
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BULL CREEK
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading north in the Cooper River with individual as the operator.  He noticed his GPS unit was not functioning correctly along with other  electronic problems.  He told operator to grab the wheel so he could check on the batteries and they switch.  While turning into Bull Creek from Cooper River, Unit 1 made contact with an oyster bank and ejected everyone from the vessel.  Unit 1 then went across Bull Creek and ran roughly 50 yards up into the marsh grass.  Unit 1 motor ran for roughly 2 hours, grounded in the marsh, before it shut off.  All occupants of unit 1 were rescued by Coast Guard and taken to Alljoy Boat Landing for medical care.  Two victims were transported to the hospital. One victim transported was a juvenile and information will be attached to supp. report.


BARDID: SC-2022-0112
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Friends and family rented Unit 1 for the day out on the lake.  They were drifting near Fetner Island.  Subject1 had just used the ladder at the stern of the boat to urinate.  They were about to crank up and leave when another person needed to urinate as well.  Subject1 went to the port of the platform while Subject2 went to use the ladder.  Everyone heard a splash and realized that Subject1 had entered the water and never resurfaced.  Subject3 jumped in to try and find Subject1 to no avail.  A lifejacket was thrown to him as he was drifting away.  No one saw Subject1 enter the water, so it is unknown if he fell in on accident or jumped in on purpose.  Subject1 was not known to be a swimmer but had mentioned that he could tread water.  Subject3 was picked up by a good Samaritan and brought back to Unit 1 as other occupants called 911.  Search and rescue efforts are ongoing


BARDID: SC-2022-0113
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING ACROSS LAKE ATTEMPTING TO NAVIGATE USING THIER PHONE. UNIT 1 STRUCK A HAZARD WHILE ON PLANE. OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 WHEN THEY REALIZED UNIT 1 WAS TAKING ON WATER. FIRE AND RESCUE ARRIVED ON SCENE AND AFTER CONFIRMING NO INJURIES TOWED UNIT 1 BACK TO DUKE POWER BOAT RAMP


BARDID: SC-2022-0115
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-02 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WANDO RIVER
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 with two people on board were cruising on the water coming back from fishing when a object appeared, that was thought to be a dolphin. The operator of the vessel tried to avoid the object then lost control of the vessel and ran into a floating dock. Which then ejected the front passenger onto the dock.


BARDID: SC-2022-0116
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 2 WAS TRAVELING SE TOWARDS LARY KOON LANDING WHEN UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING SW TOWARDS SIEATA COVE DURING A THUNDERSTORM. UNIT 1 WAS APPROACHING UNIT 2 ON THE PORT SIDE AND THE OPERATORS OF UNIT 1 DIDNOT SEE UNIT 2 UNTIL A PASSENGER YELLED THAT THEY WERE ABOUT TO HIT ANOTHER VESSEL THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND THE OPERATOR UNIT 2 ATTEMPTED TO TURN STARBOARD TO AVOID THE COLLISION BUT WAS UNABLE TO TURN IN TIME. THE VESSELS COLLIDED WHEN UNIT 1 DIDNOT GIVE WAY TO UNIT 2 WITHIN REASONABLE DISTANCE TO AVOID A COLLISION


BARDID: SC-2022-0117
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:16:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT ROYAL SOUND
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of unit 1 was Standing on the poling platform on the stern of unit 1 when the other passenger moved to the stern. Their combined weight in the stern caused unit 1 to begin taking on water over the stern. The Current caught unit 1 and caused it to flip over putting the passengers in the water. They were able to flip unit 1 back over.


BARDID: SC-2022-0118
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on the ICW, when Unit 1 accelerated over a wake from a passing vessel. Unit 1 then struck several trees after losing control of Unit 1, ejecting the operator of Unit 1 into the water.  The operator was unresponsive after the collision and transported to a hospital via ambulance.


BARDID: SC-2022-0119
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLESTON HARBOR
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
ON AUG 7 2022 AT APPROX 0200 AM THE CONTAINER SHIP WAS GOING NORTHWEST UP THE HARBOR CHANNEL WITHIN THE CHARLESTON HARBOR PASSING BY UNIT 1 IN THE PROCESS. AT THAT TIME THE OWNER OPERATOR OF UNIT 1  AND OCCUPANT WERE FLOUNDER GIGGING NEAR CRAB BANK. WHEN THE SHIPS WAKE HIT UNIT 1 THE VESSEL WAS PUSHED ONTO THE BEACH CAUSING THEM TO RUN AGROUND. UPON IMPACT THE TROLLING MOTOR CRACKED ALONG THE SHAFT AND THE OPERATOR WAS THROWN INTO THE DECK RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS FOREARM. ONCE THE VESSEL SETTELED ON THE BANK THE REMAINING WAKE CAME OVER THE STERN AND SWAMPED THE VESSEL.


BARDID: SC-2022-0120
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 29, around 12:00pm at Marina in Horry County unit 2 struck unit 1. Unit 1 is a house boat docked at Bucksport Marina and Unit 2 provides a service to unit 1. Unit 2 attempted to get close to unit 1 in order to pump out the boat and in the process the bow of unit 2 hit unit 1 in the stern. Unit 2 was traveling at a slow rate of speed and when the vessels connected, the jetski on the stern of unit 1 was pushed into the outdrive causing it to fall into the water.


BARDID: SC-2022-0121
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAMPIT RIVER
County: GEORGETOWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK AND HAD TO ABOUT ITS APPROACH FOR ANOTHER ATTEMPT. WHILE DOING SO UNIT 1 MADE CONTACT WITH THE FRONT OF ITS PONTOONS (CATAMARAN) WITH THE PORT SIDE OF UNIT 2. UNIT 2 WAS MOORED TO A MOORING BALL IN THE SAMPIT RIVER WITH NO ONE ON BOARD. UNIT 1 THEN STAYED IN CONTACT WITH UNIT 2 FOR SOMETIME BECAUSE UNIT 2 MOORING LINE THEN BECAME ENTANGELED IN UNIT 1S RUDDER. TOW BOAT US THEN RESPONDED AND WAS ABLE TO FREE UNIT 1 FROM THE MOORING LINE. UNIT 2 DID HAVE DAMAGE CONSISTANT WITH THE FRONT OF UNIT 1 MAKING CONTACT ON ITS PORT SIDE. 


                                                       IT IS WORTH NOTE THIS INVESTIGATING OFFICER FORGOT TO TURN IN THIS REPORT IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME


BARDID: SC-2022-0122
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE BOWEN
County: SPARTANBURG
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 24, 2022 at approx. 1800 hours, a boating accident occured on Lake William C. Bowen in Spartanburg County. Unit 1(tube), carrying 3 passengers, was being towed by a pontoon boat which was operated by O1. Unit 2, Operated by O2 was also towing a tube carrying 2 passengers. O1 acknowledged that he spotted another pontoon boat in the distance; which was Unit 2. O2 stated he also seen O1 in the distance As both vessels became closer to one another, O1 slowed his vessel to approximately 10 mph and made a slight right turn causing the tube that he was towing to stray leftward. In doing so, the tube went around the front of unit 2, striking it on the starboard side of the vessel. O1 stated that he was going approx. 15 mph when the incendent occured.


BARDID: SC-2022-0123
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATORS OF UNITS 1 AND 2 WERE HEADING EAST OUT OF CROOKED CREEK. UNIT 2 WAS ADVANCED SLIGHTLY ON THE PORT SIDE OF UNIT 1. UNIT 2 MADE A HARD STARBOARD TURN DIRECTLY INTO THE PATH OF UNIT 1 UNIT 1 COLLIDED WITH UNIT 2 CAUSING GREAT BODILY INJURY 3 BROKEN RIBS, COLLAPSED LUNG, FRACTURED TIBIA, CONCUSSION, FRACTURED VERTIBRAE AND BROKEN PELVIS TO THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 2 SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF UNIT 2 AND ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO UNIT 1. OPERATOR OF UNIT 2 WAS AIRLIFTED TO GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.


BARDID: SC-2022-0124
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: STONO RIVER
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS PULLING OUT OF A SLIP WHEN STEERING WOULD NOT ENGAGE OPERATOR TRIED TO MANUVER BOAT WITH ENGINES ONLY. REALIZING THAT UNIT 1 WAS ABOUT TO COLLIDE WITH ANOTHER VESSEL SUBJECT STUCK HER ARM OUT TO STOP UNIT 1 FROM CONTACTING THE OTHER BOAT. WHILE DOING SO ARM GOT PINCHED BETWEEN UNIT 1 AND THE OTHER VESSELS ANCHOR LEAVING LACERATIONS TO HER ARM. OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO REGAIN STEERAGE AND MOTIVATE OUT TO OPEN WATER. UNIT 1 NEVER CONTACTED ANOTHER VESSEL AND NO DAMAGE WAS DONE TO UNIT 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0125
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS UNDERWAY AT FULL POWER CRUISING WHEN THE VESSEL BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE OPERATOR NOTICED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE SMELL SO HE OPENED THE HATCH AND EVERYTHING UNDER THE HATCH WAS ON FIRE. THE OPERATOR IMMEDIATELY STOPPED THE VESSEL ANCHORED AND USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE OPERATOR CLAIMED THE FIRE CAME FROM A BATTERY ISOLATOR


BARDID: SC-2022-0126
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLEE
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK IN THE LAST SLIP. UNIT 1 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DOCK BACKED INTO UNIT 2 AND THEN PULLED FORWARD STRIKING UNIT 3 . UNIT 1 HAD SLIGHT DAMAGE ON THE STARBARD REAR RAIL UNIT 2 HAVING NOTICABLE DAMAGE ALONG THE STARBOARD SIDE UNIT 3 HAD A DENT IN PONTOON AT THE REAR STARBOARD SIDE.


BARDID: SC-2022-0127
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WACCAMAW RIVER
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT1 ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE A VESSEL WHILE GOING ARROUND A NARROW BEND AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED CAUSING UNIT 1 TO CHINE AND SLIDE INTO A LOW HANGING TREE BRANCHES AND LOGS THAT PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTS THE CHANNEL. CHARGES PENDING FOR POSSIBLE BUI


BARDID: SC-2022-0128
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GEORGETOWN HARBOR
County: GEORGETOWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Unit 1 on 8/9/2022 advised their vessel was alledgely hit while docked at the Public Docks near the Rice Museum in Georgetown Harbor. Owner and passengers parked the vessel at the dock to eat lunch and returned and found a crack in the cowling from what appeared to be from another vessel. PFC has been in contact with Georgetown Police Department to get video footage from the cameras at the dock to see if another vessel caused damage to Unit 1. A supplemental report will be made with more information after video footage has been received. It should also be noted charges are pending while waiting on video footage.


BARDID: SC-2022-0129
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOHICKET CREEK
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS BACKING OUT OF ITS SLIP ON DOCK AND BEGAN TO MAKE A TURN TO ITS PORT WHEN IT LOST AN ENGINE THE CAPTAIN CONTINUED TO MAKE A TURN TO PORT AND PUT THE BOAT IN FORWARD. THE CURRENT AND FORWARD MOTION CAUSED UNIT 1 TO STRIKE UNIT  ON ITS ANCHOR PLATFORM ON THE BOW UNIT 1 CONTINUED FORWARD AND STRUCK UNIT 2 ON THE ANCHOR PLATFORM AND THE BOW.


BARDID: SC-2022-0130
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNITS 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING BACK TO SANDY BEACH ON LAKE MURRAY IN LEXINGTON COUNTY HEADING NORTH. UNIT 1 PULLED AHEAD OF UNIT 2 WHILE THEY WERE HEADED BACK. UNIT 2 WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND AND SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT OF UNIT 1. UNIT 1 BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND TURNED SLIGHTLY TO THE LEFT UNIT 2 THEN STRUCK UNIT 1 IN THE PORT BOW THROWING SEVERAL PASSENGERS INTO THE WATER.


BARDID: SC-2022-0132
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MURRAY
County: LEXINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS SITTING STILL WHEN UNIT 2 TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED STRUCK UNIT 1 . UNIT 2 STRUCK UNIT 1 IN THE BOW. UNIT 2 LEFT TRANSFER MARKS AND DAMAGE TO THE BOW OF UNIT 1. UNIT 2 HAD TRANSFER , MARKS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BOW FROM STRIKING UNIT 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0133
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: THOUROUGHFARE CREEK
County: GEORGETOWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Both Unit 1 and Unit 2 were traveling in opposite directions in Throughfare Creek. Unit 1 was traveling North around a curve when the operator noticed Unit 2. Both Units tried to correct by turning to the starboard side and port side to avoid colliding with one another. Due to the speed in which vessels were operating at it was difficult for both operators to make movements to avoid colliding. The operator of Unit 1 stated they would have grounded the vessel into the woods if they did not turn their vessel to the port side. Unit 2 collided its bow with Unit 1 starboard bow. Two passengers from Unit 1 fell overboard due to the collision but didn't suffer any injures. The operator of Unit 2 went to hospital due to a cut on his lip due to colliding his face with the steering wheel.  It should be noted the accident was reported to SCDNR until the afternoon of 8/22/2022. Both operators were issued summons for Negligent Boat Operation.


BARDID: SC-2022-0134
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAPOO CUT
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH THROUGH WAPOO CUT. OPERATOR STATED HE WAS MESSING WITH HIS GPS AND THOUGHT HE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RIVER. HIS STARBOARD BOW COLLIDED WITH THE CONCRETE POWER POLE CROSSING AT RIVERLAND TERRACE BOAT RAMP. THE FEMALE PASSENGER WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE CONSOLE RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HER FACE. WITNESSES ON SCENE HELPED WITH RECOVERY.


BARDID: SC-2022-0135
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WITH 2 PASSENGERS STEERED LEFT TO GET OUT OF THE WAKE OF ANOTHER VESSEL. AFTER PASSING THE VESSEL UNIT ONE TURNED RIGHT TO GET BACK ON PATH AND NOTICED A WOODEN PILE. UNIT 1 STRUCK THE PILE ON THE STARBOARD SIDE EJECTING BOTH PASSENGERS


BARDID: SC-2022-0137
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE WYLIE
County: YORK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/28/2022 at approximately 13:30 hours, at the courtesy docks located at shore club on Lake Wylie in SC. A rented pontoon (unit 1) impacted a docked pontoon (unit 2). Unit 1 was undocking and changing direction and throttled excessively for the maneuver to exit the docking area. This caused unit 1 to impact unit 2 in the stern, ramping up over the out board motor of unit 2.  R/O obtained statements, issued a summons to the operator of unit 1, and assisted the owners of the vessel's disingaugeing the the vessel's from each other. There were no injuries in the incident.


BARDID: SC-2022-0139
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WACCAMAW RIVER
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 20th O1 and O2 were joy ridding on the inter coastal waterway in Hory County SC. O1 was in front of O2 when O1 decided to make a right turn around bouey marker 3 heading towards conway. O2 was not aware that O1 was making a turn and continued going straight. O2 struck O1 on the right side throwing him off the vessel. O1 was transported to Grand Strand Hospital for treatment on his injured shoulder.


BARDID: SC-2022-0140
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLESTON
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
After a day on the water with his wife and friend, Operator docked Unit 1 at the JIYC and waited at the bar as everyone loaded their vessels.  Around 7:56pm Operator went to his boat to take a ride.  Shortly after leaving the dock the boat was found going in circles with no operator on board.  The boat was secured and a search began for the operator of Unit 1.  At first light on 9/5 USCG found the lifeless body of the boat operator near Hog Island Channel.  There are no marks on the boat to indicate that the operator made impact with an object.  It is believed that the operator lost his balance and grabbed the wheel to steady himself causing an abrupt change in direction and thus throwing the operator overboard and causing the boat to continue to circle.


BARDID: SC-2022-0141
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS IN SURF ON WATIES ISLAND SC IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH HE ATTEMPTED TO LEAVE BEACH AREA AND ENTER OCEAN WHEN A WAVE STRUCK THE VESSEL AND KNOCKED HIM OFF. HIS RT LEG WAS FRACTURED AND KNEE DISLOCATED


BARDID: SC-2022-0142
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLESTON HARBOR
County: CHARLESTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Intentional act
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS DRIVING IN A CIRCULAR MOTION OUT OF CONTROL WITH NO ONE IN THE VESSEL. UNIT 2 ATTEMPTED TO PULL UP NEXT TO UNIT 1 TO TRY AND GET SOMEONE ONBOARD TO TAKE CONTROL OF UNIT 1. UNIT 1 HIT A BIG WAKE AND TOOK A SHARP TURN TO PORT THIS DROVE THE STARBOARD STERN INTO THE MIDSHIP OF UNIT 2 CAUSING CRACKS IN THE MIDSHIP HULL OF UNIT 2.


BARDID: SC-2022-0143
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was at dock and the occupants were boarding.  Occupant was holding the dock line.  The Op cut on the blower and had started the engine and Occupant 2 stated that as soon as she put her daughter in the boat and sat down the boat exploded.  The engine cover was blown on top of her.  Occupant 2 moved it and got 1 and they jumped in the water.  Occupant 3 and Operator also jumped in the water as well.  Operator was also suffered burns on arms and legs.


BARDID: SC-2022-0144
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: STUMPY POND
County: CHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/4/2022 at approximately 2:10 am unit 1 and passengers were traveling for the damn in the direction of the Stumpy Pond public boat ramp. During this time the operator of unit 1 and witness stated the injured party stood up on the front of the boat and then fell into the water. At that time, the operator or unit 1 and the witness stopped the boat and entered the water to render aid the injured party. The injured party began to panic and pull the others under water. The injured party then went under and did not resurface.  The injured party was later found by the SCDNR dive team under the surface of the water.


BARDID: SC-2022-0145
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: HARBOR RIVER
County: BEAUFORT
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling crab pots along the tributaries of the Harbor River. The victim was leaning over the bow of the boat and fell overboard. The victims wife was the operator of the vessel. The victim yelled for his wife to throw him a pfd. The pfd's were not assessable. A pedestal seat was covering the back compartment they were kept  and a cooler was on the front compartment that some were stored inside. No type IV was onboard during Inventory. The victim subsequently drowned.


BARDID: SC-2022-0146
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
County: HORRY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS ON JET SKI FOLLOWING IN WAKE BEHIND ANOTHER VESSEL. UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO CROSS WAKE. THE JET SKI LEFT THE WATER AND WENT AIR BORNE FALLING BACK INTO THE WATER WHERE UNIT 1 OPERATOR COLLODED WITH VESSEL 1 RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY.


BARDID: SC-2022-0147
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KEOWEE
County: OCONEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING ON LAKE KEOWEE AND DECIDED TO CHANGE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AFTER HIS PASSENGER REQUESTED THAT THEY RETURN HOME. DUE TO SUSPECT IMPAREMENT OR INATTENTION THE BOAT COLLIDED WITH THE ROCKS AT THE BASE OF THE SEA WALL AT DUKE POWER PLANT AND GROUNDED.


BARDID: SC-2022-0148
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MARION
County: BERKELEY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was fishing and had pulled anchor and was idling to nearby spot to continue to fish.  The boat struck a submerged object and the Victim fell over the guardrail on the starboard bow into the water.  The passengers threw him 2 PFDs that were within arms reach.  The Operator maneuvered close enough that subject1 tried to reach him with a gaff.  Subject2 jumped in as he was going under but was too late.  The Fire Dept was able to locate Vic with Side scan and dove in and made the recovery.


BARDID: SC-2022-0149
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was anchored upriver from Yacht Harbor, Vessels 2, 3, & 4 were tied to the dock.  Vessel 1 drug anchor on an outgoing tide, and its Port side made contact with the port side of Vessels 2, 3, & 4.


BARDID: SC-2022-0151
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS LEAVING MARINA, HEADING TOWARDS THE
LAKE MURRAY DAM BOAT RAMP WHEN HE STATED THAT HE COULD BARELY
SEE DUE TO HOW DARK IT WAS. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD
PERSCRIPTION TINTED SUNGLASSES ON WHILE OPERATING THE VESSEL AS
HE APPROACHED SUSIE EBERT ISLAND HE STATES HE COULD NOT SEE IT.
UNIT 1 AGROUNDED LAND GOING AROUND 30-40 MPH AND STRUCK THE
TREE LINE IN THE PROCESS AND GOING ONTO THE ISLAND APPROXIMATELY
40 FEET. THE OPERATOR WAS THE ONLY ONE ABORD AND WAS NOT INJURED.


BARDID: SC-2022-0152
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/10/2022  House boat that was anchored in the Stono river broke loose and drifted into dock. The transom of the houseboat was under the dock and as the tide rose the houseboat lifted the boards from the dock off of the dock pillings causing damage to the dock.


BARDID: SC-2022-0153
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bowen
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was turned off and drifting as (owner/victim) was preparing to ski.  As he stood on the back of the boat he told his wife to start the boat.  Loosing his footing, he fell feet first into the water and was struck several times by the propeller on his right leg.  She and their 2 juvenile kids helped him back into the boat and rushed him to the Lake Bowen wardens office where warden called EMS.  Warden and a bystander provided first aid until EMS arrived.  The victim was taken to Spartanburg Regional Hospital to receive treatment.


BARDID: SC-2022-0154
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bowen
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling West on Lake Bowen towards the I-26 bridge at approx. 15-20 mph when he struck an anchored vessel (Unit 2) who was fishing.  Unit 2 was facing East.  Subject of Unit 2 was standing on the front of the boat casting towards the West when he heard Unit 1 getting closer.  Subject on Unit 2 turned around and was struck on the starboard side by Unit 1 on the starboard side.  Subject on Unit 2 was thrown overboard into the water.  Subject on Unit 2 had a Type V wearable PFD but was not being worn.  Subjects on Unit 1 stated the glare off the water from the sun made it hard to see and never saw Unit 2.  Subjects from Unit 1 assisted man overboard back into the boat and both Units went back to the dock.


BARDID: SC-2022-0155
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Bay Creek
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was tied up at Watersports dock at Edisto Beach when a man looked out of the window and saw what he thought was water spraying from a vessel.  When he approached Unit 1 he realized it was on fire.  He yelled for someone to call the fire department.  He was able to get another vessel close to Unit 1 untied and moved. Fire department came and was able to put out the fire.  Unit 1 was able to be taken out of the water.


BARDID: SC-2022-0158
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Dam/lock
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was was traveling North parallel to the Santee Dam on Lake Marion toward Randolph's Landing. Unit 1 struck a submerged object and made the operator hit the throttle with his chest due to the impact. The vessel then took a hard right turn and struck the rocks on the Santee Dam.


BARDID: SC-2022-0159
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1's anchor came loose causing it to drift towards St. John's Yacht Harbor.  Unit 1 drifted until its starboard stern came to rest on Unit 2's bow.  Because of Hurricane Ian making landfall at the time, Unit 1 was unable to be removed until days later.  Unit 1 rubbed against Unit 2's bow destroying the fiberglass, bow pulpit, & bending stainless steel in the bow.

** This incident happened on 09/29 but was not reported to SCDNR until 11/10 **


BARDID: SC-2022-0160
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner of Unit 1 hired someone to replace the carburetor on his boat.  The mechanic and his helper were working on the boat.  The mechanic was at the helm attempting to start the engine of Unit 1 while his helper was pouring gasoline into the carburetor.  The gasoline vapor contacted an unknown ignition source and started a fire onboard Unit 1.  The mechanics helper suffered 2nd degree burns to 10% of his body, including the left side of his face, both arms from wrist to shoulders, left leg from ankle to knee, and on his right knee.  The mechanics helper was transferred via POV to ANMED hospital for treatment and then referred to ABC.  Unit 1 was completely destroyed by the fire and extinguished by Williford Fire Dept.


BARDID: SC-2022-0161
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Units 1 and 2 were anchored in Charleston Harbor. Unit 1 began to drag anchor and made contact with Unit 2 on Unit 2's front starboard hull.


BARDID: SC-2022-0162
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Officer responded to call from Georgetown USCG Station in reference to a sinking vessel just off the coast of Winyah Bay.  Upon arrival USCG had rescued 3 Hispanic males afloat in the ocean waters.  After speaking with the owner that was onboard, he stated that the boat had newly been purchased from NY and he was in the process of transporting it back to Miami where he resides.  The boat operator stated that he was distracted by the GPS and did not see the jetties.  He estimated that he struck the North jetty at approximately 15mph.  After the operator determined the damages to the boat to be significant, he contacted the USCG for assistance.  USCG stated that the vessel was completely submerged when they arrived at the jetty.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2022-0163
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Morgan Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 4th 2022 Unit 2 was coming into the Isle of Palms Marina to dock when the boat smashed into Unit 1.  At the time of the collision, Unit 1 was moored to the dock and not underway. No one was on board Unit 1 at the time of collision. Both owners of the boats exchanged insurance information so Unit 1 could get the necessary repairs caused by the collision. SCDNR was later notified and a BAR was completed.


BARDID: SC-2022-0164
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wright River
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While Unit 1 was cruising down the main channel of Wright River heading towards Turnbridge Landing, Unit 2 emerged from a creek.  Unit 2 failed to see Unit 1 when pulling into the main channel.  As a result, Unit 2's starboard side bow collided with Unit 1's port side bow causing damage to the bow and light bar on Unit 1.  Unit 2 suffered minor scratches from the collision.  The operator of Unit 1 was ejected from the vessel, but did not sustain any injuries.


BARDID: SC-2022-0165
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Williamsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
I received this call on Friday 12-2-2022 from FSGT in reference to a missing person in a pond in Williamsburg County. I then Called FSGT to learn the situation. FSGT stated that two black males were trespassing to fish in a farm pond near Kingstree SC when the boat capsized throwing both individuals into the water. FSGT stated that Deceased was missing and that WCFD had divers in the water searching for the victim at this time, I advised FSGT to obtain a written statement from Operator as soon as he could. Upon my arrival on scene I photo documented the accident area and began interviewing the witness.  During the interview he stated that they had been fishing for a while and caught a few bass when Deceased decided to stand up on the bow of the vessel and cast. At this time after casting his fishing rod deceased lost his balance and began to fall overboard. While falling overboard Deceased grabbed the gunnel of the vessel on the starboard side in an effort to stop his fall and in so doing caused the vessel to capsize. The reason the vessel capsized so easily is the fact that Operator was himself sitting on the starboard side gunwale causing the vessel to be improperly loaded and balanced and when Deceased grabbed the starboard gunwale during his fall the vessel capsized. After capsizing Operator noticed their cooler floating in the water and grabbed it. While using the cooler for flotation he kicked to shore. When asked if they had been drinking while fishing Operator stated that Deceased had a few beers and couple of "sips" of liquor while fishing and he also stated that he did not drink that he preferred to smoke Marijuana. During this interview I noticed no odor of any alcoholic beverages coming from him nor did I smell any marijuana. Shortly after the interview at approximately 1620 WCFD recovered the remains of Deceased. I then documented the remains, the vessel and its contents. After that the Williamsburg County Coroners Office took possession of the remains and the Williamsburg County Sheriffs office took possession of the vessel and the vehicle. 

As a result of this investigation the main causes of this fatality incident are as follows: improper loading of a watercraft, standing or sitting on the gunwhale and an insufficient number of personal flotation devices (only one on vessel)


BARDID: SC-2022-0166
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Blalock
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 while on plane began to read/type a txt message on his phone.  Upon looking up from his phone, the operator noticed he was approaching land.  With no time to react, the operator struck a tree on an embankment causing the vessel to come to an abrupt stop.  This action caused the operator and the passenger to be thrown overboard.  The operator was not injured and the passenger suffered injuries to both legs and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2022-0167
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/11/2022 at approximately 0130 hours in Crowders Creek on Lake Wylie, York County, SC, Unit 1 was travelling SW in a small cove off of Crowders Creek and struck a dock and vessel lifted on the dock (Unit 2) located at Clover, SC.  Unit 2 was not being operated at the time of the collision.  There was extensive damage to the dock as well as to Unit 2.  Unit 1 sustained damage as well on the keel directly below the bow at or below its waterline.  The operator of Unit 1 was injured but did not seek medical treatment (laceration of the nose).  The injury was caused by the operator striking the windshield of Unit 1.  The operator of Unit 1 reported the collision on 12/12/2022 and was charged with Negligent Operation of a Vessel as he failed to maintain a proper lookout.


BARDID: SC-2022-0168
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Station Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was stuck on a sandbar fishing perpendicular to the sides of the creek when Unit 2 approached the port side of Unit 1.  Unit 2's bow then made contact with the port side of Unit 1 around the mid portion of the vessel.  Once initial contact had occurred, Unit 2 then turned left toward the bow area to rest with their bows facing the same direction with the starboard side of Unit 2 resting against the port side of Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2022-0169
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-12-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling from I-95 area toward Jacks Creek following the channel markers.  Unit 1 made a hard turn which caused the operator to be ejected.  Unit 1 then took on water and capsized while the passenger was still in the boat.  Neither subject were wearing a PFD.  Both subjects were able to get on the capsized boat until they were rescued.


