# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: FL-2021-0716
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Altanic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ATLANTIC BEACH
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/27/2021 at Approximately 4:47 p.m. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWCC) Jacksonville Regional Communication Center (JRCC) was contacted in reference to a Vessel Accident 5 miles offshore. 

The Vessel accident was approximately 13 nautical miles offshore and East of Mayport Inlet in the Atlantic Ocean with coordinates N30 23.534 W81 10.235 provided by USCG. Vessel 1 was a 34’ Cobia with Florida Registration FL 9715 ST and Vessel 2 was a 24’ Sea Fox with Georgia Registration GA 2722 NA . 

V-2 was on Spot-Lock Feature. Spot-lock is one of I-Pilot's most popular features and acts like an electronic anchor. Once activated, spot-lock will activate your trolling motor to keep your boat within a 5-foot radius, even compensating for wind, waves and current.  

V-1 was returning from offshore when they struck the stern of V-2 and went on top on the boat and down the starboard side. There were 3 injured from V-2 the USCG transported 2 from accident scene to Mayport Boat Ramp. 

When they arrived at Mayport Boat Ramp an Ambulance transport them to Beaches Baptist Hospital. All remaining occupants were brought back to Mayport Boat Ramp when vessels were brought back to the ramp.

Victim3:He had Bruising and a deep Muscle injury to left leg; 

Victim 1 had 10 broke bones in left elbow a laceration on the left elbow. He may have had shoulder separated then it popped back in when USCG was helping him on their boat.  He also had bruising on his back and ribs and sprained ankle. He had surgery on his elbow but I did not pull medical records.  ; 

Victim2 broke 2 bones in his left arms. He fractured his face (cheek bones, nose and  jaw was pushed back). He had surgery on his face and his left arm. He had two teeth pulled. He also had back, ribs and hip bruised. I did not pull medical records.


BARDID: FL-2021-0717
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: NICEVILLE
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2021 on the north shoreline of Choctawhatchee Bay near the confluence of Rocky and Boggy Bayous in the vicinity of Niceville, Florida, a two sailboat collision occurred while participating in a recreational sailing regatta. The collision resulted in property damage only, and both vessels were able to return to their hailing port under their own power. The vessels were competing in the Bluewater Bay Sailing Club race of the day.

The collision occurred while both vessels were under sail, and although outfitted with mechanical propulsion, neither vessel had mechanical propulsion equipment engaged. 

The collision was the result of two sailing vessels within visual contact of each other approaching the same desired target.(Turning Buoy) The sailing vessel "Giola" was overtaking the sailing vessel "Amazing Grace" and while both vessels jockeyed for advantage in preparation for turning, the "Giola" lost her wind, affecting her course and maneuverability and interfered with "Amazing Grace" timely ability to avoid collision.

The impact caused fiberglass damage, anchor and bowsprit damage, as well as rigging and fixture damage to both boats. No personal injury occurred to any passengers or operators of either vessel.


BARDID: FL-2021-0718
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH GARDENS
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/22/21 at approximately 9:40 p.m. V-1 was traveling northbound in the ICW just north of Donald Ross Bridge and struck the #23 channel marker piling. After the vessel stuck the piling, it came to rest on the beach on the west side of the ICW s. The vessel had six people on-board. The operator and passenger1 received no injuries. Passenger2 was ejected with no injury. Passenger3 had major trauma to the left leg and passenger4 had a laceration to her foot. Both passengers were transported to St. Mary's Medical Center by Palm Beach Fire Rescue.  Passeenger4 was treated and discharged. Passenger3 had his left leg amputated just below the knee. Passenger5 was taken to Jupiter Medical Center for a laceration to the back of her head. She was treated and released after receiving staples.


BARDID: FL-2021-0719
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:33:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Worth Inlet
NearestCityorTown: RIVIERA BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At 1053 Hours, FWC received a call reference to a single personal watercraft (PWC) crash. V1 with a single occupant on board was heading east on the south side of the Lake Worth Inlet when it struck the rocks of the jetty. Operator of V1 was ejected from the vessel and was found floating in the water. V1 came to rest on the top of the jetty.  The operator/victim (single occupant) was recovered from the water wearing a PFD. The victim was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 1155 hours.
Inv. requested I contact Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Marine Deputy O’Connor regarding security video from their Peanut Island camera.

At approximately 1433 hrs., Ofc. and I met with Dep. at the PBSO Phil Foster Park marine unit office.
Dep. provided me with a SD card containing video of the incident.
The video camera points eastward out the Lake Worth Inlet and shows vessels entering/exiting the inlet.
The video shows a small portion of the end of the south jetty.
At approximately 10:31:48 (video time), SUBJECT1’s jet ski enters the left side of the video and proceeds on plane up the center of the inlet.
At approximately 10:31:52, SUBJECT2’s jet ski enters the left side of the video, crosses the inlet on plane, and exits the right side of the video. 
At approximately 10:33:01, SUBJECT1’s jet ski slows down near the eastern mouth of the inlet.
At approximately 10:33:19, SUBJECT2’s jet ski re-enters the right side of the screen on plane running alongside the rocks of the south jetty. 
At approximately 10:33:24, a series of splashes/spray is seen as SUBJECT2’s jet ski impacts the rocks of the south jetty.
At approximately 10:33:37, SUBJECT1’s jet ski heads to SUBJECT2’s location on plane. 

Subject2 suffered blunt force injuries: a. Large laceration of the scalp, underlying fractures of the skull, bilateral periorbital ecchymoses b. Abrasions and lacerations c. Bony crepitus of the left ribs, blood in the left chest tube   CAUSE OF DEATH: Blunt Force Injuries MANNER OF DEATH: Accident HOW INJURY OCCURRED: Decedent was in a personal watercraft (jet ski) accident


BARDID: FL-2021-0720
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:34:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OSBORNE
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (Yamaha) was traveling eastbound and turned 180 degrees to starboard into the path of V2 (Wellcraft), which was also traveling eastbound.  

Operator of V1 (Yamaha) was using his phone to look into the water around him and did not see V2 (Wellcraft).  V1 (Yamaha) attempted to swerve at last moment and bow of V2 (Wellcraft) struck starboard footwell of V1 (Yamaha).

Operator1 had Right leg amputated below the knee, right arm amputated at shoulder, fractured right femur, rib fractures with lung contusions.


BARDID: FL-2021-0721
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
WHAT: Freediver struck by vessel
WHERE: North of Dania Beach pier, Atlantic Ocean
WHEN: December 13, 2021 approximately 0950 hours

V1: Unknown
OPERATOR: Unknown

On 12/13/2021 at approximately 0950 hours, a freediver was struck by an unidentified vessel north of the Dania Beach pier.  The freediver sustained critical injuries.  The vessel left the scene.

Victim was transported to Hollywood Regional Memorial Hospital by Broward County Fire Rescue.  Run #7957 Rescue 1 Engine 1 EMS 17.  Victim arrived in critical condition.  

Injuries observed were the following:
12 inch laceration to right upper leg, 12 inch laceration to right flank, 3 inch laceration to right lower abdomen, 12 inch laceration to left lower leg with exposed bone, collapsed right lung, laceration on back of head, and air above liver.  A chest tube was put in place.


BARDID: FL-2021-0722
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBOROUGH
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 10:00 on Saturday, April 24, 2021, a 17ft 2008, Century Center Console vessel with three people on board were heading east in Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, during a small craft advisory. 

The Century was traveling from Bayshore drive to Davis Island, just off the houses on the west side of the island. When they arrived, the operator noticed that one of the passengers were missing. 

The operator called 911 then followed his course back towards Bayshore drive. After about 10 minutes the missing passenger was found in the in the water deceased. a Tampa Police Department vessel arrived shortly after and transported the deceased to Davis Island Boat Ramp.  The Century was operating during a small craft advisory and had low gunnels which would make it easy for someone to fall from its stern.


BARDID: FL-2021-0723
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:55:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESTERO BAY
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 10th at approximately 1155 hours a two-vessel crash occurred near Fort Myers Beach in Lee County Florida. V1, a 10’ Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC), was occupied by Operator and Passenger. V1 was rented from Mid Island watersports and was involved in a guided tour near Lovers Key. 

V2, a 23’ Seahunt open motorboat, was occupied by two people. 

V1 was heading northwest in the ICW near Big Carlos Pass. V2 was heading southwest in the ICW near Big Carlos Pass. While heading Northwest V1 made a port side turn into the port side of V2 causing fatal injuries to both occupants onboard V1. 

V2 occupant was treated on scene by Lee County EMS. “Swelling and bruising noted bilaterally proximal to knees. No other obvious injuries or abnormalities observed or voiced during assessment” as stated in the Lee County EMS report “M2112100164."


BARDID: FL-2021-0724
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON BEACH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 13th, 2021, a single vessel incident occurred at approximately 1645 hours in Manatee County, Florida near Holmes Beach. Subject was operating his 2005 13’ fiberglass Gheenoe in an unmarked channel near Holmes Beach with his friend. 

While heading north, northwest in the unmarked channel Subject and Victim encountered some rough water. A wave came over the bow and filled V1 with water, a second wave came over the bow and swamped V1. Both men went into the water and V1 capsized. 

Subject drowned as a result of the incident and Victim sustained several lacerations to his arms and legs as a result of holding onto a wooden dock piling after the crash.


BARDID: FL-2021-0725
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal waterway
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 departed at approximately 6:19PM with Operator operating V1 and Subject1 seated in the rear passenger position. V1 traveled in a northbound direction along the finger canal till they reached the Dania Cutoff Canal, turned to the right and proceeded in an east direction along the Dania Cutoff Canal. 

V1 continued east on the canal when Operator decided to make a U-Turn. Subject1 stated they turned and V1 came close to the canal’s shoreline. Subject1 observed an outstretched tree branch strike Operator on the right side of his head. 

Both Operator and Subject1 were ejected from V1 into the water. The engine cutoff lanyard killed the engine when Operator was ejected into the water. Operator and Subject1 remained on top of the water due to wearing their Personal floatation devices (PFD’s).

Subject1 stated that after they were ejected Operator was face down in the water, unconscious and not moving. Subject1 was able to turn Operator over and keep his head above the water.  She then began to scream for anyone to help. After floating in the canal for approximately15-20 minutes, Subject1 stated two unknown good Samaritans drove up. They assisted Subject1 in lifting Operator out of the water onto the rubber inflatable boat. The good Samaritan on the rubber inflatable conducted first aid on Operator’s head and transported Operator and Subject1 to the dock. 

The medical records came in, ethanol content of operator's blood was 102mg/dl. This converts to .086.; 


BARDID: FL-2021-0726
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Coco Lake
NearestCityorTown: COCONUT CREEK
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim went out on his canoe to go fishing on a private residential lake (Coco Lake).  He was reported missing a few hours later and on 11/18/21, the victim was recovered deceased in the lake.  Coconut Creek PD will be lead on the death investigation. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0727
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Lake
NearestCityorTown: DELTONA
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/12/2021 at approximately 1330 hours a single vessel accident occurred on Big Lake.  One 50 year old man and his 45 year old brother went fishing together on separate kayaks.  The two separated to fish in different areas at approximately 1300 hours.  The 45 year old man fished alone for 30-45 minutes and was returning to the area that he thought that his brother was in, when he saw his brothers' kayak partially submerged in some spatterdock.  He looked around the area and could not find his brother. He went to a nearby home and asked the home-owner to call 911.  At approximately 1704 hours, Volusia County Sheriff's Dive Team recovered the body of the victim. The events leading up to the accident are unknown.  The victim was not wearing a personal flotation device and none was found at the scene.


BARDID: FL-2021-0728
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal waterway
NearestCityorTown: LANTANA
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Florida vessel FL 8821 PT operated by operator capsized in the Intracoastal Waterway in Lantana causing engine damage. Operator told me that just South of the Lantana Bridge, he was turning the PWC to the right between 3 and 5 miles per hour, to go back the way he came. He said at that time he remembered the PWC tipping over on the starboard (right) side. Operator and subject1 were able to right the PWC, but they were unable to get back on board. Operator stated that between the capsizing and the attempts to get back on the PWC, the PWC was taking on water.


BARDID: FL-2021-0730
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was rented by operator from Freedom Boat Club of Fort Pierce, where Operator and occupant are members. V1 and all occupants left from Fort Pierce City Marina.  V1 and occupants cruised northward, then south in the Indian River.  V1 called for assistance from TowboaUS to provide fuel to V1. V1, then obtained more fuel from Sundance Marine and continued south to a restaurant.  V1 departed the restaurant and was heading north in the Indian River near the Fort Pierce power plant.  

They came under the power lines near Herman Bay Point and occupant asked operator to stop V1 so she could go swimming.  V1 stopped and was adrift (not anchored).  Occupant2 went for a swim with no PFD and she asked the operator to join her.  The operator voluntarily left V1 and went into the water with no PFD.  The other two occupants remained on V1. 

Shortly after getting in the water, the operator appeared to be in distress. Occupant3 jumped into the water to assist the operator. Occupant took over as the operator maneuvering V1 and attempting to retrieve him out of the water.  The attempts were unsuccessful. USCG was hailed on channel 16 by V1 occupant.

A Good Samaritan showed up on scene and assisted in getting Operator out of the water and onto the swim platform of V1.  USCG arrived and did CPR on Operator.  USCG vessel escorted V1 to the shoreline along Indian River Drive to meet St. Lucie County Fire Rescue Units.  The operator was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.

Occupant3 had bruises in various locations on body.  Occupant 3 told me this information. She cannot remember what caused the injury or when it was acquired.


BARDID: FL-2021-0731
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gasparilla Sound / Charlotte H
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 19th, 2021, at approximately 1530 hours, a single vessel incident occurred in Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor near Boca Grande in Lee County, Florida. The vessel involved was a 1997 20’ Back Country Powerboats center console (V1). 

As V1 was traveling to the Pink Elephant restaurant on Boca Grande, a male passenger was sitting port side midship. Occupant sustained injuries to his head and face after being struck by the vessels unsecured anchor when it fell overboard.   

V1 was on plane heading west in Gasparilla Sound while approaching the marked channel near the Gasparilla Golf Club at Boca Grande. Their intended destination was the Pink Elephant restaurant after a day of fishing in the Bull Bay area. 

Occupant was sitting on the port side gunwale at midship while facing the helm, V1’s steel anchor was laying on top of a closed hatch at the port quarter. The steel anchor was attached to an anchor line which was secured to the stanchion of the poling platform. 

A strange noise was heard and operator reduced throttle, looked back, and noticed that the steel anchor had fallen into the water. The anchor popped out of the water and struck Occupant in the head causing facial injuries and for him to fall overboard.

Victim was admitted to Lee Memorial Hospital in Lee County for injuries sustained to head and face due to being struck by the vessel anchor. Victim was later transferred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL for speciality treatment of sustained injuries. Injuries include:  - Multiple facial fractures - Loss of eye sight in right eye


BARDID: FL-2021-0732
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-02 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRA COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Ofc. showed me the video provided to him by the occupants of the witness vessel.  The video was taken from the bow of the witness vessel facing two occupants seated on the front seat of the center console.

V2 (Cape Craft) is visible over the right shoulder of the occupants in the video, which would place V2 (Cape Craft) on the starboard side of the witness vessel.

Both the witness vessel and V2 (Cape Craft) were traveling at slow speed.

As the video progressed, a large dark shape was observed running over the top of V2 (Cape Craft) at a fast rate of speed.

The large dark shape came from the rear of V2 (Cape Craft) and continued over the vessel.; 

Victim1:JAW INJURY (SEVERE) JAW LACERATION BACK FRACTURE L2-L4 NASAL BONE FRACTURE INTERNAL INJURIES TRANSVERSE FRACTURES

Victim2::BACK PAIN NO FEELING IN RIGHT LEG 

Victim3:L1,L2,L3 BACK FRACTUERE BURNS HEAD INJURY LEFT SIDE RIB FRACTURE


BARDID: FL-2021-0733
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Rental Pontoon Boat takes on water in Newfound Harbor Ecological Preserve; 11 subjects onboard.
After speaking with the occupants I concluded:

Operator and Subject1 arrived to pick up the vessel at the rental location on Little Torch Key and observed the staff launch the vessel from a trailer onsite. Operator and Subject1 took the vessel by water back to the dock at their rental condo. Upon arrival, Operator' uncle stated that the vessel appeared to be listing to the left (Port) side. Subject3 writes in her statement the same observation.

All eleven subjects board the vessel and Operator navigates to Newfound Harbor Ecological Preserve, were he ties the vessel off to a mooring ball. Everyone except the 3 older subjects jumped off the vessel into the water to snorkel. The children all had life jackets on already.

Almost immediately Operator observed that the vessel started taking on water, seemingly from the port side. He stated so to subject3, who put on a life jacket and jumped into the water. Operator climbed back on board and advised the 3 elders to put on life jackets and attempted to start the engine. Subject1 also climbed onboard, assisted the elderly subjects off the vessel, and began hailing USCG on Channel 16.

The vessel sunk approximately 90% within a few minutes.  The subjects were able to get the attention of a Good Samaritan vessel close by, who came over to assist, allowing the children and elderly to get out of the water. USCG and Subject4 arrived onscene shortly, transferred all the children, women, and elderly onto his vessel, and transported them back to the rental condo. Operator, Subject1, and Subject3 remained on the Good Samaritan Vessel until Subject4 returned for a second trip.

Tow Boat US arrived and assisted Subject4 with dewatering the vessel and towed in back to Little Torch Key, where it was removed from the water and placed back on a trailer. Upon my inspection of the vessel, I observed a very large fiberglass patch on the inside of the port pontoon. It measured approximately 2 feet by 6 feet, with a second patch extending down in the middle approximately another 1 foot. (See photographs).

 When I asked Subject4 about the patch he advised that the pontoon was sealed and the bilge pumps on both sides were brand new.

Two days after the incident, Subject3 complained of a bruise on her left arm, swollen right knee, right arm pain; lower back, hip, and tailbone pain related to a bumpy ride back to the dock. She was not treated for any of the injuries.


BARDID: FL-2021-0734
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at approximately 6:36 PM, Operator was operating a 32' HellKat with twin 450 HP Mercury Racing outboard motors in the vicinity of the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) within a well posted Minimum Wake/Slow Speed Manatee Zone area approximately an hour after sunset. Operator left the boat ramp at 6:30 PM but failed to answer his mobile phone after a period of time. A customer waiting at the boat ramp contacted Operator's family and notified them of the time delay. A search and rescue operation was initiated by FWC, U.S. Coast Guard, Miami-Dade County Police Department and other agencies. The vessel was located near the shore of  I-195 without the operator on board at approximately 9:30 PM. The victim was found recovered deceased on Friday, November 12, 2021 at approximately 2:30 AM. 

OTHER USED AS UNKNOWN AS THIS INCIDENT WAS UNWITNESSED AND VERY LITTLE INFORMATION IS KNOWN ON HOW IT OCCURRED. No visible injuries were observed during the recovery aspect of the victim.


BARDID: FL-2021-0735
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:58:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
USCG patrol vessel team said they recovered the individual from the water approximately 40 yards from a dingy that had blown up into the mangroves on the east side of the basin at mile marker 85. The USCG team provided us with coordinates where the deceased was recovered and the general area of the unmanned dingy. USCG Islamorada's vessel and team  brought the deceased individual back to their station to meet with the medical examiner. 

We proceeded to the coordinates to document dingy. I navigated the FWC patrol vessel to the unmanned dingy. FWC LT and Ofc secured the dingy to the FWC patrol vessel and we towed it out from the mangroves. The dingy was towed across the anchorage to the another sailing vessel that was identified by FL numbers and FCIC/NCIC as the deceased's vessel. The dingy was then secured to the sailing vessel. 
INITIAL INDICATIONS OF CONTRIBUTORS ARE INTOXICATION OF DECEASED, UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE OTHER EVENTS THAT CAUSED HIM TO DEPART THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2021-0736
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:34:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
75’ Vessel departed headed for Miami Beach Marina. Three people were onboard. While transiting east on Fisherman’s Channel, Victim went overboard on the starboard side and was struck by the vessel’s propellers. The two recovered Victim from the water unresponsive with several large propeller wounds. Operator transported Victim to the Miami Beach Marina where he was pronounced deceased by Miami Beach Fire Rescue personnel. 


BARDID: FL-2021-0737
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 21, 2021, at approximately 1500 hours, IDFC was on marked uniformed patrol in Matanzas Pass, Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida. I observed a white, deck boat, bearing Florida registration, {FL 8778 SN) with approximately eleven occupants onboard. 

The deck boat was traveling at planning speed inside the pass, which is a posted idle speed and Manatee zone. I conducted a boarding on the vessel and made contact with operator, who stated two of the passengers on board were injured and he was en route to Salty Sam's Marina. I followed the vessel to Salty Sams Marina, located at 2500 Main Street, Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

Once the vessel was moored at the marina. I spoke with Operator; he explained the incident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico, near the Diamond Head Resort on Fort Myers Beach. At the time of the incident, he was seated at the helm and the engine was off. The vessel was drifting and few of the occupants had jumped off the vessel to swim in the water. 

Once everyone was on board Operator started the engine. A few moments after starting the engine more occupants jumped off the vessel, entering the water. Occupants onboard informed Operator that swimmers were in the water and possibly injured. At the time when the injuries occurred, he could not recall the vessel's throttle position. The injured swimmers boarded the vessel and Operator transported them to Salty Sam's Marina.

I observed two adult females with towels wrapped around their left legs covering the injuries. I spoke with victim1, who stated she and victim2 had jumped off the stern of the vessel while it was not moving and she could not recall if the motor was running.

 When they swam to the swim ladder at the stern they passed by the outboard engine. The propeller struck victim2 on her left leg several times and struck victim1 on her left leg, above the knee. Both received multiple lacerations.
 


BARDID: FL-2021-0738
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: boynton beach
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06-11-21 at approximately 1609 hrs., officers responded to 2403 South Federal Hwy (Intracoastal Waterway on the east side of the community) in reference to a boating accident. Upon arrival officers observed a White 2015 Yamaha Person Water Craft (FL# FL4412PZ) that appeared to have been crashed into the West sea wall and was sitting out of the water on the rocks.. Officers then observed a female sitting near the crashed PWC on the rocks, and a male standing in the water near the PWC.

Subject2 had a large laceration to her nose, and several other lacerations to her right arm, right leg. and left leg/shin area. It should be noted the seawall where Subject2 was sitting had a fence that extended above in so Boynton Beach Fire Rescue BBFD) was unable to reach Subject2. 

Due to this officers brought her onto the police boat and escorted her to a nearby boat dock at which time she was transferred to BBFD (BBFD run#21-06802)  and taken to Bethesda Hospital East for medical treatment. 

Upon speaking with Subject2 at the hospital she advised she and Subject1 (her boyfriend) had just rented the PWC approximately 10 minutes prior to the crash. Subject2 stated she was the passenger and Subject1 was the operator of the PWC. She stated once they cleared the bridge (700 East Woolbright) they started heading South in the ICW. Subject2 stated the PWC then crashed into the wall (2400 South ICW) at which time she was ejected off into the rocks. 

Subject2 did have the correct PFD on (Type iV) , and advised she did not go under water. Subject2 had a large laceration on her nose along with scrapes/lacerations to her right upper arm, right lower leg/ankle, and her left leg/shin area. Subject2 was being treated at Bethesda Hospital East for her injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.  

Officers then spoke with the operator (Subject1) who stated that he and Subject2 were traveling South in the ICW. Subject1 advised he was unable to control the PWC at which time the PWC struck the seawall and rocks at which time both he and Subject2 were ejected from the PWC. Subject1 advised he and Subject2 had just rented the PWC approximately ten minutes prior to the crash and he has had no prior experience with operating a PWC other than renting one with his father several years ago. Subject1 advised he does not have a boating safety card, but did take the training/safe handling course that was provided by the rental place (Intracoastal jet Ski Rental). Subject1 did have the proper PFD (Type IV) on, and the proper documentation from the jet ski rental facility.

SUBJECT2 - LACERATION TO NOSE, UPPER RIGHT ARM, ANKLE AND LEFT LEG


BARDID: FL-2021-0739
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL INBOUND (EAST)  IN THE SOUTH CHANNEL OF GULF HARBORS COMMUNITY . VESSEL TRAVELING  UNDER SAIL WITH MAIN AND JIB UP. VESSEL HAD IMPROPER LOOKOUT AND STRUCK "NO WAKE" MARKER KNOCKING IT OVER. VESSEL CONTINUED TO HOME PORT AND CONTACTED USCG TO MAKE REPORT 30 MINUTES LATER.


BARDID: FL-2021-0740
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CALOSAHATCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, October 24, 2021 at approximately 1200 hrs, Deputy responded to a vessel fire in the vicinity of the Calosahatchee River near channel marker 68 in the ICW,in Lee County, FL. Upon arriving on scene Deputy observed V1, a blue 25' pontoon boat, bearing FL registration FL 6718 TB, in the immediate area with smoke and flames emanating from the outboard engine. 

The operator of V1stated that he was traveling north in the channel out of his canal towards the ICW near channel marker 68 when the vessel began to slow and the engine overheat alarm sounded. The operator of V1 turned the engine off and then restarted the engine but the alarm continued to sound.

Another vessel in the area approached V1 and notified the operator that his engine was smoking. As the operator began to locate his fire extinguisher the engine began to have visible flames coming from the engine cowling. The operator of V1 boarded the good samaritan vessel and called 911 and Sea Tow to assist. The vessels engine was a complete loss due to fire damage. There were no injuries to the operator of V1. V1 was removed from the scene by Sea Tow upon the request of the operator I owner.
Photo's of the incident were uploaded.


BARDID: FL-2021-0741
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Marsh
NearestCityorTown: FELLSMERE
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 26th, at approximately 15:00 hours, I, Officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a vessel accident at a place commonly known as East Marsh, in Indian River County. The accident involved two airboats making contact at a narrow intersection. 

Vessel 1 (V1) was traveling West with 2 occupants and vessel 2 (V2) was traveling South with three occupants. As the vessels approached the intersection, V1 made a right (starboard) turn to the North along the same canal as V2. Both vessels attempted evasive maneuvers, V2 continued course headed South and operated the airboat to the furthest right as possible. V1, while in the apex of the turn attempted to slow down and correct hard right away from V2. V1 struck the port side cage of V2, causing shards of metal and fiber glass to be expelled from the vessel. 	

	Two occupants on V2 were struck by debris causing one victim to have a small laceration the back of the head/neck, the other victim was struck in the arm causing a scrape. V1 was still operational and transported both victims back to the boat ramp. V2 was inoperable due to a damaged propeller. Both victims were transported to Lawnwood Medical in Fort Pierce.

Subject1 was struck the back of the neck with debris from the collision of the two airboats. Subject had a small laceration on the left back side of his neck. ; Subject2 was struck with a piece of debris from the impact of the airboats. Subject was struck in his upper left arm.


BARDID: FL-2021-0742
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CRESCENT CITY
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, December 3, 2021 at approximately 2330hrs, a vessel with two occupants was traveling at an unknown speed on the St. Johns River in Crescent City. The vessel struck a dock causing injuries to one occupant. The occupant was transported to Hallifax Hospital in Daytona. The occupant sustained serious head injuries and is currently admitted to the hospital in serious condition. The operator was uninjured and arrested on an unrelated warrant out of Marion County. Investigation is ongoing


BARDID: FL-2021-0743
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: EDGEWATER
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/20/2021, at approximately 2323 hours, a two vessel crash occurred in the Intra-coastal Waterway (ICW) in Volusia County Florida near Channel Marker 55.  

A 56 foot motor yacht occupied by two adult males, was traveling North in the ICW near the City of Edgewater when it crashed into a 26 foot sailing vessel that was reportedly at anchor.  The sailing vessel was occupied by one adult male and two adult females. 

The motor yacht continued on course northerly away from the scene soon after the crash and was stopped by a United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel approximately 20 minutes later. 

The two occupants of the motor yacht were uninjured in the crash.  On the sailing vessel, the male suffered minor injuries and one female suffered a skull fracture.  The third occupant of the sailing vessel refused treatment, UNINJURED.  

Preliminary damage assessments and statements of the involved parties indicate that the motor yacht that was stopped by USCG, is the vessel involved in this crash.