BARDID: SC-2022-0170
State: SC
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS FOUND BY WITNESSES SITUATED ON THE EDGE OF THE WATER UP AGINST A CYPRESS TREE. THE WITNESSES PASSED BY THE UNMANED VESSEL AND RETURNED TO INSPECT FURTHER. THEY FOUND THE VICTIM IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION IN ABOUT 6 FT OF WATER. THE VICTIM WAS 10 YARDS OR LESS FROM HIS VESSEL. THE WITNESS STATED THAT THE VICTIM WAS CLEARLY DECEASED. THEY USED A ROPE UNDER THE ARMS AND A TROLLING MOTOR TO PULL THE VICTIM BACK TO THE LANDING AND CALLED 911. THE VESSEL HAD LIGHT TRANSFER MARKS ON THE PORT SIDE FROM THE TREE BUT EVIDENCE SUGGEST THAT NO MAJOR IMPACT OCCURED. THE CAUSE OF DEATH WILL BE DETERMINED BY PATHOLOGIST AND CORONER AT AUTOPSY.


BARDID: SC-2022-1000
State: SC
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
NearestCityorTown: Shem Creek
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with commercial vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: Flooding/capsizing
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Rules of the road violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 8th, 2022 a DREDGE was actively engaged in dredging operations on the Cooper River adjacent to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. The vessel was restricted in its ability to maneuver and displaying the required navigation lights. 

At approximately 1930 local time a recreational vessel was departing from River front Park following a music concert. The recreational vessel had 4 persons onboard and was traveling at a high rate of speed, additionally the vessel was outfitted with led lighting on the interior of the vessel. 

Upon approach to the DREDGE one of the passengers shouted to the operator to look out, referring to the dredge piping in the water. However the vessel struck the dredge piping and ejected three people from the vessel. 

The remaining passenger pulled the helm as to avoid an allision with a nearby towing vessel and jumped from the recreational vessel. 

The vessel now unmanned proceeded to strike towing vessel and the anchor barge, causing significant damage to the fiberglass. 

One recovered by a dredge personnel, 2 were recovered by a good Samaritan and one was unaccounted for. The Coast Guard, Fire department, and police department began a search for the remaining passenger. The passenger was found and recovered by the police vessel and they began CPR. 

The female passenger was then transported to pier Papa for further medical treatment.


BARDID: SD-2014-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CAVOUR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CAVOUR
County: BEADLE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On at approximately 1925 hours 05/28/2014 a wco was notified by a so deputy that a pwc accident occurred approximately 30 minutes prior on cavour lake. The so deputy was not able to provide any contact information other than the names of those involved and that p1 was at the huron regional medical center (hrmc). A wco responded to hrmc and spoke with the parents of p1. The parents stated that p1 did not remember anything from the accident and that she had a possible concussion and significant bruising on her right side. 
The wco then drove to the residence of o1. While there the wco learned the following from o1 and o2. 
-they were heading toward each other as if passing on a highway. 
-o1 made a sudden and sharp turn that caused the bow of the pwc to go slightly underwater. 
-o1 then observed o2 heading straight for them without much distance between them. 
-o1 jumped off the port side of the pwc. 
-o2 mis-estimated the distance and made a last second turn to port. 
-p1 was thrown into the water next to o1. 
-o1 observed that p1 was face down in the water and unconscious. 
-o1 turned p1 onto her back. 
-o1 and o2 worked together to get p1 onto the back of o2's pwc, while doing this p1 woke up. 
-they got p1 to shore and called 911. 
Approximately 30 minutes later an ambulance arrived and transported p1 to hrmc and a so deputy arrived. 
All parties involved were wearing pfd's.


BARDID: SD-2014-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DRY LAKE #2
NearestCityorTown: WILLOW LAKE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was driving v1 back towards the boat ramp after fishing. V1 was headed west, into the waves. A large wave hit v1 and came over the bow. O1 believes that v1 then lost power and v1 was turned sideways. Another large wave than flipped v1 upside down. None of the occupants were able to retrieve life jackets before the boat was overturned. P2 used a cell phone to call 911. 911 would not connect, so he called brookings police department. The brookings police department, transferred the call to huron police department. Wco responded to the call and located v1. All occupants were rescued. V1 was towed to shore and removed from the lake on 06/16/2014. Alcohol or drugs were not factors in the accident. The wind/waves were the cause of the accident.


BARDID: SD-2014-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: BONESTEEL
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On may 30, 2014, at approximately 12:00pm, o1 was traveling northbound on the missouri river in charles mix county, south dakota. O1 was traveling approximatley 20 mph in v1. V1 struck the east bank head-on causing o1 to pass through the v1's windshield causing injuries to face, head, and body of o1. O1 was transported to the hospital. Pfd was not used. No sign of alcohol with v1 or o1. V1, o1, and scene where investigated by wco. O1 stated that he did not remember any part of the accident. O1 stated he was traveling along the shoreline at 20mph looking for fish on his fish finder. O1 did not remember how the accident happened.


BARDID: SD-2014-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK lAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/30/14 at approximately 12:30 AM Operator 1 (O1) was operating Vessel 1 (V1) on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, SD. Six other occupants (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6) were also on board V1. O1 was standing behind the steering column of V1. P1, P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 were seated on the main deck of the V1 next to and behind O1. No-one onboard V1 was wearing a PFD. P1 and P2 were the registered owners of V1. O1 operated V1 without navigation lights. 

O1 operated V1 northwest, in the general direction of Lewis and Clark Marina, from Gavin’s Point Dam on the east end of Lewis and Clark Lake. V1 remained on plane as O1 steered toward the marina entrance. O1 operated V1 past the marina entrance, buoys, and flashing markers, continuing to the northwest toward the earthen marina causeway. 

As V1 traveled toward the causeway, P1 realized V1 was on course for collision. P1 yelled at O1 to turn V1. O1 attempted to turn V1 to the southwest (port side). Because of V1’s speed and close proximity to the causeway, O1 was unable to turn V1 enough to avoid collision. 

V1’s hull made initial contact with submerged rocks along the toe of the causeway approximately 180 feet west of the causeway opening to the marina. V1 continued after initial contact with rocks and eventually came to rest when V1 slid completely onto the rocks at the toe of the causeway. V1 slid approximately 50 feet across the rocks after initial contact, evident by the marking and movement of large rocks. 

Upon colliding with the causeway, O1 and passengers were thrown in a forward direction and remained on the main deck of V1. O1 sustained only minor injuries (cuts/bruises) from the collision. O1 and passengers climbed out of V1. 

V1’s hull rested completely on the rocks and was no longer free floating when all momentum was lost. V1’s fiberglass hull sustained one large gash approximately 4 feet long on it’s starboard side. Several other smaller punctures and scrapes were present in the fiberglass on V1’s keel and hull. The punctures and gashes in V1’s hull allowed water to rush in and submerge the cabin area and engine compartment. 

V1’s propeller blades were cupped and laid over opposite the direction they turn in forward gear indicating the propellers were engaged in forward thrust and under power at the time of the collision. 

V1’s speedometer stuck at 37 miles per hour (mph) upon impacting the rocks. According to witness accounts the vessel was moving at a “high rate of speed” before impact. P1, the owner of V1, stated the V1 must be going between 22 mph and 25 mph to plane. V1 was planning at the time it impacted the rocks. 

V1 was pulled off the rocks with a crane and towed to the Lewis and Clark Marina boat ramp. V1 was 75% filled with water as it was towed to the ramp. V1 was pulled up the concrete boat ramp with a tow truck and placed on a boat lift at Lewis and Clark Marina. V1 sustained only cosmetic damage from being towed up the concrete ramp. 

O1 failed field sobriety tests and was arrested with a BAC of 0.223. O1 was charged with Boating Under the Influence and Reckless Boat Operation. 

The license number displayed on the hull of V1 was incorrect and came back to someone other than the registered owner of V1. V1 bared a valid 2014 validation decal with number coming back to the actual registered owner. P1, the owner of V1, was given a verbal warning for the license violation.


BARDID: SD-2014-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: FT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12, 2014 Vessel 1 (V1) was operated by Operator 1 (O1) on Lake Oahe with one passenger (V1P1) on board. Neither O1 nor V1P1 was wearing a PFD. 

Vessel 2 (V2) was operated by Operator 2 (O2) on Lake Oahe with no passengers on board. O2 was not wearing a PFD. 

At approximately 3:30 PM, V1 was westbound at the mouth of the Emergency Spillway. O1 and V1P1 were pulling crank baits. V2 was also headed westbound in V1's direction. O1 and V1P1 assumed V2 was a WCO and shut off the motor of V1. As V2 approached closer, O1 and V1P1 realized that V2 was not slowing. 

The bow of V2 was sticking up high enough to block the view of O2 from seeing V1. O1 and V1P1 reportedly stood on top of V1 and shouted and waved their arms, in an attempt to get O2's attention. The bow of V2 was blocking O1 and V1P1 from making a visual on O2. 

At the last second, O1 and V1P1 jumped from V1, off the south side of the boat. V2 was reportedly traveling between 35 - 50 mph. V2 made initial contact at the rear starboard side of V1. O2 felt the impact and turned V2 to starboard (to the right), causing the majority of the damage to occur on the starboard side of V1. 

O2 recovered O1 and V1P1 from the water. No injuries occurred. O2 claimed he never saw V1.


BARDID: SD-2014-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARTFORD
County: MINNEHAHA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 (O1) put the boat, a 1996 Celebrity Firestar, on the water around 1745 hours. O1 said the boat ran well. O1 said the boat was operated at some high speeds.  About 30 minutes after starting, operating at about ¼ throttle maybe 15-20mph, O1 smelled “electrical hot”. The motor misfired. O1 then noticed the smoke from the motor cover. O1 said other boats came over and threw O1 additional fire extinguishers. The owner who was also on board threw the children into the water and got in the water. They swam to the other boats. O1 stayed on board the boat fighting the fire. O1 used two fire extinguishers (1 ABC and 1 BC) and buckets of water to put out the flames. One of the other boats towed the damaged boat to shore.


BARDID: SD-2014-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POINSETT
NearestCityorTown: ESTELLINE
County: BROOKINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel1 (V1) was traveling west at less than wake speed at approximately 12:40AM. V1 struck a dock with the bow of the boat. V1 then slid off the dock and hit the boat lift and V2  with the starboard side of V1. V1 had damage to the bow and starboard side of the vessel. V2 had minimal transom damage. V2 did have extensive damage done to the Mercury outboard motor. V1 also left blue paint transfer on the dock, dock ladder, and boat lift. O1 was cited for BUI.


BARDID: SD-2014-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: AKASKA
County: DEWEY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/27/2014 at about 4:30 pm (cst)o1 and p1 arrived at the moreau river in dewey county, south dakota.  P1 stated that p1 and o1 had consumed about 4 beers and smoked marijuana.  O1 and p1 unloaded v1 on the moreau river near the end of bender road in dewey county, sd.  O1 and p1 were going fishing and were going to troll crankbaits.  The wind was blowing 20-30 mph.  O1 and p1 were in the middle of the moreau river and o1 commented how far from shore they were.  O1 tried to turn v1 with the electric trolling motor and during the turn got his fishing line tangled in the propeller of the electric trolling motor.  O1 exited v1 and tried to untangle the line from the motor and let go of v1.  The wind blew v1 away from o1 and o1 was not able to catch v1.  O1 told p1 to hurry up and p1 tried handing o1 a fishing pole to grab onto.  O1 was unable to grab the fishing pole.  The wind blew v1 around and p1 lost sight of o1.  P1 tried to turn v1 around and could no longer see o1.  P1 said a wave came over the top of v1 and filled v1 with water and v1 turned over in the water.  P1 grabbed two pfd's and tried to swim to o1 and said o1 was not there.  P1 put on a pfd and tied a second pfd around his waist and started swimming.  P1 said he could not swim against the waves and swam parallel to the shore until he could cross.  P1 said he swam for about to 3 to 4 hours and had not seen o1 for the same amount of time.
 
Bac was not done on deceased.  If i can get a bac on passenger, i will record on this report.


BARDID: SD-2015-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DRY LAKE #2
NearestCityorTown: WILLOW LAKE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 28, 2015 WCO was contact at approximately 9:00 pm about a capsized vessel on Dry Lake #2.  O1 and P1 were out of V1 and on shore.  WCO was out of position.  SO responded to call and met O1 and P1 at Dry Lake #2 boat access.  SO took down O1 and P1 information and forwarded it onto WCO.
 
On May 29, 2015 WCO checked on boat to make sure it was not a safety hazard.  WCO spoke with O1 about the incident.  O1 stated they were out fishing and were trying to catch their last fish.  A wave came over the front of the vessel and they decided to leave.  O1 and P1 reeled in their lines, packed their things away and began to head for the boat access.  Another wave came over the front of the V1, followed by a third wave and flooded the V1.  PFD's were not on at the time and were stored under the seats.  P1 was able to retrieve his vest and get it on.  O1 was unable to retrieve his vest and get it on.  A fourth wave capsized the V1.  O1 and P1 swam to shore.  V1 became snagged on the bottom, approximately 30 feet off shore.  O1 and P1 walked to a farm house and got a ride back to their vehicle.  O1 called 911 to inform them of the incident.


BARDID: SD-2015-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE THOMPSON
NearestCityorTown: DESMET
County: KINGSBURY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was attempting to load the vessel onto its trailer. During the loading process O1 was driving the vessel forward and the starboard side pontoon struck the vertical wooden guide on the trailer. Striking the wood guide broke the bolt that fastened it to the metal support post. As the boat traveled forward the support post struck the pontoon creating an approximately 10in whole on the inside of the pontoon. The pontoon started to fill with water and O1 along with family and friends present was able to winch the pontoon approximately halfway on the trailer so they could get the vessel out of the water. During the accident no one was wearing a PFD, but a subsequent boat safety inspection found enough PFD's and the boat properly equipped with the other required safety equipment.


BARDID: SD-2015-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/16/15 an auxiliary sail boat known as Vessel 1 (V1) was operated by Operator 1 (O1) on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota. Three passengers (P1, P2 and P3) were on board V1. O1 and passengers were not wearing Personal Flotation Devices (PFD's).

At approximately 10:04 PM O1 maneuvered V1 into a leased boat slip at the marina. V1 was not under sail and powered by propeller. V1 was taken out of gear and came to a stop inside the slip with anchored docks on the starboard and port sides as well as off the bow. Wooden steps were on the dock on the port side of V1. O1 was behind the controls of V1. P1 was standing on the port side of V1. P2 was standing in the center-port side of V1. P3 was standing on the starboard side of V1.

P1 stepped off the port side of V1 and onto the wooden steps to attach the dock line to V1. P1 lost his balance on the steps and fell into the water near the dock and V1. O1 witnessed P1 enter the water. P3 did not witness P1 enter the water but felt P1's weight shift off V1. O1 grabbed the throw-able device off V1. O1 and P3 watched and P1 did not re-emerge from the water. O1 entered the water and attempted to locate P1 but was unsuccessful. P2 immediately contacted the Sheriff's Office (SO) via cell phone to report the incident. P3 searched the water from the dock.

Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO), Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were contacted. WCO arrived on scene at 10:19 PM. WCO contacted O1, P2 and P3 on scene. O1 was standing inside V1 upon WCO's arrival. P2 and P3 were standing on the dock next to V1. P2 showed WCO where she believed P1 entered the water. WCO observed some floating debris in the water at this location. The debris had likely been washed off the nearby dock when P1 fell into the water. WCO observed small bubbles rising through the water column at this location. WCO and others attempted to use a pole to search the water column.

WCO made sure V1 was secured to the dock. O1, P2 and P3 were still not wearing PFD's. WCO escorted O1, P2 and P3 off the docks and arranged for their information to be collected.

SAR arrived on scene 10:26 PM. SAR set up a dive team and entered the water where P1 reportedly entered. At 10:54 PM SAR located P1's body submerged under the water in this location. P1 was brought to the surface and lifted onto the dock. SAR initiated CPR on P1. P1 was moved to the ambulance and taken to the nearest medical facility by EMS.

WCO surveyed and photographed the scene. WCO located a plastic bag with empty beer cans hanging on the steering column of V1. Four can koozies were visible inside V1 one of which held an alcoholic beverage.

Proper navigation lights were displayed on V1 at the time of and after the incident.

P1 was pronounced deceased by the county coroner. Chemical analysis showed P1 had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.082.
 


BARDID: SD-2015-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MADISON
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 12th, 2015, WCO received a phone call at approximately 6:55 pm from SO concerning a boat accident at Lake Madison near the Broadwater Resort.  SO reported V1 bearing registration numbers (SD4551AC) was driving at a high rate of speed near the shoreline of Fischer’s Point.  O1 continued to drive the shoreline until O1 drove V1 into a stationary lift causing damage to V2.

   WCO informed SO that a deputy would be needed for initial contact.

   WCO met V2 owners on July 15th, 2015, to discuss and obtain their perspective on the boat accident.  V2 owners showed WCO the damage that was created to the boat lift and V2 sitting on the lift at the time of the accident.  V2 displays registration numbers SD5766AA.  WCO collected photos and documented the damage.  WCO requested V2 owners to complete a written statement, they agreed.  WCO received the written statement on July 16th, 2015. 

   After leaving V2 owners residence, WCO drove to Auto Body Shop to observe the damage done to the V1.  WCO took several photos noting the damage to the front hood, right side fearing, and the hull.  WCO spoke with Auto Body Shop and requested an estimate report; the body shop agreed and would e-mail the report after completion.

   WCO met with O1 on July 22nd, 2015, at his residence on Lake Madison.  WCO received a hand-drawn diagram from O1 illustrating the details of the boat accident.  During the conversation with O1, he stated the following:

   O1 drove V1 from his dock and proceeded to operate V1 northwest around the point.  After O1 passed the shallow water near the point he operated northbound towards the direction of V2 residence.  O1 stated that he was operating at a speed of approximately 20 mph and relatively close to the docks near the shoreline.  O1 stated that he was distracted and took his eyes off of the lake as he looked towards a friend’s house.  O1 stated that he continued operating and began turning westbound.  As he turned westbound the sun was directed in his line of vision.  Shortly after O1 turned to the west, he observed V2 directly in front of him.  O1 stated that he struck the lift and V2 with the starboard side of V1 and was thrown from V1.  

After O1 was thrown from V1, he was able to re-assume his position on V1.  After getting back onto V1, O1 observed several people in the area of the accident.  During a short time of conversation with the witnesses, approximately thirty seconds, O1 drove away from the scene.  While leaving the scene of the accident, O1 informed the witnesses of residence.  O1 operated away from the scene because he felt that the vessel was going to sink if it was not placed on his lift because the hull was punctured.

   O1 returned to his residence after the boat accident, and later was greeted by the SO that evening.

   WCO was unable to gather other witness information from the scene of the boat accident.


BARDID: SD-2015-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, 2015 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Angostura Reservoir with one passenger (V1P1) on board.  O1 and V1P1 were wearing PFDs. 
 
Operator two (O2) was operating vessel two (V2) on Angostura Reservoir.  O2 was wearing a PFD.  
 
At approximately 4:30PM, V1 was operating in the Horsehead channel area.  O1 was conducting turns and sharp maneuvers in this area.  V2 was operating in the same area and conducting similar maneuvers.  O2 turned sharply to the port and struck V1 in the starboard hull.
This resulted in extensive damage to V1 hull.  There was little or no damage to V2.


BARDID: SD-2015-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, 2015 O1 had filled the boat with fuel and then went and put it on Breakers Beach at Angostura Reservoir.   Several hours later, O1 attempted to start the boat.  When the motor fired there was an explosion and the interior of the boat caught fire.  O1 and subjects on the beach threw water on the fire and a Park Ranger arrived with a fire extinguisher and put it out.  There were no injuries observed or reported.


BARDID: SD-2015-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ENEMY SWIM
NearestCityorTown: GRENVILLE
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was traveling south along the west shoreline of Enemy Swim Lake. The area where O1 was operating V1 was shallow and had a point extending into the water. O1 was attempting to navigate the area and became nervous and attempted to hit the "brake". O1 stated she had been operating an ATV recently and remembered the brake was on the front of the right handlebar. In order to engage the brake you had to pull it towards your body. As O1 attempted to "brake" the PWC, she pulled the throttle towards herself and accelerated. As V1 accelerated it hit the point on a sandy area. The point was approximately two feet wide where V1 struck ground. 

O1 approximated the speed to be approximately 30 MPH as it struck ground. As V1 struck ground it launched into the air. O1 fell off the PWC as it became airborne. O1 stated she had the kill switch tether on her wrist but it fell off during the collision. The tether did not come off the PWC and the engine kept running. As V1 continued south it struck a dock and damaged the aluminum decking, of the last section. O1 sustained a minor head bump, sore chest from hitting the handlebars and a bruised leg. O1 did not sustain any injuries that required treatment other than first aid. The owner of the damaged dock was contacted and will have the damage assessed when he arrives home from vacation.


BARDID: SD-2015-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/08/15 vessel 1 (V1) was launched at Gavin's Point Boat Ramp on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota with one operator (O1) onboard. O1 operated V1 at idle speed through the marked navigation channel south onto Lewis and Clark Lake. After passing the last navigation buoy O1 turned V1 in an eastern direction. O1 began motoring V1 onto plane. V1's transom, engine and lower unit dropped deeper in the water column as O1 placed V1 under power. 

V1's lower unit impacted a hard submerged object, evident by sound and bow drop. V1 traveled at approximately 5-10 miles per hour at the time of impact. O1 placed V1 in neutral immediately after impact. O1 lifted V1's engine and lower unit out of the water, revealing extensive lower unit damage. O1 observed fluid leaking out of V1's lower unit.

O1 returned to Gavin's Point Boat Ramp with V1.

WCO surveyed accident location using sonar and was unable to locate any definitive objects sticking out of the substrate.


BARDID: SD-2015-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: SILVER CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/14/2015 at approximately 1945hrs, WCO’s were notified of a boat crash involving injuries on Pactola Reservoir in the area of Jenny Gulch.  WCO’s responded to the scene.  WCO’s learned that a boat bearing Nebraska license NB214GBN (V1) was struck by a jet ski bearing Nebraska license NB660BED (V3).  

WCO’s conducted an investigation into the crash.

WCO’s found that at approximately 1930hrs, V1 was traveling out of Jenny Gulch toward the main lake.  V1 was behind, and on the port side of another vessel (V2).  As V1 and V2 passed the entrance to Bear Gulch, V3 was traveling toward them from the main lake, on the starboard side of both vessels.  V3 jumped the wake through a rooster tail left by V2.  V3 impacted V1 on the starboard side at the middle of V1 at an approximate angle of 45 degrees.  V3 directly impacted V1P1, causing V1P1 to be ejected from the boat.  V3 continued over the stern of V1.  V3O3 was thrown from V3.  V1P1 died from injuries sustained in the crash.  V1O1 was given a preliminary breath test (PBT).  The PBT indicated a result of .022% blood alcohol content (BAC).  WCO's found that there were 6 personal flotation devices (PFD) available in V1.  Neither V1O1 nor V1P1 were wearing PFD's at the time of the crash.  V3O3 was wearing a PFD at the time of the crash.

Witnesses estimate the speed of V1 and V2 to be approximately 35 miles per hour at the time of the crash.  Witnesses estimate the speed of V3 to be approximately 50 miles per hour at the time of the crash.  Witnesses reported seeing V3 in the Jenny Gulch no wake zone operating at a high rate of speed earlier in the day.  

A South Dakota Highway Patrol (SDHP) Trooper made contact with V3O3 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.  The Trooper administered Field Sobriety Tests to V3O3.  The Trooper noted signs of impairment.  The Trooper gave V3O3 a PBT.  The PBT indicated a result of .092% BAC.  V3O3 gave consent for 2 blood samples to be taken.  The Trooper obtained 2 blood samples from V3O3.  

V3O3 was charged with Boating Under the Influence and 2nd Degree Manslaughter.
 


BARDID: SD-2015-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: PICKSTOWN
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/15 at approx. 1520hrs I was dispatched to the area of the Lake Francis Case visitor’s center for a boating accident. Upon arrival I made contact with P1. Passenger told me her and her husband, O1, had been in the boat, and anchored near the barge in the bay below the visitor’s center. O1 had tried to retrieve the anchor, it appeared to be stuck. He pulled on the rope, and went overboard. P1 threw the flotation cushion to him, as he was not wearing a life vest. She was trying to get the vests, the boat drifted away, and she didn’t know how to operate it. O1 went under the water and did not resurface. P1 called 911. A search of the water was performed by personnel in the Sheriffs Dept. boat, as well as two other boats. Certified divers were called to the scene. O1 was located on the bottom, near the initial point of entry to the water, approx. 1 hour after falling in. Body was recovered and coroner and family were notified. A son-in-law was transported to the dock area recovery scene and was allowed to take the boat to the boat dock to trailer it.
 


BARDID: SD-2015-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MADISON
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/25/15, O1 was operating V1 on Lake Madison.  At approximately 1640hrs, V1 was underway near the NE side of the lake and had just traveled from the Peninsula Point area to put gas in at the Broadwater Bar and Grill. O1 stated that P1 had been riding on the swim platform on the back of the boat for some time before O1 looked and noticed P1 was gone.  Upon noticing the P1 was no longer there, O1 turned the boat around in an attempt to locate P1, but was unable to locate P1. O1 stated that the boat throttle was in forward gear but was not throttled more than a slow idle for an unknown period of time.

Toxicology for P1 indicated a BAC of 0.147 and the presence of both cannabis and cocaine.  Carbon monoxide levels were also tested and were in the normal range. 

Additional V1 passenger and O1 interviews and reports can be requested from the Lake County SO. 

P1 body was recovered from water at 2018hrs from Lake Madison.
 


BARDID: SD-2015-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-09-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BITTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WAUBAY
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
OtherAccidentEvent: ejected
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As V1 was cruising across the lake it came into contact with rocks in a shallow area of the lake. Minor propeller damage resulted as V1 struck the rocks. V2, another boat in the same party was following V1 as they were cruising. As V1 stopped to avoid the shallow water V2, kept cruising, not realizing V1 had stopped. V2 struck V1 in the transom between the main outboard motor and the gunwale. As V2 hit V1 it struck P1 and O1 in V1. 

P1 and O1 both sustained major injuries and were transported to the hospital for treatment. Also at this time O2 was thrown from V2. O2 was wearing a Type V PFD, which inflated and kept O2 afloat. O2 sustained no injuries. 

Damage to V1 included: broken wave wacker on starboard side, broken windshield, broken depth finder, damage to outboard motor and fiberglass damage on gunwale near transom and on starboard side of gunwale. Damage to V2 included: large dent in port side near the waterline and a large hole from rivets being pulled out near the keel.


BARDID: SD-2015-0014
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ALBERT
NearestCityorTown: LAKE NORDEN
County: KINGSBURY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 31, 2015 at approximately 2:30 pm vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Lake Albert with two passengers (P1, P2). The three had completed a duck hunting outing near the Hogsback on Lake Albert and were attempting to motor (V1) back to the access area on the east side of the lake. In addition to (O1, P1 AND P2,) V1 contained multible bags of decoys, three shotguns, miscellaneous gear and a Labrador Retriever. During the attempt to return to the ramp area (O1) said they had very high winds at their back and had also hit a cross wind with high waves. The front of the vessel (V1) hit a 4 foot high wave and went under, then a second wave hit the vessel (V1) and flipped it over. The boat occupants were all wearing PFDs but used decoy bags for additional flotation because of the very high waves. They stayed afloat as a group until rescued by members of the Lake Preston Fire Department and Codington County Search and Rescue with the use of Jet Skis


BARDID: SD-2015-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2015-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8-15-2015 at approximately 7:34 PM, Operator (O2) of Vessel 2 (V2) called 911 and advised the Fall River County dispatch center that her husband had been struck and run over by another boat. Law enforcement responded and assisted with the injured subject. O2V2 stated that she was pulling her husband who was wakeboarding. She turned hard left to come around and bring him the tow rope. At that time she saw another boat headed towards her husband who was in the water. She stated she went to the front of the boat and motioned at the on-coming boat [Vessel 1 (V1)] and pointed to her husband in the water. She stated the Operator (O1V1) made a gesture back at her and continued on his path. She stated that O1V1 never slowed down and O1V1 never changed course or turned around to look back. She stated O1V1 acted like he never saw her husband in the water. O2V2 saw her husband run over by V1, called 911, then jumped in the water and pulled her husband to shore. O1V1 was contacted later by law enforcement. V1 had what appeared to be paint transfer on the props and skegs. O1V1 was cited for BUI and the boat was taken as evidence.


BARDID: SD-2015-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2015-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: LOWER BRULE
County: LYMAN
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 11, 2015 at approximately 5:24PM, Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) received a phone call from District Conservation Officer Supervisor (DCOS) about a capsized boat on Lake Sharpe. WCO contacted local dispatch for more details. Local dispatch stated there was a capsized boat on Lake Sharpe with two people in the water with coordinates Lat.: N 44.109507 Long.: W 99.557269. Local dispatch pinged the victim’s cell phone to obtain the coordinates. WCO responded to the call. 