BARDID: FL-2021-0744
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CRYSTAL RVER
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was outbound in the Crystal River. V-1 got caught in the wake of another vessel and struck channel marker 17 causing both operator and occupant to be ejected from the vessel and the vessel capsized.


BARDID: FL-2021-0745
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-12-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 19, 2021 at approximately 2245 hours, a vessel being operated by Operator struck an anchored sailboat while traveling east in the Indian River just south of the Eau Gallie Causeway. Operator then left the scene of the accident without notifying law enforcement or the owner of the vessel.

At approximately 2330 hours, Officer and myself arrived on scene. Melbourne PD (MPD) had secured the vessel (V1). According to MPD Officer, he arrived to find an individual, the registered owner of the vessel, attempting to wash the vessel. He instructed Operator to stop, to which he complied. Subject had stated his son was the operator and was taken to the hospital for injuries. Occupant had also already left prior to Officer1’s arrival. 

I asked Subject if any of the damage was preexisting. He stated that he was unsure. I asked if he had a recent picture of the vessel that could possibly show if any of the damage was preexisting. He stated he did not. He was then instructed that I would be returning the next morning to take pictures in daylight and to not touch anything on the vessel. He stated that he understood. I then asked Officer1 which hospital the operator was taken to, and he stated that Operator was taken to Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center. 

Officer and I drove to the Eau Gallie Boat Ramp to locate the vessel that was struck. We were unable to identify the struck vessel due to the multitude of vessels south of the ramp. We then went to Holmes to speak to the operator. Upon arriving we met Operator’s mother, who stated that her son was getting a scan done and would be returning soon but advised that he would not want to talk to us without a lawyer. 

Operator  was wheeled back to his room on a gurney. He was wearing blue jeans, that had blood on them, and was not wearing a shirt or shoes. Officer2 asked Operator if we could take a photo of his injuries, which he declined. Operator was missing several teeth, had severe damage to his mouth, a bandage on the right side of his forehead and had swelling above his right eye. He also had slurred speech and bloodshot glassy eyes. He refused to give any information about the night without a lawyer. At approximately 0130 hours, I asked if he would consent to a blood draw for the purpose of determining the contents of his blood. He stated that he would not.

The original complainant stated that he was at the Eau Gallie boat ramp about to load his vessel back onto his trailer, when he saw a vessel on the north side of the causeway on plane very close to the sea wall heading west. Approximately two minutes later, he heard a crash east of the ramp and hurried on his vessel to investigate. He saw what he described as an approximately 19 foot center console vessel covered in Christmas lights, appear to be tangled up in the lines of the sailboat. When he got close, the striking vessel got itself free and left in the direction of Ballard Park. 

Operator sustained injuries from contact with the bar above the steering wheel. Loss of teeth, contusions and lacerations on the head/face.; Occupant sustained from falling upon collision with the sailboat. Consist of laceration and contusions on his face.
 Operator1 had alcohol as a contributing factor.  Operator refused to cooperate and BAC was unable to be confirmed.


BARDID: FL-2021-0749
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Barton
NearestCityorTown: Orlando
County: Orange
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 29, 2021 at approximately 0630 hours, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit Responded to Lake Barton in reference to a missing paddle boarder.  Upon my arrival I met with patrol deputies, who had already met with witnesses. I learned the following: The victim and a group of his friends, whom are from out of town decided to take a vacation together and rent an Air B&B for the holiday weekend. The house they are staying at is on Lake Barton and has lake accesses through the backyard. The house has paddle boards and a paddle boat they could use during their stay. 

At approximately 0130 hours, the victim and two of his friends decided to go out on the lake and meditate, because it was a full moon and calm night. They each took a paddle board and went out in the water as a group. They began to separate and lose sight of each other the further they went out, but could still talk/yell to each other. While they were out meditating, They heard a splash in the water. They began calling each other’s name out to check on each other. There was no response from the victim, Victim. They were able to locate the paddle board Victim was using, but no signs of Victim. After a brief search on the water, They felt helpless and headed to shore while continuing to call out to Victim. Once on shore they called 911 and reported the incident.

At approximately 0245 hours Orange County Fire/Rescue responded to the scene and used their boat to search for the victim. O.C.S.O CHASE helicopter also responded to the scene to search for the victim. At Approximately 0630 hours O.C.S.O Marine unit responded to the scene and began using their side scan sonar to search the area for the victim. The search area had dense aquatic weeds from the shore line, to approximately 100 yards out. The main search area was on the south/east side of the shore line, approximately 0-400 yards out (from 28.548050/-81.318081 due north/east to 28.554046/-81.312930 working south to north and east to west. The victims paddle board was recovered drifting near the east shore line.

On May 30, 2021 and approximately 1555 hours the victim’s body was found floating near the south/ east shore line within the search grid. Due to the high density of aquatic weeds, the victim’s body was not detected using side scan sonar. The victim’s legs had a large amount of weeds wrapped around them. 
O.C.S.O Forensics and Homicide responded to the scene along with the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office. Photos were taken of the scene. The victim’s body was the turned over to the medical Examiner’s Office.
This death was determined to be an Accidental Drowning by the Medical Examiner’s Office. No further investigations will be conducted.  
 
Drowning due to falling into water (aquatic weeds may have impacted the victims ability to swim to the surface).


BARDID: FL-2021-1000
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tarpon Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sanibel Island
County: Lee
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday 1/14/2021 around 1500 hours, a single vessel boating incident occurred.  An unoccupied vessel was located under a dock with the motor running and the throttle in neutral gear.  Nearby, victim was located unresponsive in the water.  Resuscitation were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased on scene.  COD was drowning with secondary of hypertensive heart disease

 Toxicology has positive results for Oxycodone – Free at 240 ng/mL with reporting limits of 5.0 ng/mL.  he had a fishing lure through the index finger of his right hand.


BARDID: FL-2021-1001
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-01-24 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Santa Rosa Sound
NearestCityorTown: Fort Walton
County: Okaloosa
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media and information from the CG, a vessel caught fire with no one onboard, causing $18k in damages.  The cause is unknown.


BARDID: FL-2021-1002
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-02-27 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Key West
County: Monroe
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to information from the CG and news media, a vessel carrying two people sank near Key West.  A Good Samaritan rescued one person and the CG rescued the other.


BARDID: FL-2021-1004
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-04-10 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sarasota Bay
NearestCityorTown: Sarasota
County: Sarasota
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The owner/operator stated he trailered his boat to the boat ramps of 1059 n tamiami trail. Operator loaded his vessel and with his 8 passengers he began making way west bound. Operator stated he was several hundred yards west from the boat ramps in sarasota bay when his vessel stalled. 

Operator stated he checked the engine compartment of his i/o and observed smoke. Operator ran his vessel's blower which removed the smoke. Operator then started his vessel again which again stalled. Operator stated he checked the engine compartment again and this time there was smoke and flame. 

Everyone on board was able to exit the vessel before it became completely involved with the fire. No serious injuries where reported. The vessel was extinguished by the sarasota coounty fire deparment and longboat key fire department. The vessel sank and was subsequently removed by sea tow on 4/11/21 due to inclement weather over the weekend. 

The vessel was not a navigational hazard as it was outside sarasota bay's icw in deeper weater and the sarasota police marine unit periodically checked the vessel for leaking fuel/oil until it was removed.


BARDID: FL-2021-1007
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-05-31 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Osceola
NearestCityorTown: Winter Park
County: Orange
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to news media reports, a 20-year old victim departed a vessel to swim and drowned.  He allegedly had a .31 BAC.


BARDID: FL-2021-1008
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-06-13 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Government Cut
NearestCityorTown: Miami Beach
County: Miami-Dade
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the CG, a vessel carrying four people onboard capsized.  The four people were fishing when they took a wave over the stern and capsized.  Though no one was hurt, the vessel was reported as damaged.


BARDID: FL-2021-1010
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2021-08-06 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne
NearestCityorTown: Miami
County: Miami
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the CG, a vessel carrying two people onboard took on water and capsized.  There were no injuries but the vessel was reported as damaged and entered in the derelict log.


BARDID: FL-2021-1011
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-12 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: Dania Beach
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
According to the news media, one person was admitted to the hospital after being ejected from a PWC.


BARDID: FL-2021-1012
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-08-14 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: Tampa
County: Pinellas
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report and information from the CG, a vessel carrying three people onboard took on water.  There were no injuries but the vessel was reported as damaged.  The people were spotted by their use of red flares.


BARDID: FL-2021-1013
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-09-25 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: New River
NearestCityorTown: Fort Lauderdale
County: Broward
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a person suffered a severe cut to the leg after making contact with the boat’s cleat during a fall overboard.  The man had allegedly been trying to dock the boat at the time of incident.


BARDID: FL-2021-1014
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-10-22 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miami River
NearestCityorTown: Miami
County: Miami-Dade
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, one person drowned after jumping overboard.  The captain turned the boat around and other occupants jumped in to attempt to save him.  He was later recovered deceased.


BARDID: FL-2021-1016
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-11-15 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: Geiger Key
County: Monroe
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, one person is missing and presumed deceased after falling out a kayak while fishing.


BARDID: FL-2021-1017
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2021-07-11 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: IWC
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: -1
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was at anchor is the southwest section of lake boca facing north. V2 had 5 people on board.  Three people were sitting in the bow area of v2. Two were sitting in the aft area of v2. V3 was at anchor just west of v2 also facing north. The sole occupant was near the aft on the port side of v3. V4 was docked and unattended to the rear of 701 e camino real facing north.

V1 was attempting to maneuver westward, out of the southwest area of lake boca. The outgoing tidal current caused v1 to drift south, almost making contact with another vessel at anchor. D1 put v1 in reverse then into forward while attempting to push off the anchored vessel with his hand. This caused d1 to be ejected from the port side of v1. D1 did not have an engine cut off switch attached to his person. V1, then unoccupied, accelerated rapidly directly towards v2. V1 bow made contact with the starboard beam of v2 and continued to completely runover v2. V1 then continued toward v3. The bow of v1 made contact with the starboard beam of v3 causing v1 to deflect south. V1 still in gear continued south, on plane, until the bow of v1 made contact with the bow of v4. This caused v1 to stop forward movement but was still in gear. A passerby, on a personal watercraft, was able to reach onboard v1 and turn the engine off.


BARDID: FL-2022-0001
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMOKEHOUSE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was entering the dockage at the esplande marina when the operator of v1 lost control of the vessel and struck v2, v3 and v4. V1 had no visible damage.  V2 was docked and unoccupied.  The vessel was tied along the bulkhead on the starboard side.  V3 was docked on the t-head along the starboard side.  V3 was occupied by 2 persons.  V4 was docked and unoccupied.  

The vessel was tied along the bulkhead on the starboard side.  V1 struck v2 on the port side of the swim platform, and then the starboard side of the platform made impact, with the bulkhead.  V2 had fiberglass cracks to the port and starboard side of the swim platform.  V1 struck v4 on the port side midship forward and aft of the porthole. Damage was also observed on the rub rail above the porthole.  Chips in fiberglass were also observed along the rear portion of the swim platform.


BARDID: FL-2022-0002
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MARCO RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03 06 2022 at 1730 hours i responded to a vessel crash at the docks.  After locating the vessel and the owner i was advised of the following information.

I inspected the vessel and found it properly docked and damage to his cowling or engine cover which was a yamaha 150 outboard motor. I spoke with several people and they advised the suspect boat had left the scene but they provided the company name on the side of the boat which was bayfront boat rentals.  I attempted to call the number but they were closed. I left a message for them to call me as soon as they could.  After getting the information i cleared the scene.  On 03/07/2022 at 1100 hours i responded to to bayfront boat rentals and spoke with the dock master who put me in touch with the manager of the complex and was the person operating the pontoon boat and he advised the following.  

On 3/6/2022 at 1722 hours operator attempted to pull into a slip at the snook inn and missed his slip drifting to the next one.  he was nervous and with a very strong wind pushing him and a strong out going tide he put the throttle in forward instead of reverse and hit the boat in front of him.  Operator left the scene but did advise me he was planning on reporting the accident just prior to me getting there.


BARDID: FL-2022-0003
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling southbound on the hillsborough river.  The boat operator was traveling in a safety vessel for a crew team. The operator struck a submerged piling outside of the designated channel.  This collision caused the tiller to make an abrupt move to the port.  When this occurred, the operator was sent the other direction and overboard.  The engine cut off switch was attached to the operator but slipped off the clothing when she entered the water.  This caused the vessel to continue in a circle around the operator.  When the vessel did this the bow struck the operator in the head.  The vessel continued and the prop caught the clothing of the operator.  This action caused the prop to stop and eventually the vessel.  The operator was injured with a slight concussion and bruise/scrap to her left bicep.


BARDID: FL-2022-0004
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on all the facts presented in the investigation it was determined that v1 was traveling behind v2, both traveling south in naples bay just east of 1201 galleon dr. In the marked channel.  The operator of v2 stated he slowed down due to an approaching boat wake.  V1 failed to slow down in time or provide enough distance to avoid a collision and struck v2 in the port outboard engine.  V1 sustained minor vertical scratch marks underneath the front section of the hull consistent with the impact marks on the port engine of v2.  V2 sustained major damage to the port outboard engine(inoperable).


BARDID: FL-2022-0005
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V02 was traveling northbound between Monument Island and Meloy Channel, when V01 collided into V02 as it was traveling northeast from Monument Island.

	Per the operator and passenger of the striking vessel, Operator2 had been traveling northbound, between Monument Island and Meloy Channel, when Operator1 was traveling northeast and collided with the left side of Operator2's PWC. 

Operator2 sustained a fractured tibia and fibia and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma center by Miami Beach Fire Rescue 22 (Case # 2022-71).  The operator will need to undergo surgery.

Both PWCs were rentals from Jet Ski Exotics. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0006
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 4th, 2021, I, Officer, of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on water patrol in Monroe County, Florida. I was driving a marked patrol vessel and wearing my state issued duty uniform. I was patrolling the area of Boca Chica Channel when I was advised by FWC dispatch of a boating accident with injuries at approximately 1411 hours. 

I arrived at Opal Key Resort and Marina at approximately 1416 hours, and met with the witnesses and personal watercraft (PWC) tour guide. The injured party had been taken by ambulance to the Lower Keys Medical Center in Stock Island. 

The tour had been going on for around an hour and they were headed to the Atlantic side of Key West. Operator1 was the last in the line of seven PWCs, operating #59 in Fury’s fleet, FL1767RV, registered to Fury Management INC. All the guests were following the three tour guides in a line at around 30-35mph. 

Subject1 sped up to the front of the line to take pictures as the guests came by, leaving Operator1 to follow the others. Subject1 realized that the seventh PWC was missing and headed back to locate her. He found operator1 in the mangroves (N24 33.8362, W81 43.0547) but on the PWC, with a gash on her neck. The PWC was turned off.  

Operator1 stated that when she drove into the mangroves she lost consciousness and woke up in the water. She got back on the PWC, stood up, and then threw up. Subject1 came back and asked if she could drive, but she was unable to. After a few minutes, they placed Operator1 between two others and they drove back to Opal Key Resort & Marina. She was then taken to the hospital and received treatment. She sustained minor injuries and was released that same day.

After looking at all the evidence and damage, I concluded that the accident was caused by operator’s lack of experience operating a PWC along with the speed they were travelling. She was unable to veer away from the mangroves and continued straight into them.

She sustained minor injuries to her neck, face, and hand.   The impact caused contusions to form on her face and minor lacerations to her hand. She also had a small piece of mangrove that punctured her neck, but only needed a few stitches once it was removed.  She was released the same day.


BARDID: FL-2022-0007
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Johns River
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was traveling West in the St Johns River and struck marker # 58 with the bow and ejected the operator and occupant.

Subject1 stated that his father was operating the vessel headed West in the St Johns River as the father instructed the son to fix a clip that was vibrating loose from the bimini top frame on the starboard bow of the vessel. 

Subject1 stated that as he attempted to fix the bimini top clip as the vessel was underway at approximately 25 mph, the vessel struck marker #58 with the bow and ejected both he and his father. 

Witnesses who were fishing nearby stated they heard the vessel hit marker #58 and observed the vessel belonging drifting with no one on board. They proceeded to find and assist Subject1 and Operator with the help of another unidentified good samaritan vessel from the water and contacted emergency medical services. Operator was transported to Shands hospital by JFRD with complaints of head, chest, and shoulder injuries. Subject1 stated that he was uninjured. Operator was interviewed and gave a statement to Officer at approximately 16:30 on this day. Operator stated that while operating the vessel, he was instructing his son on repair to the bimini top and didn't see marker #58 before impact. 

Operator stated that he was treated and released from the hospital on 01/02/2022 and that he sustained a fractured left clavicle and multiple bruises to his chest as a result of his impact with the operator's console of the vessel; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0008
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one (1) caught on fire while at anchor with no POB's on board. I spoke to Operator who is the owner and operator of the vessel. Operator explained all individuals were sitting on the beach with the vessel (FL6947LC) anchored just off the shoreline when he noticed smoke emitting from the inside of the vessel. He explained he attempted to get on the vessel at this time, but the smoke was too much and went back to the shore.

I asked Operator what type of electrics were in use on the vessel at the time of the fire.  He stated he had an inboard generator running, A/C in the cabin, navigational lights, and navigational equipment on. (No persons were on the vessel when the fire started)

The fire was extinguished by Sanibel Fire and Iona Fire and rescue.

I spoke to Iona Fire, and they stated the fire appeared to have started in the electrical panel going into the cabin. (Vessel remained floating with no visible hull breaches and still had some electrical power)

Tow Boat US was contacted and arrived on the scene. They took the vessel in tow and transported it to Cape Coral Yacht Club where Operator has a slip.


BARDID: FL-2022-0009
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apalachicola Bay
NearestCityorTown: APALACHICOLA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 8, 2022 vessel one (V1) took a wave over the stern and took on water. The engine over heated, the bilge pump stopped working and because one of the occupants left the plug out, the vessel sunk. 

Operator stated he operates the vessel regularly, does not remove the plug after each trip but runs the bilge pump to remove water. A friend, pulled the plug after their trip yesterday, which Operator was not aware of prior to the launch. They launched at 5am from Lombardis Boat Ramp. During their run out to the bay, his engine ran out of fuel. When he went to add more gas, he noticed the compartment was filling with water. Operator stated he attempted to get the boat on plane and the engine over heated, causing his boat to continue filling with water. 

Operator stated a wave came over the stern of the boat which flooded the vessel and they were able to call a friend who gave their location to Carrabelle PD. 

Officer and I launched from 10ft Hole and arrived at the location with the given GPS coordinates of N 29 41.858, W-085 02.960. The only visible portion of the vessel was the bow. The empty fuel can was floating behind the vessel with a string of decoys tied out in front. We took images of the vessel and the GPS coordinates. 

Officer went to Weems Hospital where occupant1 was being treated for hypothermia. Occupant1 statement was consistent with Operator. Operator and occupant2 were treated at the scene and released. Occupant1 will continue to be observed at the hospital but no major injuries were reported. Operator stated he will coordinate the removal of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0010
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: tampa bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (35 ft center console FL 0468 SM) was traveling North/North-East at an estimated 30-40MPH. Vessel 2 (18 ft center console FL 7869 FT) was traveling East/North-East at an estimated 6-10 MPH. The operator of vessel 1 claimed he did not see vessel 2 due to the glare of the sun off the water. 

The operator of vessel 2 was fishing at the time of the accident. The operator of vessel 1 attempted to make evasive maneuver at the last second. Vessel 1 suffered minor damage. There were no injuries on vessel 1. 

Vessel 2 suffered major fiberglass damage, damage to the metal T-top and damage to the deck around the T-top. The single occupant on vessel 2 suffered severe contusions to his lower left side.


BARDID: FL-2022-0011
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw/ venice boat ramp
NearestCityorTown: VENICE
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was attempting to dock at the Venice Ave boat ramp.  Operator of V1 stated that he nosed his bow up to the pylon and his wife was able to get a line around the pylon.  As she was trying to hold the vessel close the dock the current was pulling the vessel away from the dock and the operator thought his wife was going to fall in the water so he gave the vessel some forward throttle but overcompensated and gave it too much throttle and his bow crashed into the dock pylon and snapped it off.


BARDID: FL-2022-0013
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator stated that he was headed North by Cutter Bank through the ICW channel when he noticed the red and green markers that he was lining up with. He claimed to hear a loud noise and felt the boat shift. This is when the owner of the vessel checked and saw that they had collided with Channel Marker 13A. Owner had contacted the Coast Guard about the accident and damage to the marker. Operator was cited by Officer for 36 CFR 3.2(a) (RULE 5) for failure to maintain a proper look-out.


BARDID: FL-2022-0014
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Fleming Key Cut
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling towards Fleming Key Bridge where it struck an object (bridge piling) causing the operator of V1 to collide with the handlebars of V1. The operator was then ejected from V1. The operator of V1 was airlifted to a Miami area trauma hospital.

Operator:Screw fixation hardware along the anterior aspect of the pubic sacroiliac joints. Right hemisacrum fracture. Displaced fracture of the right transverse process of L5. Surgical staples along the anterior aspect of the pelvis. Surgical fixation of the right hemisacral fracture with two transverse iliosacral screws and anterior surgical fixation of the public symphysis. There is also a plate.


BARDID: FL-2022-0015
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: New River
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday January 13th, 2022 at approximately 1600 hours, Vessel 1 (V1) was travelling westbound in the South Fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The operator was attempting to navigate around a corner in the river when a small dinghy was travelling eastbound toward him. The operator of V1 attempted to navigate around the dinghy and crashed into a piling cluster on the north side of the river.


BARDID: FL-2022-0016
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 01/06/22 at approximately 1340 hours, the operator was allowing his vessel to drift on the St. Johns River. The passenger was standing on the back. The vessel struck an object under water, causing occupant to fall backwards and embed a hook in his hand and a head injury . EMS transported occupant to Putnam Community Medical Center.


BARDID: FL-2022-0017
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAITLAND
NearestCityorTown: WINTER PARK
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence collected and interviews conducted, the following was determined:

	On January 1, 2022 at approximately 3:30pm, Operator2 was operating a vessel (FL1824LM) and his friend, Operator1, was operating a personal watercraft (PWC), (FL0143TB), on the east side of Lake Maitland near the Winter Park Racquet Club. 

	Operator2 had 4 other occupants onboard V2.  Two of the occupants were sitting on the bow of V2.  Operator2 explained to me that he was operating V2 east towards the Winter Park Racquet Club boat ramp and began to make a U-turn.  Operator1 was operating V1 in the same direction, making a wider U-turn to the outside of V2.  Operator2 stated that while turning, he was looking over his left shoulder to make sure no one was coming on his port side.  Once the vessel straightened out of the turn, Operator2 stated that he looked to his right and saw that Operator1 was fixing to collide with him.  

Operator2 jerked the steering wheel to the left while Operator1 steered to the right, resulting in Operator1 striking the starboard side of V2 with the port side of V1.  Operator1 was ejected from V1 and was floating in the water nearby, face down and unresponsive.  The two bow riding occupants were ejected from V2.  

 Operator2 swam to help Operator1.  Occupants on a boat leaving the Winter Park Racquet Club boat ramp, witnessed the accident and drove over to assist.  The witnesses and Operator2 were able to pull Operator1 onboard their vessel and transported him to the Winter Park Racquet Club boat ramp where EMS was waiting.  Operator1 became responsive before being transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) with a head injury.


Subject1:Subject had swelling/bruising to right calf and was complaining of lower back pain but refused treatment.; OPERATOR1:Subject was transported to ORMC with a head injury.  Subject also had a broken shoulder.


BARDID: FL-2022-0018
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Galati's Marina
NearestCityorTown: HOLMES BEACH
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
According to operator1 he was idling through the marina, however as he neared his slip V1 appeared to have an issue with the computer system causing the engine power to increase without any input from the operator. 

V1 accelerated uncontrollably as he attempted to stop the vessel with the engine throttles and emergency kill switch. These attempts were unsuccessful and V1 collided with a piling that separated V1’s slip from V2’s. 

This impact caused V1 to veer towards V2. V1 continued forward scraping the piling on its starboard side until its bow collided with the bow of V2. During the collision, V1 sustained minor damage to the anchor roller and V2 sustained significant damage to the anchor roller and bow rail. No injuries were sustained during this incident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0019
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LEMON BAY
NearestCityorTown: GROVE CITY
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised me that he and his wife had just left the dock, and were heading out for the day. Operator backed the boat out of the marina slip, and placed the vessel throttle into gear in a forward direction. He advised me that he accidentally pushed the throttle too far forward, subsequently losing control of the vessel and colliding into the stern of a vessel docked a couple of slips down. The bow of the vessel collided into the docked vessels port stern, causing damage to the motor cowling and power pole. The struck vessel also received scratches to the gelcoat and rub rail on the starboard side, after drifting into a piling.  The vessel operated by operator did not have any visible/significant damage


BARDID: FL-2022-0020
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit V1 port stern to port stern. V1 was moored/docked.

Subject1 stated, the double-decker tan pontoon was traveling east in Matanzas Pass and made a turn to travel west when the port stern of the vessel operated by Operator2 struck the port stern of the unoccupied vessel tied to the dock facing east. She stated when the vessels hit, they “crunched pretty good”. She jumped onto the docked vessel (FL3357TC) and asked the operator to hang out for a few minutes. Operator2 spun the double-decker around then stated, “There’s no damage” and continued to head east away from the scene. Subject1 yelled back, “There’s damage just hang out for a minute”.  The double-decker continued to head east through Matanzas Pass.  Then stated, “Dude, just wait”, and they yelled back from their vessel, “there’s no damage”.

Operator2 admitted to being the operator of the double-decker pontoon and striking the docked vessel. Operator2 also claimed to have inspected the other vessel from a distance and couldn’t see any damage and that he could hear people yelling at him but couldn’t understand them (Vessel still within 15’ of docked pontoon with Dock Master yelling at him). Operator2 then explained he figured the people on the dock could see the Bay Water logo on the side of his rental boat and would just call in. Operator2 also stated the reason he was at the dock was to use the restroom because he was having stomach issues and needed to use the restroom urgently, but after the accident he drove approximately 45 minutes south to the rental company before having to do so


BARDID: FL-2022-0021
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: offshore
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) made a sharp right u turn while Vessel 2 (V2) was on plane on V1’s starboard side stern. V1’s port side bow struck V2’s starboard side bow as a result. 

All occupants were uninjured. V1’s operator was in violation of navigation rule 5 (Look out) as his failure to maintain proper lookout while turning right was the main contributing factor of the collision.


BARDID: FL-2022-0022
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at a slow speed when vessel 2 lost control, due to an alleged throttle malfunction, and struck the stern, port side of vessel 1 at an unknown speed. 

The crash caused the passenger of vessel 1 to become ejected into the water as well as injury to the passenger's left hip.  

V2 occupant had a lACERATION TO LEFT HIP; APPROX. 11.5 CM X 3 CM, RECEIVED MULTIPLE STITCHES


BARDID: FL-2022-0023
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ESCAMBIA RIVER/WHITE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PACE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was located on Little White river immediately near or at N30 34.890 W87 13.040 before starting to travel Southbound on Little White river just East of Escambia River in Santa Rosa county. V-1 shortly after getting on full plane and reaching approximately 30 mph, without indication and while still traveling South, immediately pulled hard to starboard striking the West bank of Little White River and a single tree with the port bow section of V-1. 

V-1 had two occupants onboard, one of which was hurt (son) with left side external oblique abrasions and a single contusion in the same location. The same injured person also had a hematoma above his left ankle on the front of his shin, with abrasions above the hematoma along the shin to just below the left kneecap. The injured party was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart hospital in Pensacola. I found that the steering box mounting hardware to secure the steering cable to the steering box failed on one side, allowing slack in the cable


BARDID: FL-2022-0024
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As we were preparing for a day of water patrol I was approached by operator who stated that he was involved in a boating accident on January 22, 2022, at approximately 5:00 PM and wanted to report the incident. Operator stated that he was motoring his vessel, a 26’ light blue center counsel, on Snake Creek channel heading towards the ocean when he saw a large, white Sportfish vessel with a large tower on plane at a high rate of speed taking up the entire channel. Operator further stated that as he was approaching green marker # 5 when the large vessel pushed his vessel into the marker causing his vessel’s starboard side to collide with the rusty piling.  Operator did not attempt to wave down or radio the Sportfish at the time of the collision. 

After the collision Operator turned his vessel around and started to head back towards the bayside. As he went under the Snake Creek bridge he noticed a vessel, that fit the speeding vessels description, unloading at the IslaMarina docks. He believed it to be the same vessel that he passed in the channel, but again did not contact the vessel’s occupants or operator. Operator proceed to return to dock and remove the vessel from the water. At some point Operator had a boat repair man estimate that the damage incurred would cost approximately $3500 to repair. Operator provided a sworn written statement of the events detailed above. 

After concluding our conversation with Operator, Investigator and I operated our vessel to the Snake Creek channel oceanside to investigate, photograph, and document the exact location of the channel marker that was struck. I texted photos of green marker number 5 and the GPS coordinates for Operator to confirm the location of the accident. He concurred that was the marker that he collided with. 

In addition, we stopped by the IslaMarina docks to see if the marina employees could provide any information on a white Sportfish that would have been unloading on the previous day at approximately 5:00 PM. The employees stated that captain of a white Sea Vee, was at the dock around the time of the incident at hand and that his vessel could potentially fit the description provided by Operator. 

On January 24, 2022, I made contact with Captain who runs a 39’ Sea Vee named “Valor” out of IslaMarina. Subject1 stated he was notified by Captain that a light blue Everglades made contact with a channel maker as Subject1 navigated his vessel through the Snake Creek channel on January 22nd. Subject2 was following the “Valor” into Snake Creek channel on the same date and time of the accident and witnessed the Everglades make contact with the channel marker. Subject1 stated he remembered passing the Everglades but did not recall anything out of the ordinary. Subject1 was operating the Sea Vee at its normal cruising speed, on the right side of the channel, and was cognizant of the vessel traffic traveling out towards the ocean. Subject1 was unaware of any collision and passed the Everglades with what he considered a safe distance between the two vessels. 

I subsequently made contact with Subject2 who witnessed the accident. Subject2 stated he saw the Everglades take a wide turn and make contact with marker 5. Subject2 did not see any significant damage to the Everglades and no injured parties as he drove past. Subject2 stated the “Valor” was on the right side of the channel and passed the Everglades with approximately 30 feet of space between the two vessels. Subject2 did not believe the “Valor” was traveling too fast or too close to the oncoming vessel traffic.


BARDID: FL-2022-0025
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Key West Harbor
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Single PWC accident. Large wave created from a large vessel wake and too much forward speed of the PWC caused the PWC to launch off the wave and land hard back in the water resulting in the single occupant to impact the seat hard causing her spine to compress and fracture. Surgery required


BARDID: FL-2022-0026
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 1, 2022 USCG Documented vessel "Emma" was cruising Northbound in the ICW on the East side of Peanut Island. Vessel "Emma" struck docked USCG documented vessel "Well Done" causing damage. 

No parties were injured in the incident. Operator1 stated that V1 was traveling Northbound in the Intracoastal Waterway near Sailfish Marina near channel marker green 3 on autopilot. Operator1 stated that the wind and current picked up and the anchor on the bow of V1 banged into the side of V2. 

When asked if there was any damage to his vessel, Operator1 said “no”, but he had not looked. When I went to look at the anchor it was apparent to me that the anchor had been damaged and I observed material on the anchor consistent with the gel coat of a vessel. The anchor on V1 was bent on the starboard (right) side which is consistent with the positioning described by Operator1 during the incident. 

	The damage to V2 was in a location not accessible by land. I was provided photos via email, taken by marina staff from the water directly after the incident. The following day I arrived by vessel to take photos in better light. The damage appeared to be to the gel coat and the vent cover on the starboard side of V2. I facilitated an insurance exchange at the consent of both and released Operator1 from the scene.


BARDID: FL-2022-0027
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: BOKEELIA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was departing the dock in a forward direction while positioned approximately 15 feet behind vessel 2. 

The Operator of vessel 1 turned the bow to the port side to clear the stern of vessel 2. The wind direction was northeast and pushed the stern of vessel 1 towards the stern of vessel 2. 

The operator of vessel 1 increased throttle, in a failed attempt to avoid a collision with vessel 2. A collision occurred between the starboard rear section of vessel 1 and the port side stern and outboard motor of vessel 2. Damage was located on the starboard side stern of vessel 1 and the stern and engine cowling of vessel 2.


BARDID: FL-2022-0028
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sanibel Marina
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, February 11th, 2022, at approximately 1535 hours, vessel accident FWC22ON0011173 occurred within Florida’s state waters of Sanibel Marina, Lee County. The incident involved a rental pontoon vessel (V1) striking an unoccupied docked vessel (V2). 

As the operator of V1 was turning around in the basin of the marina, the operator inadvertently accelerated, subsequently striking the starboard engine of V2. The incident caused damage to the lower unit of V2 and damage to the starboard pontoon of V1. There were no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0029
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Beauclair
NearestCityorTown: TAVARES
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence collected and interviews conducted, the following was determined:

	On February 5, 2022, at approximately 6:00AM, Operator1 was operating a vessel (FL4422MJ) on Lake Beauclair near a canal that leads to Lake Dora, while Operator2 was operating a vessel (SC3460CG) exiting the canal that leads into Lake Beauclair, coming from Lake Dora.  Both operators were participating in a Bass Fishing Tournament that was ongoing.

	Operator1 had one occupant onboard V1 with him.  Operator1 explained to me that he was operating V1 at idle speeds towards the canal that leads into Lake Dora from Lake Beauclair.  Operator1 stated that upon getting closer to the canal, he saw another vessel, V2, coming out of the canal in his direction, with their navigational lights on.  

Op1 stated that V2 appeared to be picking up speeds and heading straight for him.  Operator1 stated that he and occupant began to yell at the approaching boat and that he steered hard to his port side to avoid collision, resulting in the bow of the V2 to puncture the starboard side of V1.  Operator1 stated that Operator2 stopped and exchanged insurance and contact information and that there wasn’t noticeable damage to V2.  Operator2 stayed on the lake to participate in the Bass Fishing Tournament.  V1 began taking on water, resulting in Operator1 having to be towed in by another bass fisherman.  Operator1 trailered his vessel and proceeded to go home where he waited for FWC.


BARDID: FL-2022-0030
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Okeechobee
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 5th, 2022, at approximately 1:30 PM on the waters of Lake Okeechobee, there was an accident between two airboats. The location of the accident was in Eagle Bay Marsh, latitude N 27 07.657 longitude W 80 52.576. 

One vessel was traveling south on an airboat trail while another vessel was traveling north on the same trail. There was a blind curve on the trail that resulted in a collision with the two vessels. 

One of the airboats ended up resting approximately 30 feet off the trail while the other airboat ended up just off the trail. One individual was ejected off a vessel, but no injuries occurred. One vessel then drove back to the Okeetantiee airboat launch while the other vessel was towed back into the same launch.


BARDID: FL-2022-0031
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Matanzas Pass
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was backing out of a slip when the stern and motor collided with a docked inflatable boat.  The impact caused minor damage to the inflatable boat.  No injuries.  

 V1 is a 20 foot pontoon vessel and V2 is an inflatable zodiac style dinghy approximately 10' long.  As V1 backed up, the stern area/ motor and prop impacted the port side of V2 and caused a cut and scuff in the rubber inflatable collar.  

Operator1 provided his information to an attendant at the marina before leaving the scene.  The attendant later called the owner of V2 and told him about the incident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0032
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Garcia
NearestCityorTown: FELLSMERE
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 12, 2022, Officer conducted an interview with Operator2 at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, this is what was reported,
•	Operator2 was travelling on the NE corner at approximately 20 to 25 MPH 
•	Operator2 was making a hard turn to Port.
•	Operator2 saw the airboat approximately 50 feet prior to impact.
•	Operator2 estimates the speed of the airboat about the same as his vessel, 20 to 25 MPH.
•	Operator2 could not recall if the airboat was flying the orange flag.
•	Operator2 advised the airboat was NOT in tall grass.
•	Operator2 advised the airboat was occupied by only the operator.

On February 12, 2022 I interviewed Operator1 at the scene of the accident, he stated the following: (paraphrased) 
•	He was turning right to go south to the boat ramp.
•	He saw the other boat once he was in his turn.
•	The other boat was on plane and tried to turn right to avoid collision. 
•	He also tried to turn right to avoid collision.
•	The boats collided and I was ejected from my boat.

Based on all evidence and information gathered to date, I have concluded that both operators violated United States Coast Guard Navigational Inland Rules 5,6, and 9 at the time of collision. Both vessels were coming around a blind corner in a narrow channel on plane. Both operators failed at having a proper look out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision. Both operators failed to proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. Both operators did not navigate with particular alertness and caution when operating in a narrow channel around a bend where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction.

Occupant:Injuries sustained due to vessel collision  Left arm hematoma, left shoulder sprain. Slight muscle tear. Gash on arm left. Operator2:Injuries sustained due to the collision  7 fractured ribs on the left, left lung contusion, L1-L4 lumbar spine fractures, minor cuts and scrapes


BARDID: FL-2022-0033
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 17, 2022, Vessel 1(V-1), a 24 foot center console with three occupants on board, was traveling north to south from north spoil island to the sound spoil island in Tampa Bay, when V-1 struck an underwater dredge pipe.  The accident resulted in no injuries and damage to the vessel's motor.

-He was traveling in V-1 in Tampa Bay with two other occupants on board.  
-He was traveling from north to south from the north spoil island to the south spoil island when he struck an underwater pipe near the NE side of the south spoil island.
-He noticed what appeared to be a bunch of red buoys and then a space and then some other red buoys.  He traveled in that space between the buoys at approximately 20 mph when he struck the underwater cable.
-There were no buoys where he struck the cable.
-While on scene after the accident he observed another vessel strike the underwater cable in the same area.


I left residence and traveled to Inter Bay Moorings,  a marine on the Alafia River, next to the US 41 Bridge in Gibsonton.  I located the company involved with the underwater pipe, Gator Dredging, and its project manager.  Project Manager stated:

-They are in the process of a dredging operation in the area of the south spoil island in Tampa Bay.
-The underwater pipe that was struck was a pipe they were positioning from the NE corner of the south spoil island that traveled NE to the channel at the mouth of the Alafia River.
-That underwater pipe was not being used to currently dredge, so no day shapes were required, and they are only required to put up buoys.  There were two colored buoys on scene, orange and white.
-They were doing a federal project and they put out the required notice to mariners.
-There were no other requirements they had to do since the line was being position and not a current dredge line.  If the underground pipe was actively part of a dredge operation then day shapes would be required.
-He expected more vessels to strike the pipe in the future.

I completed by interview and left Inter Bay Moorings.

On Feb 18, 2022, I, traveled by patrol vessel to the area where the accident occurred at the NE corner of the south spoil island.  I observed the area where V-1 struck the underground cable and I saw multiple buoys that were both orange and white traveling in a direction NE towards the channel at the mouth of the Alafia River.  There appeared to be a 100 yard space between the two of the buoys, which is likely the area were V-1 struck the underground cable.  The cable appeared to be connected by commercial ships on both sides.  

I located the published notice to mariners for the area (see attached).  Gator Dredging did publish the area that is currently under the dredge project.  That area is the same where V-1 struck the underground pipe.  

I contacted United States Coast Guard(USCG) Sector St. Petersburg, and requested their input on the requirements for Gator Dredging.  Chief Investigator stated that since Gator Dredging had issued a notice to mariners, then they should be acting accordingly.

I concluded my investigation and based on all the available evidence, I determined that no criminal or civil citations should be issued.


BARDID: FL-2022-0035
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Dora
NearestCityorTown: TAVARES
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:   Vessel 1 was traveling on Lake Dora when gauge error lights appeared, operator was not looking at the direction of travel and ran aground striking a fence causing damage to the vessel and property.; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0036
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST LUCIE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Single involved Vessel travelling westward at 1630 hours in the crossroads area of the ICW and St. Lucie River within Martin County ran aground outside of the marked channel causing injuries to an occupant aboard. 

Vessel operator stated that the grounding occurred due to difficulty viewing red floating nun-channel markers with glare from setting sun. 

I interviewed Operator regarding the boating accident, and he stated that they were unfamiliar with this body of water and lost sight of the floating nun-markers as they were traveling westward into the setting sun upon the horizon. Operator stated that due to the glare from the sun, he had difficulty seeing the small floating markers and then found that he was operating outside of the channel too late, as the shallow water brough the vessel to an abrupt stop upon grounding. 

Operator stated that his wife and only additional occupant, Wife, was standing beside him near the helm within the cabin, trying to assist him in watching for the channel markers while underway. During the grounding, Wife was thrown head-first, forward and down the open stairs she previously was standing in front of next to the helm. Wife struck the inside of the vessel resulting in her injuries sustained, which included a laceration that caused blood to be found within the vessel’s lower interior level.
 
Medical staff at the Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital advised that Wife sustained a laceration to her right forearm, an abrasion to her right eyebrow, general backpain, and an L1 spinal fracture.


BARDID: FL-2022-0037
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 headed west struck vessel 2 heading South towards the Rickenbacker. Damages on the bow of both vessels. Operator2 stated he was sailing south toward the Rickenbacker Bridge. He saw another vessel heading west, Operator2 heard everyone on the vessel screaming at the captain. Operator2 stated that it seemed that Operator1 tried to turn, but still collided with his vessel. I received a written statement from the captain and took pictures of the damages.

While speaking with Operator1, he stated that he was exiting out of Marine Stadium and when he noticed the sailing vessel in front of him and he tried to steer out the way, but still collided with the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0038
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Single Vessel in Atlantic Ocean, offshore Martin County, was struck by wave on port side resulting in capsizing. Occupants were able to retrieve PFDs and hold onto the Vessel which had an EPIRB which alerted responders to the boating accident. All individuals were located and sustained no injuries. 
The individuals stated that they were fishing offshore and allowing the vessel to drift. 

Operator stated that the vessel was primarily stationary when the vessel was struck by a wave on its port side. Operator stated that due to the vessel not taking the wave’s force with the bow first it was overcome by the wave and resulted in the vessel quickly capsizing. 

Operator stated that he dove back into the cabin portion of the vessel while it was upside down to retrieve their personal flotation devices (PDFs). The individuals then wore their PDFs and clung to the capsizing vessel until MCSO Marine Units located them after receiving the vessel’s EPIRB notification which alerted them to the boating accident. 

The vessel was then returned to Operator’s vessel trailer with assistance from TowBoatUS


BARDID: FL-2022-0039
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Lucie River
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was travelling north with only an operator on board. The operator was tossed from the vessel at approximately 35 mph due to a wake, and the vessel continued on. The vessel crashed into V2 that was tied up to a dock not in use. 

Operator1 explained the accident that he was solo in V1 headed back towards Shepherds Park boat ramp. He came through the SE Ocean Boulevard bridge (10-cent bridge) headed north in the St. Lucie River. He was operating V1 approximately 35 mph when a boat wake caught him from the side and he was not prepared for it. He was thrown from the vessel and was not wearing the “kill switch” lanyard. He started swimming and he watched his vessel continue without him. A good Samaritan nearby picked him up out of the water and they went to the dock. Operator1 climbed onto the vessels and was able to turn his engine off because it was still running in gear.


BARDID: FL-2022-0040
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:09:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/7/2022, at approximately 10:09 am, V1 was traveling southbound at approximately 9 knots, in the ICW, entering the crossroads. At this time, V2 was traveling east in the Indian River. V1 noticed V2 from 1/3 to 1/2 a mile away. 

V1 proceeded to cross in front of V2. V1 was waiting for V2 to change direction or speed. V2 did not see V1 heading south in front of him. V1 then put his vessel in neutral and turned to port right before the collision. When V2 saw V1, he put his engine in reverse and held onto his passenger. 

V2 struck V1 in the midship, on the starboard side. The operator of V2 fractured his right Fibula and dislocated his right ankle during the crash. The passenger of V2 was uninjured and checked by EMS at Sandsprit park. 

V2 took on heavy damage to the front, bow of their vessel.  The operator of V1 hailed USCG over the VHF and operator of V2 called 911. A good Samaritan vessel who witnessed the accident towed V2 to Sandsprit Park and V1 continued south in the ICW while on the phone with the FWC dispatch. EMS transported the operator of V2 to the hospital. Martin County SO made contact with V1 and escorted him to Sailfish Marina where his statement was taken. Lt met with the operator at the hospital to gather his contact information. V2's statement was taken on 1/24/22.

The operator V1 was given a citation for a violation of a navigational rules resulting in an accident.
The operator V2 was given a warning for improper look out. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0041
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hillsboro Inlet
NearestCityorTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating the vessel bearing Florida registration #: FL 9188 NX, heading into Hillsboro Inlet from offshore. There were two passengers on board.  According to the operator, he is unfamiliar with the area of Hillsboro Inlet and failed to observe the rocks along the north Jetty. The Subjects on board did not suffer any injuries and were towed to 14th street boat ramp by Towboat U.S.

Operator ensured his vessel was safely on his trailer, he was able to determine that he has more than ten, and "definitely less than 100 hours driving a boat" and that he "just didn't see it" (the rocks at the jetty). He advised that he's usually on the water in Fort Lauderdale and that he is unfamiliar with Hillsboro Inlet.

Conclusion: Based on the information gathered to date, the accident occurred due to operator handling, and operator inexperience with waterway. Due to the speed in which the vessel was operating, the operator was able to alter their course enough to avoid a head-on collision. However, because of the operator’s inexperience of Hillsboro Inlet, he was unable to avoid the collision entirely.


BARDID: FL-2022-0042
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling North bound in the ICW.  Vessel allided with channel marker 235.  Channel marker snaped, causing minimal damage to the  starboard side of the vessel. No injuries 

Officer received an email from Boating and Waterways, someone from Progressive reached out to them about his client striking a channel marker in Martin County. On February 9, 2022 we called Progressive Insurance to ask them about their client. I reached out to Subject1 to speak to him about the boating crash.  He let us know that no one was injured during this incident and no other boats were involved.  Subject1 advised that he called his insurance right after the incident, but not law enforcement, he told his insurance that he would take care of any damages to the channel marker.  Subject1 explained his girlfriend saw something on the depth chart that had them take their eyes off the water. When they both looked up, they realized there was a channel marker quickly approaching. They turned the wheel to the Port side, causing the vessel to hit channel marker 235 on the starboard side.  Subject1, sent us pictures of the damage to his vessel, and thought it was around $2,500.


BARDID: FL-2022-0043
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW (Lake Boca)
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel hit subject while standing / floating in the water.  

I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a boating incident that occurred in Lake Boca.  I responded to the Delray Medical Center to meet with the subjects involved.  

When I arrived, I met with the operator.  I conducted an interview with Operator, to determine what happened on the water that night.  Operator told me that as they were driving home from Lake Boca his brother-in-law told him that he had to use the bathroom and asked if he can pull over the boat.  Operator pulled the boat over to the West side of the ICW, so his brother could get in the water to urinate.  As his brother jumped in the water, the spot-lock on the boat engaged and moved the boat causing the propeller to strike his left thigh.  

His brother-in-law was recovered to the boat and transferred to Delray Medical Center to be treated for his injuries.

While conducting the interview with Operator, I noticed that he had bloodshot eyes, he swayed and stumbled when talking and I could smell the odor of alcohol coming off of him.  I conducted a boating under the influence investigation and placed him under arrest for boating under the influence.


BARDID: FL-2022-0044
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cape FL Channel
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1's operator could not control vessel in high wind causing it to collide with V2.  

Upon interviewing the operator/owner of the 49 foot motor yacht named No Agenda HIN #SVP48041A919 (V1), he stated he was attempting to anchor and lost control of the vessel in the high winds. He could not control the vessel causing it to drift into V2. It was the first time he operated the vessel and was not familiar with it. He also stated he was distracted while looking at the instruments, trying to locate a search light, and giving instruction to the passengers.

V2 had significant damage on its starboard bow and structure of the vessel (see pictures). V1 had minor damages to it's bow (see pictures). There were no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0045
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake Okeechobee
NearestCityorTown: BELLE GLADE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/13/2022 Vessel 1 was traveling in the rim canal of Lake Okeechobee.  Vessel 1 was near the area of the Lake Harbor Structure and House Boat Cut.

The operator of vessel 1 was slowing down due it starting to rain, Operator of vessel 1 saw a partially submerged object in the rim canal.  The Operator attempted to turn his vessel to the left to avoid a collision.  The vessel was unable to avoid the collision and struck the unknown object ejecting both the operator and the occupant of the vessel.  

The unknown object caused enough damage to the vessel to tear the outboard motor of the vessel off.  

Occupant received Bruises and Contusion to facial area


BARDID: FL-2022-0046
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT OF EVERGLADES INLET
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 02/07/2022, Captain departed (Operating V1) from dock heading southbound on the ICW towards the Port Everglades Inlet at approximately 0445 hours. V1 proceeded to exit the Port of Everglades inlet eastbound, at the same time an inbound cruise ship (Royal Caribbean, Vison of the Sea) began to make a left turn into the intracoastal waterway from offshore. V1 was give-way vessel. V1 and cruise ship tried to pass port to port. V1 hugged south side of inlet and struck green channel marker 7 from the starboard side of V1.


BARDID: FL-2022-0047
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-31 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: manatee pocket
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1-31-22 V1 was operating in Manatee pocket near Shrimpers restaurant the operator was attempting a U turn. The area is a slow speed manatee zone and is very narrow. 

Operator was operating at estimated 5 miles an hour. He did not leave himself enough room to complete the maneuver and struck V2 that was on a lift. The back port side of V1 struck V2's stern, breaking the trim tab it off from its mounted position. The operator of V1 was found to be at fault for careless operation


BARDID: FL-2022-0048
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: canal
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (10 Ft Personal Watercraft ) was traveling eastbound in the Cocohatchee River, when he was coming around a turn and tried to get out the way of some people kayaking. 

Operator accelerated forward instead of going backwards, causing him to drive the vessel into the mangroves. Operator (the father), and he stated that while operating the PWC he seen some kayakers coming and didn't want to be in the way of them traveling, so he moved over and then tried to hit the reverse but accidentally hit the accelerator causing him to crash into the mangrove trees

An occupant on the vessel was struck by a mangrove branch, which cause a deep cut to the inner part of his left thigh. 

Operator was taken to North Collier Hospital, Naples FL, where he was treated for his injuries. 

; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0049
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:58:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: JENSEN BEACH
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Two boats collided in a T-bone collision in Martin County ICW.  One person was injured on the striking vessel causing a broken foot and laceration on his arm.  No one was ejected from either vessel.

Operator2 stated he was operating his vessel north in the ICW and spotlighting to the port (west) side to find the channel for Dolphin Bar when he suddenly saw a white center console Grady White (FL9142RM) coming from the east and was about to collide with their starboard side, to his right.  

Operator2 swerved port side to attempt avoiding collision.  When the Grady White collided into the Bertram, it struck midship starboard and then the Grady White turned to their port side and scraped down the starboard side of the Bertram towards the aft.    

Officer (FWC) went to Martin North Hospital to gather information on the Grady White’s occupants and to photograph victim’s injuries.  His injuries included a broken left foot with cuts on it and an approximate three-inch laceration and a contusion on his left arm above his elbow.  Victim stated that his foot became trapped under the helm when it lifted and fell during the impact.

After my investigation at Sansprit of Vessel 2 and its occupants, Officer and I went to the home of the operator of the Grady White (Vessel 1) to interview him.  He stated he was nervous when he arrived home and had taken a few drinks to calm his nerve and that he was unable to conduct a proper interview at that time.  He did, however, state that they were leaving his house and were heading to the ICW and did not see the Bertram until the last minute and as they were colliding he steered the vessel to the port side in attempts to avoid a direct hit.  

I went to his vessel and photographed the damage to it.  The damage to the Grady White included compression damage on the bow  at the point of impact, an approximate foot long separation of the deck from the hull at the starboard side bow, damage to the anchor on the bow, compression damage on the port side hull at the bow, an approximate foot long gouge on the gunwale at the port side bow, broken seams all around the base of the helm, a small impression on the chine of the port side, and a broken antennae; 

Victim's left foot was caught under the helm when it lifted and fell during the impact.  His foot was broken and with multiple cuts on it.  It is unknown what caused the laceration on his arm.


BARDID: FL-2022-0051
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: SUMMERLAND KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 0212/22, the bow of V1 struck the starboard side of V2 in the Atlantic Ocean off of Cudjoe Key. V2 sustained major damage to its starboard side. V1 sustained major damage to its bow. Both vessels were recreational. 

 Vessels were in a crossing situation, V2 was give way vessel by navigation rules, while in autopilot.  

V1 noticing the crossing situation and that V2 was not altering course or speed, turned his vessel to starboard but not enough to avoid collision.

Subject sustained injury to her backside from slamming into the inside of V2. She was experiences pain when sitting down or applying pressure. She was transported to Lower Keys Medical Center.


BARDID: FL-2022-0052
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel involved was heading south just north of the Boynton Beach Inlet approximately a mile offshore when a wave caused it to capsize. The capsized vessel and its two occupants then drifted onto the beach. The female passenger had injuries to her elbow and was transported to the hospital. The vessel was towed by Sea tow to Harvey E. Oyer Jr. Parks boat ramp. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0053
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
An inbound vessel transiting Black Point Channel crossed over the center line of the channel and struck an outbound vessel causing damage to the port side of the vessel.

The striking vessel(V1) was an approximately 39ft Contender or Seevee B with no registration displayed. The struck vessel (V2) was a documented vessel, name Go Deep (# 122481). 

Operator2 explained that V2 was heading outbound east in Black Point channel while V1 was heading west inbound in the channel. V1 was getting close to the rocks along the north side of the channel and steered into the channel to avoid them.  V2 tried to maneuver to avoid the collision but V1 upon coming into V2 side of the channel accelerated causing the two vessels to collide.

Operator2 stated that the V1 didn’t slow down or attempt to stop, but instead accelerated and rammed the port side near the center console.  Operator2 stated that he had to dive out of the way to prevent from being struck by the vessel.  In diving out of the way, Operator2 dislocated his shoulder and injured his back. V1 struck V2 near the port side midship area riding up the railing causing damage near the mid-cleat and cracked the T-top then slid down towards the port side stern causing more damage on stern.

Operator2 followed V1 to the boat ramp where he tried to exchange information and the operator of V1 loaded his vessel onto its trailer and left the scene.


BARDID: FL-2022-0054
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Canaveral
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/24/22 at approximately 9:00 am, Operator was operating his 52' Lagoon Sailboat under auxiliary motor power on his way to a nearby marina. After passing through the open 401 drawbridge the mast of the vessel, which is 93' tall, struck power lines that are approximately 85' above the water. Operator stated that he felt a "jerk on the helm and the boat pulled to the port." Operator also stated that he lost electronics but still had power and steerage. He beached the vessel on the north side of the waterway to avoid any risk of colliding with the nearby bridge.

Operator stated that he did not see the power lines after passing through the bridge and was unaware of them. However, after reviewing his charts he advised me that the power lines are listed and have the correct height indicated.

Neither Operator nor any of the occupants were injured. Florida Power and Light responded to the scene and were able to remove the power lines from the vessel. Operator transported the vessel under its own power to the Blue Points Marina in Port Canaveral.


BARDID: FL-2022-0055
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GRANT-VALKARIA
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5th, 2022 at approximately 2030 hours, a recreational vessel (16’ Aluminum Lowe) with one person on board struck a recreation vessel (15’ Aluminum Generation 3) with two persons on board. This occurred on the Indian River approximately 40 yards off the Christenson’s Boat ramp in Grant, Brevard County. The collision did not result in any injuries. Estimated damage is $2,006. 

Based on all evidence and information gathered to date, I have concluded that the operator of V-1 was operating south bound on the Indian River in Brevard County near Christianson’s Boat ramp. V-2 was traveling east bound before going into neutral. V-2 was in front and to the right of V-1. In a crossing situation V-1 must give way to V-2 making V-2 the stand on vessel. V-1 struck V-2 on its port side, running over the stern of V-2. Operator of V-1 violated US Coast Guards Navigation Rules # 6 as he was not operating at a Safe Speed and Rule # 5 as he did not maintain a proper look-out. 