At approximately 9:00PM, 2 victims (operator and passenger) were rescued by residents of the Ft. Thompson, SD. The operator and passenger were transported to Sanford Mid-Dakota Chamberlain Emergency Room. WCO spoke with the operator at the Chamberlain hospital. WCO discovered the following:
•	At approximately 8:30AM, operator and passenger went fishing on Lake Sharpe.
•	Operator stated he knew the wind was supposed to increase later in the day.
•	At approximately 3:30PM, operator stated he saw what appeared to be smoke from a fire on the horizon to the west.
•	Operator stated they were going to fish for about 10 minutes longer.
•	Operator stated they were reeling in their fishing lines when the wind struck.
•	Operator stated the wind was so strong they didn’t have time to put their lifejackets on.
•	Operator stated he drove into the wind and waves in attempt to beach the vessel on the west shoreline.
•	Operator stated he was driving approximately 5-10 MPH.
•	Operator stated a wave overturned the vessel.
•	Operator stated the front end of the vessel came over backwards, upside down.
•	Operator stated he called 911 about an hour after being in the water.
•	Swenson Brothers Marine recovered and towed the boat on October 19, 2015


BARDID: SD-2016-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Oacoma
County: Lyman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1:30 PM on March 21, 2016 vessel one (V1), operated by operator one (O1), had completed a fishing drift on Lake Francis Case near the mouth of the White River and was motoring upstream to begin another drift.  O1 was V1’s lone occupant.  V1 was on plane. Vessel two (V2) was traveling downstream past a group of fishing boats at approximately 25-30 mph. V2 was occupied by operator two (O2) and passenger one (V2P1).  Vessel three (V3) was drifting in the group of fishing boats and was occupied by V3O3, V3P1, and V3P2.

V1 and V2 were approaching each other on nearly a head on trajectory.  O1 turned his vessel to the starboard to try to pass V2 on his port side.  O2 turned his vessel to the port to try to pass V1 on his starboard side. These turns were away from the nearest shoreline and drifting vessels.  As the vessels approached each other, each operator attempted a last minute correction, turning their respective vessels back towards the shoreline.  

Immediately after this turn V1 struck V2 just forward of the windshield on the port side. O1 was ejected from the vessel.  After O1’s automatic inflatable PFD brought him to the surface he was being circled by V1 which now had no one on board to control the vessel.  O2 recognized the danger and used V2 to block V1 from O1.  O2 and V2P1 attempted to load O1 into V2 without success.  

The occupants of V3 (O3, V3P1, V3P2) witnessed the collision and struggle to rescue O1.  O3 brought his vessel alongside V2 and V3P1 boarded V2 and assisted with the rescue.  V2 and V3 then went directly to the nearest boat ramp, Dude Ranch Lake Access where they were met by emergency personnel.

V1 continued to run in a tight circle, turning to its starboard side, at approximately 10-15 mph (estimate from observers).  A LE vessel with two officers onboard was stationed near V1 to keep other vessels clear.  V1 ran aground and the engine quit at approximately 6:00 PM.  V1 was then towed to Dude Ranch Lake Access by the LE vessel.

Operator1 had been drinking.


BARDID: SD-2016-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Chamberlain
County: Brule
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south on the Lake Francis Case on its way back to American Creek Marina about 1.5 miles north of Chamberlain.  The motor on V1 started to bog down losing power.   V1 started taking water over the front of the boat because of the wind and wave action.  The motor on V1 lost power and the boat filled with water causing the front of the boat to go down.  

O1, P1, and P2 got out of the boat and into the water.  V1 overturned because of the wave action against it. Nobody in V1 had a PFD on but the PFD’s were accessible in the boat and were floating in the water after it capsized.  P1 was rescued by V2.  O1 throw P2 a PFD who hung onto it and swam to V1.  O1 swam to the boat and was hanging onto the boat of V1.  V2 came and rescued P2 on the next pass.  V2 made another pass and rescued O1.  V2 took O1, P1, and P2 to American Creek Marina where their vehicles and trailer were at.  V1 was pulled up to shore by V3 and anchored to it.


BARDID: SD-2016-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bitter Lake
NearestCityorTown: Waubay
County: Day
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was operated by operator 1 (O1) on Bitter Lake with one passenger (P1) and had concluded their fishing trip for the day. O1 and P1 were traveling back to the boat ramp at approximately 15-20 mph when V1 struck a submerged rock pile. Upon V1 striking the submerged rock pile, O1 and P1 were both thrusted into the windshield of V1. P1 fell between the windshield consoles and O1 fell back into his chair. Neither O1 nor P1 were wearing their coast guard approved PFD’s at the time of the accident.  No medical attention needed.


BARDID: SD-2016-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tetonkaha (West Oakwood)
NearestCityorTown: Volga
County: Brookings
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/27/16 V1 was traveling north-west from the Wagon Wheel boat ramp located on the south side of Lake Tetonkaha (also referred to as West Oakwood Lake). V1 was traveling at speeds of twenty five to thirty miles per hour.  O1 was seated at the helm in the stern of V1.  P1 was seated at the bow of V1 on a swivel type foam seat attached to a pedestal.  P1 was facing towards the Stern of V1 in the seated position.  P1 was seated directly in front of O1 while V1 was under-way.   O1 field of view was slightly obstructed by P1.
 
V1 traveled approximately ½ of a mile before approaching the far east point of Lake Tetonkaha.   The east point separates Lake Tetonkaha from Round Lake.  V1 made physical contact with a large group of submerged rocks with its skeg and propeller on the south side of the point.  As V1 made contact with the submerged rocks P1 rolled over the port side making contact with V1’s trolling motor.  The trolling motor sustained damage to its rear mounting piece.  The seat P1 was located on became detached from its pedestal and was recovered on the port side of V1. 
 
P1 entered the water head-first.  The depth of the water is estimated to be approximately three feet.  P1 was then forced under V1’s hull resulting in P1 making contact with the rotating propeller.  Before V1 came to a complete stop its Yamaha style motor was still running and therefore its propeller was still in rotation.  P1 sustained major trauma to his right arm as he made contact with the propeller.  P1 right arm suffered severe lacerations in addition to bone fracture/breakage. P1 was conscious throughout these series of events. 
 
P1 was able to return to the surface where O1 assisted him.  A couple witnesses helped lift P1 into their watercraft.  O1 attached a tourniquet to P1 right arm.
 
P1 was transported to the lake access where emergency personnel treated the injuries. 


BARDID: SD-2016-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark
NearestCityorTown: Yankton
County: Yankton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/29/2016 Operator 1 (O1) was operating Vessel 1 (V1) on Lewis and Clark Lake with two passengers (P1 and P2) on board V1 and three passengers (P3, P4, P5) on inter-tubes in tow. O1 motored V1 onto plane at a speed of approximately 15 miles per hour heading south from the Midway Beach area while pulling P3, P4 and P5 in tubes. A large vessel approached V1’s starboard side traveling east and crossed in front of V1’s bow at a safe distance. O1 operated V1 over the large wake created by the passing vessel.
 
As V1 crossed over the large wake, V1’s bow crashed down onto the water. P1 was seated in V1’s bow and his back impacted the bow railing causing personal injury. O1 and other passengers assisted P1 to shore where he was taken to the hospital and checked for injury. Medical staff treated P1 for a bruised back and was unable to identify any serious injury. P1 was released by hospital staff shortly after entering the emergency room.


BARDID: SD-2016-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thompson
NearestCityorTown: DeSmet
County: Kingsbury
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 were fishing in V1 on Lake Thompson in Kingsbury County, SD.  O1 and P1 were watching storm clouds approaching when O1 and P1 decided to head for the protected shore on the northwest side of the lake in V1.  

The wind from the storm came and began building large waves approximately five to six feet tall.  O1 turned the bow of V1 into the waves and proceeded to head toward shore.  V1’s engine stalled, O1 restarted engine and again proceeded toward shore with bow pointed into the waves.  V1’s engine again stalled, before O1 could restart engine a large wave approximately five to six feet tall created by storm winds came over the starboard side of the boat, filling and capsizing the boat.  

O1 and P1 were left floating in the water while wearing life jackets. After approximately two and half hours in the water O1 and P1 yelled, getting the attention of individuals on shore.  Individuals on shore launched their boat and picked up O1 and P1.   O1 and P1 were cold but no medical attention was necessary.


BARDID: SD-2016-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Firesteel Creek
NearestCityorTown: Mitchell
County: Davison
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05-17-2016 WCO contacted Owner1. Owner1 said that he and O1 were Kayaking on the Fire Steel Creek on 05-07-2016. Heavy rains had caused the creek to rise and create good conditions for kayaking. During the trip O1 came around a bend and encountered a three string barb wire fence across the creek. 

O1 attempted to quickly paddle to shore, but the water was too swift. O1 turned perpendicular to the creek, became tangled in the wire and the current rolled V1 over and capsized. O1 was wearing a PFD and was able to get out of V1 and get to shore and out of the water but lost a cell phone as well. Owner1 tried to retrieve V1 but it was full of water and pinned against the fence and other debris. On 05-18-2016 Owner1 went back to the area and was unable to locate V1. 
 
On 05-18-2016 WCO went to the area and located the fence. The water had receded and WCO walked the creek downstream one half mile and was unable to locate V1. WCO contacted Mitchell, PD and Davison County SO and inquired if any property matching V1 had been reported found. No Property matching V1 has been found. WCO also contacted the LO and informed him that the fence across the Fire Steel creek on his land does not meet the navigable waters fencing requirements. WCO explained that GFP is working with SD Canoe and Kayak association to help LO with the fencing requirements. LO told WCO that he would like to work with the SD Canoe and Kayak Association to get a proper fence installed. WCO gave the LO information to the SD Canoe and Kayak Association.


BARDID: SD-2016-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Faulkton
NearestCityorTown: Faulkton
County: Faulk
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was pulling P2 on skis behind the listed PWC.  P2 was going to ski slalom.  As P2 dropped a ski, she fell and a ski hit her in the head.  The ski cut a slice above P2’s right eye, resulting in 8 stitches.  No law enforcement was contacted.  SO heard about it and informed WCO.  WCO took report.


BARDID: SD-2016-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Oacoma
County: Lyman
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
WCO was contacted by mother of the driver of V1 on Monday June 13, 2016 regarding a boat accident that her daughter had the previous day on Lake Francis Case by Cedar Shores Resort.  WCO met with O1 on June 15 regarding the accident.  

O1 was driving the jet ski (V1).  O1 was enjoying the day with friends on the water including (O2).  The group were jet skiing and pulling people in tubes behind V 2.  

V2 stopped pulling tubers and were stationary in the water when V1 was coming towards them to talk.  

O1 tried to turn V1 but did not have any steering and hit V2 in the front left side of the boat.  The impact left about a 10 inch wide by 4 inch deep dent according to the WCO who looked at V2.  WCO later obtained pictures of the damage to V1 by the owner of V1.  The WCO found out through his interview with O1 that the jet ski had died after they slowed down and that was why O1 could not steer V1 and ended up hitting V2.


BARDID: SD-2016-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-12 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Shadehill Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Lemmon
County: Perkins
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/12/2016 V1 was being operated on Shadehill Reservoir between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.  At some point during the day O1 ran over some sort of object causing significant prop damage and bending the drive shaft in the lower unit.  O1 stated that he did not realize he hit anything while he was out that day.  This accident was reported several days after the accident occurred.


BARDID: SD-2016-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Missouri River
NearestCityorTown: North Sioux City
County: Union
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 28th, 2016 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on the Missouri River and included two other passengers (V1P1&P2) in the vessel, three occupants all together.  V1 was cruising approximately 30mph upstream on the Missouri River near Minor’s Bend. V1P1 was seating in the passenger seat facing towards the bow. V1P2 was sitting in the back bench seat of V1 facing towards the bow. No Personal Floatation Devices were worn but were on board. V1O1 stated V1 was cruising at approximately 30mph and just observed the depth finder at around 10’ of water. V1O1 glanced toward the canal of Minor’s Bend and at that time hit a sandbar that abruptly stopped (grounding) V1. V1O1 was able to unground V1 and make it to the nearby boat ramp at Minor’s Bend on the SD side of the Missouri river to assess injuries and call for help. Medical and Law Enforcement arrived at the boat ramp of Minor’s Bend. V1P1 & P2 were transported by ambulance to the hospital for treatment. V1O1 denied injury and treatment. Alcohol was not a factor.
 
During the abrupt grounding:
- V1P1 was caused to hit the windshield and the dash of V1. V1P1 sustained a broken wrist and was released from the hospital. 
-V1P2 was thrown forward toward the bow, bouncing off the dash and windshield, landing up near the bow of V1 on the floorboard. V1P2 suffered a large laceration to the head and was admitted overnight in the hospital for monitoring.


BARDID: SD-2016-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:39:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Platte
County: Charles Mix
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
This is based off O1 and P1 statements.  O1V1, P1V1, and O2V2 were the only people that witnessed the accident due to its location.
 
V1 was a PWC transporting O1 and P1. V2 was a PWC transporting O2. V1 and V2 left the swim beach area at Snake Creek boat ramp and traveled north to Rodgers bay. V1 and V2 were side by side operating parallel to each other. V1 and V2 were operating at varying rates of speed by slowing and accelerating. Just before impact V1 slowed and V2 accelerated, V1 then also accelerated. About the same time V2 made a sharp turn in the path of V1. V1 struck V2 on the port side just forward of the handle bars at a 45 degree angle toward the stern. V1 continued up and over the handle bars of V2 and landed in the water on the starboard side of V2.


BARDID: SD-2016-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pactola
NearestCityorTown: Hill City
County: Pennington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2016 at approximately 5:05 PM, WCO arrived on scene of a drowning in progress at Pactola Reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota. The initial call to WCO was at 5:00 PM. O1 and P1 where having a water fight while on a Kayak about 75 yards from shoreline with W1 and W2, who were on paddle boards. O1 leaned over the side of Kayak to refill some water guns. At that time the Kayak tipped over and O1 and P1 fell out into the water. Neither O1 nor P1 had PFDs on them or with them. O1 had disappeared under the water for about a minute. P1 was pulled out of the water by W1 and W2. 

O1 came top of water and W1 was holding on to O1 to make sure O1 did not go back under. O1 was starting to turn purple. Bystanders from shore went into water and pulled everyone to shore. O1 was pulled onto shore and compressions were started. O1 was later pronounced deceased. Neither O1, P1, W1 and W2 was wearing PFDs or had them on the vessels with them.


BARDID: SD-2016-0014
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Oacoma
County: Lyman
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 11, 2016 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Lake Francis Case with one passenger (V1P1) on board.  Both O1 and V1P1 were wearing their PFD’s.
 
Operator two (O2) was operating vessel two (V2) on Lake Francis Case with one passenger (V2P1) on board.  Both O2 and V2P1 were wearing their PFD’s.
 
Operator three (O3) was operating vessel three (V3) on Lake Francis Case with no passengers.  O3 was wearing his PFD and was not directly involved in the accident.
 
At approximately 2:30PM V1 was heading north up river, just north of Cedar Shores Resort.  V2 was driving on V1’s starboard side going the same direction.  Both vessels were traveling approximately 20-25 mph.  Both O1 and O2 were trying to catch up to O3 to splash him.
 
V3 was on V1’s port side.  O1 attempted to splash O3 and kicked the back end of V1 to create a splash.  O3 turned to the left to avoid the splash.  While O1 was looking back at the attempted splash, O2 had turned to the port side, cutting off O1’s lane of travel.
 
O1 turned around just in time to turn hard to starboard and increase the throttle.  This action caused V2P1 to fall off before the collision.  V1’s Starboard side collided with V2’s port side.  The collision struck V2P1 on the left side and threw her into the water.
 
V3 picked up V2P1 out of the water and brought her to shore.
 


BARDID: SD-2016-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickerel Lake
NearestCityorTown: Grenville
County: Day
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1st, 2016 at approximately 3:00PM O1 and P1 were traveling southbound on Pickerel Lake on V1. At the same time, O2 was traveling southeast on V2. Seconds before the accident, O2 noticed V1 and attempted to turn away from V1. At this point, V1 struck V2 on the port side ejecting O1 and P1 from V1 and O2 from V2. O1, P1 and O1 were all wearing their life jackets.


BARDID: SD-2016-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:12:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pactola
NearestCityorTown: Hill City
County: Pennington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 10, 2016 at approximately 1512 WCO’s got a call over the radio of a drowning at Pactola Reservoir. WCO’s responded. The drowning was located in the vicinity of the spillway. 
 
Pennington County SO (PCSO) conducted the investigation.
 
O1 was driving V1 by the spillway and decided to stop V1 and start swimming. O1 dove off of V1 and surfaced. P1 followed O1 into the water and upon surfacing stated that he didn’t think he could make it back to V1 that was drifting due to wind. 
 
O1 started to pull P1 towards V1 but was unable to do so. O1 stated that P1 was like a noodle. O1 asked P1 if he was able to float. P1 stated that he thought he would be able to while O1 recovered V1. O1 made it to V1 and turned to see P1 sink beneath the water and then resurface. O1 drove V1 towards P1. P1 then sank again once O1 was close. O1 then dove into the water to try and pull P1 on the boat.
 
O1 stated that the weight of P1 was dragging them both down. O1 wasn’t certain if he let go of P1 or if P1 pulled away. O1 stated that he was then able to grab P1’s hair. O1 was unable to hold P1. 
 
P1 was recovered on July 13, 2016 and transported to the Pennington County Coroner for an autopsy.
 
Coroner report listed the manner of death as “Accidental.” The cause of death is listed as drowning. Other significant conditions

Included a blood alcohol content which came back at 0.083 BAC.
 


BARDID: SD-2016-0018
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark
NearestCityorTown: Yanton
County: Yankton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 30th 2016, O1 was pulling P1 on a tube on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County South Dakota.  When P1 was done tubing O1 stopped the boat and turned off the engine.  As P1 was climbing into the boat P1 fell off of the small deck on the stern of the boat cutting himself on the lower unit of the boat.  P1 ended up receiving 18 stitches in his left leg.  P1 was taken to the emergency room of the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.


BARDID: SD-2016-0019
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Poinsett
NearestCityorTown: Lake Norden
County: Hamlin
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was driving north across Lake Poinsett with a strong south wind. Operator 1 was not wearing a PFD, P1 was not wearing a PFD, P2 and P3 were wearing a PFD. A large wave flooded V1 and V1 capsized. O1 along with P1, P2, and P3 clung to the boat for approximately sixty minutes until help arrived.


BARDID: SD-2016-0020
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2016-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Poinsett
NearestCityorTown: Esteline
County: Brookings
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 22 October 2016 at approximately 6:30 pm WCO responded to a boat accident at Lake Poinsett in Brookings County, South Dakota.  WCO met with O1 of V1 and O2 of V2 at the cleaning station.  O1’s V1 is a full two console wraparound windshield open bow vessel. O1 stated that O1 and V1P1, V1P2 were leaving a fishing spot on the water at Lake Poinsett and had just brought V1 on plane.  

O1 stated that they were headed east returning to the boat ramp.  O1 stated that V1 was traveling approximately twenty miles per hour.  O1 stated that O1 was sitting on the starboard side seat, V1P1 was sitting in the middle of the two consoles and V1P2 was sitting on the port side seat of V1.  

O1 stated that V1 traveled a short distance on plane when O1 stated that V1 struck something on the portside near the port console.  O1 stated that V1 didn’t stop from impact.  O1 stated that O1 didn’t know what O1 struck so O1 stopped the boat and turned around.  O1 stated that O1 turned around and drove up to V2. 

O1 asked O2 if O1 struck V2.  O2 stated that he was struck by V1.  O1, V1P1 and V1P2 stated that when talking with O2, O2 stated that they were traveling south toward the south shore. O1, V1P1 and V1P2 stated to WCO they did not see V2 prior to or during the collision with V2.  V1P1 and V1P2 stated they were seated facing away towards the stern of the boat when the collision happened. O1 and O2 returned to the Lake Poinsett boat ramp and contacted WCO a short time later to report accident. 
 
O2’s V2 is a single console open bow vessel. O2 stated that O2 and passenger V2P1 were leaving a fishing spot on the water at Lake Poinsett and had V2 on plane.  O2 stated that they were headed south returning to the boat ramp.  O2 stated that V2 was traveling approximately twenty miles per hour.  O2 stated that O2 was sitting on the starboard side seat, V2P1 was sitting on the port side seat. O2 stated that he saw V1 traveling east on plane.  O2 stated that V1 and V2 were getting closer to one another when O2 stated to V2P1 that they were going to collide.  O2 stated that just before V1 and V2 collided, O2 turned the bow to port.  O2 stated that when V1 and V2 collided it turned V2 around 180 degrees. O2 stated that V2P1 was thrown into O2 whom was seated at the starboard seat.  O2 stated that the seat post screws had pulled out from the impact of V2P1.  V2P1 stated that V2P1 was sitting on the seat at the port side when he noticed V1 on plane.  V2P1 stated that when V1 and V2 collided he was thrown into O2.        
 
WCO noticed damage to V1 on the port side of V1, approximately eighteen inches below the gunnels of V1 directly below the port side passenger console.  WCO noticed broken and damage fiberglass to the hull of V1. V1 also had scuff/scrape marks and spidering of fiberglass from the port side passengers console to the port side stern.  
 
WCO noticed damage to V2 on the starboard side of V2, just in front of the driver’s starboard console.  WCO noticed a large dent in the aluminum hull.  WCO noticed black scrape marks from V1’s port gunnel rubber approximately three feet along the starboard side of V2.  WCO noticed a dent on the starboard side stern of V2.   
 
From damage WCO believes that prior to V1 and V2 collided, V2 attempted to make a sharp turn to port to avoid collision. When V2 turned to port it raised the bow of the V2, V1’s port side rubberized gunnel collided underneath V2’s gunnels denting the hull.  WCO believes that V2’s momentum carried V2 at 90 degrees when the starboard stern then struck the front of V1 cracking the fiberglass hull.   


BARDID: SD-2016-0021
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2016-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Brush Lake
NearestCityorTown: Arlington
County: Brookings
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5 December 2016 O1 and P1 in V1 were on Brush Lake hunting ducks in Brookings county South Dakota.  V1 is an open bow, narrow, low transom, fourteen foot boat with a capacity rating of four people. O1, P1 in V1 had two large decoy bags of duck and goose decoys, two shotguns, shot shells, mud pole, waders, harvested ducks and geese and a large black lab. O1, P1 and black lab had a combined weight of approximately four hundred and eighty pounds. Winds were westerly with speeds ranging from twenty to twenty five miles per hour with waves approximately three feet high. At 5:35 pm approximately forty minutes after sunset O1, P1 in V1 finished duck hunting and started to return to shore where their vehicle and boat trailer were parked.  O1 and P1 had approximately one half mile round trip to return to shore. The first part of the trip to shore began with traveling four hundred yards directly east. The second part of the trip to shore consisted of turning starboard and traveling four hundred yards south.  
 
O1, P1 in V1 began heading straight east with westerly winds to their stern. O1, P1, in V1 traveled for approximately four hundred yards when V1 turned to starboard. It is believed that when V1 turned to starboard heading south, V1 began taking on waves over the starboard side eventually filling V1 with water and placing O1 and P1 in the water. O1 and P1 attempted to make their way to shore.  Cold water, windy conditions and large waves prevented O1 and P1 from making it to shore.  V1, P1 and hunting equipment were found at 8:20 pm along the eastern shore of the lake. O1 has not yet been recovered. Cause of death to O1 and P1 was drowning due to cold weather, cold water and hypothermia symptoms
 


BARDID: SD-2017-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 9:15am, Operator 1 (O1) stated that Vessel 1 (V1) began to take on water as O1 was in route to the dock. V1 swamped and overturned. O1 and Passenger 1 (P1) were in the water approximately 15 minutes before being rescued by a boater. O1 stated that the water came over the back of V1 when it swamped. O1 stated that V1 had issues making plane, but the motor seemed to work fine. V1 plugs had not been pulled and it had sat outside covered since O1 had purchased it in early April or late March. 
 
When V1 was recovered, the motor was trimmed up approximately 30 degrees. O1 stated that was the position when V1 sank as O1 was trying to trim the motor to get V1 to plane.
 
Water damage to the motor and electrical units on V1 is suspected. V1 had also lost a seat, compartment liners and fishing equipment. Gel coat damage, motor cowl damage, and windshield damage occurred during recovery. V1 was towed by a law enforcement vessel to the boat ramp at Shep’s Canyon, where a wrecker operator was able to flip it and place it back on the trailer. 
 
Inspection of V1 after removal from water did not indicate a source for major hull leaks
 
Boat dealer indicates V1 is a total loss


BARDID: SD-2017-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Stone Lake
NearestCityorTown: Big Stone City
County: Roberts
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21, 2017 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Big Stone Lake with one passenger (V1P1) on board.  3 personal flotation devices (PFDs) were on board.  Neither V1O1 nor V1P1 were wearing a PFD.  
 
At approximately 1:00 AM, V1 was heading south east when V1 ran aground on Pancake Island.  
 
V1O1 stated he was operating at about ¾ throttle and believed to be further from shore than what he was.  V1O1 stated that he hit the rocks, came to a stop with V1 out of the water and on the island.  Two people were injured.


BARDID: SD-2017-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bitter Lake
NearestCityorTown: Waubay
County: Day
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SO received a call on 5/27/17 from O1 regarding V1 hitting a submerged rock pile and tore off the lower unit. WCO contact O1 and was able to get GPS coordinates of the location of V1. O1, P1 and P2 were in V1 located on the southern portion of Bitter Lake. O1 was traveling in a northeast direction at a speed of approximately 15-20MPH when V1 struck a submerged rock pile which resulted in tearing off the entire lower unit of the motor. None of the individuals on board were wearing their life jackets. WCO conducted a boat safety check once the boat was loaded and observed all of the required safety equipment on board. 


BARDID: SD-2017-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belle Fourche Resevoir
NearestCityorTown: Belle Fourche
County: Butte
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was on the south side of the Belle Fourche Reservoir fishing. A storm moved in causing rough waves and rain. O1 was driving into the waves (NW direction) and V1 was taking on water. O1 attempted to turn around, but failed. O1 continued driving V1 into the waves and attempted to get PFDs on. V1’s bow went underwater causing V1 to be vertical. The stern on V1 fell causing the boat to be turned keel side up. O1 and P1 jumped from boat before it went over without PFDs. O1 and P1 were able to get onto the keel of the boat until V2 picked them up. V1 drifted to the south east side of the lake and run aground.


BARDID: SD-2017-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Calrk Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankton
County: Yankton
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were competing in a Hobie Cat Regatta on Lewis and Clark Lake on June 19, 2017.  At approximately 1430 hours there was a collision between V1 and V2 that resulted in O1 being removed from V1 and suffering a broken left leg.  WCO was called about the accident and was informed that O1 was at the hospital emergency room in Yankton, SD.  WCO went to the hospital and started gathering information.  O1 was not able to speak to WCO as he was in surgery at the time.  WCO was able to get the personal information of O1 and P1 while at the hospital.  
 
WCO went to the lake and obtained the information from O2 and P2 at Lewis and Clark Lake.  WCO also inspected the boats involved and gathered the registration information from V1 and V2.   WCO talked to O2 about what happened.  O2 stated that he was rounding a buoy and just as he was passing the buoy he had a collision with V1.  O2 stated that he never saw V1.  He stated that O1 ended up in the water and he was unsure of how that happened.  O2 and P2 immediately stopped sailing and rendered aid to O1.  
 
WCO met with race officials to determine what rules they follow for the race and if they would make a determination of who violated any rules.  WCO was told that this will be determined sometime Wednesday (June 21) evening.  WCO checked in with race officials on Thursday (June 22) and no decision had been made at that time.  
 
On Friday (June 23) WCO met up with race officials and they stated that V2 was the give way vessel and V1 was the stand-on vessel.  They further stated that both racers were disqualified from that race because their rules also state that each vessel shall take action to avoid a collision and V1 did not take that action.  
 
WCO then met with O1.  O1 did not speak English so WCO spoke through a translator.  O1 stated that he had the wind over starboard and was going to round the buoy.  During the collision with V2 the trapeze rigging of O1 became entangled in the hulls of V2 and O1 was pulled overboard.   O1 stated that he was under water until his trapeze rigging snapped and he was able to rise to the surface.  O1 believes that his leg was struck by the hull of V2 and that is what caused the brake.  
 
End of Report
 


BARDID: SD-2017-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MADISON
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
   On June 21st, 2017, WCO received a call from Lake County Communications at 7:37 PM indicating a boat accident occurred at 6173 Crescent Ln. on Lake Madison, SD.  The boat accident occurred at approximately 7:18 PM according to the SO reports.  The SO responded to the scene of the accident and documented all persons involved.  To the knowledge of the SO and interviews by WCO, O1 was operating V1 accompanied by P1.  

O1 was pulling three individuals, P2, P3, and P4, on a “Super Mable” tube with an affixed 60’ rope tied off to a cleat on V1.  During interviews, WCO determined P1 was intoxicated, unknown PBT, and was micromanaging every move O1 was doing while driving V1.  

O1 stated that he did as he was told by P1 on how to operate because this was the first time driving V1 and he wanted to drive V1 again in the future.  Just prior to the accident, O1 was travelling westbound at approximately 30 mph.  At this time, V1 was pulling P2, P3, and P4 on the tube.  O1 was driving V1 approximately 60-75’ from the edge of the cabin owners docks.  As V1 was near the dock, O1 under the direction of P1 made a subtle turn to port travelling southwest at this time.  

O1 under the direction of P1 then made a hard turn to starboard maintaining the approximate speed of 30 mph.  During this turn to starboard, the tube which was being pulled by V1 with a 60’ tubing rope was forced towards the direction of the docks which were all affixed to the shoreline and well under the 60’ standard required dock length in South Dakota.  

As O1 finished turning V1 towards starboard, the tube had crashed into the dock.  The collision occurred at the end of the dock furthest from the shoreline.  The tube was angled slightly at the time of the collision and the passengers were seated as follows:  P2 was seated on the tube closest to the dock, P3 was seated in the middle, and P4 was seated on the outside in relationship to the dock.  At the time of the collision, P2, P3, and P4 were all thrown from the tube and were floating in the water.  

P2, P3, and P4 were all wearing lifejackets at the time of the collision.  O1 realized the collision occurred and throttled down V1.  O1 removed his shoes and other miscellaneous clothing and entered the water to recover P2.  P4 recovered P3 from the water and brought her to the dock.  P4 left the scene shortly after recovering P3.  O1 recovered P2 and brought her to the beach.  Shortly after, O1 ran into the cabin to put on dry clothes and to call 911.  During the rescues from the water, P1 remained in V1 stunned and motionless.  Eventually P1 walked V1 onto the lift and secured V1. 
 
At approximately 7:30 PM, Lake County Ambulance Service arrived on scene and transported P2 and P3 to Madison Regional Health in Madison, SD for their injuries noted above.  P2 was air lifted from Madison Regional Health to the Avera Hospital in Sioux Falls due to the severity of her injuries.  
 
The SO left the scene of the accident at approximately 8:00 PM, and arrived at Madison Regional Health to speak with the injured parties.  SO was able to make contact with P3 and P4 and discussed details to the accident and observed their injuries (See SO Report).  SO completed their duties at the hospital at approximately 9:00 PM.
 
During follow up interviews, WCO heard from all operators and passengers involved that P1 had just as much responsibility in the crash as O1.  P1 was over the shoulder of O1 instructing and manipulating how O1 was operating.  All parties involved including P1 stated that his intoxication level was beyond the legal limit of driving V1.  WCO believes the lack of judgment on O1, and the level of intoxication of P1 contributed to the accident.  
 
***Please see the attached diagram of the accident.
   


BARDID: SD-2017-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TRAVERSE
NearestCityorTown: BROWNS VALLEY, MN
County: ROBERTS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 had just unloaded V1 at the dock at Waldo Lake Access Area on Lake Traverse. O1 proceeded to travel away from the dock and increase speed.  As O1 increased speed of V1, the transom of V1 sank downward into the water from the thrust of the propeller. The skeg and propeller of V1 struck a submerged object which broke the skeg, bent the propeller shaft and 2 blades on the propeller.  O1 was the only occupant on board and was not wearing a PFD.


BARDID: SD-2017-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling westbound in the Causeway area of Lake Sharpe.  V2 was also traveling westbound in the Causeway area just west of the swimming beach.  V2 was jumping the wake of V1.  V1 turned to port and V2 collided with V1 in the port rear of V1.  O2 told WCO that he was jumping the wake of V1 and V1 turned to port and O2 let off the throttle and collided with V1.



V1= SD 4681AB, 2006 Sea Ray Select 200
V2= SD 131DO, 1998 Yamaha XL760 PWC


BARDID: SD-2017-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 operated by O1 was traveling south from the Dump Island area on Lake Sharpe.  V1 collided with submerged object and created damage to the starboard rear hull area.  Damage consisted of a 12” X 6” hole in rear starboard hull of PWC. Damage also occurred to the engine when engine compartment was flooded.  O1 was unable to identify what he collided with in the water but he stated it was submerged.  O1 was wearing a PFD.


BARDID: SD-2017-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cottonwood Lake
NearestCityorTown: Redfield
County: Spink
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 were cruising on Cottonwood lake at approximately 5:00pm. O1 was traveling at approximately 20 to 25 mph. O1 was unaware of any boating hazards and said depth was approximately 5ft. O1 hit a large submerged rock, causing extensive damage to V1. Lower unit is a total loss and a V1 has a large hole on the bottom. No one was injured.


BARDID: SD-2017-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KAMPESKA
NearestCityorTown: WATERTOWN
County: CODINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
01 was approaching a dock to place V1 on the trailer. 02 did not see O1 stop V1, O2 ran into the stern/port side of V1. V2 went over the top of the port side of V1 striking O1 in the lower back. O1 was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Injuries to O1 were minor with only bruising.


BARDID: SD-2017-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RICHMOND LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ABERDEEN
County: BROWN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1st, 2017, around 1pm WCO was called to investigate a boat accident that happened on Richmond Lake by the East boat ramp, located in Brown County, South Dakota. WCO’s went to the emergency room at Avera Hospital in Aberdeen, South Dakota to meet with the 10 year old girl who was hit by the prop and her mother.  She informed us that her daughter P1 who is 10 years old, was hit by a prop while riding on the front of a pontoon, while she was with P2 and O1. WCO also took photos of P1’s injuries which were cuts to the left upper thigh and a cut across the back of the heel.
WCO’s went out into the lobby and talked to P2.  P2 told us there were 4 adults and 3 kids on the pontoon.  P1 was not wearing a life jacket and was sitting with her legs dangling off the bow of the boat with another girl.  As the pontoon was going into shore, P1 fell off the front of the pontoon. P1 went underwater between the two floats of the pontoon and was then struck by the prop.  P2 told us as soon as O1 realized P1 fell off O1 stopped the boat, and backed up the boat to P1, and P2 reached down and grabbed P1 out of the water.
After WCO’s had talked to P2, WCO’s went and talked to O1. He confirmed the P2’s story and also told us the boat was a 20’ft Triton with a 75 Mercury. WCO’s issued O1 a citation for careless operation.


BARDID: SD-2017-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: ONIDA
County: SULLY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 12, 2017, at approximately 6:15 PM, O1 was operating V1 with three passengers on board. V1 was on Lake Oahe near Pike Haven Resort when they noticed water coming in the back of the boat near the transom. From water coming in back V1 capsized on the starboard side. Passengers made it safely to shore and boat was later towed into shore. Hull failure was listed as the cause.


BARDID: SD-2017-0014
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HILL CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WCO went through the South Dakota Boat Accident Report form with O1 to get an understanding of the events that happened. WCO asked O1 if he would tell the boating accident/fire in detail from start to finish. O1 informed WCO that they were just out cruising when the engine of the boat began to get steamy and he noticed it was starting to overheat. 
O1 then lifted the top deck off to see if they could locate the cause of the smoke coming from the engine area. O1 stated that you could not see the flames because everything was staying internal along the side of the boat. 
At that time O1 realized that the boat was no longer safe to occupy and had nearby boats help to get P1,P2,P3 safe to another boat. In the process a nearby boater tried to use a fire extinguisher to put the blaze out but was not successful. 
O1 stated that they could not get to the 10 on board PFD’s and fire extinguishers as they were located in a compartment close to the fire. PFD’s were not worn by any of the passengers on board the boat. O1 stated that nearby boats helped everyone aboard get to safety as they let the boat float in the water while on fire.


BARDID: SD-2017-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Belle Fourche Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Belle Fourche
County: Butte
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/02/2017, vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on the Belle Fourche Reservoir. O1 was wearing a PFD. Operator two (O2) was operating vessel two (V2) on the Belle Fourche Reservoir. O2 was wearing a PFD.

O1 and O2 were operating their vessels (V1 & V2) together that day. O1 and O2 both stopped their vessels to take a quick break. V1 was sitting at idle, approximately six feet away on the port side of V2, which was also sitting at idle. V2 was sitting on the starboard side of V1. At approximately 4:40 PM, both O1 and O2 decided to continue driving their vessels.

O1 and O2 took off at the same time, driving their vessels (V1 & V2) parallel to each other. WCO guessed V1’s and V2’s speeds at approximately 30 mph. After approximately 30 yards, O2 turned V2 sharply to his left. At the same time, O1 sharply turned V1 to his right. The bow of V1 struck the port-side hull of V2, causing fiberglass damage to the hull of V2 and some smaller damage to the bow of V1.

Neither O1 nor O2 were knocked off their vessels nor hurt from the collision. O1 & O2 operated their vessels back to the boat dock, where O2 loaded V2 onto a trailer.

Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) noticed V2 being pulled up the boat ramp on a trailer at approximately 4:59 PM and noticed the damage to V2. WCO made contact with O2 and O1 and completed a boat accident report.


BARDID: SD-2017-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2017-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Madison
NearestCityorTown: Madison
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 12, 2017, V1 launched at approximately 1:00 pm from Walker’s Point Recreation Area on Lake Madison in Lake County.  O1 and P1 operated V1 east from Walker’s Point ramp approximately 0.5 miles.  Due to the conditions of the wind and water (2-3’ waves) O1 maneuvered V1 close to the southern boundary of Lake Madison while travelling east.  After an unknown amount of time travelling east, O1 chose to drift and fish with the waves moving northwest towards Johnson’s Point.  
O1 had an expectation to meet an individual at Walker’s Point ramp so O1 continued to drift V1 northwest.  O1 was notified from the guest at Walker’s Point that he had arrived and would like to meet.  
V1 drifted further into the middle of Lake Madison than O1 had thought over a short amount of time so he knew the waves could be treacherous for the size of V1.  In order to meet the individual at Walker’s Point dock, O1 started the engine to V1.  O1 turned V1 to port into the 2-3’ rolling waves.  The waves caused O1 and P1 to shift their weight to port, then the motion of the waves proceeded to shift their weight aggressively to starboard side of V1.  The shifting of body weight forced V1 to capsize so the keel was facing towards the sky.  Immediately after V1 capsized, O1 was able to reach a throw-able device for flotation, and P1 was able to reach a PFD.  P1 was able to get the PFD over one of his shoulders, but not around both or properly strapped. 
After V1 capsized, V1 had enough flotation within the metal seats to allow V1 to float level with the water surface.  During this timeframe floating in the water, O1 and P1 were able to flip V1 back over so the keel was facing the bottom of Lake Madison, this allowed O1 and P1 to hold onto the gunnel of V1.  After an unknown amount of time holding onto the gunnel of V1, V1 flipped a second time resulting in the keel facing the sky.  After V1 flipped, O1 and P1 were able to hold onto the keel for the remainder of their time in the water.
After approximately 45 minutes of holding onto V1, O1 was able to gather the attention of another vessel fishing Lake Madison.  The fishermen responded to O1’s call for help and successfully placed both O1 and P1 into the responder vessel.  According to the fishermen, O1 was in a better state of health than P1.  P1 for the most part was unresponsive in the responding vessel.  The responding fishermen called 911 and met an ambulance, SO, and other first responders at Johnson’s Point dock located on the north side of Lake Madison.
Both O1 and P1 were transported to the Madison Regional Health facility in Madison, admitted, and were treated for hypothermic symptoms.  Both O1 and P1 were discharged from Madison Regional Health the next day.


BARDID: SD-2017-0017
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2017-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DAKOTA DUNES
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was cruising up river on the Nebraska side of the river.  Approximately ¼ to ½ miles upriver from the confluence of the Big Sioux and Missouri Rivers.  O1 refused to answer any other questions of this officer.  The rest of this report is a synopsis of the report gathered by the Sioux City Fire Department.
A fire started in the engine compartment of V1 which caused the subsequent ignition of the boat and engine compartment.  The actual cause of the fire was undetermined due to the severity of the fire.  O1 stated that the engine was recently serviced.  While O1 was piloting the boat the engine was starting to show signs of not running properly.  O1 then heard a “whoosh” noise and looked back and saw heavy fire coming from the engine compartment.  O1 exited V1 to avoid injury.  Nearby boats rescued 01.

Boat catches fire near Sioux City Marina
4-8-17 - Sioux City, IA
The 20-foot jet power boat caught fire and was engulfed in flames where the Big Sioux River meets the Missouri River. Sioux City Fire and Rescue officials say one male was on the boat when the fire broke out around 5:00 p.m this evening. Fire officials say the male involved told them the boat was having some engine failure when he heard it backfire and looked behind him, he saw that the boat was on fire, he had to jump to safety. The incident also caused a small grass fire when the boat knocked into some rocks. "He jumped into the river when the boat caught fire and then someone who was out boating picked him up and brought him to shore, he sustained some first degree burns on his arms, hand and part of  his leg," said  Assistant Fire Chief, Sioux City Fire Rescue. The boat had to be towed to shore before fire fighters could put out the flames. It is totally destroyed. Aside from the burns the boater appeared to be fine and was not transported to the hospital, fire officials say he plans to seek treatment on his own.
http://www.ktiv.com/story/35104288/2017/04/Saturday/boat-catches-fire-near-sioux-city-marina


BARDID: SD-2018-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-04-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SILVER CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
SO responded to a boat accident on Pactola Lake on 04/27/2018. SO passed on the information to WCO on 04/28/2018. 

WCO made contact with P1 on 05/02/2018 to ask what happened in this boat accident. P1stated he went to the north marina at Pactola Lake on 04/27/2018 and dropped his vessel off in the water with O1 in the boat and operating it. P1 parked his vehicle and when he came back he noticed the boat had a little more water in it than it should. P1 asked O1 if he remembered to put the boat plug in and O1 said he did. They continued on their voyage and were in boarding house cove when the stern was taking on too much water and P1 told O1 to start going towards shore. 

The vessel was approximately 15 feet from shore when the occupants of the vessel noticed the whole stern was under water and the boat wasn’t moving towards the shore. P1 tied a ratchet strap to the front of the boat, put on a lifejacket, and jumped into the water with O1. O1’s lifejacket was in the back of the boat which was currently under water so he jumped in without one on. They both swam to shore and P1 tied the ratchet strap around a tree nearby. They used O1’s phone to call for help, where they were exposed to the elements for some time before paramedics and law enforcement could arrive.
 

The subjects had a whistle with them and were using it so maybe we could get a fix on their location. I was unable to hear the whistle. I yelled to see if they could hear me and had no response. I shined my patrol vehicle spot light onto the water and asked Dispatch while speaking with them if they could see my light shinning on the water. The subjects informed Dispatch they could not see my light shining on the water.

The subjects were located in Boarding House Gulch. When we made contact on shore. I observed 2 subjects.  The male was wet from the knee area down the other subject was sitting next to a tree shivering from the cold and being totally wet from going into the water. I observed a blue plastic boat approximately 10 feet in length tied to a tree. The boat was half submerged in the water. I assisted in getting subject onto the Pontoon boat since he was very cold and not able to move very well. We transported the 2 subjects to the North Boat ramp where medical was on scene and began to treat the 2 subjects for possible hypothermia.

Dispatch informed me one person had a warrant out of Minnehaha County and he had a suspended drivers license. The warrant was a minor traffic violation for approximately $ 150.00 . He was informed of his warrant and he has a suspended license. Subject informed medical and both I and Deputy he had consumed to much alcohol to drive. Deputy administered a PBT on him and the result was .142. One person informed both I and Deputy he would take care of his warrant out of Minnehaha County and get his drivers license reinstated.

After medical treated them for possible hypothermia and they both signed a medical release form denying transport to the hospital. I gave them a courtesy ride.  Subject informed me he would make arrangements the following day to go get his boat and what belongings they saved from the boat.

No further action taken. 


BARDID: SD-2018-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: POLLOCK
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 1, 2018 Vessel 1 (V1) was operated by Operator 1 (O1) on Lake Oahe in Campbell County, SD with three passengers on board 
(P1, P2, and P3).  O1 and P1,P2, and P3 had been fishing northwest of Pollock in the main channel portion of the Missouri River.   

At approximately 9:20 AM, V1 was headed southeast back toward the West Pollock boat ramp in 2 to 3 foot waves.  When V1 got near Point LaGrace the waves increased in size dramatically to an estimated 6-10 foot waves at times.  O1 said that the waves were spaced closer together than O1 had ever seen before.  V1 was trying to take the waves at a slow pace and slowly work back toward the boat ramp, and water started coming over the bow and the stern at the same time.  All passengers on board the boat put their PFDs on when the waves began to turn rough. 

O1 attempted to turn V1 around to get back to the area that was more wind protected with smaller waves to beach the boat.  When V1 started to turn the main outboard motor quit working.  O1 started the smaller kicker motor to try and correct the direction of the boat.  The kicker motor also quit working.  O1 tried to use a trolling motor to get the boat toward shore.  However, waves came over the side of the boat.  Once the boat had taken on some water another wave capsized the boat. 

V1 eventually floated to the shoreline approximately 200 yards from where it capsized. 

Additional note, V1 does not have registration numbers on it because it is a new boat with an estimated 20 hours on, and O1 had not been assigned numbers as of the time of the accident.


BARDID: SD-2018-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE/MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MOBRIDGE
County: CORSON
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 10, a vessel (V1) was on Lake Oahe in Corson County, SD attempting to pull another vessel (V2).  V2 had become grounded on shore earlier in the day and was unable to free itself due to rough waves.  V1 attached a rope to V2 and tried to pull it back out to deeper water three times.  V1 was unsuccessful in freeing V2.  After the third attempt, V1 starting taking on water due to rough waves.   
When WCO arrived at approximately 4:45 PM V1 had already taken on enough water that every wave was breaking over the bow.  P1 was attempting to bail water out of the boat, but the water was coming in faster than it could be bailed out.   

V2 was able to be freed by pushing it back out to deep enough water, but V1 had flooded enough that it was determined it was not going to be able to be removed at that time due to high winds and rough water.  As much equipment as possible was removed from V1, but after a short time it was thought that V1 was likely a complete loss.


BARDID: SD-2018-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG STONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BIG STONE CITY
County: ROBERTS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 1, 2018 at approximately 12:00pm O1 was fishing in V1 (green Lund Explorer) on Big Stone Lake.  O1 decided to return to an area where O1 had better luck fishing in past. O1V1 began driving SE in direction. Moments after bringing V1 on plane, V1 was struck by V2 (tan Tracker V16 single console). O1 had no idea O2V2 was in the area as O1 was fixated on the fishing location O1 intended to relocate to. O1 stated V2 impacted the rear starboard side of V1 and proceeded over top of V1 for a short distance, then returned back to the water on the starboard side near the bow of V1. O1 was knocked to the floor of V1 resulting in scratch on right knee and a bump behind right ear.  O1 was not wearing a PFD at time of accident.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor to this accident.

On June 1, 2018 at approximately 12:00pm O2 explained he had been fishing from V2 (tan Tracker V16 single console) on Big Stone lake near an island. O2 observed O1 fishing off in the distance on the other side of an island in V1 (green Lund Explorer). O2 decided to relocate and began to drive in an easterly direction towards middle of the lake. As V2 was on plane V2 struck V1 on the rear starboard side of V1. As V2 impacted V1, the bow of V2 rode up on top of V1 and slid forward towards the bow of V1, exiting back into the water near the bow of V1. O2 stated that he had no idea O1V1 had moved from his previous location and was completely unaware of his presence in the immediate area before he hit V1.  O2 was not wearing a PFD and was not injured in the accident with V1. Alcohol was not a contributing factor to this accident.


BARDID: SD-2018-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: PICKSTOWN
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Trailered Vessel was loaded onto the trailer next to the west dock at Platte Creek Recreation Area boat ramp.  V1 approached from the east.  V1 became positioned sideways between the two docks.  V1 attempted to turn north and struck the trailered vessel.  The port side stern of V1 impacted the port side stern of the trailered vessel striking the kicker motor and main motor of the trailered vessel.


BARDID: SD-2018-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OPITZ
NearestCityorTown: EDEN
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was traveling northbound at under wake speed and struck a submerged object causing front end of V1 to ramp up on submerged object becoming high centered and leaning heavily towards the starboard side. An assisting vessel pulled up to V1 and removed P1 from V1. O1 and a different assisting vessel made an attempt to push V1 off of submerged object with no progress. Weather/ wind conditions deteriorated quickly resulting in water inundating the rear starboard portion of V1 causing V1 to capsize. V1 was stuck capsized on a submerged object causing tow company issues during recovery resulting in a total loss of V1.


BARDID: SD-2018-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: ACADEMY
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
01 was travelling south on Lake Francis Case on plane. 01 admitted to WCO that he was snapchatting and not looking where he was going. V1 ran aground, vaulted up the bank and came to rest approximately 18 yards from the bank.   There were two marks from where the motor touched the ground. First mark was about 9 yards from the launch point, second mark was about 14 yards from the launch point. A "Svedka Vodka" bottle was found near the boat on shore.
01  was arrested for BUI with a BAC of 0.097% at 1230 hours. Accident occured at approximately  930  hours.


BARDID: SD-2018-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2018-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MINA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MINA
County: EDMUNDS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and O2 were circling each other on PWCs, they noticed that they were headed straight towards each other. Both operators tried to turn away from each other, but instead both turned the same way. 

01 PWC came over the top of 02 PWC, 01 hit their kill switch immediately. 02 PWC started to sink, but witness saw this and got on the boat and towed O2 to shore, while 01 PWC started back up and drove it back to shore.


BARDID: SD-2018-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: FT. PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 2nd, 2018 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Lake Sharpe with one passenger (V1P1) on board. V1O1 and V1P1 were not wearing PFD’s. P1 and O1 were seated in V1 facing forward. Both O1 and P1 had been fishing and drinking alcohol for several hours. 

At approximately 12:15 AM, V1 was downstream from the mouth of the Stilling Basin and heading upstream toward the tailrace area at cruising speed. O1 and P1 were seated and did not see the rocky jetty known as Diver’s Point and struck it. 

V1 travelled on land for approximately 87 ft. When striking the point, the lower unit broke off of the engine and V1 sustained significant damage to the fiberglass hull from large boulders on the jetty. The steering wheel was also snapped off of the steering column. 

O1 and P1 were thrown into the dash board and steering wheel of V1. O1’s face struck the steering wheel, breaking the 3 spokes off of the column and the wheel. P1 was thrown into the passenger side of the dash board where no visible damage to the vessel was observed. 

O1 sustained two broken cheek bones, broken sinus’s, a shoulder injury (torn rotator cuff), and perforated disc in the neck. P1’s injuries are unknown as he refused medical treatment.


BARDID: SD-2018-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHADEHLL RESEVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LEMMON
County: PERKINS
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 were fishing in a canoe.  A fish was caught and when O1 attempted to put it on the stringer the canoe capsized.  O1 was tangled in fishing line from two rods. The line was wrapped around O1’s neck and arms which caused him to be pulled under several times. P1 swam the canoe towards shore while O1 held on. After an hour to hour and a half O1 lost consciousness. W1 heard them call for help and he swam out and pulled O1 to shore while P1 swam to shore. 911 was called and O1 was taken to the hospital, admitted and treated for hypothermia.  O1 was released the next day.  P1 had no injuries.  Winds were moderate.


BARDID: SD-2018-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAD RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SO and WCO responded to a boat accident near Bad River boat ramp on the Bad River near Fort Pierre, South Dakota. O1 was operating V1 and struck a fishing pier owned by the City of Fort Pierre and caused significant damage. After striking the dock O1 operated V1 and struck a moored vessel. The moored vessel was unoccupied. The moored vessel did not have reportable damage after being struck. V1 took all the damage from the impact. O1 was arrest by WCO for Boating Under the Influence


BARDID: SD-2018-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2018-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
   2018-10-12  BARD entry
On 09/07/2018 at approximately 1330 hours, Vessel 1 (V1) was observed on Lewis and Clark Lake, washed against the Nebraska shore, upstream from Weigand Marina. V1 was observed unoccupied at this time and Nebraska Game and Parks Conservation Officers (NCO’s) were contacted. NCO’s observed V1 had the key in the ignition in the auxiliary position with the stereo system on. Personal belongings such as a pair of pants, a baseball cap, sunglasses, shoes and a cellular phone were still onboard V1. Two fishing poles with baited lines in the water leaned over the side of V1. Other fishing equipment including tackle, night crawlers and minnows were also observed onboard V1 at this time. Four empty beer cans were observed in V1. No safety equipment was visible in open view inside the passenger compartment of V1. V1’s rear swim platform door was latched open and the swim ladder was extended into the water. 

NCO’s ran V1’s license. NCO’s called the resident’s mobile phone, which was the phone onboard V1. NCO’s contacted South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCO’s). WCO’s located a pickup and trailer at the West Midway boat ramp in Lewis and Clark Recreation area. The registrations of both the pickup and trailer matched the registered owner of V1. Operator 1 (O1) was identified as being both the owner and operator of V1 and O1 was considered a SD missing person at this time.

WCO’s made contact with the family of O1 and determined the male had been fishing out of V1 on Lewis and Clark Lake. Family advised O1 was also camping in Lewis and Clark Recreation area prior to venturing out on the water. O1 had a phone conversation with a family member at 1230 hours but had not been in contact with them since that time. O1 described he was in V1 fishing on Lewis and Clark Lake at the time of this phone call. NCO’s determined O1’s phone call at 1230 had been the last call connected on O1’s mobile phone found in V1. Family members advised O1 frequently swam while fishing from V1. O1 was not known by family members to ever wear a personal flotation device (PFD) while operating V1 or swimming in deep water. Family advised O1 was likely wearing red, white and blue swimming trunks under his jeans while on V1. NCO’s located O1’s jeans onboard V1 but no swimming trunks were located.

V1 was photographed by NCO’s and pulled to Weigand Marina and secured to the dock. WCO’s and NCO’s analyzed evidence located in V1 as well as weather information. WCO’s and NCO’s correlated weather information to where V1 was observed on shore to set up a search area. On 09/07/18 between 1230 hours and 1330 hours, the wind speed was 10-15 miles per hour out of the south/southeast on Lewis and Clark Lake. Current, wind speed, wind direction and rate of drift along with the phone contact by O1 indicated V1 was within .5 miles of the location on shore at the time O1 went into the water. WCO and NCO personnel searched the area both on the water and on shore. O1 was not immediately located. 

On 09/10/18 at approximately 1000 hours, campers in Lewis and Clark Recreation Area contacted law enforcement regarding what they believed to be a body in the water on the SD side of Lewis and Clark Lake. WCO’s were first to respond to the scene. The body was that of O1 and was recovered by WCO’s and the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office. Wind speed and direction at the time of the recovery were consistent with the initial location O1 was suspected of entering the water on 09/07/18, upstream from Weigand Marina.

Autopsy results showed O1 had an approximate blood alcohol concentration of 0.170 at the time of death.


BARDID: SD-2019-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAUBAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximate 12:00 PM on 5/17/2019 WCO was contacted by WCO from Day County. The WCO from Day County informed WCO of a boat accident on Waubay Lake at the Kanago Access, in Day County, SD and gave WCO contact information of O1. 

WCO made contact with O1 and asked if everyone was okay. O1 replied yes that no one was hurt or needed medical attention. WCO confirmed with O1 the location of where they were and O1 confirmed they were at Kanago Access on Waubay Lake. WCO notified O1 they would be there in approximately one hour. 

O1 informed WCO that V1 was inoperable but it was pushed up by shore so it wasn’t moving. V1 is occupied with O1, P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5. 

V1 was approximately one mile east of the Kanago access fishing. V1 had it’s spot-lock feature through the trolling motor turned on (Spot-lock is a system between the GPS on board and trolling motor to keep the boat in one location). O1 told WCO while using spot lock they started to take large waves over the bow on V1. 

O1 started to head back to shore in V1. At this time, O1, P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5 all were wearing their coast guard approved PFD’s. O1 informed WCO he had turned the bilge pump on and was only able to reach speeds around 4-5 mph. O1, P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5 were all able to get V1 close enough to shore to where it wouldn’t blow away. 

O1, P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5 all left the scene to return to their hotel rooms. WCO made contact with a tow company. The tow company came out and WCO attached a cable to the bow eye of V1. V1 was pulled up onto shore. WCO informed O1 that V1 was pulled onto shore and that O1 needed to get V1 removed from shore.


BARDID: SD-2019-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Sharpe
NearestCityorTown: Pierre
County: Hughes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was fishing approximately 20 yards northwest of the causeway inlet and holding his position with his trolling motor. 01 inadvertently turned off his trolling motor (V1 was bow into current facing north). After loss of power V1 did a 180 degree turn to port side and got pulled into the mouth of the causeway inlet and wedged between the riprap rocks. Damage to rear port side, back, and bottom from contact with riprap rock. No injuries to people on board (see diagram and pictures attached.


BARDID: SD-2019-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:14:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: COVELL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SIOUX FALLS
County: MINNEHAHA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
WCO heard the Sioux Falls PD Dispatch tone out a drowning at Covell Lake in Sioux Falls. WCO was the 3rd Officer on scene. WCO observed life guards from an adjacent pool rescuing a male victim O1. Officers were informed of a O2. O2 was under the water and the remaining life guards were attempting to rescue O2. 

V1 and V2 were observed floating and partially underwater on the lake. Witnesses on shore described that O1 and O2 were on kayaks (V1 and V2) without PFD’s. 

O1 and O2 were messing around and splashing each other. O2 overturned O1 in V1. When O1 was in the water he overturned O2 in V2. Both O1 and O2 hung onto their V1 and V2 for a couple minutes and did not yell for help. 

O1 decided to swim to shore but did not make it real far. O2 also decided to swim to shore but did not appear to be a good swimmer and did not make it as far. 

The owner of the V1 and V2 stated she loaned them out to O1 and her son (who was not on V1 or V2). Owner stated she gave them one PFD with instructions to wear it and that she would go get a second one. Owner stated she found a PFD on Facebook and was en route to get it when she received the call that O2 drowned. 