Operator of V-1 stated V-2 did not have working navigational lights. Operator of V-2 stated his lights were on and operational, his all around white light was up on the rear as it was damaged in the accident. Unknown if the navigational lights on V-2 were operational or not.


BARDID: FL-2022-0056
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 15th, 2022 at approximately 1030 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a reported boating accident just south of the Broad Causeway Bridge. I immediately responded to the scene on my patrol vessel from No Name Harbor in Key Biscayne. 

When I arrived on scene, the reporting party and operator of the vessel involved had left the scene. I made contact with Operator via telephone and he advised that he had brought his vessel back to Haulover Marina and had it pulled out of the water because he wasn't sure if water was getting inside the hull due to the damage it sustained during the accident. Operator also advised the he wasn't injured during this accident but he stated that he went to a clinic to make sure he hadn't aggravated a pre-existing injury.

Operator stated that he was bringing his boat from Normandy Isle to Haulover Marina at approximately 0600 hours when the starboard bow and midship of his vessel collided with a channel marker while cruising at approximately 15 miles per hour. Operator stated that it was very dark at the time and he didn't see the channel marker and was shocked when he realized what happened. He advised that interior lighting on the vessel may have contributed to the accident by affecting his vision. Operator estimated that the total damage done to his vessel was approximately $50,000.00. 

I inspected the channel marker that Operator had struck, which was green marker 15 in the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Broad Causeway, and there was no significant damage to the channel marker. The only visible damage was scuffs and paint transfer. I took photographs of the channel marker and attached them to this report.  I also inspected the vessel and took photographs of the vessel at Haulover Marina and attached them to this report. There was severe fiberglass and rub rail damage on the starboard side of the vessel from the bow to just past midship. 

End of report.


BARDID: FL-2022-0057
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWC collided in the area of Pace Picnic Island. 

Operator2 and Operator1 were operating their Personal Watercrafts (pwc) when they collided causing them to be ejected and landed face down in the water. Both operators were transported to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center and admitted as trauma patients. 

Operator2 advised; he was at a stop when Operator1 crashed into him on his right side. Operator1 advised; he was riding his PWC and Operator2 crashed into him. He does not remember where he got hit nor anything else about the accident since he lost consciousness. 

The damage on the PWCs matches Operator2`s statement. Operator1 impacted Operator2`s PWC at an angle in the starboard side. 

Operator1 failed to maintain a proper look out while operating his PWC.; Operator2 was admitted at Jackson Ryder Trauma Center with water in his lungs. ; Operator1 was admitted at Jackson Ryder Trauma Center with a contusion to his left  lower back and water in his lungs.


BARDID: FL-2022-0058
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kings Bay
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was exiting the dock area at Waterfront Social, his vessel struck the stern section vessel 2, which was unoccupied and moored in a slip at the time. The incident damaged V2s lower engine cover. 

Operator1 stated that he was exiting the slip and pulled forward and struck the boat (V2) engine on the starboard side, in the slip next to him. V2 was unoccupied and securely tied to the dock at that time. Once he struck V2 he backed up and pulled into another slip. He was issued one Uniform Boating Citation for Careless Operation of a Vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0059
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grouper Creek
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was on plane driving south toward the entrance of Grouper Creek. V2 was on plane driving north through Grouper Creek toward the mouth. As V1 and V2 approached each other, both vessel operators attempted to make evasive maneuvers to avoid collision. 

V2 turned toward its port side to avoid collision. V1 turned toward its port side to avoid collision and collided with V2's outboard engines. At the time of impact, the occupant of V2 was ejected from the vessel. V1 then drove further toward its port side, running aground in the mangroves of Grouper Creek.


BARDID: FL-2022-0060
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 21st, 2022, at approximately 1515 hours, I, Officers were on proactive state water patrol in a marked FWC patrol vessel in Biscayne Bay near Morningside Park when we received a call from our dispatch in reference to a boating accident involving two personal watercrafts (PWCs) that had just occurred near an island North of 79th Street Causeway. We immediately responded to the scene. 

As we were arriving on scene, one subject was being transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center by a Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue vessel due to a rib injury. Officer (FWC) responded to Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Upon arrival on scene, we learned that the two PWCs involved were rentals and we made contact with the livery employees, a witness who was on the livery's pontoon boat, as well as the striking PWC operator on scene. The striking PWC operator stated that as they were returning their PWCs to the pontoon he accidentally crashed his PWC, FL 4635 SU, into his friend on FL 9425 SX. Based on witness testimony and the damage to the PWCs, I believe the striking PWC hit the struck PWC on its port side between the seat and the bow, struck the operator, ramped over the struck PWC, then came down on the starboard side hull of the struck PWC near the stern. 

There was damage to the port side hull between the seat and the bow on FL 9425 SX and the starboard side hull towards the stern. There was minor damage (paint transfer/scuffs) to the bow of FL 4635 SU near the bow eye. 

Operator1 was transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida by a Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue vessel. X-rays revealed he sustained three broken ribs and a punctured left lung. 

I collected sworn written statements from the striking vessel operator and the witness from the pontoon boat. I took photographs of the damage to each PWC involved. 

Based on my investigation I believe this accident was a result of operator inexperience and was accidental. I did not observe any signs of impairment in the striking PWC operator. 

Body worn camera footage was captured during the investigation of this boating accident. 

End of report. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0061
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Two friends purchased two new single person kayaks and went out kayak fishing without personal floatation devices. Victim stood up on his kayak to demonstrate how to urinate from a kayak.

the victim lost his balance and fell in, he swam over to the other kayak in an attempt to get out of the water. The second kayak took on water and sank. 

Both people were in the water; one was able to stay afloat and yell for help and the victim struggled to return to his kayak. Both were recovered and brought to shore. Victim was unresponsive and transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.   


BARDID: FL-2022-0062
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: C-24 CANAL
NearestCityorTown: PORT ST. LUCIE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V-1 was attempting to dock his vessel when his hand slipped off the throttle causing acceleration and the vessel to ride up on the dock.  V-1 received minor damage to the bottom hull which consisted of scratches and gouges.  The cleat on the dock and the rubber trim was damaged as well. No one was injured as a result.


BARDID: FL-2022-0064
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIAMI RIVER AND TAMIAMI CANAL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
CRUISER YACHT BACKED INTO ANOTHER CRUISER YACHT CAUSING DAMGE TO BOTH VESSELS, A DOCK AND TO A CENTER CONSOLE.


BARDID: FL-2022-0065
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
operator was operating a vessel in Boca Chica Channel.  While heading under the bridge, he turned too sharply and struck a piling with the port side of the vessel.

While passing under the Boca Chica Bridge at approximately 24 knots, the vessel turned hard to port after passing the first piling of the bridge.  The port midship of the vessel made hard contact with a bridge piling.  After clearing the bridge, he realized the port engine was not running.  he was unsure if the engine was off prior to the impact.  He then assessed the condition of the vessel and passengers.  There were no injuries reported.  He then returned to Spotswood Marina.


BARDID: FL-2022-0066
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: SUNNY ISLES
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
As V2 was travelling South in the ICW, V1 was approaching it from the rear. V1's bow was raised due to an issue with its propeller and trim tabs. This reduced the operator of V1's field of vision causing his vessel to suddenly collide with V2's stern, causing the vessel damage to V2.

V2 was cruising South in the ICW, V1 was approaching it from the North. The operator of V1 stated that as he was trying to catch the drawbridge while it was open, issues with the vessel’s trim tabs and propellers cause the bow of the vessel to be significant risen, reducing his field of vision. V1 then collided with the stern of V2, riding over the vessel. 

When V1 collided with V2, the collision caused her head to hit the tee top. No treatment beyond first aid was given. The only treatment provided was an ice pack.


BARDID: FL-2022-0067
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: DEEP HARBOUR MARINA
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Yacht attempted to leave the dock but was still tied to the dock with stern lines. When attempting to leave the dock, the yacht was pulled to the side colliding with the neighboring yacht.


BARDID: FL-2022-0068
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay East of the Intra
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Accident involving head-on collision with two PWCs with two POB each. Defendant left the scene of the accident with injuries to all subjects.; 

The operator2 suffered from a tear in the ACL in one leg and had to use crutches to walk.; Victim4 suffered from a large hematoma on the head, approximately the size of a tennis ball. Not believed to suffer from concussion.; Victim 3:Occupant suffered from lower lumbar spinal fractures, L1, L2 and L3.; Operator1 suffered from bruising on both legs on the inner thigh from approximately groin area to approximately knee area.


BARDID: FL-2022-0069
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake
NearestCityorTown: DE LAND
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
While rowing on February 22nd, the crew member responsible for look out (seated at the Stern of the vessel) failed to spot an old dock piling sticking up out of the water, possibly due to her vision being obstructed by 7 rower's seated in front of her. 

It appears the vessels port side rowing arms made contact with the piling and broke off due to the impact, causing one person to fall onto the broken rowing arm giving him a laceration across his lower back. 

Subject was then picked up by the safety boats near by and transported back to Stetson aquatic center, subject was then transported to Halifax Health Emergency Department in Deltona by a staff member of the Stetson aquatic center. Subject received 8 staples for his laceration (see photos in attachments).


BARDID: FL-2022-0070
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: mosquito lagoon
NearestCityorTown: MIMS
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 19, 2022, at approximately 2:00 P.M., owner/operator along with his passenger were headed westbound in the Mosquito Lagoon near the Brevard / Volusia County line just east of the Intracoastal Waterway Channel (ICW).  

At this time, a wave struck Operator's vessel and ejected both subjects into the water.  After this occurred, Operator's pants got caught in the boat's propeller causing him lacerations to his buttocks and upper right leg.  Occupant was uninjured.  They were located a short time later by Brevard County Sheriff's Office and United States Coast Guard, and brought back to Beacon 42 Boat Ramp.  Operator was transported to Parrish Medical Center in Titusville for his minor injuries. Operator sustained five minor lacerations from a small horsepower propeller motor


BARDID: FL-2022-0072
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Listed vessel's steering wheel broke off while underway. Vessel naturally, started turning in a circle. When Owner and Occ were close to shore, Owner turned engine off and exited vessel. Waves, wind and tide forced vessel onto shore, forcing vessel to capsize.


BARDID: FL-2022-0073
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal Behind Sand Dollar Dr.
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 7, 2022, at approximately 1735 hours, a single vessel triple allision occurred in the canal behind Sand Dollar Dr. in Sanibel, FL. The vessel involved, a 2022 25’ Grady White (V1) had two people onboard. Operator was attempting to place V1 on the lift behind when he crashed into multiple docks causing serious bodily injury to himself. 

On January 7, 2022, at approximately 1735 hours, V1 was heading west in the canal behind the residences in Sanibel Florida. V1 was being operated and had one passenger who was sitting with their dog on the port side mid ship of V1 Grady White. 

While idling down the canal in Sanibel, V1 Grady White quickly accelerated, and its port side stern struck a dock piling on the south side of the canal. V1 Grady White continued accelerating west in the canal approximately 200 yards before Operator was able to slow it down. 

In a larger opening on the west side of the canal, Operator was able to turn V1 Grady White around and idled back to the dock where he began attempting to place V1 Grady White on the lift behind the residence. 

Operator placed V1 Grady White in reverse to attempt to get into position to place the vessel onto the boat lift. While backing up, V1 Grady White collide with a piling on the south side of the canal. Seeing this, Operator placed V1 Grady White in gear. V1 accelerated across the canal where the keel struck the dock behind his residence. The bow of V1 Grady White turned to the east where it became lodged between the seawall and a lift piling. Once V1 Grady White struck the seawall, Operator was thrown forward into the helm of V1 which caused the serious bodily injury. Operator was able to place V1 Grady White in neutral. A neighbor observed the multiple allisions and went over to assist Operator place V1 Grady White on the boat lift. 

After the incident, Operator was taken to the hospital where he was later released that same night. It was later discovered the complexity of his injuries were more severe. Operator underwent several surgeries due to his internal injuries. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0074
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:33:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Crystal River
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was following V2 in the Crystal River Cannel at approximately Marker 25 at night. V1 failed to see V2 stopped in the channel and struck the stern engine cage of V2. Damage sustained to V2 was: engine cage, both engine cowlings, transom, and wheel house top.

V1 was following V2 in Crystal River around channel marker 25, V2 began having engine trouble and came down off plane to investigate the issue. V1 was still following V2 and failed to see it stopped in the channel, V1 then struck the stern engine guard and ramped up onto V2, which then slid off the starboard side into the water. Operator1 admitted that he couldn't see the vessel in front of him, until he hit it.


BARDID: FL-2022-0076
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Kissimmee
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/25/2022, I responded to the Camp Mack boat ramp located on Lake Kissimmee in Lake Wales, Florida. I responded to a vessel accident involving two bass boats that were traveling in a head on fashion (south and north respectively). At the time of the accdient, there were patches of thick fog throughout the lake. 

Due to the limited visibility, the vessels collided. V2 was traveling southbound while V1 was traveling in a North - Northeast heading. V1 made impact with V2's front starboard quarter. V1 partially ramped V2 and continued to slide down V2's starboard side.


BARDID: FL-2022-0077
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Haulover sand bar
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator attempted to avoid impact and was not able due to off throttle steering. After collision both operator and passenger were ejected, both were taken to hospital for minor injuries. 

 Operator was operating and was heading towards a vessel that was at anchor on the sand bar at Haulover. The operator was attempting to correct direction and came off throttle. The vessel (PWC) collied with another vessel that was at anchor. 

Both operator and passenger were ejected resulting in minor injuries. The operator of the struck vessel assisted the two subjects onto their vessel and contact fire rescue. Miami-dade fire rescue (Alarm number: 2069991) transported both subjects to Aventura Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries, Occupant had a contusion to her right shoulder and Operator suffered a fractured clavicle of the right side.  They were released from the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2022-0078
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 19, 2022, Florida Vessel FL0979KP was leaving a canal into forty acre bay near Saint James City. The vessel was put up on plane and a short while later the operator had difficulty with the steering. The operator turned the wheel sharply to the port side when the vessel then turned sharply to the port side. The vessel struck the mangroves ejecting one of the occupants and injuring all three of the occupants.

On March 21, 2022, I went to Gulf Coast Hospital to speak to Operator. Operator was still having some difficulty breathing so he was able to talk but very little. I asked Operator if he was driving the boat and he explained yes. I then asked him what happened and he said that as he left the canal he put the boat on plane, approximately 25-30 miles per hour (mph), due to the shallow water. He continued explaining that he tried to steer the vessel and the steering wasn’t responding. He continued saying that he tried to steer it further to the port side when the steering finally worked it jerked the vessel hard to the port side and into the mangroves. He said Subject1 remained in the vessel, however Subject2 was ejected to the starboard side. Due to his difficulty speaking I did not ask Operator any further questions. 

I then called and spoke with Subject1. I asked Subject1 what happened and he explained, he was sitting next to Operator who was driving. He continued saying Subject2 was sitting on a cooler in front of the console. When they left the canal he explained Operator put the vessel up on plane, he estimated 35 – 40 mph. He continued explaining a short while later he heard Operator say the steering wasn’t working and that he turned the wheel further to the port side. He continued explaining that the vessel then turned sharply to the port side and they crashed into the mangroves. He explained Subject2 was ejected to the starboard side approximately 40 yards. He explained Subject2 injured her right shoulder and right side of her face as well as cuts on her leg. He explained that he suffered from a broken collar bone and bruised ribs. He explained that once the vessel hit the mangroves it settled aground there and they called 911. He estimated that approximately 45 minutes later EMS arrived on scene to assist them. 

Based on the fact that the steering appeared to function normally while I was on scene it is hard to determine if a steering malfunction was the cause of the accident. Both Operator and Subject1 explained that the vessel was on plane when the accident occurred. Despite the discrepancy in the speed estimation, it is possible that high speed and the shallow narrow channel were contributing factors to the accident. It was low tide when the accident occurred and the average water depth of that area would have been approximately 1.5 feet or less at that time. With the vessel traveling at a high rate of speed to be able to navigate the shallow water, it is possible that not all of the prop would have been in the water and this could have caused a reduced ability to steer the vessel. With insufficient evidence to determine exactly what caused the accident no charges are being filed at this time.; victim2:injury to left shoulder and collar bone; operator:broken ribs and collapsed lungs; victim3:pain in right shoulder, back pain, numbness in right hand


BARDID: FL-2022-0079
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NASSAU SOUND
NearestCityorTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 26th at approximately 17:11 hours I was dispatched to Ft. Clinch in reference to a vessel taking on water in the St. Mary's inlet causing the operator to beach his vessel.

V1 was fishing in the St. Mary's inlet in his 18' sea nymph vessel. It was extremely windy causing very rough sea conditions. The operator stated  the waters were really rough and waves were crashing into his vessel. He stated he started getting water inside his vessel so he made a turn to the North to try to get out of the waves and that is when waves started overtaking his vessel. It was at this time he tried to drain the water out but failed. He also stated at this time his motor cut off. In an attempt to get it started he started taking on more water. Operator stated when he finally got his motor started he beached his vessel in fear that he was going to sink it.


BARDID: FL-2022-0080
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/14/2022, V1, a 19’ Stealth Craft cabin boat, powered by a 150hp Evinrude, was travelling North on the Hillsborough River when it operated into shallow water and the outboard motor began to hit the sandy bottom. The operator changed directions and began heading south on the river, in deeper water. On the north side of the Sligh Ave. bridge, in the middle of the Hillsborough River channel, V1’s transom cracked and the portion holding the motor broke off. The motor fell into the river, still hanging on by cables. With a large chunk of the transom missing, V1 began taking on water. As the boat sank and then capsized, the operator, his wife, and two daughters were able to safely make it to shore, uninjured.


BARDID: FL-2022-0081
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V01, a rental from Dream Yacht Charters, fell in boat and was injured beyond immediate first aid. He was transported to Fishermen's Hospital in Marathon.

At approximately 1600 hours, we met with Victim at Fishermen’s Hospital to obtain a sworn written statement. At the time of arrival, Victim had already been evaluated and been provided with pain medication. We asked Victim what occurred on the vessel at the time of the incident. He explained that he has adjusting the lines on the mast of the vessel when he lost his balance and fell on the netting off the bow. He continued by saying when he landed on the netting, his leg got caught in the netting which caused his leg to break.


BARDID: FL-2022-0082
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arbuckle Creek
NearestCityorTown: SEBRING
County: HIGHLANDS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/19/2022, at approximately 5:00PM, V1 was traveling South on Arbuckle Creek in Highlands County, Florida (N 27 28.1450 W 81 19.1769). V1 approached a sharp left turn in the creek. At the same time V1 approached the turn, V1’s throttle cable got stuck. V1 lost control and its cage struck an oak tree. The operator was thrown into the bottom of the vessel. The operator sustained minor cuts, bruises, and broken ribs. 

I asked Operator to explain to me where and how the accident took place. Operator stated that he was traveling South on Arbuckle Creek, just South of the railroad tracks. I showed Operator a satellite image of the general location and he pointed out a sharp bend in the creek. (Approximate GPS location N 27 28.1450 W 81 19.1769). Operator recalled he was approaching a hairpin, left turn in the creek when his throttle began to stick. 

Operator attempted to fix the issue by giving the throttle a quick push, but the throttle only stuck further. Operator was unable to make the turn and the starboard side of the cage collided with a large, overhanging oak tree limb. The cage collapsed and the airboats prop shattered against the cage. 

Operator was thrown into the hull of the vessel as a result of the collision and struck his ribs on the gunwale. Operator sustained minor cuts and bruises as well as potentially broken ribs.


BARDID: FL-2022-0083
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway/Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, March 27, 2022, unknown vessel struck an inflatable dingy on Intracoastal Waterway.  Dingy operator was taken to hospital with back injuries.

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to vessel hit and run in the area of Rybovich Marina. Upon my arrival at the marina, I spoke with eyewitness.  At approximately 1900 hours, he was traveling north on Intracoastal Waterway.  He was in the area of Currie Park when he saw approximately 35-40 feet vessel with light blue hull, three outboard engines and white T-top, with three people on board traveling south in high rate of speed.  

The vessel was traveling on east side of the waterway, merging into the navigational channel on the west side.  This vessel collided with small, inflatable, red dingy just south of the green channel marker 5.  

Subject told me, the operator locked eyes with him, and he believes, the operator knew he hit something.  Subject was not able to see registration numbers or name of the vessel.  He approached the red dingy and rendered aid to the operator.  Subject brought Operator and his vessel to Rybovich Marina where EMS evaluated him and transported to Saint Mary Hospital for treatment.

I spoke to Operator in the hospital.  He told me, he took his vessel for a check ride and was going to Currie Park.  He does not remember the incident.  He only remembers seeing Subject who told him what happened.  Operator suffered acute fractures of right transverse processes L1-L4 and disk bulge L4-L5.

I canvas the residential area in proximity to the incident and check for possible video of the incident or vessel that fits description. However, I was not able to find any footage of either.

Due to the fact that I am unable to identify the striking vessel or the operator, I am unable to proceed with criminal case.


BARDID: FL-2022-0084
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, February 20th, 2022, at approximately 1400 hours, Operator1, was traveling on-plane north between 25-30 miles per hour, based on witness statements, approximately 200 yards off White Marlin Beach. Operator2 was traveling west towards White Marline beach approximately 200 yards away from the beach on a kiteboard when he noticed the Costa approaching, he tried to stop his forward momentum, but could not stop in time. 

Operator1 then crossed paths with Operator2 hitting the lines to the kiteboard pulling Operator2 toward the Costa. Operator2 was struck by the port side, mid-ship of the Costa then going underwater. The Costa stopped directly after the impact. Shortly after Operator2 resurfaced semi- conscious.

Operator2 had a contusion on his forehead, abrasions on his knees, a contusion on his right-side rib area, and a contusion on the top of his left foot. Emergency medical personnel did respond to the incident at approximately 1437 hours and treated the injuries. The victim declined to be transported to a hospital at that time. Operator2 did receive followup medical treatment from the hospital once he was back home.


BARDID: FL-2022-0085
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:12:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling anchor to move locations from where it was fishing on the East side of the ICW.  At approximately 10:11 A.M. on February 24th, 2022, the operator of the vessel looked down to bail water out of the bilge area while the tiller handle motor was locked in forward gear. 

The engine was a newer engine and he thought he locked the lever so the motor wouldn't move. As he looked down for the plug he applied pressure to the tiller handle causing the boat motor to turn. When he looked up it was too late to adjust his course to miss the dock, causing him to wedge his boat in between two dock pilings. Upon impact with the dock, he fell forward hitting his right hip on his cooler and right elbow on the boat. After the incident occurred he was able to brace himself against the dock piling and dial 911 himself to receive help. He was transported by EMS to Flagler Hospital.  He had deep bruising to right hip and right elbow. X-rays taken showed no dislocations nor broken bones.


BARDID: FL-2022-0086
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: PEACE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ARCADIA
County: DESOTO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, a fifteen foot Key West vessel with two occupants was underway on plane in the Peace River near the Hwy 761 bridge. The operator turned into an area he was unfamiliar with running aground on a sandbar. The impact stopped the vessel and both occupants were propelled forward.  The operator struck the helm and suffered no injuries.  The passenger's forward motion caused him to impact the trolling motor which caused a large gash on the left side of his face.  The occupants were able to free the vessel from the grounded situation and made their way back to the boat ramp.  EMS services took the passenger to the hospital to be treated for his wounds.     


BARDID: FL-2022-0087
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, (39 foot motorboat),"Excaliber" was heading south on the ICW at plaining speed. During the course of their voyage the operator looked down at his instruments causing him to run hard a ground.

 The following day February 16th I conducted an interview of Operator at his home. Operator stated he picked up his vessel from St Augustine Marine Center where it was getting bottom paint. He was then traveling south to his home at approximately 25mph. During the voyage Operator looked down at his instruments and when he looked up, he saw the sand bar as his vessel ran hard aground. He was flung forward, and his face struck a piece of oak that was fixed to the helm. Operator stated that along with the lacerations the hospital found that he had a cracked lumbar vertebra. I also conducted a follow up interview of the vessel occupant who lives next door.


Occupant was wearing a neck brace and stated that he was standing next to Operator when the vessel ran aground.  The impact caused him to hit the glass windshield and then fall down the stairs into the berthing area. Occupant’s injuries were a knee laceration that required four stitches and fracture of the following vertebra: c3, c4, c5, c6 and t12.; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0089
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barnes Sound
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
A 37-foot Sea Vee was traveling towards Jewfish Creek in Barnes Sound at approximately 50 miles per hour. The operator had the autopilot set to the Anchorage Marina. Operator drove into the mangroves north of Jewfish Creek.


BARDID: FL-2022-0090
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WORTH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 11 2022, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, received an investigation assignment of a sunken vessel off the coast of Hillsboro Inlet.  There were 4 people rescued from the sunken vessel in the waters east of the Lake Worth coast. The sunken vessel was a 1988 20 foot Bayliner and all occupants were accounted for and no injuries reported.  Four people were on board prior to the sinking of the vessel.
	OP1 stated that the vessel left out of Mizell Johnson State Park Boat Ramp where they began traveling north offshore.  The boat subsequently lost engine power and due to the loss of engine power, they were unable to control the orientation of the vessel.  Because they couldn't steer the vessel, they began taking waves over the gunnel of the vessel.  The waters were rough on this day, so they soon began taking water and eventually, the vessel sunk and the passengers had to abandon the vessel.  
	OP1 stated that they did not use the radio to call for help as it did not work, so they called for help with a cell phone.  The passengers continued to drift north and were rescued by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue East of the Lake worth Water Tower at approximately 3:28 pm. The vessel was never recovered from the ocean. Our investigation was conducted after the event took place and all information is based on statements from the vessel operator/owner.


BARDID: FL-2022-0091
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While patrolling the waters of Port Everglades inlet, a radio transmission was overheard on VHF Channel 16 advising of a boating accident at the turning basin with one person in the water. 

Upon arrival, a woman was seen in the water, getting back on board. Emergency medical assistance was denied by all parties and both vessels were able to be escorted to the United States Coast Guard station to obtain information from both operators, as well as the occupants of each vessel.

The operator of the striking vessel received a citation for failure to avoid collision after it was determined that he did not take appropriate measure to alter his route after the operator of the struck vessel, turned hard to starboard in an attempt to avoid the collision.

After gathering all pertinent information and listening to the statements of the operators and occupants, it was noted that the operator of V2, was traveling northbound on the ICW, while the operator of V1, was traveling southbound. Operator2 turned his helm to starboard. It was determined that operator1 did not alter his course. At that point, both vessels collided with one another, putting the bow of v1 in the port side of v2.


BARDID: FL-2022-0092
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel hits wake, person on board injured. Subject was a passenger on a vessel and when the captain hit a wake and he flew in the air and landed on his hip.


BARDID: FL-2022-0093
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel two was heading North West, while vessel one was heading South East, vessel one's port struck vessel two's port stern.


BARDID: FL-2022-0094
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Miami River
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was travelling Northbound in the Miami River just north of the I-95 bridge when Vessel 1 backed into the port side of Vessel 2 causing fiberglass damage to the hull as well as damage to the swim platform of Vessel 2. 

Operator2 stated that he was travelling Northbound in the River at idle speed when Operator1, who's vessel was sitting stationary and who's bow was pointing West, put his vessel in reverse at full throttle and backed into the port side of his vessel near midship first, and then the swim platform causing damage to both vessels. 

Operator2 stated that the starboard stern of Operator1's vessel hit his vessel first, then as Operator2's vessel continued moving forward, the engine of Operator1's vessel struck his vessel, then finally Operator1's port side stern struck the swim platform of Operator2's vessel. I observed fiberglass damage on the port side of the struck vessel near midship as well as small scuffs in the forward half of the vessel and a small scrape in the rear port side of the vessel. The swim platform was also damaged on the struck vessel and was being held upright by a dock line. The estimated total cost of damage to the struck vessel was $10,000.  I took photographs of the damage to the vessel and included them with this report. 

Operator1 stated he was having trouble with his throttle and he stated that he and his wife attempted to gain the attention of the struck vessel operator but he did not see them in time and was not able to avoid the collision. Operator1 stated that when he put his throttle in the forward position, his vessel went backwards, striking the struck vessel.  The only observable damage on the striking vessel was a cracked engine cover. The striking vessel's engine also would not start after the collision. I took photographs of the damage to the vessel and included them with this report


BARDID: FL-2022-0096
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1620 on March 5, 2022, I was dispatched to a boating incident at the fuel docks of Garrison Bight Marina, Key West.  There was 20 mph of wind with 28mph gusts. I arrived on-scene and made contact with the operator of the striking vessel. 

Operator1 was in operation of V1 attempting to dock at Garrison Bight Marina fuel docks. During his attempt to dock, V1 surged forward. When V1 surged forward, it struck V2 causing damage to the starboard side of V2. When V2 was struck it was pushed into the dock, causing damage to the port pontoon, and knocked the dock approximately five feet off its foundation causing major damage to the dock.

Operator1 stated, “the wind took over his control and my joystick malfunctioned.” He also said that his hip hit the throttle and pushed the vessel forward into the pontoon boat. When he tried to backup, his anchor caught V2 and did more damage. 

I observed about a 12-inch scratch on the starboard side of V1 near the bow. On V2, the starboard side from mid-ship to bow, the aluminum skirting was completely dented in, ripped open, and could see through the hole. The aluminum frame that holds the skirting in place was also damaged. The dock that the pontoon was tied up to was knocked about 5-feet off its foundation. 2x4’s were completely ripped off and PVC pilings were angled to the rig


BARDID: FL-2022-0097
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Extremely high winds/heavy seas, vessel capsized with two subjects onboard, no injuries.
Two people were underway on a 22-foot center console, oceanside of Key West and Stock Island sometime between midnight and 0300 hours. A small craft advisory was in affect with winds over 25 MPH, gusting into the 30 MPH range. Wave height was reported at 4-5 feet oceanside of the crash area. The 22-foot center console was overwhelmed by the unsafe sea state, causing it to take on water and flip over. Both subjects were rescued by Tow Boat and USCG as the vessel was pushed into Safe Harbor by the south winds. No reported injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0099
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was was headed south on the Meloy Channel when it struck Marker 25 on its starboard side. 
The accident took place on January 21, 2022, at approximately 2100 hours. He stated that he was on an evening cruise on his vessel headed south from Grandview Palace Marina when his vessel struck a navigational marker (#25) located on the Meloy Channel just north before the Julia Tuttle Causeway. After striking the marker he turned the vessel around and headed north back Grandview Palace Marina where the vessel is stored.


BARDID: FL-2022-0100
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, 02/27/22, at approximately 1400 hours, Officer Specialist and I, Officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) were dispatched to a boat fire in Putnam County. Victim received severe burns on his shins from a flash fire while trying to work on their boat. EMS transported Victim to Shands of Gainesville due to his injures.

Investigation reviled; Vessel 1 (V1), was stationary at the Shell Harbor Boat launch. V1 was on the North side of the dock. When attempting to start the engine of V1, a fire ignited within the engine compartment area. Injuries were sustained to passenger during from the fire. 
the following information was gathered:

•	There was a flash fire on the boat that burnt his shins
•	There were trying to start the boat
•	Operator is the owner of the boat
•	Two others witness the flash fire
•	Victim stopped at Satsuma Volunteer Fire Department for medical attention, they told him to go to Shand’s in Gainesville for the burn unit 
•	While enroute Victim stopped at Palatka Fire department because the pain started to hurt worse
•	Palatka Fire Department had EMS transport him the rest of the way to Shand’s of Gainesville

I contacted the operator of the boat. I examined the boat and gather further information. I conduct a NCIC/FCIC check of the Florida registration (FL9862JX), the boat back as a 1992 Correct Craft. 

•	 They were using the boat ramp to start the boat and get it ready for the summer
•	He thought the boat was fuel locked and removed the spark plug to release the pressure
•	He used the piston head to push the fuel out and it got on Victim shins and carpet of the boat.
•	The fire ignited for a second and it burnt Victim shins and the carpet; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0101
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boca Ceiga Bay
NearestCityorTown: SOUTH PASADENA
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On 2/12/2022, at approximately 1700 hours, boating accident occurred in Petersburg, Florida, in Pinellas County at the Jungle Prada boat ramp.   Vessel One (V1), with one operator, was floating approximately 100 yards northwest of the Jungle Prada boat ramp and just north of the boat ramp channel.  V1’s bow was pointed to the east and the stern was pointed to the west.  Several waves from passing boating traffic, operating the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), crested over the stern gunwale of V1.  The operator of V1 turned on the bilge pumps and attempted to bring the V1 on plane to discharge the water.  Several more waves came over V1’s stern gunwale.  V1’s port stern began listing and the outboard engine stalled.  V1 took more waves over the gunwale and began sinking.  V1’s port stern entered the water first and then the vessel keeled over to the port side.  V1’s operator jumped into the water and swam away from V1 before it keeled over.  The operator of V1 was assisted out of the water by a Good Samaritan.  The operator of V1 was uninjured and refused treatment at the scene.  V1 was keeled over and submerged in the water approximately 50 yards due west of the boat ramp and in the boat ramp channel.  A Good Samaritan towed V1 out of the boat ramp channel to the south.  It is keeled over and submerged in approximately 5 feet of water, approximately 25 yards southwest of the boat ramp.


BARDID: FL-2022-0102
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:11:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lofton Crek
NearestCityorTown: YULEE
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel operator failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into the trees border the Lofton Creek.
Before heading to the hospital, I gathered all of the operator and vessel information as well as took pictures of the crash scene. I also took photos of the vessel to depict the damage sustained by the accident. 

Deputy supplied me of the GPS coordinates of the crash scene as well as a brief description of the accident as it was told from the operator. Deputy advised me the operator said he was traveling approximately 50mph northbound in Lofton Creek when he tried slowing down for a right hand turn. Due to his excessive speed and inexperience with that specific vessel the operator tried off throttle steering in a jet driven vessel. Jet ski's need propulsion from the jet in order to turn the vessel, this is done by applying pressure to the throttle. Due to no throttle pressure given while trying to turn the vessel, the vessel traveled in a straight line with no deviation into the trees bordering the creek. There were no other vessels in the area who may have witnessed the accident.

     I arrived at the hospital and was able to meet with the operator for questioning. The nurses said I was able to talk with the operator. The operator seemed alert and very aware of everything that occurred. The operator advised me of the same scenario given by Deputy. The operator also advised me he hit his head and broke his arm on a tree. 

     I spoke with his doctor and she advised me he sustained multiple fractures to his left wrist and arm. He also fractured the front of his skull where the large laceration was from hitting the tree.


BARDID: FL-2022-0103
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
~Approx. 1200hrs subjects are launching their vessel at Indian Mound Boat Ramp. They are accompanied by their three young children and two adult nephews who are visiting from out of town. 

~The vessel is floated off the trailer without using the engine. Nephews are holding the vessel at dock while subjects park the trailer. Subjects then load and board the vessel with their children. Subject1 and the two younger children are storing items away at the forward seating area. Operator and his seven-year-old son are at the helm. According to all three people interviewed, Operator starts the engine and immediately states aloud, that he thinks there is an unusual sound coming from the engine compartment. Operator stands and starts to move toward the engine compartment with his son following closely behind him. The compartment then explodes. 

~ Operator is knocked to the floor in the explosion. Upon reaching him, Subject1 immediately notices a large gash on his forehead and screams for someone to call 911. Subject1 also notices the door to the engine compartment has been blown off and there is a small fire on the top of the engine. With help from her two nephews, Subject1 rushes to evacuate her children and husband from the vessel. 

~Once all persons are clear from the vessel, Subject1 attempts to go back to the vessel but is stopped by her nephews. One subject stated the fire had grown too large by this point and felt it was unsafe to even be in proximity of the burning vessel. Both brothers release their dock lines and allow the vessel to drift away from the boat ramp.   

~The unoccupied and burning vessel drifts towards a near by oyster bar and becomes lodged. The vessel burns to the water line. 

~EMS and Fire Rescue arrive shortly after and extinguishes the fire and transports Operator to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for burns and a head wound. 

wife:Complaint of headache after explosion.; child:Minor1st degree burn to face and back of left leg. Head hair singed.  ; nephew1:Minor 1st degree burns to leg/arm.; operator:Laceration to forehead / 25% burns to body.


BARDID: FL-2022-0104
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Cut
NearestCityorTown: PONCE INLET
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 09, 2022 V1 was traveling SE on the North Cut in Ponce Inlet, FL in a posted slow spped zone.  V2 was moored up at Inlet Harbour Marina taking on fuel.  The wake produced from V1 caused V2 to collide with the pier and sustain damage to its STBD side.

There were no injuries to any persons involved. 

The damages were documeted with my agency issued camera.

Sworn written statements were recieved from all persons involved.


BARDID: FL-2022-0105
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cumberland Sound
NearestCityorTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
In short, OP1 was traveling North just off the coast of Fernandina Beach when he decide to take shelter for the night in Amelia River. OP1 miss judged the length of the jetties for which he did see on his charts. OP1 struck the South jetties of Cumberland Sound with the bow of his vessel. OP1 said the vessel began taking on water so he grabbed his emergency bag and prepared to board his dingy. OP1 was then picked up by a dredging company boat that was working in the area. The dredging boat brought OP1 to the Oasis Marina located at 3 South Front Street in Fernandina Beach. This all began around 7:30 p.m. at night on March 5, 2022. OP1 said he was uninjured in the accident.
     After getting OP1's story of the accident, I took him out to the wreckage sight to get pictures and assess the situation to better explain the situation to a salvage company. I explained the derelict vessel situation and he was staying in Fernandina until the vessel was removed then he will head back to his home. 
     On March 7th, I spoke with OP1 about the vessel salvage efforts. OP1 was actually on the salvage companies vessel assessing the wreckage for removal. I advised him I will continue to follow up to make sure the process for removal keeps moving forward.


BARDID: FL-2022-0106
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Pass
NearestCityorTown: SIESTA KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 "PWC" was traveling behind and to the right of vessel 1. Vessel 2 struck the right side (starboard side) of vessel 1. The operator of Vessel one jumped of the vessel immediately prior to impact. After the impact the vessel 2 operator got back on the PWC and drove of northbound.  

Operator1 explained to me that at approximately 6:30 PM he was driving the boat out of Big Pass towards the Intercoastal waterway going under 10 miles per hour. During this time two Jet-Ski’s attempted to pass Operator1. 

One of the Jet- Ski’s hit the wake coming from Operator1’s Vessel lost control and turned into the side of the vessel Operator1 was operating, broadsiding the right side (Starboard side) of the vessel. Before the jet-ski made contact with the vessel, the operator of the jet-ski jumped off into the water. The other jet-ski then turned around and assisted the operator that jumped into the water back onto his jet-ski. At this point both men operating the jet-skis drove off northbound towards the Ringling Bridge, without contacting and exchanging information Operator1.

	At this point I have been unable to locate or identify the PWC (Jet-ski) involved in the accident. This concludes my investigation.


BARDID: FL-2022-0107
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Withlacoochee River
NearestCityorTown: LECANTO
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling along South loop of Iraqi Island in Flying Eagle WMA.   The airboat was powering through dry terrain, when it hit water and then land, causing the vessel to capsize and eject the operator.      

Subject stated he was traveling on dry land and powering through the terrain when he hit a water ditch.   After hitting the ditch, his bow struck land causing his vessel to veer to the left.   The jerking motion caused the vessel to overturn/capsize and eject him.  He sustained injury to his right leg, dislocating and fracturing his right knee.


BARDID: FL-2022-0108
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityorTown: PERRY
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, February 12, 2022, at approximately 1205 hours. Vessel 1 (V1) operated by OP1 was traveling south at a speed less than 10 miles per hour approximately 1 mile offshore of Econfina river entrance. When OP1 was attempting to turn the vessel around in approximately 7 feet of water, he turned to sharp which caused the rear port side of the vessel to dip low into the water causing the wake of the vessel to come over the transom. Causing it to fill with water and ultimately sink. No injuries were sustained during the incident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0109
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Palma Sola Bay
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east bound along the main channel into Palma Sola Bay, V2 was traveling west bound along the southern channel leaving Palma Sola Bay.  V2 alters course in front of V1 as V1 is making a right turn into the channel for Parrot Cove Marina.  V1 strikes the starboard rear of V2.

The vessels were approaching each other head on, both vessels on plane.  Neither vessel made any changes to their courses until the last moment.  V2 takes  evasive action, turning his vessel to his port (left) and out of the channel.  V1, at the same time, makes a starboard (right) turn.  V1 makes contact with the starboard rear portion of V2, causing significant damge to both vessels.  

Operator1 injured his right rib cage when he was thrown over the console of his vessel during the collision.  Subject initially stated he would seek medical attention on his own, but did not go.    A follow up interview on 4/1/2022 showed bruising to his right side. Pictures were taken.


BARDID: FL-2022-0110
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: LARGO
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling Southbound in the ICW and struck channel marker. Upon striking channel marker one person was ejected from the vessel and impacted the channel marker and was injured. A second occupant from the vessel jumped into the water and rescued the victim from the water. Victim was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

 Operator advised that he was using the autopilot on the vessel and was very familiar with the waterway and travelling at night. He advised that his view was being blocked by Victim standing on the bow of the vessel. Operator advised that he saw the channel marker in front of the vessel and turned to the port side sharply and that is what caused Victim to leave the vessel and strike the channel marker. 

The starboard/bow struck the channel marker as well and caused the damage to the trolling motor and the vessel itself to take damage. Neither Operator nor subject1 could advise which channel marker was struck. At that time Operator powered down the engine a put the vessel into reverse to make his way to where Victim was in the water. When the vessel got close to Victim, subject1 jumped into the water and helped Victim to the vessel where Operator helped both into the vessel.  Operator then hurried and subject1 called 911 and advised their destination. Victim had a Bone chip on Hip. Fracture on Tibula.


BARDID: FL-2022-0111
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: INDIAN ROCKS BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/12/2022 at approximately 1330 hrs, V1 was docking behind a residence.  V1 collided with a fixed object resulting in vessel damage and injuries to one occupant requiring medical attention.

On 2/12/2022 at approximately 1330 hrs, V1 (VA1874BZ) was attempting to dock behind a residence.  operator placed the vessel's throttle in reverse to slow/stop forward momentum.  V1 accelerated abruptly forward.     

V1 struck a fixed object (concrete sea wall) with its bow, ramping up to the bow eye.    Mechanical failure within the throttle system caused the vessel to lunge forward dramatically when the operator put the throttle in reverse. 

Occupant sustained fractures to the left tibia and fibula.  She was transported and admitted to Largo Medical Center.  The injury required pins and a hospital stay of at least 4 days, as of 2/15/22.


BARDID: FL-2022-0112
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were traveling south in Roberts Bay approaching a slow speed zone, with V-2 following directly behind in the center wake of V-1. As both vessels were coming off plane (reducing speed), V-2 subsequently collided into the outboard motor of V-1 causing damage to the cowling. Small scrapes found on V-2 in area of impact. No injuries reported. 

Operator2 stated that he was operating a rental ski on plane following behind approximately fifty yards away, in the center of the vessels wake, as they were both approaching a slow speed zone. He stated that he was not wearing glasses so the water was splashing slightly impairing his vision. He reported that the vessel ahead of him "stopped abruptly". He applied the brake and swerved and unfortunately made contact with the back of the boat. He and his dad circled back and at that time he noticed the impact caused substantial amount of damage to the outboard motor. They made sure no one was injured, exchanged information and proceeded on


BARDID: FL-2022-0113
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Roberts Bay
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
After interviewing all four subjects involved, and inspecting the damage to both vessels, this is a summary of what occurred.  Vessel 1, a 48’ Sabre Yacht owned by operator, was cruising north in the ICW of Roberts Bay at a speed of approximately 18 mph; there was only one other occupant aboard this vessel.  The owner and operator of Vessel 2, a 29’ Tidewater, was overtaking V1 while traveling north in the ICW of Roberts Bay; There was only one other occupant of V2. 

	According to the V2 subjects, while attempting to overtake along V1’s portside, the bow of their vessel was thrown to the right (back towards the transom of V1) while traversing through V1’s large wake.  This caused Operator2 to accelerate the throttle controls and lose his footing, falling to the deck.  Operator2 recalled being less than 50’ away from V1 at this time.  In the mere second or two before impacting the transom of V1, Operator2 regained his footing and may have steered starboard at the time of impact.  

	Vessel 2 struck V1 with enough speed and momentum that the lower bow of V2 launched up the swim platform (which extended off the transom of V1), causing the upper bow and anchor to impact the top portion of V1’s transom.  The momentum continued V2’s launch over the transom and into the roof section of V1.  Ultimately, V2 launched over the starboard transom, coming completely out of the water, and clearing the starboard side of V1 before landing back in the water upright.  At that point in time, Operator2 was able to pull back the throttle and retake control of his vessel. 

	From subject’s perspective within the cabin of V1, he described V2 as always coming closer at a high rate of speed.  Subject did not recall V2 ever changing course as if to go around, at the last second, he warned to operator1 of the impending collision, and they both dove to the floor for shelter.


BARDID: FL-2022-0114
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Rochelle
NearestCityorTown: LAKE ALFRED
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 09, 2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. a 24' Seabird vessel was traveling Eastbound on Lake Rochelle at approximately 20-23mph when the operator, OP1, heard a loud "bang".  Upon coming off plane and looking through the compartments on his vessel, he advised he observed large amount of water coming through the hull. OP1 advised he could not get back on plane as the boat was filling up with water, which then proceeded to capsize and sink resulting in damages that OP1 estimates at $13,000.


BARDID: FL-2022-0116
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caxambus Pass
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 1, 2022, at approximately 1950hrs I, Senior Officer, with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched by FWC Lake Worth Regional Communication Center to a vessel accident. Marco Island Police Department received the call for assistance at approximately 1914hrs and was the first to respond on scene. At approximately 2010hrs I arrived on scene, in my marked patrol truck, at the Caxambus boat ramp on Marco Island. Marco Police Officer was on scene and collected sworn statements (see attachments) from the three individuals involved in the accident. I later collected an additional statement from the operator of the vessel. Two of the three individuals were still on scene, the third individual was taken to Physicians Regional Hospital with a shoulder injury. FWC Officer Specialist went to the hospital and spoke with the injured party that evening.

	The owner of the personal watercraft (PWC, FL4069TB) stated he was operating the pwc at the time of the accident. Operator said that he ran aground on a sandbar which caused the rear passenger to be ejected. According to tide charts the tide was less than a half foot at the time of the accident. When the passenger was ejected from the pwc he landed on his shoulder. The middle passenger was thrown into Operator and injured her left hand. She refused medical attention. The top of her left hand was swollen just behind her knuckles.

	Operator said the pwc was left anchored up on the sandbar. Operator said a good Samaritan on a pontoon transported the three of them back to Caxambus boat ramp. Operator said there was no damage to the pwc. Operator was able to go back out later that evening and retrieve the pwc.

I did not observe any damage to the pwc. Victim1 said he broke his right scapula when he landed on the sandbar after being ejected. Victim1 said they ran aground on the sandbar just west of Henry Key prior to the idle zone.


BARDID: FL-2022-0117
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
24' open motor vessel traveling northbound between Alafia Banks Bird Island and 3D dredge island strikes submerged dredge pipe.
Operator and Passenger had picked up a newly purchased vessel in Sarasota and was transporting it back to his home on the Alafia River OP1 was operating the vessel. He was north bound to the east of the Port Authority 3D dredge island and had just begun turning the vessel to Starboard to begin the turn to the east rounding the west side of Alafia Banks Bird Islands, he was traveling at approximately 25mph. As he began the turn towards the Alafia River channel, he saw an orange buoy to the east and one to the west, he stayed clear of the visible buoys going between them through an unmarked area. As he began the turn, he saw an object under the surface of the water and began to decelerate to avoid a collision. He stated that he decelerated to approximately 15mph when he struck the object. The impact flipped his port engine up into the back hatch area of the compartment popping the nuts on the bolts securing the outboard to the transom. The Port motor no longer fully attached to the transom flipped over striking the starboard motor causing damage to the motor cowling of the starboard motor. Shortly after the allision with what was later identified as a dredge pipe, he came to a stop, at which time he took down the coordinates of his resting place as N27 50.6871 W82 25.6035. He then proceeded at idle speed due to the damage to his port motor to a marina located on the Alafia River just east of the 41 bridge.
He stated that after stopping he could see markers that advertised the pipeline and dredge equipment on the north side of the Alafia Banks Bird Islands. He stated that at the time of the allision with the pipe this equipment was obscured from view by the islands while traveling north.


BARDID: FL-2022-0118
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 22,2022, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries, bayside of mile marker 103 near Largo sound, Key Largo, Monroe county FL. V1 was traveling behind V2 though a mangrove creek, V2 was in front of V1 when V2 slowed down to idle speed. 

V1 was not attentive and did not slow down in time. V1 struck the back of V2 also striking the passenger of V2. Passenger of V2 was flown out to Jackson south as a result of this incident. Occupant had a few fractures to her spine.


BARDID: FL-2022-0119
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel allision with underwater object
OP1 advised me that the allision had occurred on the 15th of February. He advised that he had been operating his vessel on plane just outside of the Alafia River channel and that he had seen some orange markers in the area. He stated that he did not know what they went to and attempted to avoid the marker. He stated he thought they might be crab traps. He stated that he went between what he described as a very large gap between markers, and that it looked clear. He stated he was traveling at around 20 mph and saw a black pipe as he began to go over it a little way under the water. He said he attempted to decelerate and avoid the pipe, but it was too late, and he struck the pipe at approximately 10-20 mph. He stated that is motor flipped forward violently and that the cowling came off the motor during the impact. Photographs of the area from several hours after OP1 stated he struck the pipeline, taken by another vessel operator who also stated he struck the pipeline showed large sections of the pipeline at or just under the surface of the water the day the allision was reported to have occurred. Documentation received from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) also showed a pattern of the pipeline being out of safety regulations for the permit issued both later in February. At the time of my site visit on March 24th, and later during a joint FWC/USACE site visit multiple safety discrepancies were noted in the area the accident was reported to have occurred at. Safety notices issued to dredging company by the USACE are attached in the attachment section of this report.


BARDID: FL-2022-0120
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 28, 2022 at approximately 1745 hours Vessel #1 was traveling North in Old Tampa Bay just past the Gandy bridge near the shoreline when the operator noticed water coming in the back of the vessel.  OP1 slowed down very quickly and more water came into the vessel. OP1 stated he turned on the bilge pump but it did not work,  the vessel soon had to much water in and capsized.  OP1 and the his passenger jumped in the water.  Prior to jumping in the water OP1 called 911.


BARDID: FL-2022-0121
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south. V2 was anchored up outside of the ICW on the south west side of the New Smyrna North Causeway. V1 struck the starboard stern of vessel two. After impact, V1 capsized putting both occupants in the water. All occupants of both vessels were uninjured. 

V1 was traveling south in the ICW going under North Causeway Bridge. V2 was anchored on the southwest side of the bridge, on the outside of the ICW. According to the operator of V2, vessel one had no lights on. 

V2 subject said he waved his arms and hollered at the operator of V1 and tried to get his attention and V2 still struck starboard side of the stern of the vessel. After the impact, V1 capsized, putting both the operator and occupant into the water. After speaking with the operator of V1, he stated that he did have his navigation lights on. 

We spoke to multiple witnesses who stated that he did not. The current took the capsized vessel and the two occupants, north to middle island. According to coast guard, a good Samaritan boat assisted operator of V1, and his son and the vessel to middle Island, then Coast Guard, picked them up from the island and hip towed the vessel to the boat ramp where we were waiting to assist. I gathered the statements and then observed the damage on each vessel. The damage was punctured and scratched fiber glass on the stern of the bayliner and the aluminum boat sustained a puncture, dents and large gouges down the bow of the vessel. The damage supported the statements provided. After we assisted with the two vessels, we spoke to the operator of V1.


BARDID: FL-2022-0122
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Johns River
NearestCityorTown: FRUIT COVE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, February 20, 2022, at approximately 1900 hours, a single vessel fatality occurred on the St. Johns River within St Johns County, FL. A 15-foot  Pelican Canoe (V1) was manually propelled by paddles and occupied by three juvenile males. There were no life vests or other required safety equipment in V1.  

V1 capsized and sank. All three occupants were ejected into the water. One male began to struggle and went underwater and did not resurface. The other two occupants were able to swim to a nearby dock and contacted the homeowners, who called 911. A multi-agency search was conducted for the missing juvenile. 

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Dive Team recovered the missing juvenile deceased in the St. Johns River at approximately 1325 hours on February 21, 2022.  The victim was turned over to the Medical Examiner's Office. 


                  ******** See ISR71365 for full investigation report**********;Per Death Certificate from the St Johns County Medical Examiner cause of death was cervical spine injury and drowning.


BARDID: FL-2022-0123
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SMOKEHOUSE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK IN SLIP THE ESPLANADE MARINA WITH ENGINE AND MECHANICAL FAILURES.  V1 ENTERED INTO SLIP BOW FIRST AND THE BOW STRUCK A CONCRETE PILING.  V1 BOUNCED OF THE PILING AND STRUCK V2.  V2 WAS DOCKED AND OCCUPIED ONE TIME.  V2 HAD DAMAGE TO THE PORT SIDE BOW RAIL.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.


BARDID: FL-2022-0124
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caloosahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: ALVA
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On February 13th, 2022, a single vessel crash occurred on the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County. V1 was operated by Operator. V1 was travelling at a high rate of speed when a mechanical failure occurred. The steering system on V1 unattached from the engine causing V1 to make a sudden sharp starboard side turn. Operator was thrown within V1 and suffered serious bodily injury. Punctured left and right lungs Lacerated Spleen, Spleen was surgically removed at the hospital Broke 9 ribs on left side Broke 2 ribs on right side Injured left shoulder, awaiting MRI for further treatment


BARDID: FL-2022-0125
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 30, 2022, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on routine patrol in Hillsborough County. I was in uniform and operating a marked patrol vehicle.
While investigating a separate boating accident I was at Bullfrog Creek Marine in Gibsonton. While there I was advised by an employee of another possible boating accident. OP1 advised that on February 27th, he had run into an underwater object in the vicinity of Alafia Banks Critical Wildlife Area. He stated that he had sustained an estimated $5,000 to his vessel and motor. He agreed to meet with me and allow me to inspect his vessel.
His description of the location of the accident, was consistent with the location of four other boating accidents that had been investigated by FWC over the previous month and a half. All involving a dredge line from a nearby dredging project. I had been to the area to investigate the site on February 24, 2022, and had found the dredge pipeline to possibly be outside of permit regulations as far as safety regulations required under their permit. The site had been put on Safety shutdown by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on February 25, 2022 due to violations of safety requirements involving securing the pipeline and marking of the pipeline. I had conducted a second site visit with a USACE representative on February 30, 2022. At which point the area was still out of safety compliance to USACE regulations. The accident occurred between these two dates.
On March 31, 2022 I met OP1 at his home. I inspected and photographed the vessel, a white 24 foot Hydrasport. I observed damage to the ridge on the underside of the hull towards the bow, as well as damage to the port side outboard motor, which had been torn away from its mounting bracket. The skag of the damaged motor had a dark plastic material embedded into a bur in the metal. This was consistent with the High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) material the dredge pipe was made out of.
During my interview with OP1 I was informed of the following. OP1 was returning from the MacDill Airforce Base air show with his wife and daughter. He was headed north bound and was beginning to turn to the east to enter the Alafia River channel, when they heard the motor make a noise that drew their attention. They noticed the vessel had sustained damage to the port side motor. He was unaware of what he had struck. He stated that they had seen some buoys but the area he was traversing was not marked. He also stated it was the same path he often takes through the area. 
I inspected and photographed his GPS which identified the potential impact area being in the vicinity of N27 50.909, W82 25.205. This was also consistent with the area identified by myself and the USACE as an area where the pipe was improperly secured to the ground, and was not marked to USACE regulations laid out in EM385_1_1.
Summary-
While it is unknown what the vessel struck, the material transfer on the skag, location of the vessel at the time of the damage, and non-compliance of the dredge pipeline in that area create a high probability of the damage occurring during an allision with a submerged or partially submerged dredge pipeline.