The Owner's son (W1) was a witness from shore. W1 and O1 stated that O1 and O2 were paddling on the lake before they started to splash each other. O2 flipped V2 in the process. O2 told O1 that if he was in the water that O1 should be in the water as well and proceeded to flip O1 V1. O1 knew one kayak started to sink and thought the second one would also sink. 

O2 started to swim to shore, which O1 followed. When O1 reached O2, O2 pulled O1 underwater to try and keep himself afloat. O1 ended up pushing O2 away as he was starting to swallow water. Next thing O1 remembers are the life guards pulling him out of the water. 911 calls were made by people on shore when O1 and O2 started to call for help as they were swimming. Nearby life guards heard the calls for help and attempted to rescue both O1 and O2. One life guard had a hand on O1 and O2 but O2 was combative with the life guard so he let go. O2 never re surfaced. O2 was located by sonar and removed from the water at approximately 11:38pm.


BARDID: SD-2019-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ENEMY SWIM
NearestCityorTown: WAUBAY
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
During the evening hours of June 30th, 2019 WCO’s received a call from the local SO that a jet ski accident had occurred on Enemy Swim Lake. A local PD officer met the injured swimmer and his mother at the hospital. The injured swimmer was released from the hospital around 1:00AM on July 1st, 2019.  

On July 1st, 2019 WCO’s met with O1 and the injured swimmer, and one other witness. From the interview, WCO‘s learned that O1 was traveling on V1 when V1 struck a swimmer. O1 was wearing a PFD at the time of the incident. The speed O1 was operating V1 at the time of the collision was approximately 5-10 mph.


BARDID: SD-2019-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was being operated by O1 and was coming into a congested beach area (numerous boats beached) to beach the PWC (V1). O1 turned off the power to V1 and collided with a beached pontoon boat on the port side pontoon approximately 7 feet from the stern of the pontoon. O1 stated he could not steer due to cutting the power of PWC. V1 collided with starboard front end and received no damage from collision. V1 was being rode by O1 and a passenger


OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE:

APPROX $2,500.
BEACHED PONTOON BOAT HAD APPROX 6 IN SCRATCH TO POWDERCOATED PONToON AND METAL GOUGE.
SLIGHT BEND TO OUTER METAL RAIL.


BARDID: SD-2019-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MITCHELL
NearestCityorTown: MITCHELL
County: DAVISON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
 07/09/2019
On July 4, 2019 V1 was operated by O1 on Lake Mitchell. O1 started and launched V1 at the Indian Village boat ramp. Shortly after launching V1 stopped running O1 brought it back to the boat ramp area. 

O2 opened the engine compartment took the spark plugs out cleaned them and put everything back together. O1 held V1 at the stern on the dock while O2 boarded V1 and attempted to start V1. 

While O2 attempted to start V1 an explosion occurred in the engine compartment. The explosion blew the seat off, the steering column and front hatch off. The explosion threw O2 from V1 into the water. Pieces of V1 Struck O1 and O1 fell into the water. V1 floated away from the dock on fire, shortly after a secondary explosion occurred on V1. O1 and O2 were able to come to shore on their own.
 
When Mitchell Fire Department arrived the fire on V1 was extinguished. O1 was taken by ambulance to Queen of Peace in Mitchell for evaluation and was released. O2 was observed by MFD but refused medical treatment and was released. WCO assisted loading V1 on O2 trailer. WCO took pictures and released V1 to O2.


BARDID: SD-2019-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TWIN LAKES
NearestCityorTown: ARLINGTON
County: KINGSBURY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was operating V1 on Twin Lakes in Kingsbury County. O1 had just launched V1 and was traveling on plane at speeds of approximately thirty miles per hour. O1 reached down to adjust a portable gas tank from the bottom of V1. O1 stated that they his head was down adjusting the gas tank for several seconds. After adjusting the portable gas tank O1 looked up, noticed V1 was off course and ran into a six foot high eroded bank of the lake. 

O1 was thrown forward towards the bow of V1, landing on the floor of V1. O1 received lacerations on his ear and hand and bruising on his upper torso. O1 was assisted by other fisherman and V1 was towed to shore. On shore O1 transported his self to the hospital where he received treatment for his injuries. O1 was not wearing his personal floatation device.


BARDID: SD-2019-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: FT. PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8, 2019, at approximately 6:40AM, WCO received an email from dispatch regarding a boat accident that had occurred on July 7, 2019 at Divers Point on Lake Sharpe in Stanley County, South Dakota. 

Dispatch was not notified about the accident until approximately 6:40AM on July 8, 2019. WCO arrived at Divers Point at approximately 7:10AM on July 8, 2019. WCO witnessed V1 beached on top of Divers Point. WCO called O1 and asked O1 to come to the scene. WCO interview O1 on scene. 

O1 stated that O1 struck Divers Point at approximately 11:20PM while traveling up river on Lake Sharpe. O1 stated two total occupants were in V1. O1 stated it was hard to navigate from the darkness and O1 did not have a GPS unit. O1 also stated it was hard to see with the bright lights coming from Oahe Dam. O1 stated that they were going approximately 25MPH at impact. O1 stated this was the first time O1 operated V1 at night. 

O1 had a minor scrape on right knee. P1 was lying on the back bench of V1 at impact. P1 had a bruised left thigh. P1 and O1 did not seek medical attention. PFD’s were not being worn.


BARDID: SD-2019-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTORA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 6, 2019 a Ranger boat referred to as vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on Angostura Reservoir with two passengers (V1P1) and  (V1P2).   V1P1 was sitting in the passenger seat of V1 and V1P2 was sitting in the rear seat. 

Operator two (O2) was operating a Kawasaki PWC listed above and referred to as vessel two (V2) on Angostura Reservoir with two passengers (V2P1, V2P2) on board.  V2P1 and V2P2 were sitting on the seat of the PWC behind O2.

At approximately 3:11 PM, V1 was cruising east of the Shep's Canyon boat ramp along the south shore. V2 was heading southeast from the dam headed toward the shoreline.  V2 reportedly was running parallel to V1 then turned and lined out and heading toward V1.   Witnesses reported that V2 did not slow down, attempt maneuvers, or direction changes to avoid a collision.     V2 collided with V1, impacting the port side in the middle of the hull.  V2 torpedoed into the side resulting in impact to the mid-level of the hull.  

O2 reportedly slammed into the front of V2 and into the side of V1.   V2P1 and V2P2 reportedly jumped off of V2 just prior to impact with V1.

Operator1 had a .17 BAC.


BARDID: SD-2019-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WAUBAY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 3pm, WCO received a call of a boat accident on Waubay lake. WCO’s were not in position to cover the call. A South Dakota highway patrolman responded and secured the scene until WCO’s could arrive. The Highway patrolman talked to both parties and advised WCO’s that no alcohol or drugs played a role. WCO’s arrived on scene at approximately 4:15pm. 

V1 was trolling moving at very low rate of speed with trolling motor down with bow of V1 facing west, P1, P2 were fishing from V1. O1 in V1 observed V2 traveling in his immediate direction heading south. O1 in V1 observed V2 not changing course and approaching rapidly approximately 25-30mph and within 50-75yds of V1. O1 in V1 began yelling at O2 and P1 and P2 in V2. O1 in V2 observed V1 at last second and turned the bow of V2 to starboard resulting in V2’s forward port side making contact with V1’s forward starboard side. 

V1: 
The Minnkota Ulterra trolling motor with i-pilot was down on V1. the impact caused the internal electrical components of the unit and main shaft of unit to become damaged (the unit was not operational after crash). The trolling motor, rub rail and small quarter sized area under nose of bow on V1 were impacted during crash with V1 and V2. No visible damage to rub rail or fiberglass under rub rail was observed on V1. The quarter sized area under nose of bow of V1 may need some gel/clear coat repair, but no structural damage to V1’s boat was observed. No lifejackets worn in V1 during time of accident. O1 was issued a citation for no registration for V1. 

V2: 
The forward port side of V2 was severely damaged in the crash. The top rail of V2 was pushed in approximately 5-8” and dent was approximately 4’ long and all the way down to waterline area of the hull of V2 (see pictures for damage). The impact of the crash caused the plastic head case on the trolling motor to break and may not be operational. No lifejackets worn in V2 during time of accident. O1 was issued a careless operation citation for his actions operating V2 resulting in the accident.


BARDID: SD-2019-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: LOWER BRULE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (2003 Polaris Jet ski) was approaching V2 (2017 Seadoo Jet ski) and 01 stated he was going approximately 10 mph. V2 was not under power and was drifting. 01 let off on throttle and could not turn (no off throttle steering) and collided with V2. Collision happened with V1 starboard bow area colliding with V2's port stern area.


BARDID: SD-2019-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: PLATTE
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday July 11, 2019 V1 launched at Platte Creek Recreation area. V1 proceeded down river toward Cedar Creek. At the mouth of Cedar Creek, V1 encountered V2. V2 was positioned approximately 500' off shore. V2 had a 32" diameter pipe floated to the surface. V2 was tied off to the pipe with approximately 100' sticking out to the south. There was a large float bag under the end of the pipe that was approximately 8' tall above the surface of the water. There were 4 two foot tall red and white bullet style buoys placed every twenty feet along the pipe back to the location of V2. V1 passed approximately 50' to the south side of V2, between V2 and the float bag. V1 struck the pipe that was on the surface of the water and continued up and over the pipe where it eventually came to rest.


BARDID: SD-2019-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MINA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MINA OR ABERDEEN
County: EDMUNDS
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 4:45pm, WCO received a call of a boat accident on Mina Lake. WCO was nearby and arrived on scene fairly quick. WCO talked with both parties and started to get there stories about what had taken place. 

V1 was drifting in the water with O1 swimming along the stern. O1 was watching O2 on V2 backing up to spray another swimmer in the water. O2 was looking back at the swimmer in the water and was lining up to spray and V2 accelerated forward without looking ahead. V2 hit V1 with the bow along the port side of V1 and continued over the top of the handle bars on V1 until stopping on the starboard side of V1.

V1:
The top hull is cracked on the port side along the foot railing. The top hull along the port side foot railing has a hole in it. The plastic is ripped off port side of the steering column. The plastic holding the steering column in place is cracked and isn't holding the steering column in place anymore. O1 stated the steering is backwards meaning if you turn it to the right it goes left and turn left it goes right. Life jackets were worn on V1 during the time of the accident. (see pictures for damage)

V2: The bottom of the hull on V2 has a large scratch mark and the rub rail was coming off on the port and starboard side. Life jacket was being worn by O2 on V2 at the time of the accident. O2 was issued a citation for careless operation for his actions operating V2 resulting in the accident. WCO determined no alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident.


BARDID: SD-2019-0014
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: PICKSTOWN
County: GREGORY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 4, 2019 vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (01) on the Missouri River below the Fort Randall Dam with one passenger (V1P1) on board. Neither 01 nor V1P1 were wearing their PFD's.

Operator two (02) was operating vessel two (V2) on the Missouri River below the Fort Randall Dam. 02 was not wearing a PFD.

At approximately 8:15 PM, V1 was heading east, away from the Randall Creek Recreation Area boat Ramp; V1P1 was sitting on the bow of the boat. V2 was "spot-locked" (staying stationary with trolling motor) approximately 15 yards south of the eagle observation point, facing east.

01 observed two unidentified boats approximately 30 yards south of the eagle observation point (south of V2's location). 01 slowed down to approximately 8 miles per hour and turned to port as he approached the unidentified boats in order to avoid creating a wake.

01 's vision was obstructed by V1P1 and did not realize he was approaching V2's stern. V1P1 advised 02 they were about to hit V2.
01  responded by putting his boat in neutral and turning sharply to starboard. 01 's turn to starboard caused V1·  s front (bow) port side to collide with V2's boat motor. 01 's turn to starboard also caused the front of V1's keel to collide with V2's rear (stern) starboard gunwale.


BARDID: SD-2019-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07-04-2019 at approximately 1700 hours Vessel 1 (V1), a 25' Tracker Pontoon, pulled into the Midway Bay on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, SD. V1 was operated by Operator 1 (O1) at this time with six other occupants on board. O1 intended to pull V1 up to the boat dock but several other vessels were in line ahead of V1. O1 positioned V1 facing northeast, waiting in line to access the dock. Moderate wind and waves from the south pushed V1 closer to shore. O1 maintained V1's position in the bay by momentarily using neutral and reverse gear with the wind and waves. 

As V1 remained in the bay, Vessel 2 (V2), a 23' Avalon Pontoon, approached from the rear of V1 while being operated by Operator 2 (O2). No occupants on V1 reported being aware V2 was approaching. V1 Passenger 1 (V1P1) stood next to the helm of V1 at this time. V2 attempted to overtake V1 on V1's port side. O2 turned V2 to it's port side while attempting to overtake V1. O2 failed to leave enough distance between V2 and V1 during the turn. O2 increased speed during the turn to avoid collision. The rear of V2's starboard side pontoon swung toward V1 while turning, impacting a glancing blow to the rear of V1's port side pontoon. Occupants on board V1 were aware of V2's presence upon initial impact between the vessels. V1P1 stumbled backward during the collision but did not completely lose balance. V2 continued moving past V1 after the collision. After the collision, O2 motored V2 back to V1 to make contact with the occupants.

Both vessels were trailered after the collision. V1 suffered a dent and gouges near the rear of it's port side pontoon. In addition to dents and gouges, V2 suffered a puncture in the rear of it's starboard side pontoon. The location and characteristics of V1's damage were consistent with the glancing blow described by V2. Portions of aluminum on V1's pontoon were laid over in a forward direction, indicating the force causing such was moving forward from the rear of V1 toward the front. The location and characteristics of V2's damage were consistent with the glancing blow described that it delivered to V1. The location of the sharp aluminum puncture on V2's pontoon was consistent with the location of the gouged and laid over aluminum on V1. The level of damage on both vessels indicates the collision occurred with a moderate amount of force.

After the collision, O2 stated that V2 impacted a rock earlier in the day prior to the collision. A piece of V2's lower skeg broke off during that collision. O2 stated that V2 did not steer correctly after the lower skeg was damaged, including at the time of collision with V1.

After analyzing witness interviews, weather conditions and damage it was determined that O2 failed to yield V2 while overtaking V1, resulting in the collision.


BARDID: SD-2019-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pactola Reservoir
NearestCityorTown: Silver City
County: Pennington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 observed a water bottle floating in the lake. O1 stopped the boat and the victim jumped in the water to get the bottle. The victim swam to the back of the boat to climb up the ladder. O1 thought they were putting the boat in neutral so the victim would be safe. O1 thought neutral was all the way to the bottom of the throttle. O1 inadvertently put the boat in reverse. The victim was hit with the propeller on the right leg at the knee. The victim received a laceration to the right leg that was 3-4 inches long. 

The victim was swept between the pontoons and came up in front of the vessel. Other passengers on board brought the victim into the boat and applied a tourniquet to the injured leg. The victim was transported by RCFD to Rapid City Regional Hospital for treatment. The victim was admitted into the ER. WCO interviewed O1, P1 and the victim. All stories were consistent. There was no alcohol or illegal substances on board the vessel. WCO determined operator inexperience was the cause of the accident.


BARDID: SD-2019-0017
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-08-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Francis Case
NearestCityorTown: Pickstown
County: Charles Mix
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 of V1 was pulling two people on a tube. O1 swung the tube towards a boat wake. P1 was thrown from tube when hitting the wake. P2 was not thrown from the tube.


BARDID: SD-2019-0018
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHADEHILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: LEMMON
County: PERKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was being operated by O1 on Shadehill Reservoir.  V1's motor quit and it was taken to shore where it was beached.  O1 and P1 were working getting V1's motor running again.  O1 attempted to start V1 and a small explosion occurred and V1 caught on fire.  P1 was working on the motor when the explosion occurred.  O1 and P1 exited the boat and a nearby PWC operator used his wake and wash and put the fire out.  No injuries were reported to WCO at the time of the report.


BARDID: SD-2019-0019
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pickerel Lake
NearestCityorTown: GRENVILLE
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was operating his boat on Pickerel Lake at approximately 1530 hours. O1 was traveling south and working on the motor of V1 to get it ready for winterizing. While O1 was working on the motor O1 felt V1 hit something and come to a stop. V1 had collided with a docked boat on a lift.  O1 recalls that V1was probably going 5-10 MPH. O1 got V1 off of the moored boat and observed the damage to the moored boat and did not notice any damage to V1. O1 tried to make contact with the owner of moored boat but no one was home. O1 got back in V1 and motored back to residence.

V1 had little to no damage just blue paint transfer on the bow. The moored boat had a torn cover exposing a gauge of about 6 to 12 inches on its port side. There was no visible damage to the boat lift.

WCO was contacted a short time after the accident and document damage of both vessels on 09/11/19.


BARDID: SD-2019-0020
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:24:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 14th, 2019, at 10:25 AM, WCO #1 was notified by dispatch that an unoccupied boat going around in circles near Peoria flats. 

WCO #1 arrived on scene at 10:49 AM and got into the Pierre rescue boat. WCO #1 and Pierre rescue were able to stop V1 from driving in circles and safely secure the boat. WCO #1 found the throttle fully opened. WCO #1 located four life jackets and one fire extinguisher inside the boat. V1 was equipped with a kill switch which was in the on position without a lanyard attached.  No occupants were found in V1. 

WCO #1 notified supervisor of incident and to mobilize additional units for recovery efforts. WCO #1 did not find any alcohol or drugs in the boat during the investigation. WCO #1 looked at V1 Lowrance GPS unit and marked where V1 first started doing circles, approximately a quarter mile away. WCO #1 was able to make contact with the reporting party and filled out a written statement. SO took over command on recovery efforts due to fatality related incident. 

Pierre rescue had two boats in the water running side scan and had a dive team assembled. At 1:30 PM, additional WCO units arrived on scene with another boat and sea scan unit. WCO units were able to locate and confirm O1 in the water with the sea scan unit. Dive team was mobilized and successfully recovered O1.  The kill switch lanyard was not observed on O1.

At 2:39 PM, a coroner was requested. O1 was not wearing a life jacket when recovered and had multiple large lacerations on his posterior side. Lacerations appeared to have been from the propeller. SO took O1 truck and boat as evidence.  

Report delayed until autopsy report completed and cause of death determined.

End of report

It is believed the operator bumped the throttle, which caused him to become ejected from the vessel.  He was struck by the vessel's propeller and succumbed to drowning.


BARDID: SD-2019-0021
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2019-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MCCOOK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NORTH SIOUX CITY
County: UNION
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WCO received a report at approximately 9:30pm on the evening of August 26th, 2019 from a North Sioux City PD officer about a noninjury boat accident on McCook Lake. PD Officer had taken the initial report along with pictures. The vessels in the accident had already been trailered and back at their respective residence before the call was taken about the accident. According to the initial statement given to PD Officer, V1 and V2 were near each other on McCook Lake. V1O1 stated he started to slow down and turn, V2O2 also started to slow down and turn but struck V1 in about the middle of the port side with the rear of V2's port side. Pictures of V1 and V2 were taken by the PD Officer and included in the report for the WCO to follow up with. 

WCO followed up with interviews and called in another WCO to help with measurements of the damaged vessels. WCO met with V1O1 and V1P1 for statements. These statements claimed V1 was traveling in a southwest direction on the lake and V2 was approximately 50 yards behind them and to the left. V1O1 started to turn left and noticed V2O2 coming toward him so he stopped to let V2O2 go in front of him. V2O2 then started going towards V1O1 and V1P1, V1O1 and P1 started waving their hands to get V2O2 to stop. V2O2 continued at same speed (25-30 mph), hit some uneven water and tried to turn away but he was to close and ran into V1O1 and V1P1. There was an impact between V1 and V2. V1O1 and V1P1 stated they got up from the floor after impact to ensure V2O2, that flew off the jet ski, was ok and look at the damage to V1. V1O1 stated V2O2 was ok and swimming back to V2. V1O1 and V1P1 observed the damage to V1, then drove back to the boat ramp to load up V1 and call Law Enforcement. 

WCO also received a statement from V2O2. This statement included that V1O1 was doing circles and V2O2 was trying to jump those waves from V1O1. V1O1 was turning around, V2O2 saw V1O1 turning towards V2O2, V2O2 tried turning to miss V1O1 and let off the gas. Once the gas is let off, the steering stops. V2O2 caught the port side (impacted) of V1O1. V2O2 was unharmed but thrown from V2. 
WCO's conducted measurements of V1 and V2.

WCO talked again with V2O2 on September 19th. V2O2 admitted he was jumping the wakes created from V1O1 that was doing circles on the lake. V2O2 stated V1O1 would create the wakes for them to jump, then go further down the lake to do another circle to create more wakes. As V2O2 was jumping wakes he did not look up in time to witness V1O1 going into a left hand turn further down the lake. V2O2 stated he was going approximately 20-25 mph while jumping the wakes when he looked up and noticed V1 approximately 20-30 feet ahead of him. V2O2 stated he was jumping wakes not paying attention before he looked up to notice V1O1. V2O2 panicked and tried turning to avoid V1O1 but let off the throttle which enables him to steer. V2O2 then impacted the port side of V1 with his port side. V2O2 was thrown from V2 into the water. V2O2 was not injured. V2O2 was able to swim and retrieve V2 after the impact. It was stated V2O2 was wearing a engine cutoff lanyard. V2O2 ensured V1O1 and V1P1 was not injured and ok. V2O2 stated V1O1 was not close to other vessels when doing circles to create wakes. V1 and V2 then parted ways and trailered there vessels.

WCO talked with V1O1 on September 23rd. V1O1 stated he was doing circles to create wakes for V2O2. V2O2 stated he drove in one circle and continued down the lake for 3-4 seconds or approximately 30-50 yards before he was going to start a left hand turn. At that time V1O1 looked behind him to see V2O2 approximately 70-75 yards behind him and 10 yards to his left.  V1O1 started his left hand turn, then observed that V2O2 was jumping the wakes from the first circle and driving towards V1O1. V1O1 put V1 in neutral. V1O1 believed that V2O2 was going to go past him around the front. V1O1 stated V2O2 kept going towards him in uneven water. During this time V1O1 and V1P1 started waiving there arms and yelling to get the attention of V2O2. V2O2 did not notice V1O1 until it was too late to turn. V1O1 stated  V202 tried turning away to avoid impact but it was too late. Before impact, V1O1 and V1P1 stated they tried getting to the middle of the boat. Impact was made at approximately the middle portion of the port side of the V1 by the port side of V2. V1O1 and V1P1 was knocked down but stood up and ensured V2O2 was ok and not injured after impact.  V2O2 was thrown from V2. V1O1 stated V2O2 swam a short distance to retrieve V2.  V1O1 stated V2O2 kept apologizing and stated "my bad". Both vessels parted ways.

WCO believes from statements and interviews that V2O2 was jumping a wake of another vessel while unreasonable too close, operating at a unreasonable speed for the time, place and condition. V2O2 was cited for careless operation.

WCO took measurements of the damage for examination and diagramming purposes. WCO Talbert concluded damage to the vessels indicates the vessels collided at an approximate angle of impact of 343 degrees to V1. The port side of the bow of V2 made contact with the port side of V1 and continued to make contact with V1 as it traveled toward the stern of V1. The damage to the port side and underside of the hull of V2 support it rolling or heeling as with a direction change to the starboard side of V2 exposing more of the underside hull. A direction change of striations at the port stern corner of V2 supports V2 changing direction as V2 was turning away from V1. The damage across most of V2 is approximately parallel to the centerline of V2 except for the damage near the stern. The damage to V1 supports it being in a bow elevated or higher pitch position that can occur as a vessel accelerates or decelerates. The damage to V1 begins about one third of the way back from the bow and ends about two thirds back from the bow toward the stern.


BARDID: SD-2019-0022
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MOBRIDGE
County: WALWORTH
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/25/2019 at 1730 WCO received a call from dispatch stating V1 was taking on water and O1 and P1 were putting on their PFD's.  WCO arrived on scene with the PD.  WCO and PD found V1 capsized with only the bow out of the water.  O1 and P1 were both deceased and floating on the water face up.  Only P1 was wearing a PFD.  WCO and PD recovered O1 and P1 and brought them to shore.  There were no wittinesses to V1 capsizing.  The winds at the time were from the N and gusting at 33mph.  The waves were 5 to 6ft.  O1 and P1 official cause of death is Asphyxia due to drowning. O1 and P1 had no traces of drugs or alcohol in their systems.  The autopsy report was not available to WCO until 12/10/2019.


BARDID: SD-2019-0023
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2019-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BITTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 19th, 2019 at approximately 6:45AM O1, P1, P2 and a dog were cruising at approximately 5 MPH in V1 away from the boat ramp. After O1, P1 and P2 became disoriented, O1 slowed down and turned V1 to the port side, then starboard side and back to the port side. Soon thereafter it is believed that the V1's wake overtook the boat on the port gunnel near the stern of the V1. V1 sunk in seconds. P1 and P2 and a dog were able to stay afloat until help arrived while O1 drowned. Although three wearable life jackets and a throwable device were in the boat neither O1, P1 or P2 where wearing their life jackets. O1's body was recovered by WCO's at 7:45am. 

It should be noted that the weight of O1, P1, P2, gear and the dog was approximately 1,100 lbs. V1 length is 16' 8". V1 hull width is 36". V1 gunnel width is 56". The year of V1 predates weight placard rules by 10 years. Based off of the size of V1 and the total weight inside V1 at the time of the accident WCO's believe that V1 was overloaded.


BARDID: SD-2020-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Overloading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was operating V1 on Lake Sharpe approximately 200 yards offshore (south) of the Fort George boat ramp.  O1 was fishing out of his kayak (V1)and dropped his fishing rod and reel into the water.  In attempt to retrieve the rod and reel O1 fell overboard out of V1.  O1 then hung on to V1 until he was rescued by three people in a boat.  O1 was in the water approximately 25 minutes.


Two Game, Fish, & Parks employees were at the Fort George boat ramp on Lake Sharpe working on the ramp when one of the employees noticed the man in the water hanging on to his kayak.  The employees then called 911 and also attempted to get the attention of a boat on the other side of the lake but were unable to.  During this time one of the GFP employees flagged down a passing vehicle on the nearby highway who was towing a boat and asked him to aid in the rescue.  At this time a South Dakota state trooper arrived on the scene.  The state trooper, one GFP employee, and the good Samaritan traveling by with a boat then launched a boat and rescued O1.


BARDID: SD-2020-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG STONE LAKE
County: ROBERTS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 were navigating on Big Stone Lake in V1 near Skeleton Island near the rearing ponds access area.  PFDs were available in V1, but O1 and P1 were not wearing any during the accident. O1 stated that V1 was traveling less than 10 mph.  O1, P1,V1 was navigating near Skeleton island and O1 struck a submerged rock with the lower unit of V1.  O1 and P1 navigated V1 back to rearing ponds access areas with V1 and looked at damage and noticed propeller damage and lower unit damage.


BARDID: SD-2020-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH RED IRON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE CITY
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 7th, 2020, O1 and P1 were fishing on South Red Iron Lake in Marshall County in a 16ft Lund (V1). At approximately 1800 hours, P1 asked O1 if he could stop V1 and go to the bathroom. 

O1, who was in the back of V1, shut the motor off on the 9.5hp tiller and began to drift. P1 who was in the front of V1 came to the middle of the V1 when he stumbled and caught himself on the side of V1 and stayed down. 

O1 stated that by P1 pushing down on the side of V1, forced it down and water to come over the side of V1. Water overtook the side of V1. O1 and P1 were forced into the water. 

O1 told P1 we have to swim to the nearby island and began doing so. O1 looked back to P1 and noticed he was not swimming and his head was underwater. O1 grabbed P1 and swam toward the island which was approximately 40-50 feet away. O1 drug P1 on shore and attempted to do CPR. O1 did two chest compressions and noticed foam coming out of P1's mouth and ceased CPR. 

At approximately 1810 hours, O1 was observed by a passerby in a vehicle onshore and noticed the bottom side of a boat floating between O1 and the passerby on shore. The passerby contacted 911 at approximately 1815 hours. Another vessel (V2) was contacted by the passerby eventually to come and rescue O1 on the island. At approximately 1850, SO1 arrived on scene and hopped in to V2 to rescue O1 and P1 on the island. SO1 arrived on the island with an AED and attempted life saving measures on P1. V2 transported O1 back to the boat access to meet with EMT's. WCO1 arrived with his patrol boat, drove to the island and secured P1 with SO1, and transported P1 back to shore. 

On shore WCO2 administered FST's on O1. O1 admitted to WCO2 to taking multiple prescription drug medications for various mental ailments around noon that day. O1 stated he had zero alcohol that day. O1 admitted to WCO2 that P1 was drunk and intoxicated at the time of the accident. WCO1 recovered two unopened Bud Light pounders floating in the water near the submerged boat. WCO1 and WCO3 recovered the boat and loaded it back onto O1 boat trailer. WCO3 observed one PFD and two unserviceable throwable devices in a storage compartment in the front of the boat. WCO3 noted the compartment door had been open when they recovered it in an upside down position.


BARDID: SD-2020-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Poinsett
NearestCityorTown: Castlewood
County: Hamlin
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 23, 2020 vessel one(V1) was operated by (01) on Lake Poinsett near the Almos Access. At approximately 19:10 (01) was fishing from a kayak and then capsized the (V1). (01) was stuck in the (V1) and taking on water.

At this time (W1) saw (01) struggling out in the water. (W1) then waved down a near by boat where (W2) jumped into the water and swam (01) to shore.