BARDID: FL-2022-0126
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: APOLLO BEACH
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat under motor power and under sail, strikes slow speed marker then dock in high wind gusts. On April 12th, 2022, I met with operator. I inquired as to what happened the day of the vessel allision, and was informed of the following. 
Operator had been participating in an Apollo Beach Sailing Squadron racing event on Tampa Bay. During the time of the racing event the weather had picked up suddenly. After the event concluded she was on her way back into the Apollo Beach Channel. She had placed the sailboat under the power of an 8 Horsepower motor. She stated that due to wind speeds she had been unable to reef the mainsail, or to put it away. She informed me that the mainsail of the vessel filled with wind and she was unable to properly control the vessel. She indicated that this event occurred just east of the #12 private aid to navigation marker in the Apollo Beach channel. The result was a head on allision with a piling which bore the two Hillsborough County slow speed signs #37 & #38. After the allision with the piling which she described as being “knocked over” the vessel impacted with the Logway’s dock. She stated to me that at the time of the impact with the sign, both her and her passenger were in the cockpit of the vessel, and she was at the tiller control. At which point she was able to get the sails in and motor back to her slip at the Apollo Beach Sailing Squadron she stated there were no injuries


BARDID: FL-2022-0127
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 03/20/2022 at approximately 4pm, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a boating incident involving two Personal Watercrafts (PWC) in Boynton Beach. 

	I responded by land to Northwest corner of the Ocean Ave Bridge and Intracoastal Waterway in Boynton Beach. The Boynton Beach Police Department, Fire Rescue, and the operator of the striking PWC were still on scene. The female operator of the second PWC was transported to the Delray Medical Center. 

	The operator of the striking PWC stated that his girlfriend was in front of him as they headed southbound in the intracoastal when she veered in front of him causing him to strike the rear port side of her PWC. 

I photographed the scene. 

	Officer also with FWC went to Delray Medical Center where a physician notified him that the female involved had a possible broken leg. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0128
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAU GALLIE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MELBOURNE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 11th, 2022 at approximately 1150 hours, a recreational vessel (23' fiberglass V-hull) with one person on board exploded, caught fire and sank after the operator attempted to start the engine. This occurred at the Ballard Park boat ramp on the Eau Gallie river in Melbourne, Brevard County. The accident did not result in any injuries. 
Based on all evidence and information gathered to date, I have concluded that the operator of V-1 was attempting to start his vessel when fuel vapors ignited from an unknown source. The explosion set the vessel on fire. Melbourne Fire Department responded and began to spray the vessel with water, unknown if the fire or the additional water from the fire department caused the vessel to sink. Total loss of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0129
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:44:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south outside of the intercostal waterway channel in Fort Pierce and struck an anchored sailboat broadside.

My investigation shows that a vessel, V1, FL 1663 DK, a 1985 20’ Proline was outside of the marked Intercoastal Waterway Channel heading south and did collide with an anchored vessel, V2, DL 2225 AM, a 33’ sailing vessel with Hull Identified Number CPDU0023M80L on the port side near the middle of the vessel. V1 was traveling fast enough to cause significant damage to the sailing vessel as well as cause multiple injuries to the occupants onboard V1. The operator of V1 was distracted and looking back at the motors according to his statements

Vctim4:lower back pain,  left foot bruised, bruising  around lungs;
Victim1:shins, calf, torso bruised     Yelled at us to get out of the room and told us that he was not going to answer question when he was on pain meds.  ; 
Victim2:Hip bruise. 
Victim 3:Broken middle finger on right hand, left foot bruised. 
Victim 5:bloody nose, face, bruise chest, and right arm. and hand.


BARDID: FL-2022-0130
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buttonwood Sound
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was heading Northeast towards Caribbean Club in Buttonwood Sound. Vessel one impacted a wake and caused vessel one to be depressed underwater and ejecting both from the vessel. Operator sustained minor contusions on his left ankle and right knee. While Occupant sustained a laceration on his right eyebrow and fractured his right orbit. Occupant was unconscious under water when operator and other witnesses assisted Occupant onto a vessel.

While conducting a boating accident investigation, the Operator explained he was navigating North at approximately 40mph from Whale Harbor Channel to Caribbean Club on the bayside. Operator explained while navigating, a large vessel heading South passed on his starboard side and created a significant wake and caused him to ramp the vessels wake. After the vessel ramped the wake, the sudden impact from landing caused them to be ejected into the water.


BARDID: FL-2022-0131
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Amelia River / ICW
NearestCityorTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling south on the Intercoastal Waterway and ran aground striking a sand bar. One passenger fell in the vessel and received minor injuries. 

He stated that he and his family were traveling south on the ICW enroute to St. Augustine, Florida for the day. He stated that he was traveling at approximately twenty-five (25) MPH and thought he was in the middle of the channel. He said just before running aground, he looked at his GPS and it showed twelve (12’) feet of water. He stated his wife was standing to his left at the helm of the vessel and at the top of the stair well to the living quarters of the vessel. At that time, he said he felt a slight bump as the vessel hit the sandbar once and next a hard hit and it was aground. His wife fell forward down the stair well for approximately seven and a half feet (7.5’). Her body hit the door at the bottom of the stairs. The door frame was broken away from the wall and the door latch system was broken away also. Subject stated that he thought there maybe damage to underside of the vessel.  I inspected the vessel and all required safety equipment was on the vessel. Subject advised the vessel would be taken to the Tiger Point Marina for further damage inspection.  
    
    At approximately 5:15 PM, I arrived at the hospital emergency room and talked to subjects. Victim stated that just prior to the vessel striking the sandbar, she also seen the GPS showing twelve feet (12’) of water. She said she felt a slight bump and then a hard hit on the sandbar. She said as she fell down the stairs, her body spun around and she hit the door and then hit the floor on her back. Victim had abrasions on her left forearm and possible damage to a vertebra. 
    
    On 03/30/22, I called Subject and he advised his wife was at home. He said the doctor advised that his wife had a compression fracture to her T12 vertebra; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0132
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Apalachicola Bay
NearestCityorTown: APALACHICOLA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Capsized vessel. OP1 stated the other two individuals were in the water diving at the time the vessel started to sink. Occupant 1 stated there was water coming into the port side of the vessel and the bilge was not operable. The vessel was not operating in any direction as it was sitting adrift, but it was not anchored at the time of the incident. When the captain observed the vessel was sinking on the port side he decided to run the vessel to push the water out. The victims all agreed the vessel must have a hole in the port side allowing water in and the combination of waves at the time took the vessel. The vessel was taking to much water and did not have a working bilge for the port side.  When the vessel flipped the Captain was able to jump off without any incident. The three individuals onboard had floatation devices as well as a throwable. 
Captain- OP1 was able to keep his phone secure and not wet and was able to call for help. OP1 also was able to give accurate GPS coordinates of the incident and relayed it to emergency services.
After getting statements via body camera we assisted the victims Ten-Foot Hole boat ramp. It should be known, Occupant 2 and Occupant 1 were wearing wet suits and were not cold, OP1 was not wearing a wet suit but was able to get dry clothes from a dry bag.
We dropped the three victims off at TEN FOOT HOLE boat ramp.
During this time (SEATOW) was able to go out and retrieve the victim’s vessel and bring it back to Ten Foot Hole boat ramp.
After an assessment of the damage, it is estimated to be approximately $25,000 in damage. 
Based of victim statements and investigational findings, bilge failure and weather conditions were the primary factor in causing the victims vessel to capsize.


BARDID: FL-2022-0133
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/02/22 I responded to a vessel(V1) rolling over with two people on board on the St. Johns River. One person  received injuries, and was transport to Orange Park Medical Center.

    V1 caught a crag trap buoy causing the boat rollover, ejection captain and passenger. Captain was able to swim back and drive V1 to Rodeheavers Boat Ramp. The passenger was brought back to the boat ramp by a unknown individual. 

 We arrived on the scene, Rescue 85 and Engine 11 (Offense number: 4071) were conducting medical attention to victim in the back of the ambulance. Rescue stated his right arm was broken. I conducted an interview; the following information was gathered:

•	His son was the driver of the boat
•	They were running about 70 mph
•	Victim was the lookout
•	They ran over a crab trap buoy and caught the skeg, causing the boat to roll over
•	Both were both ejected from the boat
•	They had life jackets on, and operator was wearing the kill switch
•	An unknown gentleman picked victim up and brought him to Rodeheavers Boat Ramp
•	Operator was able to swim to the boat and drive it to Rodeheavers 
•	They were fishing a bass tournament 

Victim had a dislocated shoulder, the medical center put his shoulder back in to place and he was released the same day on Saturday 04/02/22.


BARDID: FL-2022-0134
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A boating incident occurred on 04/16/2022 where a 29 foot Scarab, took on water astern and sank in charlotte harbour. 4 people were on board the vessel at the time of the incident and had to be rescued from the water. The incident location was north west of turtle bay at GPS coordinates N 26 52.9250, W 82 8.0561
On 04/16/2022, an incident occurred where a 2002, White, 29-foot Wellcraft Scarab, sunk within charlotte harbor. Based on witness accounts and the physical evidence available on scene, the vessel was adrift and became swamped with water astern.  The operator of the vessel stated that he noticed his vessel’s stern sitting low in the water. When he went to investigate, he noticed water had already come over the transom and into the inboard engine compartment. 
	Operator and the other occupants of the vessel stated that the vessel took approximately 1-2 minutes before it was over 90 percent submerged as found on scene. The vessel was in a vertical angle in the water column in approximately 22 feet of water and the stern was resting on the bottom. the front 3-5 foot of the bow was still visible as it was protruding from the water. 
	On 4/20/2022, I Inspected the vessel involved in this incident on land after it had been pulled from the water. I found no definitive answer as to why it became submerged on 04/16/2022 as all the components seemed secured on the transom and the hull was intact. Operator stated that he had a maintenance company inspect the vessel after it was removed from the water. This companies’ representative stated that the incident may have been caused by a miss wired bilge pump or the internal plumbing of the motors cooling systems pulling water into the hull.


BARDID: FL-2022-0135
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 eastbound towards Indian Creek when Vessel 1 (PWC) struck vessel 2 on starboard side. No reported injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0136
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT DORA
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence collected and interviews conducted, the following was determined:

	On April 23, 2022, Operator and his buddy launched Operator's vessel at Trimble Park Boat Ramp and began traveling northbound towards the Apopka Beauclair Canal.  Operator was operating his vessel on plane at speeds of approximately 20-25mph when he began to slow down upon approaching the canal, to make a left turn into the canal.  At approximately 0745 hours, upon making the turn into the Apopka Beauclair Canal, Operator struck something underwater, causing the vessel to violently shift left towards the bank.  Operator attempted to correct the wheel but the vessel struck a large tree branch, causing Occupant to be ejected from the vessel and make impact with a tree.  Operator suffered a laceration to the face from the windshield breaking.  Occupant was able to swim back to the vessel and they drove back to Trimble Park Boat Ramp.  EMS arrived at the boat ramp to transport Occupant to the Advent Health Waterman Hospital in Tavares where Occupant was treated for two broken ribs.  
	

See detailed narrative for further information.


END OF REPORT; OCCUPANT:Subject was ejected from vessel as a result of the accident and was thrown into a tree.  Subject was transported by EMS to Advent Health Waterman Hospital in Tavares, Florida where he was treated for his injures which consisted of two broken ribs.; OPERATOR:Subject was hit in between the eyes with pieces of the broken windshield as a result of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0137
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oleta river state park area
NearestCityorTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC V1 struck PWC V2 on side. V1 left the scene. No injuries.

On the date and time listed, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on state water patrol in the area of Sandspur (Beer can) Island. I was dispatched to a report of a boating accident involving a hit and run with no reported injuries. 

I arrived on scene where I spoke with owner and operator of a personal watercraft (PWC) bearing FL 6426 SX, who advised that while on his pwc, he was struck by another pwc that then left the scene. I put out a BOLO to dispatch for other officers in the area to look for a black and or red pwc with a male with dark skin complexion leaving southbound. No such persons was found. 

Operator1 reported no injuries but had extensive damage done to his pwc.


BARDID: FL-2022-0138
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: st. Lucie River
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 25, 2022 V1 a 59' Marlow cabin motor boat was heading East bound in the St. Lucie River just East of Indian St. Bridge at approximately 20knts. V1 was operating in the channel and there was no slow speed zone for the area.  V1 passed Yacht sales' Marina pushing a large wake as the vessel passed it came down off plane and slowed. The large wake caused the vessels in the marina to rock and bang into the docks where they were tied up. V2 experienced damage in 3 sperate locations on the wooden and stainless bow rails. The wood was broken and the stainless was scratched and surrounding gel coat was scratched.  V3 received damage to the stainless railing that held a paddleboard and damage to the paddleboard. the railing was bent and lifted up where it was screwed to the boat and the paddleboard had scratches. V1 was operating in the channel not violating any slow speed zones but its large wake was the main contributing factor to the damage of the other vessels.


BARDID: FL-2022-0139
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INLET OFF ICW
NearestCityorTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V-2 was attempting to dock at a waterside restaurant.  As he was straightening out his boat, his hand slipped on the throttle when he shifted from reverse to forward.  V-2 lunged forward subsequently colliding into V-1, which was docked perpendicular and ahead of it.  As a result of the impact, there was secondary damage caused to V-1 when it struck the dock that it was tied off to.  No damage noticed to V-2. No injuries reported.


BARDID: FL-2022-0140
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Saint Johns River
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 traveling east on the St. Johns River near the cruise ship docks collided with Bartram Island. Two individuals on V1, minor injuries to operator (brusing) and the occupant suffered a broken collar bone.   The operator lost control of the throttle contributing to the accident. V1 was recovered by Tow Boat US and returned to the Freedom Boat Club at Palm Cove Marina.  asked the operator what happened, he advised he was looking for a fishing spot when he struck an object underwater. 

His hand hit the throttle which threw him back in the seat.  He said he could not get back to the helm in time before they hit the shore and landed in the trees.

The operator was not admitted to the hospital but complained of general aches and pains and possible bruising to mid section of body.  

Subject suffered a spiral fracture to right collarbone upon collision. When V1 impacted the shoreline the occupant bounced in the seat and moved to the bow where he landed on his right shoulder.  He was transported to Baptist downtown Jacksonville for treatment for injury.


BARDID: FL-2022-0141
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anclote River
NearestCityorTown: HOLIDAY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel on plane in Anclote River Channel. Upon impact with wake cause by another vessel, one occupant sustained injuries upon falling into vessel. Injured subject was transported to Bayonet Point with back and hip pain. 

As V1 continued west outbound the channel, another larger vessel was heading east coming into the channel. The other vessel information is unknown however, it was stated that it was larger than V1 and was plowing which caused it to have a large trailing wake. V1 was approaching the wake and Operator attempted to alert all occupants to brace themselves but was not able to prior to impact with the wake. Upon V1’s impact with the wake, the following events occurred according to Operator who witnessed the accident: 
1.	Subject1 was sitting on the port side bow of V1, with her back facing the bow. 
2.	The bow of V1 rose as it rode up the wake. 
3.	As the bow began to descend into the water, Subject1 momentum kept her in the air. 
4.	Subject1 came down and made impact with her buttocks and hips on the deck of the vessel, in the area where she was sitting.
5.	Due to the impact with the deck of the vessel Subject1 stated she had pain in her lower back and hips.
6.	Operator operated the vessel back to Hudson Boat ramp where his trailer was parked. 
7.	Another person called EMS who was waiting for the vessel at Hudson Boat Ramp. 
8.	Victim was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital by Pasco EMS. 
9.	No other occupants were injured. 
10.	No visible damage to the vessel.  

A CT Scan of her head and chest which showed a fractured L1 vertebrae as a result of the boating accident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0142
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Placid
NearestCityorTown: EVERGLADES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south in an area known as Lake Placid in Everglades City. V1 was on plane when it entered a storm cell. OPERATOR was unable to see where he was due to the heavy rain and V1 crashed into the mangroves. Both OPERATOR and OCCUPANT sustained injuries. OPERATOR was transported to the hospital.  asked OPERATOR what happened, and he stated he was operating his vessel on plane when he entered a bad storm. He continued to drive on plane with limited visibility and drove his vessel into the mangroves injuring himself and OCCUPANT. OPERATOR stated he left his vessel at a good sam’s dock.  

At arrived at dock, and confirmed the vessel was still there. The vessel appeared in good condition with minor scrapes from the mangrove. Due to how late it was and that all parties were accounted for I decided to continue my investigation the following day (4/17).

I arrived back at the vessel and took photographs. I spoke with the homeowner. HOMEOWNER stated he helped OPERATOR and OCCUPANT immediately after the accident. He brought me up to the balcony of this home and pointed to where OPERATOR collided with the mangroves. I could see mangroves broken and it was evident they had been hit. HOMEOWNER confirmed OPERATOR was the operator and that at the time of the accident it was raining. 

I met OPERATOR at the hospital. OPERATOR showed me his injuries from hitting the mangroves which consisted of a laceration to the forehead and lip requiring stitches and a fractured right cheek bone. He again restated his account of the accident. I explained to OPERATOR that since he did not slow down when he couldn’t see as a result of the rain he was in violation of Navigational Rule 6 – Safe Speed. I issued OPERATOR a warning for the violation. OPERATOR stated OCCUPANT was just seen by the ER staff and was downstairs in the ER waiting room.

I met with OCCUPANT in the ER waiting room. OCCUPANT stated she had a broken nose and a laceration that she could no longer get stitches for since she waited till the next day to seek treatment. She stated the injuries were from hitting mangroves during the accident.

OPERATOR sustained facial injuries as a result of his face impacting the mangroves. OPERATOR's injuries consisted of lacerations requiring stiches to his forehead and upper lip and a fractured cheek bone. The cheek bone does not require surgery.

OCCUPANT was seen by the ER the following day after the accident 4/17. She sustained a laceration to the nose and a fractured nose.


BARDID: FL-2022-0143
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tarpon Canal- Hernando Beach
NearestCityorTown: SPRING HILL
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person fell on dock
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was tied up at Hernando Beach boat ramp. Operator was starting port engine. Attempted to choke engine as it was rough starting, and mistakenly put into gear. Vessel lunged forward striking the gangway leading from boat ramp, to the floating boat dock, damaging the metal gangway. A female subject was walking down the gangway at the time the vessel struck it, and was thrown about the gangway, causing injury to her left side. EMS responded and transported the female to Oak HIll Hospital.

Operator advised me that he had launched the vessel, and parked his vehicle. He stated that upon returning to the vessel he started the port engine and it was running a little rough, so he pushed the button on the throttle and gave it throttle to give it gas. He told me that he must have not pushed the button in far enough, instead engaging the throttle, because the vessel lunged forward striking the metal walkway leading from shore to the floating dock. He said a woman was walking down the walkway when the vessel struck the walkway, but his vessel did not strike her. 

     He told me that he checked on the woman and she was complaining of pain on her left side. Operator said that he did not see any visible signs if injury, however she was obviously shaken up. He had her sit in a chair that he had. He went on to tell me that the woman then got back in to the vessel she was there with, as he loaded up his vessel back on the trailer.  He said that he called 911 first, and that she also called 911. Upon the arrival of Hernando County Fire Rescue, the woman was transported to Oak Hill Hospital. (see attached statement)

     He had two other individuals with him. Subject1 who advised that she was at the stern of the vessel putting things away. She told me that she felt the collision, but did not see what happened. The other subject was identified as subject2. He told me that he was on the dock standing beside the vessel, which was tied up, and that as soon as the engines started it was immediately in full power forward. He told me that the vessel struck the ramp, but not the woman walking on it. He told me that they spoke to the woman afterwards and that she did not want an ambulance and that she was still going to go out on the boat, and got onto her boat.

     On the morning of 3/29/22, I met with Victim at her residence where she told me that she was walking down the gangway and the vessel struck the gangway and railing several times, and that each time she was tossed about as she tried to hold onto the railing, and hit her left side on the railing. She said that after being tossed about that she felt tingling pain on her left side, and that Operator gave her a chair to sit in for a bit. She stated that she then got into her own boat, but was still in pain, so called for EMS. She told me that her diagnosis was Bruised ribs. She also said she had headaches, and that her CT was clear.


BARDID: FL-2022-0144
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean, State Waters
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was coming into dock, the operator made the turn between the finger docks and started to pivot the vessel to back into the slip just beyond the slip V2 was docked at. The wind, at approximately 17mph, gusting over 20mph, pushed V1 into the stern of V2. 

	The damage to V1 was a scratch, approximately 3 feet long, on the back starboard quarterhat operator stated could be buffed out. 

	The damage to V2 was a damaged upholstery snap, a scuff approximately 18 inches long by 4 inches wide. Subject mentioned there might be damage to the lift bracket for the dingy on the transom and potentially damage to the hatch on the stern of the vessel that goes into the hull. Both the hatch and lift appeared to be functional at the time. Subject stated they would have a boat mechanic look to see if there was any update to the damage to the vessel and would forward that information to me.


BARDID: FL-2022-0146
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel traveling eastward on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) approaching the Jupiter Federal Bridge (US-1) was unable to effectively maneuver due to other vessel traffic, weather conditions, and the engines stalling resulting in collisions with the bridge. The subject vessel made several contacts with the bridge's concrete pilings before contacting the nearby engineering barge. No injuries were reported. The engineering contractor onsite reported the incident to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the bridge. 
The operator, OP1 attempted to avoid passing beneath the bridge because of concern that their vessel would not clear the bridge due to height. The vessel maneuver was unsuccessful due to waterway congestion limiting available water to use for maneuvering and the eastward flowing tidal currents swept stronger than OP1 anticipated. The vessel then rotated with the bow facing north leaving the starboard side to contact the bridge’s large concrete section. The operator, OP1, stated that while attempting to utilize reverse thrust believes that he used too much throttle for his engines causing them to stall which allowed the vessel to make a slow speed contact with more of the concrete bridge pilings, including a test piling nearby. OP1 then regained engine power to get off the concrete pilings and began travelling westward and collided with the construction barge located on the south side of the channel. Construction site workers then assisted by tying the vessel to the construction barge allowing the vessel to be docked and no longer be operated. 
	The engines were initially reported to be smoking after the maneuvers, which was later determined to be steam created from their overheating. After the vessel engines were able to cool, they were able to start and run without incident. The vessel sustained damages upon the starboard rub-rail area near the stern, midship, and bow areas. The vessel also sustained damages upon the keel edge of the bow matching the profile of the construction barge. OP1 estimated $15,000 in damages to his vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0147
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, 4/30/22 at approximately 0945 I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a call in reference to a boating accident. The investigation revealed the following information: 

On Thursday April 28th at approximately 1530 hours Southbound vessel (FL7835NH) was travelling in the ICW approximately a half mile North of Palm's Cove Marina when a large wake from the careless operation of an unidentified vessel caused injury to occupant. 

Subject stated that a 55-60 foot beige colored yacht was travelling North from Palm's Cove Marina at a speed of approximately 35-40 knots. Due to the narrow waterway and low tide, Subject could not perform an evasive maneuver. Subject stated is vessel was maintaining a speed of approximately 15 knots. After the yacht passed, Subject stated a 4 foot wake overtook his vessel at approximately a 45 degree angle and sent both him and Victim in the air. Subject recovered from the jolt. Victim, located in the cabin, struck her face against some furniture and was in immediate pain. 

Subject continued his voyage South to St. Augustine where the couple planned to spend the weekend. Subject stated that Victim had trouble getting up and walking around and could not walk up the stairs onto the deck of the boat. On Friday morning, Subject decided to cut their weekend short and return home. Once home, Victim sought medical attention to discover she had a fractured knee cap, and suffered several contusions to include her face, ankles, chest, arms, and buttocks. 

Subject was unable to provide any identifying properties of the larger vessel other than the vague description he provided. Subject reported no damage to his vessel or equipment on board. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0148
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Very rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1200 hours, I was notified by a vessel operator that there is a vessel sinking just south of the Inlet. When I arrived on scene, I saw a white vessel sunken up to its gunnel. The vessel owner/operator and his 11 passengers were rescued by good Samaritan vessels. They all were wearing life jackets and reported no injuries. 
Operator told me, as he was coming out of the Inlet, high waves swamped the vessel, rapidly filling it with water.  All occupants were able to exit safely and transfer to other vessels.
Sea Tow recovered the vessel and towed it to a boat ramp requested by the owner.


BARDID: FL-2022-0149
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GARCIA
NearestCityorTown: FELLSMERE
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/26/2022 at approximately 1512 hours, two recreational vessels were heading eastbound in a narrow canal of the Blue Cypress Water Management Area know as Lake Garcia. As the vessels approach the choke point in the canal, the stand-on (V2) vessel slowed to idle speed to safely pass a tour airboat. 

The give-way (V1) vessel failed to slow their vessel due to their unsafe speed resulting in a collision. The give-way vessel struck the stand-on vessel on the transom on the starboard side of the engine, ramped the stand-on vessel, and struck the operator of the stand-on vessel. The V2 operator sustained a head laceration, severe right arm contusion, and a small contusion on the back. The V2 operator was transported to a local hospital and later released. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0150
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joseph Sound
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday April 23, 2022, at approximately 1515 hours, Incident # FWC22ON0033105 occurred South of Dunedin Causeway, Pinellas County, Florida in the Intracoastal Waterway Channel near Green Marker 13.  Vessel one (V1) with one operator and 3 P.O.B.’s was heading North when it was struck by another vessel.  Vessel two (V2) had one operator and no other passenger on board when V2 struck V1.  

Operator of V2 stated he was parallel with V1, heading North at approximately 10 to 15 feet apart, when another vessel passed him on his starboard side at a fast rate of speed.  The operator of V2 released the throttle to try and ride out the wake created by the passing vessel, but the wake pushed him into V1 causing damage to both V1 and V2. The operator and P.O.B.’s of V1 sustained no medical injuries and refused any medical treatment.  The operator of V2 sustained no medical injuries and refused medical treatment.  All individuals involved remained on scene to file a report.


BARDID: FL-2022-0151
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Okeechobee
NearestCityorTown: PAHOKEE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/11/2022, at approximately 01:49PM, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's south region communication center received a call for a grounded 34FT vessel. The vessel was traveling south on Lake Okeechobee after locking through Port Mayaca. The vessel was utilizing route one of the Okeechobee waterway. While traveling the route at coordinates, N 26 47.6033 W 80 46.0172, the vessel ran aground.


BARDID: FL-2022-0152
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 STRUCK THE BOAT LIFT, THAT WAS AFFIXED TO A NEIGHBORS DOCK ACROSS THE CANAL.  AFTER THE VESSELS PORT THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE FORWARD POSITION.


BARDID: FL-2022-0153
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator advised that he and his passenger were enroute back to crandon park marina when he struck a sandbar located at the listed location.  Two people were ejected from the vessel.  Miami dade fire boat#73 was first on scene and secured both abord their vessel.  The pair was then transported back to crandon park marina.  One person was later transported to mercy hospital via a relative. Another person contacted seatow and the vessel was removed from the sandbar.  Vessel #1 did not sustain any damage.

Upon impact with the sandbar, victimattempted to break her fall with her arms outstretched, resulting in a fractured left wrist


BARDID: FL-2022-0154
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ELOISE
NearestCityorTown: WINTER HAVEN
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling on full plane in lake eloise. Operator was distracted by being on cell phone.  Vessel1 struck a cypress tree at the shoreline, while at full throttle.  Operator suffered a brain injury and was transported to the hospital by medical helicopter.  There were no other occupants or vessels involved.  Crash captured on video surveliance.  Operator had abrain bleed, no broken bones. Released on 4/4/22 with major concussion


BARDID: FL-2022-0155
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS BEING OPERATED A SHORT DISTANCE OFF THE SHORE NEAR MOORINGS BEACH WHEN THE LOWER UNIT COLLIDED WITH A DREDGING PIPE FLOATING NEAR THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.  PROPERTY DAMAGE TO THE VESSEL IN EXCESS OF $2000 RESULTED.

INVESTIGATION OF THE SCENE SHOWED THE DREDGING COMPANY HAD THE APPROPRIATE BUOYS AND DAY SHAPES DISPLAYED IN THE WORK AREA.