(01) had very shallow breathing so CPR was administered. (W3) was a near by shore fishermen called 911. Hamlin County Sherrifs Office, SD Game Fish and Parks, and Estelline Ambulance showed up. (01) was transported by Estelline Ambulance and Watertown Ambulance to the Prairie Lakes Hospital for further evaluation.


BARDID: SD-2020-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lewis and Clark Lake
NearestCityorTown: Yankton
County: Yankton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/02/20 Vessel 1 (V1) was being operated by operator 1 (O1) on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota with three passengers (P1, P2, P3) onboard. 

O1 had just purchased V1 from a local marine dealer and was taking it out on it's first voyage. O1 ran the blower on V1 prior to starting the engine as recommended. O1 motored V1 out of Gavin's Point Bay and onto the lake in a southwest direction. O1 motored V1 on plane without issue. V1 continued on plane for approximately 5 minutes as described by occupants onboard. O1 motored V1 down and came to drift after O1 and passengers onboard smelled burning material coming from near the rear of V1. O1 opened V1's engine compartment and visible flames rose out. The exterior of V1's engine was on fire. O1 and passengers used a fire extinguisher located onboard V1 to put out the flames. Because of the damage to V1's electrical system, it's engine would not start after the fire had subsided. V1 was towed back to shore by bystanders. V1 suffered exterior damage to it's engine, electrical wiring and engine compartment during the fire.


BARDID: SD-2020-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clear Lake
NearestCityorTown: Lake City
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/23/2020, at approximately 8:30pm, WCO received a call concerning a boat accident on Clear Lake in Marshall County, South Dakota. WCO was told that 2 PWC's had collided and no one was injured. WCO and SO arrived on scene at approximately 9:45pm. WCO and SO spoke with all involved and witnesses of accident and came to the following conclusion. 

According to statements and admissions, V1 with O1 and P1 and V2 with O2 and P2 were "whipping shittys" and spraying each other. O1 on V1 was on throttle moving at approximately 25mph. O2 on V2 was on throttle traveling at approximately 15mph. V1's port side just off center of bow keel line came into contact with V2's starboard bow area causing a significant hole and major damage in hull of V2 the damage was just above the waterline of V2. V1's bow initially made contact then slid up on port side of keel and came out of the water and remained in contact with V2. At time of collision O1,P1,O2 and P2 were all ejected and wearing life jackets, no injuries were sustained. V1 then slid off the bow hood area of V2 and finally broke contact.

WCO and SO determined no alcohol or drugs were found to be involved in the accident. 

O1 on V1 cited for Careless Operation 
O2 on V2 cited for Careless Operation


BARDID: SD-2020-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Goose Lake
NearestCityorTown: Watertown
County: Codington
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 launched V1 from the Southwest corner of Goose Lake, off what is known as the Grover oil.  After launching V1, O1 drove V1 to the Southeast corner of Goose Lake and started fishing.  O1 and P1 were fishing their way back to the launch site, when a storm moved in.  O1 attempted to get V1 back to shore, but said the storm came out of no where and caught them off guard.  

O1 stated a wave came over the bow of V1 swamped the boat and a second wave finished the job.  O1 and P1 jumped into the water.  P1 put on the only Personal Flotation Device in the boat.  O1 hung onto a throwable device in the boat.  O1 and P1 swam towards the shore.  Once to shore, O1 and P1 walked towards a nearby shelter belt and took shelter in a deer tower found in the shelter belt.  With the darkness that moved in, O1 and P1 stayed at the deer tower till the morning of 6/5/2020 and walked to a nearby farm place and called family.  O1 notified Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) the afternoon of 6/5/2020 of the accident.  WCO went out that evening found the V1, marked it and took photos.  WCO contacted O1 the morning of 6/6/2020 and completed the accident report.  V1 was removed from Goose Lake on 6/7/2020.


BARDID: SD-2020-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCES CASE
NearestCityorTown: PICKSTOWN
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 20, 2020 at approximately 6:20PM, vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (01) 
on Lake Francis Case with one passenger (P1) on board. 01 was changing directions and speed 
quickly. P1 did not expect the change in direction and was launched forward. P1 's teeth/mouth hit the back of the head of 01. Both were thrown from V1. P1 sustained minor injuries to their teeth, 
and needed to be moved back into place at hospital. No teeth were lost. 01 sustained a minor 
laceration to the back of the head. 01 and P1 were both wearing PFDs. Alcohol was not a factor 
in this accident. 01 was cited for careless boat operation.


BARDID: SD-2020-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/2020 Vessel 1 (V1), a 1996 Maxum 2100 SR, was being operated by Operator 1 (O1) inside of Lewis and Clark Marina, Yankton County, South Dakota with one passenger (P1) onboard. At approximately 4:45 PM, O1 motored V1 northeast toward the dock. Moderate winds from the south created a cross-wind chop directly in front of the dock prior to and at this time. Several other vessels were in the immediate vicinity of V1 at this time.

O1 attempted to pull V1 on to the south side of the middle dock. Vessel 2 (V2), a 2018 Harris pontoon, was pulled up against the north side of the middle dock. Because of V2's length, the stern extended out beyond the end of the dock. One passenger (V2P1) was inside V2 as it was being held against the dock with a rope by a witness.

As O1 pulled V1 toward the south side of the middle dock, O1 noticed an unrelated vessel was backing away from shore between the middle and south docks. O1 terminated V1's forward motion and let V1 drift upon noticing the unrelated vessel in the way. The cross wind pushed V1 to the north directly toward the stern of V2. O1 noticed V1 drifting toward V2 and attempted an evasive maneuver. O1 accidentally thrust V1 into forward gear by forcing the throttle forward. V1's bow raised with the thrust and V1 traveled partially onto the middle dock and partially onto V2's rear starboard side deck.

V1's bow impacted V2's rear starboard side deck and deck rail upon impact. V2's deck and deck rail were extensively damaged from the impact. V1 suffered only cosmetic paint and fiberglass damage on the bow area.


BARDID: SD-2020-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: CHAMBERLAIN
County: BRULE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4, 2020 at approximately 5:30PM, V1 was boating northbound on Lake Francis Case. This is near Chamberlain, South Dakota. V1 was on plane for approximately 20-30 seconds tubing. V2 was stationary. O2 asked P2's if the coast was clear. P2's affirmed to O2 the coast was clear. V2 began to accelerate while tubing. V2 was accelerating for approximately 15-30 seconds before the collision. V2 collided with V1 on the front panel starboard side on first impact. The secondary impact was near the rear starboard bottom stern.


BARDID: SD-2020-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLE FOURCHE RESERVOIR - ORM
NearestCityorTown: BELLE FOURCHE
County: BUTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Investigation conducted by Belle Fourche WCO reveals that on the evening of July 10, 2020 at approximately 6:00 PM 01 & his fiancee, P1, boarded a jet ski (Sport Cruiser) along the shoreline of Belle Fourche Reservoir for what they said was to be a short ride together. 

They were advised by the owner of the boat to put on PFDs - they declined. The boaters also did not utilize the safety kill switch lanyard. The jet ski has a small bench type seat which both people sat side by side. The seat is small for two adult occupants. 

They operated straight out from shore. At that time everyone on shore was preoccupied & no one observed their ride. P1 said she could not recall exactly why she & 01 fell off the jet ski but believed it to be attributed to waves & a direction change/turn. 

Both 01 & P1 fell off the machine at a distance between 100 & 200 yards from shore. P1 was able to hold onto the side of the jet ski while it drifted/motored away from the location of 01 who was believed to be approximately 100 feet away. 

While P1 struggled to hold onto the jet ski she & several people on shore could hear 01 yelling for help. The owner of the jet ski put on a PFD & swam to the jet ski/P1s location while two men put on PFD ' s & swam to 01s location. The jet ski owner was able to get P1 safely to shore. While swimming to the location of 01 the first swimmer witnessed him go under water at approximately 100 
feet away. 

The swimmer could still see the hat that 01 was wearing floating on the surface. The swimmer went to that location where he could see 01 below the surface approximately 6-8 feet down. The swimmer swam down & was able to bring him to the surface. 01 was lifeless at that time. The swimmer began chest compressions from behind. 

The second swimmer & two kayakers arrived to assist. The group floated 01 to shore while the swimmer continued chest compressions. When on shore the entire group continued conducting CPR until an ambulance arrived & took over. 01 was put on life support after arriving at the hospital. Once family arrived said support was discontinued & he passed away. 

This WCO believes the contributing factors to this drowning is Overloading, No PFD use, lack of experience on a PWC & failure to use the safety kill switch lanyard associated with the PWC. No one interviewed believed alcohol to be a factor in the accident. An autopsy & toxicology will be attached to this report once it becomes available. 

BAC was found to be .057.  Although alcohol was found to be involved, it was not listed as a contributing factor to the accident (<.08).


BARDID: SD-2020-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator no. 2 on rented PWC (vessel no. 2) was cruising at an estimated speed of 20mph turned sharp to the left and struck in the right side of the rented PWC (vessel no. 1) operated by operator no. 1. Operator no. 2 was thrown overboard during the collision. Operator no, 2 was wearing a type III PFD at the time of the collision.


BARDID: SD-2020-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MADISON
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1O1 was attempting to unload passengers at the dock and lift of V2.  While pulling up perpendicular to the end of the dock, V1's starboard side started to swing to the north toward V2 which was located on a boat lift attached to the east side of the dock V1 was unloading onto.  When O1 observed V1 nearing contact with V2, O1 attempted to move toward the back of V1 in attempt to catch the starboard side.  While moving to the back of V1, O1's shorts caught the throttle of V1, forcing V1 reverse gear and slamming V1 into both V2 and the boat lift V2 was located on.  

End of report.


BARDID: SD-2020-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: FORT THOMPSON
County: LYMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 25, 2020 at approximately 11:45AM, V1 and V2 were fishing on Lake Francis Case at Big Bend Dam near Fort Thompson, South Dakota. This is in Lyman County, South Dakota. V1 was stationary facing east and O1 preparing to take off downstream. V2 was stationary facing south and O2 preparing to take off towards the face of the dam. O1 stated, "I looked all directions and the coast was clear." V1 had P1 sitting in a seat in the front of the bow obstructing O1's view. O2 stated, "I looked around, I saw the other guy sitting there, so I took off." O1 increased speed to take V1 on plane for approximately 40-50 feet. O2 increased speed slowly for approximately 25-30 seconds. At that time, V1 and V2 collided. Injuries reported included V1P2 whiplash, V1P3 pain in right wrist, and V2P1 shoulder pain. No further information at this time.


BARDID: SD-2020-0017
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/11/20 Vessel 1 (V1) was being operated by Operator 1 (O1) with seven passengers (P1-P7) on-board in Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton County, SD. At approximately 11:40 AM, O1 motored V1 upstream at approximately 5 miles per hour near Gavin's Point Overlook.

O1 attempted to turn V1 around and upon attempting to do so, noticed V1's steering was not working properly. O1 made other passengers on-board aware the steering had malfunctioned. P1 smelled the odor of burnt material coming within V1 at this time. O1 opened V1's engine compartment and discovered flames emerging from within. O1 used the fire extinguisher on-board in an attempt to put the fire out but was unsuccessful.

All passengers onboard V1 left the vessel and entered the water while wearing personal flotation devices (PFD's). O1 stayed on V1 for a short time, salvaging personal belongings of the group. O1 eventually closed V1's engine compartment and entered the water. V1 was unoccupied at this time while the fire on-board continued to burn.

Nearby vessels observed the situation and offered assistance to O1 and passengers. V1 continued burning and smoldering while being kept at the location by a rope. O1 and all passengers were picked up by nearby vessels and remained near the scene until the arrival of the WCO.

V1 was towed to the Gavin's Point Boat Ramp where it was trailered. V1 was mechanically disabled because of the fire and the engine had to be manually raised for it to be trailered. O1 advised the fire was likely caused by a power-steering malfunction withing the engine compartment. V1 suffered extensive fire damage as a result of the accident. No injuries were reported from the incident.


BARDID: SD-2020-0018
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was driving V1 back to ramp on July 31st, 2020. O1 told WCO that he was attempting to make it back to the ramp after the bad storm that popped up. O1 told WCO that he was staying close to shore when a large wake hit his boat and swamped the boat. O1 then made the decision to pull over just north of the emergency spillway and beach his boat. O1 called dispatch and let them know what he did and that everyone on board was safe. WCO received a 911 call the following day stating that V1 lower half was now fully underwater.


BARDID: SD-2020-0019
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
P1 was sitting at the front of the boat reaching his leg over the side of the boat playing in the water. P1 fell overboard into the swift moving water, P1 was not wearing a personal flotation device (PFD). O1 took immediate action and took his shirt off and dove in after P1, O1 was not wearing a PFD. 

O1 caught up with P1 shortly before entering the fast water north of Divers Point. P2 could hear O1 shouting "I can not breathe". 

P2 lost sight of O1 and P1 near the point of Divers Point. A bystander on divers point could hear the shouting coming from V1 and was able to flag down another boat to pick up P1 from the fast moving water. O1 was last seen thirty yards from Divers Point. Extensive searches were done the following 3 days from sunrise to sunset. O1 was later found on July 9th downstream of Divers Point.


BARDID: SD-2020-0020
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: RAPID CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 16th, 2020  five individuals rented a vessel from Pactola Marina in Pennington County, SD. At approximately, 15:45 Operator 1 (O1) and Passenger 1 (P1) stated the vessel drifted into shore. O1, P1, and P2 got off the vessel and manually pushed the vessel off the shore. P1 loaded the vessel from the ladder on the stern while O1 and P2 loaded the vessel from the bow. P1 told O1 it was clear to operate the vessel while P1 was still standing on the stern ladder. O1 put the vessel into reverse. P1 legs were pulled off the ladder and sucked into the vessels propeller. P1 was pulled into the vessel and placed on the back deck of the vessel. P1 injuries were wrapped in a towel and transported back to the south marina. After emergency responders arrived, P1 was transported to Rapid City Monument Hospital.


BARDID: SD-2020-0021
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARKS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/22/2020 Vessel 1 (V1), a 22' Misty Harbor Pontoon, was on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, SD. V1 was being operated by Operator 1 (O1) with five passengers (V1P1-V1P5) onboard. O1 operated V1 upstream at approximately 5 miles per hour.

Vessel 2 (V2), a 2005 SeaDoo PWC, was being operated by Operator 2 (O2) with one passenger (V2P1) onboard near the vicinity of V1. O2 operated V2 behind and to the port side of V1 at a speed of 20-25 miles per hour. O2 and V2P1 wore PFD's during operation.

V2 approached the rear port side of V1 while maintaining speed. As V2 came in close proximity to V1, O2 attempted to steer V2 to it's port side. O2 described V2 lost power and steering at this time. V2's bow impacted V1's port side deck and deck rail near the deck access door. Because of V2's speed at the time of collision, V2's bow rode partially onto V1 and broke through V1's deck door, impacting the front port side bench seat. V1P1 was seated in the bench seat at the time of impact but was not directly struck by V2.

After collision, V2 remained upright and slid to it's port side off of V1. O2 and V2P1 remained on V2 after the collision. V2's engine would not start after incident and it was towed to shore by V1. 

V1 suffered damage to the port side to include, paint and vinyl scrapes, dented deck rail, broken deck access door and fractured bench seat brackets.

V2 suffered damage to the bow to include, paint scrapes, fiberglass gouges and rub rail abrasions.

No injuries were reported in the incident. O2 was cited for carless operation of a vessel by WCO.


BARDID: SD-2020-0022
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SILVER CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
WCO was contacted about a boat accident on Pactola Lake in Pennington County SD. V1 was using a trolling motor to anchor in place in Jenny Gulch. Floating object (pontoon boat) was tied to 2 other vessels and drifting free. The drifting pontoon was approaching V1. O1 in V1 in order to try and avoid a collision pulled up the trolling motor. O1 then put V1 into gear and accelerated forward while turning. V1 then struck the pontoon. The pontoon did not suffer any damage. V1 received a puncture to the hull on the starboard side near the bilge outlet and damage to the rubber bumper track around the boat.


BARDID: SD-2020-0023
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was fishing with P1 and P2 in front of the intakes on Lake Oahe. O1 knew the weather was going to pick up. As O1 started heading back towards the ramp, P1 hooked into a nice size northern pike. O1 put the motor into idle, causing the motor to die. O1 was not able to get the motor back running. O1 put down his trolling motor and started making his way towards the dam face so that if the wind did pick up like it was supposed to they could make it to shore. The wind ended up picking up too soon and they could not complete the last quarter mile to the ramp. they beached their boat on the rocks for safety reasons and planned on riding out the storm. The winds picked up to over fifty miles an hour causing the boat to take on water and damage to the hull.


BARDID: SD-2020-0024
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 23rd, 2020, O1 was pulling two adults on a tube in front La Framboise Island on Lake Sharpe near Pierre, SD. O1 was making sharp turns when a large wave created by his wake hit the pontoon causing the boat to come to a halt. This caused P1 to go overboard and P2 to fall halfway into the water. P1 suffered a large laceration to the ribs from an unknown object and went to the hospital immediately for ten staples and ten stitches . P2 suffered a large contusion on left shoulder and arm from the accident. This accident was not reported.


BARDID: SD-2020-0025
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/06/2020 at 6:15 pm, Vessel 1 (V1), a 20.5" 1999 Glastron, was docked at the Midway docks on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota, (SD).  V1 had its motor off and was being held against the dock on the starboard side by V1P1, the son of owner of V1.   

The owner had gone to get the trailer and was backing down the ramp when V1P1 and V1P2 waved to tell the owner in his vehicle that Vessel 2 (V2) a 24.5' 1999 Crownline operated by Operator 2, (O2) with one passenger (V2P1) had come into the ramp area and hit the rear port side of V1 with the starboard side of V2. V2 continued on from impact to boat trailer and loaded. 

Both the owner of V1 and owner/operator of V2 said V2 was going too fast.  V2 did not stop or report accident but immediately loaded V2 and left the boat ramp area. The owner of V1 reported the accident to SD Wildlife Conservation Officers on 09/07/2020.

V1 had no damage to the port side where collision occurred, but rather had damage to the starboard side that collided with stationary boat dock. V1 received damage on the starboard side with the separation of the seam between the top and bottom portions of the boat under the rub-rail along with paint scraps and scratches to the paint.  Damage was not realized until the next day when V1 was taking on water while turning to the starboard side because of damage from the starboard seam while on the lake.   The rub-rail of V1 has large a gouge on the starboard side with other scratches.  

V2 received no damage from collision.

No injuries were reported in the incident.  O2 was cited for careless operation of a vessel and failure to report an accident by WCO.


BARDID: SD-2020-0026
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BITTER LAKE
NearestCityorTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of November 8th, 2020 O1 and P1 were waterfowl hunting from V1 on Bitter Lake, in Day County, SD. At approximately 12:30PM O1, P1 and P2 (dog) had retrieved all their hunting equipment and began to head to the Kotzea boat landing site. 

O1 and V1 were traveling parallel to the north shoreline at approximately 3-4 mph when the motor on V1 unexpectedly shut off. O1 tried to start the motor again. The motor started and immediately shut off again. Two waves struck the boat on the stern starboard side. Within a matter of seconds, the boat began to sink. 

O1 and P1 were not wearing PFD’s. O1 and P1 were able to grab onto throwable devices which helped them stay afloat as they swam to shore. It should be noted, there was a strong south wind that was sustained at approximately 27 mph and wind gust as high as approximately 44 mph at the time of the boat accident.


BARDID: SD-2020-0027
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BEAR BUTTE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: STURGIS
County: MEADE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was fishing on Bear Butte Lake when he went to adjust his seat to a different position on V1. The seat locked in on one side but not the other, causing O1 to become unbalanced and V1 to tip over. O1 attempted to get back onto V1 but it kept tipping over. V1 grabbed his PFD from the seat area and put it on one side of his body but never fully wore it appropriately. O2 who was not involved with V1, observed O1 struggling and went toward O1 to offer assistance on V2(kayak). O2 grabbed O1 and O1 grabbed onto V2. O2 paddled V2 and O1 to the shoreline. O2 called 911 and informed them what was going on. An ambulance and SO were dispatched. O1 was transported to the hospital for Hyperthermia. WCO and the SO recovered V1 from the Lake and loaded it O1's truck and trailer. WCO went to the hospital and interviewed O1. WCO learned that O1 had purchased V1 a few days prior to the incident and had no experience using it prior to the day of the incident


BARDID: SD-2021-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Enemy Swim
NearestCityorTown: Waubay
County: Day
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 4th, 2021, V1 was on Enemy Swim Lake actively bowfishing for rough fish. At approximately 0630 hours, O1 engaged the motor on V1 to proceed back to the ramp with 4 passengers and a 50 gallon drum full of carp. As O1 accelerated V1, P3 lost his balance and stepped to the front starboard side pushing it down in to the water and causing swamping and capsize V1. P2 swam 50 yards to shore while O1, P3, P4, P5 climbed on top of V1. O1, P3, P4, P5 were rescued by GFP and Tribal PD units at approximately 0715 hours. P2 was transported to Webster hospital to get checked on for hypothermia.


BARDID: SD-2021-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CAMPBELL
NearestCityorTown: BROOKINGS
County: BROOKINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/23/2021 at approximately 3:30 PM, V2 had collided with V1 on the Southwest portion of Lake Campbell in Brookings County, South Dakota. A bystander notified emergency services of the incident. A Brookings County Deputy shortly responded to the call and took statements from O1 and O2. A WCO was unable to respond at the time of the call but was in contact with the deputy to assist with the accident via phone.

V1 operated by O1 was traveling in a northeast direction, closely followed by V2 that was also travelling in a northeast direction. According to statements taken, V1 and V2 were at full speed, approximately 30 yards apart prior to the accident. O1V1 was to starboard side ahead of O2V2. While O1V1 was maintaining a position in front of O2V2, O1V1 crossed over to the port side of O2V2. O1 took a sharp right turn towards the east while O2V2 was still maintaining speed behind O1V1. O2 attempted to avoid colliding with O1V1 by turning V2 to the starboard side, but O2 stated they did not see O1V1 until water still in the air had settled. The port side bumper of V2 collided with the starboard side of V1. V1 had damage to the starboard side of the hull. V2 did not sustain any obvious damage from the accident.

Initial statements for O1 and O2 were taken by the Brookings County deputy. A WCO took additional statements for O1 and O2 during a follow up investigation.

There were no personal injuries as a result of the accident.


BARDID: SD-2021-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER LAKE FRANCIS CA
NearestCityorTown: CHAMBERLAIN
County: LYMAN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5, 2021 at approximately 1:07PM, O1 was drifting his pontoon on Lake Francis Case near Chamberlain, South Dakota. The victim was attempting to climb the ladder from the water when the victim slipped & struck the prop with the victim's feet. The victim had a laceration on top left foot & a laceration on bottom right heel. The victim was transported to the Chamberlain Sanford Hospital. The victim received stitches and was released from the hospital.


BARDID: SD-2021-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HIPPLE LAKE MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 5th, 2021 at approximately 5:30PM, O1 was attempting to operate a (V1) in an area with submerged objects on Hipple Lake near Farm Island by Pierre, SD in Hughes County. O1 hit what is assumed to be a large rock beneath the surface of the water with V1. V1 began to take on water. O1 was able to get the V1 back to shore. No operators were injured.


BARDID: SD-2021-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/26/2021 O1 was operating V1 (2000 Gibson 44 Standard) inside of Lewis and Clark Marina, Yankton County, South Dakota with one passenger (P1) on-board. At approximately 11:30AM O1 was attempting to dock V1 on A dock. O1 at the time had less than 10 hours operating V1.

O1 attempted to back V1 out of its slip on A dock inside Lewis and Clark Marina. O1 became confused with the controls while running V1 and backed into V2 (docked at B slip #28). The bow of V1 struck the stern of V2 causing extensive fiberglass damage to V2

O1 regained control of V1 and removed V1 from V2's slip and returned back to V1's slip.


BARDID: SD-2021-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Finger tangled in vsl equipmen
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 21st, 2021 at approximately 1334hrs 7-1 (Yankton County Dispatch) was notified of a person with a possible detached thumb located at the Marina of Lewis and Clark Resort. WCO responded to the area from the city of Yankton. A ambulance and a 7-1 unit was closer and responded to the site. When the WCO arrived on scene, it was stated that an accident happen with a young man while trying to tie up a boat to a dock. The information the WCO then received from O1 and another witness was that O1 of V1 was docking the boat to a dock at the Marina of Lewis and Clark Resort. As O1 was maneuvering V1 to the dock, P1 had the docking rope tied up to the V1 cleat of the Star board Stern area and holding onto it. The tail of the docking rope fell into the water while the propeller was still in motion during docking operations. The docking rope got caught up into V1's propeller. Rope tightened up and pinned P1's both left and right thumb in between the V1 cleat and docking rope. P1 screamed for help. O1 and other occupants reacted. O1 was unsure if the V1 engine shut off before or after he shut off the ignition key during this time. P1's left and right thumbs were pinned into the cleat with the rope, partially detaching P1's left thumb. With the rope being wrapped up into the propeller very tight, P1's thumbs were pinned into the V1 cleat. A knife was obtained from V1 by O1 to cut the docking rope freeing up P1's left and right thumb. Occupants of V1 administered first aid to P1 while calling 911. 
WCO briefly spoke to P1 as he was ready to be transferred to the hospital. O1 was later contacted on June 29th, 2021 to verify the incident. O1 stated he was a very experienced boat operator. O1 knew P1 was assisting with the docking of V1. O1 observed P1 tie up the rope to the V1 cleat, but did not see the rope fall into the water from P1 that got caught in the V1 propeller. Nothing follows.


BARDID: SD-2021-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:07:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Springs
NearestCityorTown: Clark
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 8th, 2021 at approximately 10:07AM, a two vessel collision occurred on Indian Springs Lake in Clark County, SD located approximately three miles southeast of Clark, SD. The vessels involved were a 1990 V1 full windshield (V1) occupied with three anglers who are identified as O1V1, P1V1 and P2V1 (deceased)  and a 2006 Ranger Tiller 618T (V2) occupied by O2V2 (fishing guide) and his clients P1V2 and P2V2. The V1 was trolling at a slow rate of speed, in a westbound direction at approximately 2mph with all three occupants actively fishing. The V2 was traveling at a higher rate of speed of approximately 33mph in a south/southeast direction heading back to the boat ramp from fishing on the west side of the lake. During the V2’s travel, the V2 struck the V1 on the starboard side and ramped over the V1. Two of the three occupants in the V1 were injured while one occupant was struck by the V2, fell into the water and was deceased at the scene. The operator of the V1 and V2 both called into 911. The operator of the V2 pulled the deceased occupant of the V1 out of the water and into the V2. The Clark City Chief of Police arrived on scene where the collision had occurred. The Clark City Chief of Police administered first aid to the injured occupants of the V1 while determining the third occupant of the V1, now in the V2, was deceased at that time. The Clark City Chief of Police boarded the V2 and rode with the V2 and deceased back to the Indian Springs Lake Boat ramp until South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks WCO’s arrived on scene. The two V1 occupants were transported to Prairie Lakes Hospital in Watertown, SD while the deceased was transported to Furness Funeral Home in Clark, SD. The three occupants of the V2 were checked over by medical personal on scene and didn’t need any medical attention and were released at the boat ramp.


BARDID: SD-2021-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: BURKE
County: GREGORY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was anchored north of the Hwy 44 Bridge on Lake Francis Case. V2 was traveling at a high rate of speed perpendicular to V1. O2 failed to turn before hitting V1. Damage was done to the starboard side of V1. No damage was reported on V2. No injuries occurred. Both vessels returned to shore under their own power. Accident was reported to SO.


BARDID: SD-2021-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE POINSETT
NearestCityorTown: ESTILLINE
County: HAMLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/11/2021, V1 was operating on the North East corner of Lake Poinsett. There were three passengers aboard V1 and one person being towed skiing. O1, was going about 28 mph towing P1 skiing. P1 fell while skiing. When P1 fell, a ski came off and struck P1 in the back of head. P1 was wearing a PFD. O1 picked up P1 up in the boat and immediately had P2 call 911 due to P1 bleeding from the back of the head. V1 landed at Prestrudes lake access on the East side of Lake Poinsett where an ambulance took P1 to Brookings County hospital. P1 was later flown to Sioux Falls for further medical attention. WCO met O1 and P2 at their lake house on the East side of lake Poinsett. O1 agreed to a PBT which resulted in a BAC of .000.


BARDID: SD-2021-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERRE
County: STANLEY
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 and P1 were traveling upstream near Oahe Downstream swimming area around 12:15 PM. O1 stated they were on the water for an hour and a half when the wind started picking up. O1 started heading back to the boat ramp when a wave turned the boat hard starboard. O1 stated that it all happened in slow motion and the next thing they remember is being trapped under the boat. O1 and P1 were safely able to get out from underneath the boat. P1 was able to grab a phone and call 911. O1 and P1 were wearing PFD's and the engine cutoff switch at the time of the accident. No alcohol was consumed.