BARDID: FL-2022-0156
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:42:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SEMINOLE
NearestCityorTown: SEMINOLE
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was attempting to tow V1 back to the shore.  V2 was utilizing approximately 25 foot tow rope, Op secured the rope to the rear cleat of V2 and the starboard bow cleat of V1. 

Op of V1 sat on bow of V1 while being towed, estimated speed of +-5 mph.  V1 began to take on water from the stern and started listing hard to port. 

V1 Op fell overboard and was unable to reboard.  V2 attempted to assist but was unable to keep victim above the water.  V1 Op was not wearing a pfd and subsequently drowned. Victim was reported to be a poor swimmer


BARDID: FL-2022-0157
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: TERRA VERDE
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
THE DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE SOUTH ALONG THE GULF SIDE OF SHELL KEY ISLAND.  AT THE TIME, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY SIX(6) FOOT WAVES AND 25+ MPH WINDS FROM THE WEST.  THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO HANDLE THE SEA/WEATHER CONDITION.  THE WAVES PUSHED THE VESSEL ONTO SHORE AND BEGAN TO FILL THE VESSEL.


BARDID: FL-2022-0159
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW, S OF SR810 BRIDGE
NearestCityorTown: DEERFIELD BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 AND VESSEL#2 WERE AT THE ABOVE LOCATION DOCKED.  VESSEL#1 ATTEMPTED TO LEAVE THE DOCK AND COLLIDED WITH VESSEL #2.


BARDID: FL-2022-0160
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HILLSBORO CANAL
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK WHEN THE VESSEL SUDDENLY ACCELERATED STRIKING V2.  V1 THEN REDIRECTED STRIKING THE DOCK ADJECENT TO V2.  V2 SUFFERED DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF THE HULL AND V1 SUFFERED MINOR SCRATCHES.  THERE WERE NO INJURIES.


BARDID: FL-2022-0161
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/16/2022, at approximately 1850 hours, operator was operating a 10’ Yamaha PWC at approximately 20 mph when he struck a damaged channel marker (channel marker 109) on the St. John's River in Debary, Florida. 

Victim was ejected from the PWC and sustained minor injuries from the incident. Bystanders that were nearby on a pontoon boat were able to help Victim move the PWC to a sandy area. Victim then returned home without receiving medical treatment due to sustaining only minor injuries.;

The next morning, Victim decided to go to the hospital to get looked at. Medical staff determined that there were no major injuries beyond contusions on his lower abdomen and soreness in muscles. Victim was prescribed medication for pain.


BARDID: FL-2022-0162
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Inlet
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
05/01/2022 Vessel was underway eastbound out of the Jupiter Inlet with 6 persons on board. The operator became uncomfortable with conditions in the inlet and attempted to turn around and head west back into the ICW.
 
	Inside of the breakwaters a wave pushed the stern of the boat around and capsized the vessel to the starboard side. All 6 passengers were unharmed and wearing life jackets when Tow Boat U.S. recovered the vessel and towed it back to the owners lift in West Palm Beach. No visible damage was observed. Severe water damage to engine and electrical system are expected.


BARDID: FL-2022-0163
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Johns River
NearestCityorTown: WELAKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was being towed by Vessel 2 (V2), North on the St Johns River. V1 struck channel marker 46 on the Starboard side after V2 passed by the marker. Channel marker 46 was broken off under the waterline. The broken channel marker was secured to the shoreline and US Coastguard was notified.


BARDID: FL-2022-0164
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: JOHNS PASS
NearestCityorTown: TREASURE ISLAND
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 WHICH WAS A SAILING VESSEL UNDER POWER, WAS TRAVELING EAST IN THE MARKED CHANNEL IN THE AREA KNOWN AS JOHNS PASS IN MADERIA BEACH/TREASURE ISLAND.  THE OPERATOR OF THE SAILING VESSEL DID NOT WAIT FOR THE JOHNS PASS BRIDGE TO OPEN AND THE OPERATOR DID NOT VERIFY THAT HE HAD ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN  THE MAST OF V1 AND THE BRIDGE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PASS UNDER.  THE MAST OF V1 COLLIDED WITH THE CENTER SPAN OF THE DRAW BRIDGE.  THE SALING VESSEL MAST SNAPPEN IN HALF AS A RESULT OF THE COLLISION; APPROX 5000 DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE.  THE BRIDGE SUSTAINED MINOR COSMETIC DAMAGE; APPROXIMATELY 300 DOLLARS.  THE INTEGRITY OF THE BRIDGE IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE COMPROMISED AT THIS TIME.


BARDID: FL-2022-0165
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: TREASURE ISLAND
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 2 WAS AT REST DRIFTING IN THE WATER WHEN VESSEL 1 APPROACHED AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND STRUCK VESSEL 2.  THE FRONT OF VESSEL 1 COLLIDED WITH THE FRONT PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2 WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT OF VESSEL1 TO SLIDE UNDERNEATH VESSEL 2.  THE FRONT OF VESSEL 1 CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE BOTTOM PORT SIDE HULL OF VESSEL 2 WHICH CAUSED VESSEL 2 TO TAKE ON WATER.  NO INJURIES TO EITHER OCCUPANT.


BARDID: FL-2022-0166
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 (V01) was traveling south on the St. Johns River approaching marker 85. Vessel 02 (V02) was traveling north on the St. Johns River approaching marker 85. 

V01 and V02 were both on plane negotiating a bend in the river. V01 operator failed to alter V01’s course to starboard (right), failed to maintain a proper look-out, and failed to take action to avoid collision. 

As a result, the front of V01 struck the front left of V02. The impact threw two passengers from V02 into the water. V01 operator and his passenger were also thrown into the water. V01 then ran aground and struck several trees on the east bank of the river. 

V01 came to final rest and remained there until this Investigator’s arrival to the scene. ; Victim1:Broken coccyx and fractured vertebrae. Transported to Central Florida Regional as trauma alert.

Operator2 reported having a broken finger from the incident; 

Victim 4 had injuries to shoulder, treatment is ongoing; 

Victim3 :Lacerations to both hands and arms, treated with first-aid by EMS on scene. Not transported


BARDID: FL-2022-0167
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
The incident was reported of a vessel crash, involving a cabin vessel that struck the dock at the Seasons 52 Restaurant on the intracoastal waterway. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at approximately 1300 hrs in the city of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Located in Palm Beach County. There were no injuries reported as a result of this crash. The crash took place while the owner/operator of the striking vessel was attempting to dock his vessel.
INVESTIGATION
•	2/15/2022 - 1300 hrs Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report regarding a vessel accident that occurred at Seasons 52 involving a 49 ft Cabin Boat striking the dock at the restaurant. 
•	2/15/2022 -  1438 hrs FWC arrived on scene  and met with the Owner/Operator  of V-1 to assess and photograph the damage to the vessel. No occupants were reported to have been injured who were aboard V-1 at the time of the collision. FWC collected a written statement from the manager of the restaurant. (see attached pdf of written statement)
•	Damage to V-1 was minimal located on the bow
INTERVIEWS
•	During the course of my interviews I discovered 4 persons including the operator were aboard at the time of collision. 
•	From OP1’ account, he was attempting to dock his vessel at the Seasons 52 restaurant on the intracoastal. 
•	While attempting to do so he said he was being pushed on the stern of his vessel by a northerly wind as he was trying to approach the dock on his portside headed South. 
•	OP1 stated the wind was too strong and overtook his vessel causing him to strike the dock with his bow
•	OP1 then tried to power in reverse but due to his initial speed on his approach he was not able to avoid collision. 
•	OP1 stated he tried to give his contact information to the restaurant manager before leaving due to the fact he did not feel comfortable enough to dock in the current conditions. 

ACCIDENT SCENE DESCRIPTION
  The scene where the incident took place was in the intracoastal waterway, just north of the PGA bridge, at the Seasons 52 dock. The area is known to have tidal currents. On the day of the accident at the time of occurrence  the water surface conditions were a light chop, the tide was near slack low or at slack low tide with the tide flow at a minimum. Water depths change with the tide and range from 12 – 16ft. Skies were partly clear, air high temperature was 80 degrees. Daytime tides were as follows… High Tide 7:43am Low Tide 1:27pm 

ACCIDENT ANALYSIS
 Pre-Collision 
V-1 was headed to dock at Seasons 52 traveling Southeasterly towards the dock.
ACCIDENT
V-1 was confronted by strong winds at the stern of the vessel. This combined with the vessels speed caused V-1 to strike the dock damaging the boards and possibly pilings.
POST ACCIDENT
The operator of V-1 did not attempt to redock and tried to give his contact information to the restaurant staff before leaving the scene.
CONCLUSION 
 Based on my training and experience, in addition to local knowledge of the area I can attest to the fact that the leading cause of collision in this incident was due to operator of V-1’s speed during his approach to the dock. Therefore based on the facts surrounding the accident along with  the totality of circumstances, I issued OP1 a non criminal infraction for violation. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0168
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grassy Bay
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1145 hours Operator and his two daughters departed the Caxambus Park boat ramp on a PWC group tour. On this tour there were five PWCs, the guide being the first one and Operator and his two daughters being the last one. 

At approximately 1320 hours the group was navigating on Grassy Bay just north of Kice Island. As the group made their way around a small mangrove island in Grassy Bay, Operator was not able to make the sharp right turn and lost control of the PWC impacting the dead dried mangroves behind the small island head on.

Extent of Injuries:
Operator- Upon impact, one of the dry mangrove branches got inserted in Operator’s right leg, on the right side of his thigh just above the knee. 
Occupant 1 - Minor scrapes to legs.
Occupant 2 - Minor scrapes to legs. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0169
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: OAK HILL
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 & v-2 were traversing south on Indian river/intracoastal waterway near channel marker 14. At one point v-1 who was ahead of v-2 turned to port and began to circle back. V-1's operator briefly lost vision due to saltwater being splashed in his eyes.

V-1 lost situational awareness and struck v-2's portside. V-2 estimated the speed to be approx. 20 mph. 
Operator1:fractured pelvis; operator2:fractured l-2


BARDID: FL-2022-0170
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: BAY PINES
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/17/22 at approximately 1340 hours, V1 and V2 were recreationally operating north of the Treasure Island Causeway and south of Jungle Prada boat ramp. Both operators were circling each other when V2 cut infront of V1 causeing V1 to strike the port side of V2 resulting in vessel damage to V2 and no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0171
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: HOMESTEAD
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on statements, Victim was siting on the bow of the vessel when they there heading in from fishing. While heading West through Sands Cut, the boat hit bottom causing him to fall over the bow. He went under the vessel, between the two keels and was struck by the propeller. They immediately grabbed him from the water and transported him back to the marina. 
	Officer responded to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center where Victim was intubated in critical condition and being treated for compound fractures to both femurs, lacerations on his both legs and a broken left arm, and a deep laceration on his buttocks. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0173
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BAY
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two PWCs collided head-on near the Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel, Florida. V2 notified the owner that there was a collision and to call emergency services. V1 did not stop nor address the collision. The operator on V2 did not get the information from V1 due to mentally trying to process the event that just happened.


BARDID: FL-2022-0174
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake summit
NearestCityorTown: WINTER HAVEN
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Audio and video of the above incident were captured using an agency issued body worn camera.	

On May 1, 2022, I Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC) Officers were conducting water patrol in an unmarked patrol vessel, on Lake Elouise of the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. At approximately 2:00 PM a vessel approached Officer and I and notified us of two reckless personal watercrafts (PWC) operating in the canal between Lake Summit and Lake Elouise, the complainant stated that there was a possible boating accident between the PWCs and another vessel. 

At this time, I observed a black and orange PWC exit the canal at a high rate of speed. Officer1 and I activated the emergency blue lights on the patrol vessel and began following the PWC, the vessel was traveling at a high rate of speed when the operator turned causing operator to be thrown into the water. 

As Officer1 and I approached the operator, I announced myself at State Law Enforcement, a black and blue PWC pulled alongside the patrol vessel the operator. I ran the registration numbers on both PWCs (FL4749SW), (FL9083TA) both vessels were registered to an Adventsure Inc. 676 Cresting Oak Cir Orlando, FL, 32824. 

The operators of the vessels claimed to be from overseas and spoke broken English, Officer1 asked for their passports and where they put in at. Officer1 asked if they had rented the PWC and the operators said yes and pointed in the direction of Lake Summit boat ramp. Officer1 asked for the paperwork for the rental, the operators were unable to produce any paperwork. Officer1 then instructed the operators to travel back to the boat ramp on Lake Summit slowly, while following both vessels I observed the two PWCs strike each other multiple times at a slow  rate of speed. The operators did not appear to have control over their vessels or an understanding of how a PWC steers/maneuvers.

While following behind the two PWCs with the emergency lights on, a vessel (FL6710TD) with five female occupants approached Officer1 and I stating that while coming through the canal between Lake Summit and Lake Elouise, they were struck at the rear of their vessel by one of the PWCs. I observed a fresh gouge in the side of the vessel approximately two thirds of the way down with raw fiberglass sticking out. The operator stated the PWCs crashed in the canal into one another thus creating a large wake causing her vessel to collide with the metal sea wall. She also mentioned that the PWC intentionally sprayed water on her vessel twice in Lake Summit.

Officer1 and I followed the PWCs through the canal into Lake Summit where both vessels were beached, I observed a male wearing a white shirt with a whistle around his neck run out to the PWCs as the operators were getting off, the male then removed the key from the vessels. When I asked if he was the one who rented these the male in the white shirt pointed to a man wearing a large tan hat.

While trying to determine Operator3’s identity he stated, “We pay one or two hour” and asked “you pay for me one hour more”. I asked Subject1 how much he was charging to rent the jet skis, and he stated, “we are all just friends here” Subject1 also stated “I don’t know them that well”

Operator3 told me he found the PWC rental on the internet. Officer1 obtained a sworn written statement from Operator3 confirming the rental for the amount of two hundred dollars.

I observed Officer1 read Subject1 Miranda and ask him questions about renting the PWCs.
I asked Subject1 for a telephone number to document in the citations. 

I issued Subject1 three misdemeanor Uniform Boating Citations: (V6


BARDID: FL-2022-0175
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: GENEVA
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on evidence collected and interviews conducted, the following was determined:

	On February 21, 2022, at approximately 8:30AM, operator1 was operating a vessel (FL8665SZ) northbound on the St. Johns River just south of Lake Harney, while operator2 was operating a vessel (FL6314GN) southbound on the St. Johns River, coming from Lake Harney. 

	Operator1 had one occupant onboard V1 with him, his 14-year-old grandson.  Operator1 explained to me that he was operating V1 at approximately 20mph northbound on the St. Johns River towards Lake Harney.  Operator1 stated that while going around the curve just east of Cow Island, he saw a vessel, V2, on the east side of the river, heading south directly towards him, while another vessel was beside V2, who appeared to be racing him.  


Operator1 stated that he had to turn to the starboard side to attempt to avoid a head on collision with V2, and while his vessel came off plane, the port side bow of V1 came down on port side stern of V2.  Operator1 stated that Operator2 said “I thought you’d of split us” as in going between V2 and the vessel he appeared to be racing.  Operator1 stated that he asked Operator2 for his license and insurance information, but Operator2 ignored him and stuck out his tongue at him.  The operator of the other vessel that appeared to be racing with V2, told Operator2 where the registration was, to give to Operator1.  Operator1 took photographs of the scene for documentation and gave Operator2 his license and registration to document as well.  


END OF REPORT.


BARDID: FL-2022-0176
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:41:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: bay
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Other
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/23/2022, at approximately 1130 hours, V1 was recreationally cruising south bound approaching Pinellas Point. Upon attempting to make a right-hand turn, the vessel caught a chine of a wave and hooked the vessel to the right violently. All four occupants were ejected from the vessel and the vessel continued under power, unoccupied, until it reach the sea wall just south of the Dick Misener Bridge resulting in vessel damage and injuries requiring EMS. 
On 04/23/2022, at approximately 1130 hours, V1 (30’ Spectre), operated by OP1, was cruising south bound headed towards the skyway bridge at Pinellas Point at an estimated speed of 45 mph. Conditions were clear with rough chop, 3’-4’ waves. The vessel was also occupied by three other occupants.
Accident:
As the vessel was making a right-hand turn, it came off a wave and the vessel went airborne. While the vessel was in the air, the bow of the vessel hit another wave and pinched the starboard bow down causing the vessel to hook to the right violently. The vessel pinched and rolled to the right, causing all four occupants to be ejected to the port side of the vessel. The vessel took a right turn and continued under power, unoccupied, towards the Dick Misener bridge. The operator of the vessel stated that he was wearing the kill switch before he was ejected but it was no longer attached to him once he hit the water. The vessel came to a stop just south of the Dick Misener bridge up on the sea wall. V1 sustained significant damage to the bow, motors, and to the fiberglass on the bottom of the Hull. The starboard bow sustained multiple punctures and gashes in the fiberglass as well as the bow (See photos). Total damages were estimated to be over $50,000. Every occupant was picked up by Coast Guard and brought to Terra Verde marina where they were treated by EMS. 
OP1 and the other occupants were rescued by another vessel that was with them before they were transferred to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) vessel and transported to Terra Verde marina. Upon my arrival, I took multiple photos of the damaged vessel while Lieutenant went to Terra Verde to interview all the occupants (written statements attached). 
Conclusion: Malfunction of the kill switch on the vessel was a leading cause of the vessel accident. There were no serious injuries sustained at this time and the vessel was towed back to Maximo boat ramp by Tow boat USA.


BARDID: FL-2022-0177
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: canal
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH GARDENS
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The outboard motor on vessel 1 (V1) caught fire as its owner/operator attempted to turn it on. The owner/operator was uninjured. The outboard motor was the only part of V1 that was damaged. 

V1 was moored behind a residence. OP1 attempted to turn on V1’s outboard motor, heard an audible pop and observed the motor catch fire. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the residence and extinguished the fire in the outboard motor. 

The outboard motor of V1 was burned internally and externally from the fire. No other portions of the boat were damaged. 

OP1 was uninjured from the incident. With the scope of my training the apparent cause of the fire within the outboard motor is unknown.


BARDID: FL-2022-0178
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 26th, at approximately 1115 hours, a recreational vessel, with two persons on it was fishing in the Sebastian Inlet State Park got capsized due to current and improper anchoring. The vessel operator tried to throw an anchor and did it in an area with too much current and when the anchor caught the bottom it dragged the vessel underwater. This resulted in both occupants drifting out to sea and total loss of the vessel and gear. Operator 1 valued the vessel at $4000 dollars.


BARDID: FL-2022-0179
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Josephs Sound
NearestCityorTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/23/2022 at approximately 1530 hrs, V1 was traveling south in the vicinity of Sunset Beach Park.  V1 grounded then collided with a fixed object and a person resulting in vessel damage and injuries requiring hospitalization.

V1 was traveling south towards Sunset Beach Park pulling a wake boarder at approximately 20mph.  OPERATOR looked back over his shoulder focusing on his tow.
 
V1 grounded on the beach, narrowly missing one person, striking another, and a small portable canopy.  V1 slid approximately 10 feet on dry land uprooting a small tree and coming to rest against its base. 

OPERATOR sustained a contusion above his left eye due to contact with one of the canopy poles.  Bystander sustained fractures to her L1, L2, and L3 vertebrae due to impact with V1's port side.  The PWC sustained rub rail damage to its bow.  Witnesses rendered first aid and called for medical assistance.  


BARDID: FL-2022-0180
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cotee River
NearestCityorTown: PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel accident involving one vessel moored to dock with one occupant onboard. Occupant onboard vessel that was stuck sustained injuries due to vessel accident. 

 Operator1 and his party were leaving Whiskey Joe’s and got onboard the pontoon boat which belonged to the Freedom Boat Club in Tarpon Springs in which Operator1 is a member. Once all occupants were on board, they untied V1 from the dock and Operator1 put the throttle forward. He realized that he did not have enough room in order to maneuver away from V2, so he quickly put the throttle in reverse to create more space between the two vessels. 

Then, Operator1 put the throttle in forward again and while going forward he struck V2 on the starboard side. One of the pontoons struck right next to where Subject1 was sitting near the midship, and the other pontoon stuck forward of the helm towards the starboard bow of V2 (see attached photos). The impact of V1 also pushed the port side of V2 into the pilings of the dock and caused scratches on the port side of V2. Subject1did check into the emergency room at Bayonet Point Hospital on April 16th at approximately 2230 hours. She suffered a fractured left shoulder as a result of the boating accident. She was released from the hospital on April 17th at approximately 0130 hours. 

	On Monday April 18th, 2022, at approximately 1811 hours, she called FWC dispatch to report the accident.; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0181
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: SHALIMAR
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04/21/2022 at approximately 8:25PM a call came out from FWC dispatch stating that there had been a report of a boating accident on the Choctawhatchee Bay side of the Cinco Bayou Bridge. I responded to the call and upon arriving on scene at the boat ramp Vessel 2 (V2 struck vessel) had just pulled into the boat ramp. 

I was advised by the operator of V2 that he had 6 people total on board the vessel prior to the accident and everyone was safe and accounted for. The operator of V2 stated that the operator of Vessel 1 (V1 striking vessel) was ejected off and they found and pulled the subject onto V2. 

I asked the operator of V2 to explain to me what happened, and he stated that they were coming from dinner in the back of the Destin Harbor had crossed the Choctawhatchee Bay and were coming into Cinco Bayou. The operator of V2 stated that they were within the channel heading southwest towards Cinco Bayou bridge when he heard a sound from the starboard side of his vessel. 

Operator of V2 stated that he looked over his shoulder to the aft starboard quarter of his vessel and saw V1 coming into his boat at about the midship portion of V2. It was later identified that V1 was coming into Cinco Bayou at a heading of south southwest. 

V1 collided with V2 at which point the operator of V1 was ejected from the vessel. The vessel then veered away from V2 and began circling in a clockwise direction at full throttle. V2 rescued the operator of V1 at which point the subject stated he was the only person on board.

 At this point V2 had 7 subjects on board and headed into the Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp. While speaking with the operator of V1 I was detecting signs of impairment and conducted a BUI investigation which led to the arrest of the operator of V1.  

Operator1 stated that he began heading towards the Cinco Bayou boat ramp. Operator1 stated that he was using his phone light as a navigational aid. Operator1 stated that he did not see V2 because of how dark it was. Operator1 stated that he did not see the lights on V2. I asked Operator1 if he had lights on his vessel and he stated that they were not working. 

Operator1 stated that he did not know what part of V2 that was struck with V1, but that as soon as they collided, he was ejected from V1. The damage sustained to V1 and V2, witness statements, and the fact that Operator1 was ejected from his vessel suggests that V1 was at a speed that would put the vessel on plane. 

Operator1 stated that he was swimming/floating in the water and saw light from V2 at which point he started shouting for help. Operator1 stated that the occupants on V2 came and pulled him onto V2. ; 

Subject has a small cut/tear on his hand/wrist the subject had a bandaid applied over the wound and stated that he was fine. I saw smeared blood on the bow of the vessel and Subject2 stated it was from a prior injury on subject’s finger, however later it was discovered that he had a cut/tear on his hand/wrist from the boating accident. I documented the injury with my body camera.


BARDID: FL-2022-0182
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Matanzas-Tolomato River
NearestCityorTown: SAINT AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On January 22, 2021 at approximately 1430 hours, Emma Frances, a 42-foot sailboat, was heading south on the Tolomato-Matanzas River when the operator put the vessel on auto pilot mode and left the helm to go down into the cabin.  Emma Frances continued south without an operator at the helm and it wrecked into the dock, causing the dock's roof to detach an fall into the water, along with more significant damage to the dock.  Emma Frances struck two vessels, a 36-foot Bad Marine and a 28-foot Mako, that were on lifts behind the house.  Emma Frances struck the transom of the Bad Marine, and caused the Mako to fall into the water and sink.

Emma Frances bounced off the dock and vessels,continued south, and struck the next dock south. The dock suffered significant damages, twisting and breaking the pilings and top boards.

After the previous events, operator regained control of the helm, and turned off the auto pilot and tried to hail the owners of the docks.


BARDID: FL-2022-0183
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SUSAN
NearestCityorTown: CLERMONT
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 AND 2 WERE TRAVELING NORTH ON LAKE SUSAN. VESSEL 2 SLOWED DOWN TO GO INTO THE CANAL AT THE 12TH STREET BRIDGE. VESSEL 1 ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT STRUCK THE REAR STARBOARD (RIGHT) SIDE OF VESSEL 2. THE SUBJECT ON VESSEL 2 WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED THE WATERMAN HOSPITAL. 

Operator stated, he was riding a jet ski behind his wife while she was on another jet ski in front of him. His wife came to a stop, and he swerved to the right to miss her. 

However, he hit the rear right side of her and the ski she was operating. Both operators were on Lake Susan traveling north entering the canal underneath the 12th street bridge at the time of the accident. 

Victim had a lACERATION TO THE REAR RIGHT ELBOW, LARGE AMOUNT OF BRUSING TO REAR RIGHT ELBOW, SCRACHES AND BRUSINGS TO RIGHT KNEE. TREATMENT AT WATERMAN HOSPITAL.


BARDID: FL-2022-0184
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Santa Barbara
NearestCityorTown: POMPANO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On, Tuesday 22nd of April at approximately 0043 Hours. I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call while I was off duty at my home from my supervisor Lt.. Lt. informed me that Broward County Sherriff (BSO) was requesting our assistance on a boating accident that happened at Pompano Beach. 

I advised Lt. that I was going to get ready and respond. Upon arrival in Pompano Beach, I encounter multiple BSO vehicles on scene, On the back of the house there was able Cabin boat wedge under the dock and the two passengers were of the vessel at the backyard. 

I identified the operator who significant swelling on his face but was already treated by fire-rescue. The second occupant seem uninjured, both occupants seem to be intoxicated. I gather the information for both occupants while BSO proceeded with an arrest to the operator for boating under the influence. I coordinated for commercial salvage to respond and remove the wedge vessel from under the dock and provide the house owner with the case number for boating accident report. Seatow arrived at approximate 0248 hours and removed the vessel I also provided a tow receipt copies to the Seatow operator, the deputy making the arrest and the second occupant.

CONCLUSION: Apparently due to the operator level of intoxication he either passed out and lost control of the vessel colliding with the dock causing extensive property damage to the dock and the vessel and resulting on facial injuries to the operator of V1.


BARDID: FL-2022-0185
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hillsborough Bay
NearestCityorTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1430 hrs the operator of vessel 1 (V1) and six passengers departed from Williams Park Boat Ramp on the Alafia River for a boat trip to Pine Island in Tampa Bay. The operator reports the vessel speed was cruising (20-30 MPH) prior to the accident.  After passing through Day Marker number 9 and 10 on the entrance channel to the Alafia River, vessel 1 departed the channel to the south.
V1 operator had V1 on plane (approximately 20-30 MPH) and turning to port (left) when V1 passengers and operator saw an object in the water (later identified as a section of dredge pipe) off the bow.  Due to the proximity of the object, operator of V1 could not stop in time to avoid the allision.  V1 traveled over top of the dredge pipe and lifted the stern of the vessel up.  Concurrently water started to enter the bilge of the vessel.  There were no reported injuries
V1 operator and passengers donned personal floatation devices on the two minors onboard and noted the vessel was starting to sink.  V1 operator with the assistance of a good Samaritan contacted emergency services and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office marine unit arrived on scene and towed the vessel back to the dock at Williams Park Boat Ramp. At the boat ramp the vessel was trailered and showed the outboard drive unit separated from its flange and only being held on by cables.  The separation allowed for free communication with the sea (sea water freely entering the inside of the vessel).
Upon completion of my interview with the operator and passengers of V1, I went to the reported accident scene location with Hillsborough County Sheriff’s marine unit.  I found dredge pipe at the water’s surface and on scene weather of approximately 1-ft seas and winds of 5-10kts.  I contacted the dredge pipe operator on the dredge vessel. V2 dredge operator reported crews working on the dredge pipe earlier in the morning, but they did not sink the pipe. The V2 dredge operator noted they are required to sink the dredge pipe. I noted dredge pipe at the water’s surface and using GPS estimated the approximate distance to the nearest westerly buoy was 273-feet and the approximate distance to the nearest easterly buoy was 104-feet.  There was a noticeable section of the exposed dredge pipe without barnacle growth as if to suggest it had been removed by an object moving over top of it.