BARDID: SD-2021-0012
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7-22-2021   V1 operated by O1 was pulling a wakeboard skier out in front of the dam on Angostura Reservoir.   V1 was traveling west toward the dam then made a turn to the south east.  V1 then came to a crunching abrupt stop.  O1 looked back and observed that skier was not injured or in danger.  O1 then noticed the boat had come to rest on submerged rocks.  O1 emptied ballasts and then O1 and several passengers exited the boat and pushed the boat off the rocks.  O1 was able to limp V1 towards the Shep's Canyon Boat Ramp where the boat was loaded on the trailer.  O1 then noted the damage from impacting the rocks.


BARDID: SD-2021-0013
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHADEHILL
NearestCityorTown: LEMMON
County: PERKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube and was changing speed when they struck a submerged rock with the bottom of the hull and prop.  A scratch and hole was found on the fiberglass and the prop was bent.


BARDID: SD-2021-0014
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/17/2021 at 2:305 pm, Vessel 1 (V1), a 2012 Yamaha Wave Runner VX Cruiser was riding in the middle of Lewis and Clark Lake, north and west of Weigand Recreational area towards the middle of the lake in Yankton County, South Dakota (SD) by a Nebraska male (O1). 

The son, (O2), of O1 was driving (V2) a 2010 Kawasaki STX-15F Jet Ski heading east, south east at a rate of approximately 25 miles per hour.  

O1 wanted to catch up with O2 so took off east north east to get along side him to communicate with him driving faster than 25 mph.  It was wavy and as O1 started to get along side O2 hit a large wave and started losing control as water hit him in the face.  When he looked up V2 was just in front him and a collision was inevitable.  V1 broadsided V2 in the right front part of the jet ski just in front of the handles.  A large hole was put in V2 and it would not start again.  Both O1 and O2 fell off the machines. 

Both vessels were rented from Lakeside Fun Rentals of Yankton.  

No injuries were reported in the incident.  O1 was cited for careless operation of a vessel by WCO.


BARDID: SD-2021-0015
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityorTown: GETTYSBURG
County: POTTER
WaterConditions: Very Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 LAUNCHED FROM WEST WHITLOCKS ON 09/19/2021 AT 1900 HRS AND WAS OUT ON LAKE OAHE NEAR BOB'S LANDING.  AT 015 HOURS, 01 CALLED 911 STATING THEY WERE CAPSIZED ON LAKE OAHE.  WCO WAS ABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH 01 AND FOUND OUT V1 WAS NOT CAPSIZED BUT WAS PUSHED UP ALONG THE ROCKY SHORE LINE AND THEY WERE TRYING TO KEEP V1 FROM HITTING THE ROCKS.  WCO RELAYED 01 AND P1 POSITIONS TO THE SO SO THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO BE RESCUED.  01 AND P1 WERE PICKED UP OFF THE SHORELINE BY THE SO AND V1 WAS LEFT ALONG THE ROCKY SHORELINE.  ON 09/20/2021 WCO WENT OUT AND FOUND V1 STILL ALONG THE ROCKY SHORE LINE.  WHEN 01 WENT OUT TO INSPECT V1, HE LEARNED THE PONTOONS ON V1 WERE PUNCTURED AND WERE TAKING ON WATER.  A BOAT SALVAGE TEAM WAS CALLED AND REMOVED V1 FROM LAKE OAHE ON 09/20/2021.  THE OWNER OF THE SALVAGE TEAM INFORMED WCO THE PONTOONS WERE TOTALED.


BARDID: SD-2021-0016
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: DRY LAKE 2
NearestCityorTown: WILLOW LAKE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Wco received a call from a reporting party (rp) at 6:22 am on 10/09/2021 concerned about a pickup and trailer parked at dry lake 2 boat ramp in clark co, sd for 2 consecutive days in the same spot.  Wco arrived on scene to investigate.  Wco and search & rescue performed a search on dry lake 2 via patrol and rescue vessels.  Search and rescue found v1 capsized near the north shoreline on dry lake 2.  Search and rescue located o1 of the boat deceased in the water nearby the capsized v1.  Wco responded to the location.  O1 was face down in the water deceased in approximately one foot of water on the shoreline wearing a personal floatation device.

Search and rescue overturned/up righted v1 and pulled further into shore.  Wco conducted a search of the boat and found no damage to the boat besides what was caused by the capsized boat drifting into the muddy lake bottom to fishing equipment and plastic single counsel windshield.  Wco observed the v1 throttles to be in the upright neutral position and the key in the on position.  Search and rescue mentioned to wco that the bilge pump was in the one position after the boat was up righted.  Wco noticed that the top transom water release holes were plugged with boat plugs, and the plug in the boat was also in.

Wco observed the body of o1 and personal floatation device.  The personal floatation device was buckled and o1 was wearing the flotation device with arms through the arm holes.  The personal floatation device was buckled with the second buckle into the third buckle on the personal floatation device.  The personal floatation device at that time was on the upper portion of the torso above the stomach area and pushed up toward the head of o1.

Wco examined the v1 and found that the bilge pump fuse was blown, and an electrical light checker was in the boat wrapped around the throttle arm possibly showing signs of electrical issues in the boat.  Wco examined v1 to find no signs of v1 hitting any objects in the water.  Wco tested the starting capacity of the mercury outboard to see if there was a possible motor issue.  The outboard would not start, but this could be caused due to capsized boat, motor, and batteries for a period of time.

Through investigation of the garmin marine graphs that were affixed to the v1, it appears to wco that the incident more than likely happened on wednesday, october 6th, 2021 at approximately 1:35 pm.  This was the last transmission of the garmin marine graph 345 feet from the capsized v1.


BARDID: SD-2021-0017
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MISSOURI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: BURBANK
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 2:00 pm on 12/28/2021, a couple hunters were coming into shore on the missouri river while duck hunting in clay county, sd.  They were going to get food for them and one other hunter that was left back on a sandbar.  

While approximately 15 yards from the destined shoreline o1 stated the boat motor (9.9 horse johnson) stopped propelling.  The current in the area was swift and drifted v1 with o1 and p1 downstream.  V1 did not have a paddle.  Approximately 1/2 mile downstream was a log jam coming out from the shoreline.  The current brought v1 into the upstream side of the log jam and pinned v1 against it.  

Both o1 and p1 stated the strong current swamped v1 instantly and left no time to put on life jackets.  Occupants were now in the river swimming to shore which was approximately ten yards away.  O1 stated v1 submerged beneath the water and not seen again.  

All the hunting equipment was left on the sandbar they came from so none of that was lost.  The 3rd hunter observed the scenario from the nearby sandbar and witnessed the occupants able to swim to shore.  This hunter immediately called friends to come to the location with a warm vehicle, dry clothes and another boat.  Occupants are safe and were not treated for any injuries.  An approximate location of last known area of the boat is documented.


BARDID: SD-2022-0001
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityorTown: GEDDES
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2022 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:25AM DCOS RECEIVED A CALL FROM SO STATING THERE WAS A 2 BOAT ACCIDENT THAT HAD TAKEN PLACE AT PEASE CREEK. DCOS ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00PM. DCOS TOOK STATEMENTS FROM O1,P1 AND O2.  O1 STATED THAT HE AND P1 HAD LEFT THE BACK OF THE BAY HEADING FOR THE PEASE CREEK BOAT RAMP. 

O1 STATED THAT V1 WAS ON PLANE AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. O1 STATED THAT HE NEVER SAW V2 UNTIL THE COLLISION HAPPENED. O1 STATED THAT HIS HOOD WAS UP. P1 STATED THAT HE WAS RIDING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH HIS HEAD DOWN AVOIDING THE RAIN AND NEVER SAW V2 UNTIL THE COLLISION HAPPENED. O1 STATED THAT V1 DID NOT HAVE ANY NAVIGATION LIGHTS ON. O2 STATED THAT V2 WAS ON PLANE AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. O2 STATED THAT HE SAW V1 BEFORE THE COLLISION. O2 STATED THAT HE BEGAN TURNING HARD TO THE STARBOARD SIDE BEFORE THE COLLISION. O2 STATED THAT HE HAD HIS NAVIGATION LIGHTS ON. DCOS WAS ABLE TO TALK TO P2 AT THE HOSPITAL. P2 STATED THAT HE HAD HIS HEAD DOWN AVOIDING THE RAIN. P2 STATED THAT HE DID NOT SEE V1 UNTIL THE TIME OF COLLISION. P2 STATED THAT V1 WAS PERPENDICULAR TO V2 AT THE TIME OF COLLISION.


THIS CASE IS NOT COMPLETE...AWAITING PENDING CHARGES...


BARDID: SD-2022-0002
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: -1
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/20/2022 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:00PM. O1 WAS FISHING IN THE WEST BEND AREA ON LAKE SHARPE. O1 AND P1 AND P2 FINISHED FISHING FOR THE DAY AND HEADED BACK TO THE DOCK. WHILE EN-ROUTE TO THE DOCK, P1 NOTIFIED O1 THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF WATER IN THE BACK OF THE BOAT. O1 THEN SLOWED THE BOAT AND TURNED ON THE BILGE PUMP. THE BOAT CONTINUED TO FILL WITH WATER AND O1 TURNED THE BOAT OFF. O1 AND P1 AND P2 BEGAN TO FLAG DOWN ANOTHER BOAT FOR RESCUE. P2 GOT A LIFE VEST AND PUT IT ON.

THE V1 CONTINUED TO FILL WITH WATER UNTIL IT EVENTUALLY SANK. O1 AND P1 AND P2 WERE RESCUED BY A NEARBY BOAT. V1 SANK AND EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED WHILE O1, P1 AND P2 HEADED BACK TO THE DOCK ABOARD ANOTHER BOAT.


BARDID: SD-2022-0003
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
01 WAS OPERATING (V1 )PWC ON LAKE SHARPE WITH NO ONE ELSE AROUND. 01 WAS OPERATING IN A OPEN AREA AND THROUGH OPERATOR INATTENTION COLLIDED WITH SHORE AND VAULTED THE PWC 50.5 FT ONTO SHORE. V1 WENT IN A STRAIGHT LINE BETWEEN TWO TREES AND CAME TO REST. 01 HIT A TREE AND WAS KNOCKED OUT. WHEN 01 CAME TOO HE CALLED HIS FATHER AND HE CAME AND TRANSPORTED 01 TO THE HOSPITAL. NO BROKEN BONES REPORTED, ONLY SCRAPES AND BRUISES. 01 REPORTED HE WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 40-50 MPH WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED. THROUGH INVESTIGATION THE MINIMUM SPEED AT COLLISION WITH THE SHORE WAS 47 MPH. 
ALL DAMAGE TO V1 WAS TO THE FIBERGLASS HULL FROM COLLISION WITH THE SHORE. 
NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE WAS OBSERVED DURING THE INVESTIGATION.


BARDID: SD-2022-0004
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE CITY
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
O1V1 WAS PULLING HIS KIDS ON A TUBE AND ON PLANE, WHEN O1V1 HIT A ROCK REEF EXTENDING OFF THE PENINSULA OF THE SHORELINE.  V1 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE KEEL, BENDING THE REINFORCEMENT METAL SECTION HULL DAMAGE, MOVEMENT OF RIBS, BROKEN SKAG AND LOWER UNIT, BENT AND BROKE PORTIONS OF THE STAINLESS STEEL PROPELLER AND BENT THE PROPELLER SHAFT.  O1'S INEXPERIENCE AND LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAKE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT


BARDID: SD-2022-0005
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ROY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE CITY
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
O1 V1 FINISHED PULLING HIS KIDS ON A TUBE WHEN HE WENT TO RETURN TO SHORE HE INCREASED POWER CAUSING HIS TRANSOM TO DROP.  WHEN THE TRANSOM OF V1 SANK INTO THE WATER AND HIT A ROCK.  THE SKAG BROKE, BROKE ONE BLADE OFF, BROKE ONE OTHER ONE AND BENT THE THIRD OFF THE ALUMINUM PROPELLER AND BENDING THE PROPELLER SHAFT.  O1'S INEXPERIENCE AND LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAKE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.


BARDID: SD-2022-0006
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
ON JULY 27TH, 2022, AT APPROXIMATELY 7:00 PM, WCO WAS NOTIFIED OF A BOAT ACCIDENT THAT HAD OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF MARINA ON LAKE SHARPE NEAR PIERRE.  O1 AND O2 WERE ALONE ON THE JET SKI'S AND WERE WEARING PFD'S WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED.  O1 STATED THEY WERE JUMPING EACH OTHER'S WAKE WHEN O2/V2 VEERED TO THE PORT SIDE AND SUDDENLY FELL OFF THE JET SKI.  O1/V1 WAS NOT ABLE TO AVOID O2/V2 AND RAMPED THE BACK OF O2/V2'S JET SKI, V1 ALSO MADE CONTACT WITH THE HEAD OF O2.  O2 WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL IN PIERRE FOR THE HEAD TRAUMA.


BARDID: SD-2022-0007
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/28/2022 Vessel (V1), a 2012 Sea Doo GTI SE 130, was being operated by Operator 1 (O1) and Vessel 2 (V2) 2021 Sea-Doo Bombardier was being operated by Operator 2 (O2) on Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton County, South Dakota. 

At approximately 5:30PM, O2 was traveling when he made a sharp turn to the right with V2, O1 was following closely behind in V1 and continued straight as O2 turned. O1 struck O2 on the starboard side of V2. V1 went over the top of V2. V2 had extensive fiberglass and plastic damage to the top of vessel. V1 did not have any damage from the collision.

O1 and O2 both have had less then 10 hours of operation experience on Jet ski's.

O1 and O2 returned both V1 and V2 to the midway boat ramp after the collision and exited the lake. Neither O1 or O2 had any injuries.


BARDID: SD-2022-0008
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/17/2022 Vessel (V1), a 1980 Kayot Deck boat, was being operated by Operator 1 (O1) out on Lewis and Clark Lake, Yankton County, South Dakota with two other passengers (P1) on board. At approximately 9:10PM O1 was traveling east bound on Lewis and Clark Lake at approximately 15-20mph. O1 began to turn towards the south when a large crack occurred on the stern of V1. The outboard of the boat broke off the transom and was hanging on to the V1 by the steering cables.

O1 stated the motor shutoff and V1 began taking on water from the stern of the boat. O1 and the two other passengers exited the boat while V1 took on water and ended up flipping over. O1 and passengers were picked up by a passing boat.

SO was first on scene to gather initial information from O1 and passengers.

On 07/18/2022, WCO assisted with towing V1 out of the water. Upon getting V1 out of the water, WCO observed that the transom was made of ply wood and appeared to be weak and starting to rot. WCO believed the 150 HP motor was to much for the weak/rotten transom.


BARDID: SD-2022-0009
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEWIS & CLARK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: YANKTON
County: YANKTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/23/22 Vessel 1 (V1), a 11' Yamaha Deluxe Wave Runner was on Lewis and Clark Lake in Yankton County, South Dakota. V1 was operated by Operator 1 (O1) with no passengers on board the vessel. O1 operated upstream at approximately 15 miles per hour. O1 wore a PFD during operation.

Vessel 2 (V2), a jet ski, was operated by by Operator 2 (O2) with no passengers on board the vessel. O2 operated V2, behind and too the port side of V1 at the speed of approximately 15 miles per hour. O2 wore a PFD during operation.

V2 approached the rear port side of V1 while maintaining speed. As V2 came in close proximity to V1, O1 turned V1 to its ports side, attempting to splash O2 with its wake. O2 attempted to turn V2 to its port side to avoid collision, but V2 collided into V1's portisde. Because of V2's speed at the time of collision, V2's bow rode partially onto V1's top port side section of V1's bow. V2's vessel obtained damage on the lower starboard side of its hull. 

After collision, V1 and V2 remained upright. V2 slid to it's port side off of V1. V2 was taking in water. V2 was towed back to shore. 

V1 suffered damage to the port side bow to include, paint and vinyl scrapes, paint transfer and rub rail abrasions.

V2 suffered damage to the starboard side hull to include, paint scrapes, fiberglass gouges, paint transfer, and rub rail abrasions.

No injuries were reported in the incident. O1 was cited for careless operation of a vessel and arrested for Boating Under the Influence by a WCO in SD.

O2 left the scene before officers could obtain his vessel information but he is included in the witness section.


BARDID: SD-2022-0010
State: SD
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KAMPESKA
NearestCityorTown: WATERTOWN
County: CODINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: 0
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/20/2022 O1 began voyage from City Park Beach on Lake Kampeska, Codington County, South Dakota in V1 (Sea Ray 230). O1, V1 made a large circle at high speeds in the immediate area of City Park Access. As O1, V1 approached the access he began to slow V1, throttling back but maintaining plane. O1 observed V2 (sea foam green Mirrorcraft tiller), with a single occupant (O2) not underway immediately in front the bow of V1. O1 attempted to navigate around V2, O2 but impacted V2 near the port bow. Before the collision O2 observed V1 on a collision course with V2, O2 attempted to gain the attention of O1 but failed. O2 braced himself by positioning himself towards the rear of V2, O2 was sitting directly in the middle of V2 during the time of impact. V2 experienced significant damage to the port bow. 

V1, O1 returned to damaged V2 and O1 assisted O2, who was uninjured, with the return of V2 to City Park Access to include landing V2. After both V1 and V2 were removed from Lake Kampeska, Watertown Police Dispatch was notified of the collision. WCO arrived on scene at approximately 19:10 hours. Upon arriving at the scene both V1 and V2 were removed from the water and trailered. O1 and O2 were conversing near V2, both were accompanied by Watertown Police Department Officer. WCO briefly met with the O1 and O2 as well as the WPD. No information was requested by WPD nor was any medical attention requested by either party. 

V1 received damage primarily to the fiberglass hull of the bow above the bow eye resulting in two large abrasions to the fiberglass hull. V2 experienced a significant amount of damage to the bow, caving in most of the bow. V1 collided V2 near the port bow approximately 3-4' aft of the bow. The damage continued to the starboard side of V2 resulting in significant damage to most of the bow, rendering V2 inoperable. 

WCO believed alcohol to be a factor at the time of the collision. O1 showed a few signs of impairment but determined by WCO to not be arrest-able after Seated Field Sobriety Testing. O1 was cited for Careless Operation and written Warning for Improper Display of Boat Numbers.


BARDID: SD-2022-0011
State: SD
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-09-16 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityorTown: PIERRE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: 0
HazardousWaters: -1
CongestedWaters: 0
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 16th, 2022, O1 launched V1 from Downs Marina, in Pierre. O1 was driving on plane south bound on Lake Sharpe when he unknowingly veered out of the main channel. O1 recognized that they were getting into shallow water but was too late and hit a submerged tree. V1's main motor was knocked loose from the transom and was left hanging on by the power trim & tilt hydraulics. V1 was anchored in shallow water by boat motor. O1 and P1 were not wearing life jackets, and were not injured in the accident.


BARDID: TN-2014-0001
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elk River
NearestCityorTown: WINCHESTER
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and Occupant put on the Elk River at around 8:00am at the Hwy 50 bridge below Tim''s Ford Dam to hunt ducks. At around 10:00 am they had made it to the island off of Vanzant Bend Rd and took the left split of the river around the island. By that point their trolling motor had run out of battery and they were paddling. Just after going under the old wooden bridge at the island they struck a tree that was laying in the river and got hung up. the water starting coming over the stern of the boat and then it flipped over. Operator drifted downstream a few hundred yards and was able to grab onto a tree that was hanging out into the water and pull himself up and out onto the bank. Operator was able to walk out to a house about a half of a mile away. Occupant held onto the boat and drifted with it while holding his shotgun. After drifting with the boat about a half of a mile Occupant was able to grab a tree and pull himself out. Occupant found a barn and tried to start a fire and a propane heater but couldn''t. Occupant left his shotgun and walked out about 3/4 of a mile to the same house as Operator. They called 911 and got an ambulance to come pick up Occupant and take him to Southern Tennessee Medical Center in Winchester, Tn. Occupant had hypothermia and frostbite on his hands and feet. The boat was found by fishermen a few days later a couple of miles downstream from where it flipped.


BARDID: TN-2014-0002
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HIXSON
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On january 25, 2014 i was dispatched to big ridge yacht club for a vessel fire.  Upon my arrival i made contact with vessel #1 owner who stated that he was asleep on his vessel when we woke up to the smell of smoke.  Subject stated that he looked and saw a glow coming from the deck below him.  He said that he saw some clothes under the electric panel that were on fire.  Subject then went to get a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.  When he returned with the fire extinguisher the flames were to large to control.  Subject then went out on the deck of the vessel to push it out of the slip.  He was successful in pushing the vessel out of the slip where it drifted over to vessel #2.  The fire from vessel #1 caused superficial damage to vessel #2.  Hamilton county fire was able to put the fire out but shortly after the flames were extinguished vessel #1 sank next to vessel #2.  
     there was fuel on board of vessel #1 when it sank and hazmat and tema were alerted to the issue.  Tow boat us was assigned to clean up the spill.  Tow boat was also designated to bring vessel #1 back to the surface.


BARDID: TN-2014-0003
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was returning to the Long Hunter State park boat ramp after fishing. The lower unit of the vessel''s motor struck a submerged object, possibly a rock, and resulting in damage to the unit. The water was at a lower winter pool level.


BARDID: TN-2014-0004
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VONORE
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, March 1st at approximately 08:00, I Wildlife Officer received a call from Monroe County 911, advising of a single boat fire at Tellico Marina. I arrived on scene at 08:58. Upon my arrival, Vonroe FD was still trying to extinguish the flames on V-1. V-1 was a 1968 42'' Chriscraft 420 Commander. TN registration TN 7355 EC. V-1 was a total loss with the most damage at the stern of the vessel. V-1 was stored on A dock in slip. Witnesses stated of hearing popping noises and seeing whitish sparks soon turning to flames. Damage was contained to V-1 and portions of A dock of the Marina. The cause of the fire is undetemined/unknown. See attached photos.


BARDID: TN-2014-0005
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: PARIS LANDING
County: HENRY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 30, 2014, Two people were participating in an American Bass Anglers Tournament out of Paris Landing State Park Marina on the Tennessee River. Operator was operating a 2014 Trition 21 TRX with his wife on board. He was the 12th and last boat to “blastoff”. At or around 0645 hours, while following the other boats in the channel from Paris Landing Marina towards the main Tennessee River channel, he decided to overtake them outside the red buoy line. Near the main river channel, the Triton encountered wakes from the other tournament boats. The Triton made a sharp starboard turn ejecting both the operator and occupant out the port side. Passenger was transported by Henry County EMS to the Henry County Medical Center where she was treated for a bruised and sprained leg and released.
.


BARDID: TN-2014-0006
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Overloading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 24th, 2014, I was contacted by my dispatch that individual wanted to file a boat accident report. Operator1 informed me that the accident occurred on March 21st, 2014. Operator1 stated that wake from the Tennessee River Gorge Explorer had swamped his boat and had caused damage to the boat. Operator1 stated that the wake from the River Gorge swamped his boat and caused the boat to hit the rocks were he was tied up, therefore causing damage to the bow of the boat, the skeg, the prop, trolling motor, and causing deep gashes and scratches to the hull of the boat. He stated he was on shore but ran down to get in his boat to get the water out of his boat and that he fell overboard into the water. Operator1 said that he had sustained some injuries but did not seek medical attention. 

   Captain of the River Gorge Explorer stated that they saw Operator1 in his vessel and came to a stop when they observed him. Operator2  advised his deck hand to go to the stern of the boat and use binoculars to get the numbers off the boat and document the information. Operator2 stated that the boat was loaded down heavily in the bow with scrap metal.

   All information gathered was from the complaintents and conflicting statements were given.


BARDID: TN-2014-0008
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NICKAJACK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: JASPER
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday April 3rd 2014, Operator was operating his brothers'' 1976 Stryker bass boat next to the Bennetts Lake Access Area on Nickajack Lake. He approached the courtesy dock to pick up his fishing partner. Water started entering the stern of the vessel due to the wind and rough water conditions. Operator started the engine and attempted to accelerate and change direction when the boat swamped. The passenger jumped from the boat onto the courtesy dock. Operator was pinned between the boat and courtesy dock before being pulled to safety by a bystander. Operator refused the medical treatment offered by Marion County EMS.


BARDID: TN-2014-0009
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ANDERSONVILLE
County: ANDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was on Norris Lake in her 2012 Supra. She took off from the ramp at Anderson Co. Park and proceeded down river about a half mile. She turned around and headed back in front of the ramp where her husband was standing and watching. He noticed smoke coming from the back of the Supra and yelled and waved to get her attention. About this time the engine stopped, she noticed the smoke and pulled up the engine latch. The engine was fully engulfed. She grabbed a life preserver and jumped overboard. Her friend Deidre saw what was happening and came to pick her up. The Supra blew toward and eventually beached on a small island and burnt up.The above occurred in Anderson County. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: TN-2014-0010
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. LOUDOUN LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LOUISVILLE
County: KNOX
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator WAS OPERATING TN 1867 DM UPSTREAM OF TOOLS BEND  ON FT. LOUDOUN LAKE AT APPROXIMATELY 14:15 ON 13 APRIL 2014. Operator STRUCK PARTAILLLY SUBMERGED OBJECT CAUSING DAMAGE TO HULL  AND OUTBOARD MOTOR.  Operator did not see the object before striking it.


BARDID: TN-2014-0011
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MORRISTOWN
County: GRAINGER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements, Operator1 and some friends met at Olen Marshall boat ramp to ride a pair of Sea Doos Operator1 had recently purchased. Operator1 (vessel 1) and Operator2 (vessel 2) boarded the personal water crafts at the boat ramp and began traveling downstream. Vessel 1 was traveling behind and off to the right of vessel 2. At approximately a 1/4 mile below the ramp the operator of vessel 2 was looking to his left and began to slow. The operator of vessel 1 assumed vessel 2 was turning around. Vessel 1 began making a left turn looking to his right towards the bend in the river. As the operator of vessel 1 looked back around vessel 2 was still on course heading straight towards him. Vessel 2 turned to the right to try to avoid a collision but struck vessel 1 on the portside. 
Operator1 was struck by vessel 2 in the hip region of his body and thrown from his vessel. Operator2 immediately stopped and went into the water to assist Operator1. A pontoon near the accident scene heard someone yelling for help. Good sam assisted loading Operator1 onto his vessel and transported him back to the boat ramp. Operator1 was transported to Hamblen County Hospital, and later flown to the University of Tennessee Hospital. Operator1 underwent surgery to repair multiple fractures of his pelvis..


BARDID: TN-2014-0020
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEATHAM RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: ASHLAND CITY
County: Davidson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday May 5,2014 at approximately 6:45am Operator launched his Ranger bass boat (TN 6971 DR) from Brush creek boat ramp on Cheatham Lake. He was the only one aboard. He exited Brush creek and turned right headed upriver on the Cumberland river towards Nashville. A very short time later while running on plan between 40-50 mph Operator lost control of his boat and ran aground on the bank near the mouth of Sam''s creek. He was ejected from the boat onto the bank. He sustained severe cuts to his head and face, broken bones, and internal trauma. The boat came to rest on the rock bank completely out of the water. The bow of the boat along with the trolling motor was broken off and landed several feet in front of the boat. Cheatham county received a 911 call from Operator at 7:12 am stating he had been in a boating accident and didn’t know exactly where he was. Cheatham Sheriff and EMS arrived at the accident site at approximately 7:30. He was transported to Vanderbilt ER in Nashville for his injuries. Operator stated that his hat had blown off and in the process of reaching for it he lost control of the boat.


BARDID: TN-2014-0021
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HENDERSONVILLE
County: SUMNER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At this time the victim has refused to cooperate and the case is under investigation.  Victim was found by witnesses hanging on the back of his boat.  The boat was in neutral at the time and the engine was on.  Victim was taken to the hospital.  Blood was taken by the hospital and it came back SAC .336 which converts to BAC of .295.  At this time I have not talked to the A.D.A because it took a week to get the hospital results.  I am looking to charge subject with Failure to Report a Boating Accident and BUI.  A full narrative will be included in final report.  It is assumed the victim fell overboard due to alcohol use.


BARDID: TN-2014-0022
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: Davidson
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 6:30pm on May 20, 2014 vessel TN 2259 DJ was cruising on Percy Priest Lake. Owner and passenger were aboard when the boat ran aground onto a shallow rocky bank 300 yards northeast of Seven Points boat ramp. Operator was driving and Passenger was riding in the passenger seat directly left of the steering helm. Approximate speed was between 25-40 mph when the boat hit the bank. The lower front waterline bow was pushed directly inward by a rocky ledge bank slightly below the waterline. The boat spun around and came to rest on the rocky flat in approx. 1.5 feet of water. The passenger and driver were taken to Vanderbilt ER for their injuries. The driver sustained facial injuries from contact with the helm and windshield area. The passenger had contusions on the right side of his body from contact with the interior of the boat. Driver admitted he had been drinking that day and his blood was taken at hospital. It has been submitted for testing lab for determining BAC; results are pending. On 7/25/14 TBI analyed blood sample which came back at .109 BAC. Charges were filed for BUI offense on 8/19/14 in Davidson county.


BARDID: TN-2014-0023
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: RED RIVER
NearestCityorTown: Adams
County: ROBERTSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 17, 2014 Two people rent a canoe from RED RIVER canoe rental located in Adams Tennessee. They put in the canoe near North Barns road at approximately 10 am and floated downstreams towards Adams TN.  Approximately two hours later Operator ended up falling out of the canoe without the canoe turning over. He had been drinking alcohol and wasnt wearing a PFD.  The river was slightly higher than normal flow conditions and moderatley swift.  Also the temperture was near 58 degrees. occupant jumped into the river to help him but wasnt able to.  She witnessed him float down stream with the current and out of site.  She got back into the canoe to and proceeded to paddle down stream to look for him. She then call the canoe rental place which call 911 center.  The canoe rental place sent another canoe to come to her and pick her up. Search teams searched for four days and his body was recovered Wedesday morning at 9 am.


BARDID: TN-2014-0024
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATAUGA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JOHNSON CITY
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was a 18ft aluminum jon boat registration TN 8842 EF.   Operator sustained serious injuries from the event.  Operator was transported to Johnson City Medical Center by Wings Air Rescue.  Operator suffered crack vertebrae, broken ribs, and a punctured lung during the event.   The other two refused treatment. 

Based on Statements 

On May 17th 2014 at approximately 19:00 Operator was operating an 18ft jon boat up the Watauga River during a generation event.  The three individuals were going to fish the lower end of the Watauga River.  Operator operated the vessel up the river, and pulled off to the side to tie on fishing lures.  Once the individuals had their fishing gear ready, Operator used the trolling motor to operate the vessel away from the bank and to begin fishing.  Operator used the trolling motor to keep the bow of the vessel upstream.   While the trolling motor was down and was running, the trolling motor propeller impacted the river bottom.  The impact broke two blades on the propeller.  The damage of the propeller reduced control of the vessel.  In a short period of time, the vessel drifted into a low lying tree limb over hanging the river.  Upon impact with the tree, Operator became pinned between the console of the vessel and the tree.  Occupants climbed on the tree and grabbed hold of Operator before the vessel became dislodged from the tree.   The vessel came to rest downstream  approximately .5 miles.  Occupants stated that Operator was in and out of consciousness.  Occupants stated that it became increasingly difficult to hold Operator out of the water.  Occupant1 entered the water and swam to the bank, so that Occupant2 could release Operator into the river and be retrieved by Occupant1.  Occupant2 released Operator and Occupant1 retrieved him and brought him to the bank.   Occupant2 then entered the water and swam to the bank.  A call was placed to 911 and rescue personnel arrived on scene. The two other occupants were hypothermic.

Damage Assessment:
Two Broke Blades on the Trolling Motor
Console Windshield Broken off
Front pedastal seat bent and partly detached from front deck
Damage to Port gunwale
Scratches on Motor Cowl


BARDID: TN-2014-0025
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 19:00 hrs I received a call from dispatch that a boating accident had occurred on Douglas Lake in the vicinity of the Dam. Sevier County Rescue Squad had accounted for all subjects and transported them to the free launch ramp located at the Dam. 

Based on verbal and written statements: 

At approximately 17:30 hrs., Operator1 was operating his 1972 pontoon boat on Douglas Lake. He was headed North along the big Island due east of the Dam. He stated they felt and heard a bump on the left pontoon. The wind was gusting and the water was white capping with 2'' swells. He said the left side of boat was getting lower and lower. The boat rolled to the left and turned over dumping Operator1 and 3 other passengers into water. The three passengers had personal floatation devices on. Operator1 was not able to get his personal floatation device on. Instead he held onto a padded bench seat that was not fastened to the vessel. They were able to call for help and waited in water until Sevier County Rescue Squad rendered aid. They were transported to the boat ramp by rescue personnel. 

Officer and myself used two patrol vessels to tow the capsized pontoon to the boat ramp located at the RV park West of Cowboy''s Restaurant. We left the vessel in Operator1''s possession and he stated he would get it out of water.


BARDID: TN-2014-0026
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: ANDERSONVILLE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 14:00 hours on 5-25-2014 a group of individuals were swimming behind a pontoon boat in Cove Creek on Norris Lake, upstream from the Norris Dam.  Eight individuals were in the water swimming while two remained on board.  The vessel was not at anchor and as a result began to drift towards the bank.  One of the individuals on board alerted those in the water that she would be moving the boat away from the shore.  Operator states that she started the boat and almost immediately heard screaming from the water at which point she immediately shut the motor off.  The individuals in the water state that after the boat was started that it began to come backward slowly, striking victim and once they began screaming the boat then went forward rapidly.  See witness statements.


BARDID: TN-2014-0027
State: TN
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SEVIERVILLE
County: SEVIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 25, 2014 at approximately 15:30, I was dispatched to a vessel fire located just out from TVA Dam Free Launch Boat Ramp on Douglas Lake.  Upon arrival I noticed the vessel TN 8755 AR drifting between the boat ramp and no wake buoy completely engulfed in flames. All persons on board had escaped from the vessel uninjured.  They were picked up and taken back to shore by two unidentified vessels whom left the scene before our arrival.  

According to interview/statements; after launching the vessel, subject was idling approximately 75 yards away from the boat ramp when the youngest female ran from the back of vessel stating she smelled a strong odor of gasoline.  Operator shifted the vessel into neutral, heard a loud pop, and then an explosion.  Operator attempted to use the fire extinguisher aboard the vessel to extinguish the flame, but it was too intense.  

Occupant1 stated that when Occupant2 reached the front of the vessel that her hair was smoking, so she picked her up and threw her into the lake.  All of the occupants in the vessel had singed eyelashes and hair on the front of their heads.  Operator had just purchased the vessel on May 15, 2014 and stated that all of the vessels electronic systems were functioning.  Operator also stated that they had stopped prior to reaching the lake and purchased $50.00 worth of fuel for the vessel, but he didn’t vent the fumes before launching the vessel.  The vessel burned completely and sank to bottom of Douglas Lake at approximately 16:34.  The fuel cell was the only thing salvaged from the vessel.  This incident occurred in Sevier County Tennessee.


BARDID: TN-2014-0029
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Melton Hill Lake
NearestCityorTown: KNOXVILLE
County: ANDERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time on Melton Hill Lake in Anderson County the above individuals were operating the above vessels when Vessel 1 struck Vessel 2 on the port side towards the stern.  Vessel 2 was traveling at approximately idle speed exiting a no wake zone while vessel 1 was approaching the no wake zone on plane.  The operator of vessel states that as he was approaching the no wake zone there were numerous boats exiting the area causing a large wake which pushed him into the Vessel 2 causing the two vessels to collide.


BARDID: TN-2014-0030
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: MT JULIET
County: Sumner
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 24, 2014 at approximately 15:00hrs, I received a call from Boating Officer. He stated the owner of Cedar Creek Marina called him to report a boating accident that occurred on this date at approximately 14:30hrs at the marina. Boating Officers and I arrived on the scene on this date at approximately 15:10hrs. We interviewed the owners of the two boats involved in the incident and witnesses that observed the incident. Vessel 1 was tied to the boat dock between the access ramp and gas pumps. No persons were aboard vessel 1 at the time of the incident. Operator2 was operating vessel 2 at the time of the incident. He was attempting to load vessel 2 onto a trailer at the access ramp. While attempting to load the boat onto the trailer, the throttle of vessel 2 was pulled backwards, causing the vessel to increase it’s speed in reverse. Operator2 stated the throttle stuck. There was no evidence the throttle of vessel 2 was malfunctioning. The operator’s seat of the vessel was not secured to the floor of the boat. The seat, when in use, was balanced on a pole by the person sitting in the seat. Operator2 stated when the boat suddenly accelerated, the seat he was sitting in fell backwards. That is when the throttle may have been pulled backwards, causing the boat to suddenly accelerate. When vessel 2 quickly accelerated, it struck vessel 1. The bow of vessel 2 struck the left rear of vessel 1. The result of the collision caused significant damage to the rear of vessel 1. There was a small amount of damage to vessel 2, light surface scratches to the bow.


BARDID: TN-2014-0031
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKWICK LAKE
NearestCityorTown: COUNCE
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Witnesses state that the victim and subject were riding a tube being pulled behind the vessel. Witness went on to state the operator stopped the boat and the tube began drifting towards the boat. The victim slid off the tube about the same time the operator placed the vessel in reverse thinking he was turning it off, this caused the vessel to travel backwards, striking the victim as she was in the water. The victim was pulled away from the motor and after the motor was shut off placed on the boat. The victim was transferred to another vessel, then to an ambulance and then on to a helicopter to be air lifted to the MED in Memphis, TN.


BARDID: TN-2014-0032
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LYNCHBURG
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/31/2014 I was contacted by Nashville Dispatch about a boating accident that occurred on Tim''s Ford Lake near Neal''s Bridge in Moore Co. They had been notified by Heritage Medical Center in Shelbyville, Tn of a girl with a lower leg injury that she had received from being thrown from a PWC. I was able to speak to the victim on her cell phone while she was at the hospital. She told me the basic story and was supposed to call me back when she found out the results of the X-ray of her leg. I told her that I would need to do a report and would try to meet up with her the next day. She never called me back and would not answer my calls or texts after the first conversation. 

According to Victim, she had been hanging out at Neal''s Bridge on Tim''s Ford Lake and there was a family there that had a PWC and she asked if she could ride on it. They let her ride on the PWC with their 16 year old son driving it. They were riding the PWC and they jumped a wake which threw her off of the PWC into the water. Victim stated that her foot caught on the railing of the PWC as she fell off and twisted her leg. Victim said that she believed that she might have a fracture in her lower leg.


BARDID: TN-2014-0033
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 18:15 at Blue Water Marina Operator was approaching the boat dock. He indicated in his statement that he placed the vessel in forward instead of reverse and struck the dock. occupant was standing on the bow of the vessel. At approximately the same time as Operator placed the vessel in forward, Occupant began to step off the vessel. Occupant was ejected from the vessel due to the force of the strike. She landed on the dock injuring her left hip and receiving scratches to her face. Occupant remained in that position for minutes before she instructed her husband/vessel operator to contact her son. He arrived and then called 911.

Upon completion of my investigation I determined that the accident was caused by operator inattention, by the victim standing on the bow of the vessel, and by the operator operating at to high rate of speed to dock the vessel. Sergeant and I determined that alcohol was not a factor in the accident and that a blood draw would not be requested from the operator.


No charges were filed


BARDID: TN-2014-0034
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TEN MILE
County: ROANE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday 24 May 2014, I Officer along with Officer heard shouting and observed black smoke coming from a vessel that was docked at Blue Springs Marina. We acquired fire extinguishers from our patrol vessel and ran towards the location of the fire. As we approached the vessel smoke was billowing from the compartment where the engine was housed. I lifted the compartment as Officer extinguished the fire.


BARDID: TN-2014-0035
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BOONE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: GRAY
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 2330 hours, myself and Officer received information from TWRA dispatch concerning a 2 vessel accident, where 1 vessel had left the scene, near Lakeview Marina on Boone Lake, in Sullivan County, Tennessee. The initial information was received by TWRA dispatch from a phone call by the Sullivan County 911 dispatch. The originating caller stated that he had heard a loud crashing sound on Boone Lake, then observed a vessel leaving the scene, followed by another vessel leaving in tow. 

At 2340 hours, myself and Officer arrived at the location we were given, just upstream from Lakeview Marina. 

At 000 myself and Officer checked around the TVA dam access area for any vessels being towed. 
At 005 Officer checked around Lakeview Marina for any vessels being towed. 

At 015 Officer made contact with a 1989 Sonar vessel (TN 8685 BE), being towed towards Rockingham Marina on Boone Lake in Washington County, Tennnessee. Officer made contact with the Sonar vessel operator Operator1, and his father who was towing the Sonar vessel with a 1973 Sea Ray Cabin vessel (TN 7579 BE). 

Myself and Officer responded to Rockingham Marina to take pictures and document information on the Sonar vessel. I observed damage to the right rear gunwale. 

Based on interviews with Sonar boat operator Operator1, at the time of the accident there were 5 total people on board the vessel. Operator1 stated they had run out of fuel, and were drifting. While waiting for fuel to be delivered they observed an oncoming vessel, and feared they would be struck. All 5 people on board the Sonar vessel jumped into the water. The oncoming vessel struck the Sonar vessel, backed up and left the scene. There was no additional information that could be gathered on the vessel that left the scene. A nearby vessel came to the aid of the people in the water, and transported 4 individuals to the residence. Father arrived in a Sea Ray Cabin vessel to transport Operator1 and to tow the Sonar vessel. 

On Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 1230 hours, I met with vessel owner to gather his personal information and take additional pictures of the Sonar vessel. 

Based on investigation, it is undetermined what vessel might have caused the damage to the Sonar vessel (TN 8685 BE).


BARDID: TN-2014-0036
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WATTS BAR LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SPRING CITY
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to witness statements:

Vessel one was at anchor near Sand Island at Watts Bar Lake in Rhea County.  Occupant Had his legs over the port side of Vessel one near the center of the vessel.  Vessel two was pulling up to vessel one to moor.  Vessel two was adrift- drifting alongside vessel one.  Vessel three came along the port side of vessel two at a high rate of speed and in very close proximity( less than 20 feet) and swerved to the left away from vessel two.  This swerving action created a very large spray and wake.  The wake was substantial enough to cause vessel one and two to hit their gunnels together violently. Vessel two''s starboard side ramped slightly onto the port side gunnel of vessel one.  Victim’s leg was caught in between the vessels.  The wave action separated the boats.  The operator of vessel showed no remorse or concern for the injured party and promptly left the area. Occupants of vessel one splinted the injured parties leg and transported him to shore.  From there the injured was transported to Roane Medical via private vehicle.


BARDID: TN-2014-0037
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CAMDEN
County: BENTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 3, 2014 about approx 1700hrs Operator1 finished fishing on Ky Lake Near Lashlee crossing in Benton County, TN.  Operator1 looked through the cut at Lashlee Crossing and did not see any boats. As Operator1 started to plow in the boat(vessel 1) he was temporarily blinded by the sun. As his bass boat started to plane off he ran into a pontoon boat(vessel 2) coming from the west.  Operator1 was ejected from the boat and was wearing his kill switch but not wearing a PFD.  Neither party was injured from the accident and both boats were taken back to the ramp where both parties exchanged information.  Operator2 reported the accident about 2100hrs to the park ranger at Nathan Bedford State Park who then notified Officer with TWRA.


BARDID: TN-2014-0038
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BRISTOL
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday May 31, 2014 at 1330 hours I was contacted by Laurel Marina manager. Manager stated that there had been a boating accident inside Laurel Marina. Manager stated that a house boat and a boat house were damaged. I told Manager that I would be in route to Laurel Marina. I arrived at Laurel Marina on South Holston Lake in Bristol Tennessee at approximately 1430 hours. I followed Manager to the area where he stated the incident occurred. I docked at boat house WA35A. I observed damage to the exterior of the boat house. I was met by individuals. I obtained statements from the witnesses available and traveled to a house boat named “Out of Control” across the cove. I observed port side damage to house boat VA7524 BK. I spoke with the owner of the vessel, and determined him to be the operator of the vessel. I obtained statements from Operator and an occupant of the vessel at the time of the incident. I documented the damage to Operator''s vessel. I returned to the boat house where I originally observed damage and documented the damage to the exterior of the building. 

Based On Witness Statements: 
Both individuals stated that Virginia Vessel 7524 BK was attempting to dock in his usual docking location. They stated the vessel attempted to dock in the slip but was unsuccessful after a couple of tries. They stated the vessel began to accelerate in reverse towards their boat house. The vessel then struck their boat house and continued in reverse until it struck the bank just beyond their location. 

Both stated that the vessel that they were traveling in, VA 7524 BK, was being operated by Operator. They stated they lost power to the port side engine of the vessel while cruising on the lake. They stated they began to return when they realized the engine problems. Operator stated he was attempting to dock the vessel and was having trouble with the wind. Operator stated that on his last docking attempt, he was blown backwards into the boat house. 

Damage Assessment: 
Boat House WA35A had damage to the exterior including: a bent front corner post support beam, a swim ladder and the concrete pads that connected it, and a slide and the support system that extended from the second level of the building. 
House Boat VA 7524 BK had damage to the port side including: a window that had shattered, and damage to the exterior near where the shattered window was located.


BARDID: TN-2014-0039
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was fishing in his vessel.  He was drifting with the current and had just landed a fish when he attempted to put the fish in the vessel livewell.  He slipped and fell on the rear deck and landed on his right hip.  The hip was dislocated in the process.


BARDID: TN-2014-0040
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DAYTON
County: RHEA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator statement:  Vessel was traveling downstream on Rhea County Side of TN river.  Vessel was travelling at approximately 40 mph.   Vessel struck a large river channel marker resulting is sever structural damage to the starboard bow portion of the bow. This was a property damage only incident.


BARDID: TN-2014-0042
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TIMS FORD LAKE
NearestCityorTown: TULLAHOMA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 25, 2014, myself and Boating Officer were dispatched to a Boat Incident at Holiday Landing Marina. Upon arrival, we noticed several individuals next to a docked Tahoe boat and a houseboat tied up to the dock to the right of the boat ramp at Holiday Landing Marina. The individuals on the dock were telling us the Tahoe boat was hit by the large houseboat. Off. talked with the individuals aboard the houseboat while myself and Off. talked to the owners of the Tahoe boat. The owner stated they were eating at the Bluegill Grill when the incident happened. We found some visible damage to the port side of the Tahoe vessel. There was also visible damage to the trim on the starboard side of the vessel where it had hit the poles on the dock. After talking with the owner of the Tahoe vessel, I then went and talked to Off. and the owner/ operator of the houseboat. He stated that he was backing the houseboat out of the slip at the marina when his houseboat came into contact with the docked Tahoe vessel. He also stated that the wind had caught the side of his houseboat and pushed him into the side of the Tahoe boat. There was a moderate wind blowing into the marina area from the lake and that this particular area was congested during the time the incident occurred.


BARDID: TN-2014-0043
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: Davidson
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14, 2014 at approximately 2:40pm driver Operator and rear passenger departed from Elm Hill Recreation Area #2 boat ramp on a Yamaha PWC (tag KY 0524 JB). Subject riding a similar but separate PWC ( tag KY 0524 JC) was following behind them. The passenger on the PWC, Occupant, was holding in his right hand the excess rear slack from a recreational skiing tube they had in tow directly behind the vessel. Also some amount of excess lead slack (the part which was attached to the stern tow eye) was located in the port side gunwale of the PWC near both individual’s left foot. Near Elm Hill Marina, while underway at approximately 25mph, the towed ski tube pulled the slack out from Occupant’s hand and as the PWC continued forward the remaining slack located at the port side gunwale entangled his left foot near his ankle and pulled him from the PWC as the tube reached its maximum length. The force from the rope constricting at his ankle resulted in his left foot being amputated. A make-shift tourniquet from the ski rope itself was applied above and below his left knee to prevent excess blood lose. The depth near the accident site was ~70 feet. The amputated limb was not recovered. Occupant was taken to nearby Elm Hill Marina and transported to Vanderbilt ER by Metro Nashville Fire/ EMS. He was interviewed at Vanderbilt ER.


BARDID: TN-2014-0044
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEATHAM RESERVOIR
NearestCityorTown: NASHVILLE
County: DAVIDSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 14, 2014 about 17:00, Operator was operating his vessel near River Mile 173 on Cheatham Reservoir when he noticed the rear of the vessel sitting low in the water. Upon checking he saw water entering near the transom, so he drove to the nearest river bank and came to rest. The vessel sank in two feet of water, submerging the engine. The following day the boat was recovered by a commercial marine service.


BARDID: TN-2014-0045
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CENTER HILL LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SMITHVILLE
County: DEKALB
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 14, 2014 I was dispatched to the scene of a boat accident that occurred in front of the Floating Mill Recreation area on Center Hill Lake in Dekalb County. Upon arrival, the parties had left the scene and the victim already loaded on an ambulance at Hurricane Marina. I located the witnesses of the victim and sent two Corps of Engineer Rangers to Floating Mill to locate the other parties involved. 
According to witness statements, Operator1 was operating a Yamaha Personal Watercraft out of the no wake zone at the recreation area. He had two passengers on the PWC and one person was being pulled on a tube behind the PWC. As he left out of the no wake zone he began to speed up but was still going less than 10 mph. Operator1 stated that he saw the pontoon coming from his right and saw that it wasn’t slowing down. Operator1 stated that he gunned the PWC to try and pull the tube past the boat but it was too late and they collided. Operator1 stated that he immediately circled around and picked up victim and assessed her injuries. He stated that she had a large gash on her left wrist. She was transported to Hurricane Marina where she was put on an ambulance and taken to Cookeville Hospitol. 
Operator2 was the operator of the Riviera pontoon boat. He stated that he and his two passengers had been fishing near the little island in front of the recreation area and were traveling back up stream to fish in another area. He stated he saw three jet skiis cross in front of his path from his left to right. He stated that they crossed close to him and he was watching them go by. He did not notice that the last one was pulling a tube. He didn’t realize that he had hit the tube until after the collision occurred. He stated that when he realized what happened he stopped. 
Victim was treated with ten stitches on her wrist and released. 
Her father was the owner of the PWC and was on another boat in front of the accident. He was issued a citation for violation of registration law because he had not registered the PWC in his name.


BARDID: TN-2014-0046
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KENTUCKY LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CRUMP
County: HARDIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to both operators, they were operating their PWC''s upstream from the Savannah bridge (hwy64) in the Wolf Island area on Kentucky lake. The operators were returning to a private boat ramp off of Catfish Lane in Crump,TN. The operator of V2 stated she was headed upstream with her son (V2 passenger) sitting in front of her when she let off of the throttle of the PWC she was riding. Operator2 states they began to float at this time near the campers upstream from the bridge. She states that Operator1 (V1) was already ahead of them. She then states that while they were floating, they had turned and faced back towards the bridge. It is at this time she states her and her son were struck on the left (port) side causing injury to their left legs. Operator2 states that she and her son were stopped and she noticed Operator1 first to her right and then when she looked to her left, he hit them. The operator of V1 stated that Operator2 and him were floating together and had stopped for a moment. He then states they were facing opposite directions and both began to travel again at the same time. Operator1 says he throttled up and made a circle to pass behind Operator2''s PWC. He continues by saying that it appeared they let off the throttle in front of him and he then hit them on the side. Both operators state the impact threw both V2 passenger and Operator2 from their PWC.


BARDID: TN-2014-0047
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: HARRISON
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 14th, 2014, I was dispatched to a boat fire at Island Cove Marina. Upon arriving on scene the boat was on a lift at the marina. The boat operator and passenger on the boat had already left the scene and drove themselves to the hospital for burns sustained during the explosion. Witnesses state the operator had just got done fueling his boat up at the gas dock and when he started the boat there was a small explosion and fire. There was damage to the engine compartment and inside the cabin of the boat. A fire extinguisher had been used to put out flames inside the boat. I was unable to make contact with the owner and operator of the boat before he was sent to the burn unit in Atlanta for the severe burns he sustained during the fire.


BARDID: TN-2014-0049
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TELLICO LAKE
NearestCityorTown: VONORE
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of an 18 foot fiberglass fish/ski type boat was returning to the boat ramp after dark with two passengers. All three occupants had been consuming alcohol. The operator struck the bank at sufficient enough speed to launch the vessel into the air and it travelled approximately 40 feet through the air before striking a large tree on the land. All three occupants were injured beyond first aid and admitted to the hospital.


BARDID: TN-2014-0050
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: NEW TAZEWELL
County: CLAIBORNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the operator of V1, she was docking her vessel in slip B10 when she struck V2 in the transom area. V2 was docked (moored) in slip and  unoccupied at the time of the accident . The operator of V1 stated while she was attempting to dock her pontoon she observed a thundersorm approaching from the west. While approaching the boat slip, the operator also stated due to an increase in wind speed and choppy water conditions, she was unable to maintain course into the boat slip causing her vessel to impact vessel2.


BARDID: TN-2014-0051
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHICKAMAUGA LAKE
NearestCityorTown: CHATTANOOGA
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On the 27th day of June 2014 two people were on the chickamauga lake fishing around the Seqouia Nuclear Plant. Subject1 stated that they were fishing for catfish and that they had had enough and were headed back home. Subject1 said that he thought he hit a submerged log and that the motor started to rev high and the vessel would not go on plane. So they started using the trolling motor to head home, after a short while it began to go out or get weak so they believed that the battery may have a bad connection and both parties went to the stern of the vessel to inspect the batteries. They both stated when they pulled up the hatch to the bilge that the water started rushing in the boat and it started to swamp and continued to sink they had to get into the water because the vessel continued to sink and eventual capsized. Two subjects were wearing PFDs and did not sustain any injuries they were checked out by EMS at the Chester Frost Park boat ramp and were Vessel was recovered by Tow Boat U.S.


BARDID: TN-2014-0053
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: DANDRIDGE
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On friday, june 27, 2014 at approximately 20:00 hours, two subjects launched a 1975 wellcraft onto douglas lake from the tennessee valley authority free launch in sevier county, tennessee. Operator assumed the helm, and began traveling upstream into jefferson county, tennessee. Operator advised the wellcraft never reached cruising speed and was struggling to maintain forward momentum. Operator placed the vessel into neutral and inspected the engine for problems. No problems were found, and operator began to travel again. Both operator and occupant noticed water rising inside the vessel. Operator changed his course in an attempt to return to the free launch. When operator changed course, the wellcraft became inundated with water. Both occupants affixed personal floatation devices to themselves and abandoned the wellcraft at 20:21 hours. After exiting the vessel, it rolled and settled in a keel up position. 

Another boater, witnessed operator and occupant abandon their vessel and the wellcraft rolling. Good sam went to the wellcraft''s location and placed operator and occupant inside his vessel. Good sam then tied a line from his vessel to the wellcraft. Good sam towed the wellcraft back to the free launch along with operator and occupant. The wellcraft was deposited on the ramp in a keel up position. 

A land based witness located at anchor down rv park in jefferson county, tennessee watched through binoculars while operator and occupant abandoned their vessel. Witness called 911 immediately after the wellcraft rolled. His call was placed at 20:21 hours. 

I arrived on scene at 20:37 while Good sam was towing the wellcraft. I followed Good sam to the free launch. Once there, i interview all three individuals, and called for a wrecker to remove the wellcraft from the ramp. During the removal process, the wellcraft received damage to the helm, motor and transom. I inspected the vessel and found the main plug for the hull was missing which allowed water to enter the vessel.


BARDID: TN-2014-0054
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHEROKEE LAKE
NearestCityorTown: BEAN STATION
County: GRAINGER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/29/2014 at approximately 01:45 a.m., the occupants of vessel #1 were participating in a bass tournament on cherokee lake in grainger county. The operator of vessel #1 stated that he was traveling upstream from german creek bridge toward olen marshall access area for the tournament weigh in. The operator stated he was following a gps track that had been previously recorded and was traveling at approximately 45 mph. The operator stated he observed a vessel to his right flashing a strobe light. The operator stated at that time he turned to the left and off of the gps track and ran aground onto rocks causing damage to the front of vessel #1. The operator of vessel #1 struck the steering area of the vessel upon impact resulting in injury beyond first aid. The passenger of vessel #1 struck the vessel upon impact and was ejected causing injury beyond first aid. The passenger of vessel #1 advised that he was maintaining the lookout for vessel #1 and alerted the operator to the flashing light. The operator of vessel #1 failed to maintain a proper lookout and was navigating the vessel by observing the gps unit.


BARDID: TN-2014-0055
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAFOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to statements made by the injured individual and the other occupants of the boat, they had been out on the lake boating, tubing, and skiing for 3-4 hours. After Victim got done tubing and re-entered the boat, the group decided to head back to the house they were staying at. As the boat began to travel at or slightly above idle speed, Victim’s hat blew off. Victim stated she announced that she was going after her hat and jumped off the boat. Victim stated that she jumped from the left rear of the boat and that the operator turned the boat to the right. As the boat made the turn, the rear of the boat came around towards Victim. This caused the prop to make contact with Victim, injuring both of her legs. The statements made by the other occupants were somewhat different. Subject1 stated that he was unsure but thought that Victim jumped from the right side of the boat and the boat made a left hand turn. He also stated that Victim was sitting in the front of the boat. Subject2 stated that he was unsure of the side of the boat Victim jumped from. Operator said that she thinks Victim jumped from the left front of the boat and she then turned the boat to the right.


BARDID: TN-2014-0056
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORRIS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: LAFOLLETTE
County: CAMPBELL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL ONE STATED HE WAS CRUISING IN A SOUTHERN DIRECTION ON NORRIS LAKE  APPROACHING A POINT NEAR DEERFIELD  WHEN A PWC PULLING A TUBE SWUNG IT TOWARD HIM SO HE TURNED TO THE RIGHT TO AVOID COLLISION AND RAN AGROUND.


BARDID: TN-2014-0057
State: TN
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2014-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DOUGLAS LAKE
NearestCityorTown: SEVIERVILLE
County: SEVIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/05/2014 subjects were camping. At approximately 3:00 am Property owner left Operator1 and Operator2 and went into his home and went to bed. According to Property owner, Operator1 and Operator2 had been drinking heavily at the time he left. At approximately 4:00 am Operator1 and Operator2 decided to ride two jet skis owned by Property owner.  A short distance from the dock Operator2 hit the vessel operated by Operator1, injuring Operator1 and ejecting him from his vessel. Operator1 was transported to local hospital and  treated for broken bones in left lower leg.


2/24/2015
Both Operator1 and Operator2 were charged and found guilty of reckless operation. Case is final and all information is included in report and case file.