BARDID: FL-2022-0186
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lemon bay
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading South from the Tom Adams bridge when it collided with a fixed channel marker. The operator of the vessel rented the vessel with six of his friends. OP1 stated that while he was operating the ves
sel south from the 25-mph sign located at the Tom Adams bridge, he saw several boats heading his direction at a high rate of speed.  As OP1 turned out of the way he collided into green channel marker 21A in the intercoastal waterway. The vessel did not cause any damage to the metal channel marker although, the rental vessel did have significant damage to the bow of the boat. The thin metal and plywood flooring was bent, cracked, and dented. The estimated total of the damage given to me from the rental company was approximately 15,000 dollars. No injuries were reported, and the vessel was brought back to the rental company


BARDID: FL-2022-0187
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ocean
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was anchored on the Six Mile reef out of St Lucie inlet. The operator placed a buoy on the anchor line to pull it up. The buoy went down the port side of the vessel, wrapped in the prop and swung the boat around 180 degrees. It then pulled the stern into the water. The vessel was filled with water and the bow was the only part of the vessel floating. A good Samaritan vessel saw the accident happen and pulled the operator and his passenger aboard their vessel. They were able to connect a line to the vessel and safely tow it to Sandsprit park. No injuries were sustained.


BARDID: FL-2022-0188
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BLACKWATER
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and passenger were traveling south in Blackwater Sound when they collided with a wave and got ejected from the PWC. 

On April 30th, 2022, at approximately 15:30 hours I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on duty in Monroe County, State of Florida, I was in uniform, in a marked patrol vehicle. 

I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries involving a single personal watercraft. (PWC) Per the operator, passenger and their witness statements the PWC was heading south in the bay called Blackwater Sound when a vessel traveling in the opposite direction of them caused a significantly big wake as they approached. 

The operator continued through the wake traveling at an estimated 40-50 miles per hour, she explains how she lost control at this point, causing the PWC to go airborne. At this time both the operator and the passenger were thrown from the PWC. Causing them to make impact with the water on the way down, which was the result of injuries on both the operator and passenger. 

After the accident had occurred, Operator explains how she was in severe pain, but that no one had witnessed the incident so they swam back to the PWC to head back to shore where there parents were. Once they made it back to the Reef House located in Key Largo, FL, EMS was on scene. Both the operator and the passenger were transported to Mariners Hospital were they were treated for their injuries. 

Operator was transported to Mariners Hospital where she was treated for her injuries. Once discharged, she suffered from a swollen back, and bruising. 

Occupant was transported to Mariners Hospital where she was treated for her injuries. Once discharged, she suffered from a swollen abdominal, and bruising.


BARDID: FL-2022-0189
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2022-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Flying Eagle Marsh
NearestCityorTown: INVERNESS
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling west in Flying Eagle marsh. Operator1 steered his vessel to the inside of a left hand turn in the river and hit V2, which was coming from the opposite direction.  V2 was heading east.  Both vessels collided head on. Damage to both vessels was extensive and there were multiple injuries.

Operator2 informed me he and his passenger were heading east on the river when the accident happened. V2 subject1 was transported to the Citrus Memorial hospital by EMS. V2 subject1 sustained a broken heel and minor contusions on his feet and hands. Operator2 was the only one remaining on scene, that was involved in the accident. Operator2 was uninjured. I took pictures of his vessel and had him complete a Sworn Statement before he loaded up his vessel to take it home. Seating arrangements for occupants are on the Sworn Statement Diagram from Operator2. Estimated damage to Operator2’s vessel is $55,000.00, a total loss.

Once I obtained Operator2’s statement I contacted the operator of the other vessel by phone. Operator1 was on his way to Citrus Memorial hospital with his wife to have their injuries evaluated. Operator1’s vessel was identified as a 2021, blue (in color), 16-foot, Florida Airboat Partners (FL 7580 TC). I then met operator and his wife at Citrus Memorial Hospital and obtained Sworn Written Statements from both. At the hospital I also obtained a Sworn Written Statement from V2 subject1 who was in the ER as well. 

Operator1 informed me he and the five other occupants on his boat were traveling west towards the Moccasin Slough Airboat Jump when his boat collided with another boat. Operator1 and his passengers refused medical treatment by EMS at the scene and continued to drive his airboat to his residence. Once at his residence all individuals went to seek medical attention on their own. Seating arrangement for the occupants are shown on the Sworn Statement Diagram from Operator1. The occupants/injuries on Operator1’s vessel were as follows:
Operator1 – Laceration to left leg, requiring stitches
Operator1’s wife – Concussion	
Subject2 – Abrasions to the face

After getting Sworn Statements at the hospital, and they were released from the hospital, we went to Operator1’s residence and took pictures of his vessel. Estimated damage for Operator1’s vessel is $35,000.00

Upon completion of the interviews and investigation, it was determined that the accident occurred as follows:
•	Operator2’s vessel was traveling east on the river near the south side of the river.
•	Operator1’s vessel was traveling west on the north side of the river.
•	Both vessels were being operated around a sharp turn in the river and both vessels were operating on a full plane.
•	The estimated speed for each vessel around the turn is 20 mph.
•	Operator1’s operation of his vessel cutting across to the south side of the river while traveling west around the corner did not allow enough reaction time for either operator to avoid collision.
•	Operator2 attempted to slow down and turn his vessel starboard.
•	Both vessel’s collided in a near head-on collision.
•	Both vessel’s sustained major damage.
•	Multiple injuries were sustained during the boating accident.; 


BARDID: FL-2022-0190
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 is Tow Boat US hired by V1 sailboat to deliver to Marina for repairs.  During the tow the vessels were headed North up the St. Johns River and had to pass the CSX Railroad drawbridge that was in the up position.  As the vessels were going through the draw bridge the mast made contact with the bridge ripping it out of the base.  The mast fell backwards onto the sailboat with the top laying underwater.  Nobody was hurt and the sailboat was delivered to the marina.  According to CSX they have cameras on the bridge and will be reviewing the video and conducting an investigation.


BARDID: FL-2022-0191
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FT. PIERCE CITY MARINA HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While departing from the dock the owner/operator stated his steering went out causing his vessel to impact with three other vessels along the west dock within the marina.  The winds were strong out of the southeast (15) knots.  The winds pushed the 40' vessel into the vessels which were docked along the western mooring docks.
On 5-1-22, at 1:25PM, (V-1) was leaving it’s slip in the City Marina in Ft. Pierce to go to another dock in the City Marina, in Ft. Pierce.  As the vessel turned and headed north the operator said his steering went out.  He tried correcting his location by using the throttles, but the strong wind which was out of the southeast blew him into some of the yachts moored on the western seawall.  There were a total of three vessels that received minor damage.  The southern most yacht had a broken bow pulpit and a bent anchor.  The next vessel received minor scratches to the bow pulpit and a bent anchor.  The fourth yacht received minor scratches to the bow area.  V-1 remained against the yachts until Tow Boat US came to tow the vessel to safety.  V-1 had a dingy strapped to the back transom.  The dingy got punctured by one of the damaged anchors.  V-1 had some minor scratches to its port side and to the stern.  None of the yachts were occupied at the time of the collision.  The owners were all notified that their vessels had been damaged.  In this collision, I determined that it was caused by faulty equipment and no charges will be filed.  Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2022-0192
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Hickory Bay
NearestCityorTown: NORTH NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On Sunday, May 15th, 2022, at approximately 1700 hours, V1 was travelling South at approximately 10-15 miles per hour through the little hickory bay channel. Operator began to traverse the wake of another vessel as it was accelerating attempting to get on a plane. 

Operator proceeded through the wake causing Subject1 to be raised off of her seat and hit straight down in the same spot she was seated. This resulted in injuries to Subject1. She was assessed on scene by EMS and transported to the hospital. There was no damage to V1. Injury Status: Injured - Fractured L-1 Vertebrae and soft tissue damage directly around the L-1.

Subject1 sustained a fracture to her L-1 vertebrae and soft tissue damage surrounding that bone. The soft tissue has continued to cause spasms through multiple days. Subject1 stated she has not had any paralysis resulting from the injuries.


BARDID: FL-2022-0193
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHN'S RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ORANGE CITY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 had been traveling south on the St. John’s River on plane when it crashed into V2. V2 had been traveling north on the St. John’s River when the accident occurred. V2 occupant stated they had been headed north on the river on the right side when they had gone around a vessel fishing. When they directed their attention back to the direction they were going, they saw a vessel (v1) headed towards them, coming across the river and not appearing to slow down. Subject stated they had no time to take a course of action to avoid the crash.  

V1 bow impacted V2 on V2 port side midship area. After impact V1 owner/operator (Operator1) had been ejected from the vessel. V2 owner/operator had been knocked unconscious. At this time V2 occupant  jumped out of V2 and swam over to Operator1 floating in the water face down. V2 occupant flipped him over and attempted to bring him back to V2. Around this time another vessel arrived on scene at pulled Operator1 into their vessel and brought him to EMS at Highbanks Marina. 


Operator2 had minor abrasions on back and knees, along with swelling under his left eye.  Treated and released same day.

Operator1 had severe concussion and contusions on upper portion of his torso. Sustained head laceration. Along with deep laceration from his right shoulder to his right breast, Including a fractured collar bone.  Was released after week spent in hospital.  Note: Operator has no recollection of accident until woke up in hospital.


BARDID: FL-2022-0194
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, Florida registered vessel FL6663SW, was practicing docking at the Cap’s on The Water restaurant’s floating dock. 

At approximately 10:20 am, Vessel 1 collided with a floating dock/dock cleat. The floating dock is owned by Caps on The Water Restaurant. The passenger was injured while trying to get off of the vessel after the collision. He received a cut to his right arm. While trying to get off of the vessel, his arm caught the vessel’s cleat and cut his skin.

Operator advised she was practicing docking in Vessel 1, at Caps floating dock. Operator stated she was idling.  She advised she continued to practice but when she went backwards from the dock, she forgot where her engine was turned. she advised she accidentally engaged the forward gear and hit the floating at approximately 8 MPH, causing a puncture to the bottom of the hull.  Freedom Boat Club (vessel rental company) responded and was able to get the vessel on a trailer. Two people went to Flagler Hospital, where occupant was released after being treated for his injury with stitches. 

Upon inspection to the damage sustained to Vessel 1, I observed impact damage to the hull. 

After the crash, the subject jumped off the vessel and his right upper arm was cut by the boat cleat.


BARDID: FL-2022-0195
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MELBOURNE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was operating on the Intracoastal Waterway and suffered an engine failure.  Wind and current pushed the boat towards land and eventually made contact with a rocky shoreline.  
Operator relayed that his engine stopped working, drifted westbound from the Intracoastal Waterway Channel (ICW south of State Road 518) and eventually hit the rocky shoreline.  The vessel continued to hit the rocks and eventually filled with water where it became grounded in the area between 300 and 325 Bay Point Drive, Melbourne, Florida 32935.


BARDID: FL-2022-0196
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Andrews Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel accident occurred when a rented pontoon was being operated in a congested in a canal and experienced a equipment malfunction of the steering system this resulted in the vessel striking another vessel and a dock.
I the interviewed the operator who was identified as OP1. OP1 stated that they were returning to the rental company and became lost in the canal system. While trying to navigate out of the canal the vessel steering system experienced a complete failure. The vessel was then under power without steering. The vessel then collided with a vessel which was in boat lift and a seperate dock. This collision caused damage to the victim vessel and the dock. Very minimal damage was noted on the striking vessel. I spoke with the manager of the pontoon rental company who arrived on scene to take the pontoon back to the marina. He stated that the vessel had just previously been fixed for a steering issue and they thought it was working correctly.


BARDID: FL-2022-0197
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Punta Gorda Isles canal
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was a 23ft bayboat. It was travelling south in the Punta Gorda Isles canal with an improper lookout when it struck a residential boat lift. No injuries were reported. 
On 5-12-22, I was dispatched to a boating accident in Punta Gorda. I arrived on scene and met with Punta Gorda Police Department and the complainants/ property owners. Also on scene were the operator and passenger of the single vessel involved with the accident. The accident involved a single vessel that had crashed into an empty boat lift that belonged to the property owner. 
After introducing myself, I initiated a standard vessel safety inspection and ask OP1 to produce his vessel's safety gear. While conducting the inspection I noticed OP1 was at times unstable on his feet. He also made in an unusual statement when asked to produce his life jackets, “there's a woman down here who says she can fight bulls”. I asked if there were any other persons on board to which OP1 replied, no. While speaking to OP1, I notice the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. When asked, both OP1 and occupant admitted having consumed alcohol while on their trip. OP1 also stated he had recently received cortisone injections in his back but was not taking any other medication. While interviewing OP1, he stated he had owned a vessel repair shop, had a US Coast Guard Captains License, and had hundreds of hours of vessel operation experience. I asked if there was heavy vessel traffic in the canal during the accident and how it happened. OP1 stated there were no other vessels in the area but that he simply was not paying attention and too busy “talking to his buddy” as being the reason he was not able to avoid the boat lift.
At this point, I concluded alcohol may have been a contributing factor to the accident and shifted my investigation to seeking evidence by attempting to locate witnesses. I asked the homeowners if either had witnessed the accident to which they replied, no. I also asked several neighbors who were outside but they also said, no. No security cameras were found in the area with a view of the accident scene. Without witnesses to the operation of the vessel, I concluded my Impaired Operator investigation. 
 After interviewing all parties on scene and examining the vessel and boat lift, I determined the following:
~ OP1 and occupant had been recreationally cruising for approximately five hours that day. They had visited Riviera Marina and Fishermans Village before heading back home. Both men stated OP1 was operating the vessel and both admitted to having consumed alcohol during the trip. 
~There was no other vessel traffic on the canal at the time of the accident. 
~The canal is approximately 70 feet wide at its narrowest point.  OP1’s Vessel is approximately 8.5 feet wide.
~OP1 is well experienced in vessel operations but failed to maintain a proper lookout as required by Coast Guard Rule 5.


BARDID: FL-2022-0198
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A 42 foot center console was recreationally cruising with the owner/operator and five passengers onboard in an unknown location in Pine Island Sound when it struck a wake at an unknown speed, causing two passengers to be injured when they were thrown from their seats.

On May 14, 2022 at approximately 1800 hours, a blue, 2018, 42 foot Mystique center console vessel was recreationally cruising in Pine Island Sound with the owner/operator and five passengers onboard.  The vessel struck a wake, causing the two passengers seated near the bow to be thrown from their seats.  One person suffered a contusion to her tailbone, and was treated at Healthpark Regional Hospital.  The other suffered a concussion, and a contusion and laceration to her head, and contusions to her upper body, and was treated at Gulf Coast Regional Hospital.  

The Lee County Sheriff's Office was notified of the accident, but did not respond.

The United States Coast Guard was notified of the accident, responded, but did not board the vessel, collect any identifying information for the vessel, its owner, or passengers, and released the vessel and operator before FWC arrived.

Multiple attempts to contact the listed owner at home have met with negative results.


BARDID: FL-2022-0199
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS

On Saturday, March 5, 2022, at approximately 2100 hours, boating accident occurred at the Yacht Club, in Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas County.  Vessel 1 (V1) with 2 people on board was docking at the Carlouel Yacht Club.  Vessel 2 (V2) with no one on board was at docked at the time.  V2 was docked at the southern dock slip with the bow pointed to the west.  V1 was docking at the northern dock slip with the bow pointed to the west.  V1 pulled alongside the northern dock slip and the bow line was secured onto a dock cleat.  Before the V1’s stern line could be secured, the 25 mph winds, blowing out of the north, pushed V1’s stern to the south.  V1’s port stern engine platform struck V2’s starboard stern below the rub rail.  V1 was then secured to the northern dock slip.  V1 sustained no injuries or property damage.  V2 had no injuries but sustained property damage.  V2’s owner was notified of the accident and property damage.


BARDID: FL-2022-0200
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH GARDENS
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1), owned and operated by OP1, was attempting to park at the PGA Marina docks. The PGA Marina is located on the Northwest corner of the PGA Boulevard Bridge. V1 was pulled South from the marina docks by tidal current into a cordoned off construction zone on the Northwest corner of the PGA Boulevard Bridge fender system. V1 became caught in a yellow spill control boom surrounding the construction zone. V1 then drifted further into the construction zone and contacted a high density polyethylene pipe ( HEDP protective pipe) covering submerged electrical cables. The back of V1’s outboard motor cowlings also made contact with one of the bridge pilings. The operator was able to free V1 from the construction zone and successfully docked at the PGA Marina docks.  
During my inspection of V1, I observed yellow paint transfer on both of V1’s outboard motor lower units and on a bent edge of the port side motor propeller. The back of each outboard motor cowling sustained paint damage from their contact with the bridge piling. The yellow spill control boom was torn from its contact with V1’s outboard motors and one of the HEDP protective pipes on the bridge was damaged. The construction company project manager advised engineers found damage to the conduit in the electrical cables as well.
All persons involved were uninjured. The operator of V1 was unable to control his vessel in the tidal current and was the primary cause of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0201
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 24, 2022, at approximately 1313 hours, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call for service regarding a hit and run with the striking vessel being a blue, 29-foot, Century vessel with the registration of (FL2773LS). 

I responded to Robbie’s Marina where the accident occurred. Upon my arrival I met with the owner of a 31-foot Contender (FL3268NH) that was struck during the boating accident. I asked him for a witness statement which he provided. He explained to me that a blue, 29-foot, Century vessel with the name of “Grace II” struck the front of his vessel and the vessel next to his vessel, identified by documentation number (DO1312848). I photographed the damaged done to both vessels. The Contender (FL3268NH) had approximately a 4-inch gouge down to the fiberglass on the bow of the vessel. The other vessel (DO1312848) had a gouge in the fiberglass in the starboard bow of the vessel. 

	Subject1 explained that he followed the Century telling him in English and in Spanish to stop because he ran into Subject1’s boat. Subject1 then showed me a video that another witness took. Witness identified the striking vessel by its Florida registration numbers as (FL2773LS). 

	Once the Century (FL2773LS) was found. There were scratches down the port side of the Century matching the probable damage of the boating accident. 

	On April 29th, at approximately 1400 hours I went to Robbie's Marina to get a copy of their dock video from the time of the accident. Once I got the video it also showed a vessel matching the description and a man matching the description of operator1 striking the Contender and the Freeman docked at Robbie's. The video showed the port side of the Century striking the bows of both the Contender and the Freeman.


BARDID: FL-2022-0202
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: FISHTALE MARINA
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1's starboard side bow struck stationary/docked V2's starboard side outboard inside a marina as V1 was manuevering away from the vessel slip. 
OP1 advised he was backing his vessel out of the docking slip towards a concrete wall. He then advised he threw the throttle into forward gear and struck a stationary, docked vessel on its outboard. He could not advise the reason clearly. I inspected the throttle of V1 and observed no cable malfunctions nor felt any "sticking" of the lever. It appeared to be in working condition. 
The damage observed on V1 was minimal and included some slight bent aluminum to the starboard bow above the pontoon. 
V2 was identified as a 2020, 27' Robalo center console vessel. It was unmanned, stationary, and securely docked in a vessel slip inside the marina at the time of collision. There was significant damage sustained to the starboard outboard from being struck by V1's bow(see attached pictures). There appeared to be internal damage to the motor under the cowling which had been ripped and broken off.


BARDID: FL-2022-0203
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:43:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: indian river lagoon
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
v1 while approaching the dock, struck v2.

While interviewing Op1, he advised that as he was entering the marina, approaching the fuel dock, his shift cable broke and he could not avoid the collision with V2. V1's starboard bow struck the port forward hull of V2 at mid freeboard approximately half way between the bow and the forward edge of the superstructure of V2. Damage sustained to V1 is minimal scraping to the gelcoat and two displaced safety rail stanchions and fiberglass damage where the stanchons were displaced from the cap.


BARDID: FL-2022-0204
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake eloise
NearestCityorTown: WINTER HAVEN
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/9/2021 I responded to a call in reference to a vessel striking a dock.  After arriving on scene, I determined there were no injuries.  I observed the pontoon boat to be partially through an exterior wall of a boat house.  Upon further investigation I observed the pontoon boat to be resting on a 6x6 post.  The exterior wall was resting on the bow of the vessel.  The vessel was pinned between the exterior wall and the 6x6 post.  Upon further investigation I observed the lift inside the boat house to be pushed over into a center beam.  The center beam was broken and resting against a vessel on the other side of the boat house.  The 6x6 post the vessel was sitting on was eventually removed and the vessel was freed from the structure.
I after interviewing the operator, he informed me he was traveling along the edge of vegitation (approximately 30ft from the shore he informed me he looked behind the vessel briefly before coming to a sudden stop. While speaking to operator 1 I did not observe any signs of impairment. OP1 informed me there were no mechanical issues with the vessel prior to the accident.


BARDID: FL-2022-0205
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: harbor
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 caused large wake while slowing down, causing v2 to slam into dock piling and breaking it. 
On the date and time listed, I, Ofc of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on state water patrol in Miami-Dade County, FL. I was dispatched to a boating accident at Sunset Harbor on Miami Beach. I arrived on scene where Miami Beach Marine Patrol had already made contact with all parties involved. It was a large passing vessel causing wake to send a moored vessel into the dock, snapping a wooden piling in half and causing damage to the vessel as well. 

I spoke with the operator of vessel 1 (V1) documented DO127118. When Operator1 was in the Meloy Channel approaching the slow speed zone southbound, his vessel caused a large wake towards the Sunset Harbor Marina. V2 documented as DO1294068 was moored on the outside of the marina facing northbound. The wake from v1 caused the vessel to hit into the wooden pilings of the dock, breaking off one piling off the starboard stern of v2. Minor damage was sustained to v2 on the starboard stern and the starboard bow. No reported injuries occurred, and no one was ejected into the water. At the time of the report, no other vessels had any damage reported. All involved parties expressed interest in settling amongst themselves for any damages caused by the accident.  The dockmaster for the marina will make contact if any other vessel sustained from this incident.

Operator1 was cited accordingly by the Miami Beach Marine Patrol Police Department. 
Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: FL-2022-0206
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC
NearestCityorTown: BOCA CHICA NAS
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 30, 2022, pontoon vessel was operating in Boca Chica Channel, Atlantic Ocean, close to shore when a wave came over the top of the vessel causing it to flip over.
When I arrived on scene, USCG had 9 individuals on their vessel. I observed the pontoon to be completely flipped, and a makeshift “Tiki Hut” (located on top of the vessel) that had broken off and was floating approximately 50 yards north of the vessel. Other fragments of wood, personal belongings, and a minifridge were either floating or had sunk around the immediate area. USCG transported the 9 individuals to NAS Boca Chica Marina. When speaking to OP1 about how the accident occurred, he explained to me that, “upon exiting channel, large boat crossed in front of my path, upon crossing the boat wake, large wave came over bow of boat causing nose to go under water, at which time water came in filling boat and causing boat to go under. All water went to STBO (starboard) side causing boat to flip to the STBO rolling over.”


BARDID: FL-2022-0207
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Rosalie
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WALES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 15, 2022, I Florida Fish & Wildlife (FWC) Officer responded to a call on Lake Rosalie. The call was dispatched as a capsized vessel with two people in the water, as I arrived at the Lake Rosalie Park boat ramp, I notified FWC dispatch that Polk County Fire/EMS and the Sherriff’s office were at the ramp. I began gathering information from Deputy and the Engine 14 operator. I observed the Fire/EMS Marine 27 vessel leaving the boat ramp.  The vessel operator/owner later was onshore at his vehicle speaking with the deputy when I arrived. OP1 advised that the three individuals were out fishing on Lake Rosalie when the vessel began taking on water. OP1 stated that he made sure everyone put life jackets on before abandoning the vessel, OP1 then walked along the shoreline to where he launched the vessel at Polk County Campground on Lake Rosalie 2859-2925 Rosalie Lake Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898. OP1 notified one of the campers and used their phone to contact Polk County dispatch. 
I received information from Polk County Fire, that both individuals were onboard their vessel and had no injuries. I received witness statements from all occupants stating that water began coming over the stern of the vessel. 
FWC Officer arrived and launched a vessel, he then located the abandoned vessel and returned to the boat ramp. 
After receiving statements and gathering the information I released all three individuals.
Officers went back to the location of the sunk vessel to document the GPS coordinates and ensure that it would not be a navigation hazard. I was able to retrieve the Florida registration numbers from the vessel. Officers removed enough water from the vessel to safely tow it to the boat ramp, where I tied it to the pier. I contacted the owner of the vessel and notified him of the new location of his vessel.
No farther action was taken at this time


BARDID: FL-2022-0208
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chotawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 1, 2022, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), were on patrol in Destin, Okaloosa County, FL when a call came out from FWC Dispatch regarding a boating accident.  
     At approximately 2:07PM I received information from dispatch about the boating accident. Dispatch advised that Okaloosa County Sheriff had been contacted about a sinking vessel. Vessel 1 (V1) had launched from Joe's bayou boat ramp with eight subjects on board and began heading out of Joe's Bayou through the channel. V1 was approximately 300 yards passed the furthest most channel marker when the operator began seeing intermittent white smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vessel. The operator decided to head back to the boat ramp. The operator pulled the engine compartment open and saw a large amount of water coming into the vessel. The operator decided everyone needed to evacuate the vessel and began signalling for help. The subjects caught the attention of a passing vessel (V2). The operator of V2 rendered aid to V1 by trying to tow the vessel back to the boat ramp.  V1 was under tow for a short period of time before it  began to capsize and all eight subjects transferred over to V2. The lines that were towing V1 were disconnected. V1 sank to the bottom of the Choctawhatchee Bay. The eight subjects were on V2 for approximately ten minutes before being transported by Okaloosa County Sheriff back to Joe's Bayou where we gathered all relevant information. 
     In the following days after the incident OP1 was in contact with Tow Boat US to salvage the vessel. I made contact with the salvage company, and they stated that they would be bringing the vessel up on May 10, 2022, around 9:00AM. The salvage company did not have a means of locating the vessel on the bottom of the bay. We located the vessel with the coordinates that OP1 provided us. He gave us the coordinates: N 30 25’ 19.3” W 86 29’ 57.8”. We canvased the area around those coordinates using the side scan equipment aboard our patrol vessel and we located the vessel in 27ft of water at the following coordinates: N 30 25’ 18.9” W 86 29’ 56.9”. 
     The salvage company began working to bring the vessel back to the surface. As the vessel came to the surface, I documented its condition by obtaining photographs. The salvage company floated the vessel just outside of Joe’s Bayou and towed it into Joe’s Bayou Boat Ramp where they began pumping water out of the hull. The salvage crew stated that there was a starboard side window towards the bow of the vessel that had blown out because of the pressure against it while the vessel was capsizing, this sped up the capsizing process. The salvage company stated that they made it to a point where the water coming in matched the water being displaced by their pumps. The water seemed to be pouring in from the engines exhaust tubes. Four exhaust tubes along the rear of the engine showed signs of heat damage and the rubber material was melted leaving holes in the tubes where a large amount of water was flooding the engine compartment. Photographs of the water spilling in where obtained. The vessel was winched onto OP1’s trailer, and he pulled it up out of the water as far as he could. The vessel at this point still had a lot of water inside it.
     Upon looking in the engine compartment when most of the water had drained from the vessel, it was confirmed that all four exhaust tubes appeared melted with holes in them where water was spilling in. Based on the damage to the vessel, each subject's statements, and my investigation I concluded that the vessel began taking on water from the stern. The engine bay filled with water spilling in from the exhaust tubing. When the water hit the running engines it caused the intermittent white smoke. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0209
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake minneola
NearestCityorTown: CLERMONT
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Two jet skis collided on the east side of Lake Minneola. Occupant of V2 was injured.

I arrived at the hospital to interview Operator2. Operator2 was admitted to a room, was conscious, and agreed to give me a statement. She stated that she was sitting idle in the water on V2 when V1 hit her from the front. 

She does not remember the crash but remembers being thrown into the water and then being transported, almost like she was blacked out from the impact. She stated that the whole right side of her upper body hurt ranging from her shoulder to her fingers. She has approximately 6 hours of operator experience on PWC’s, has taken a boaters safety course, and was wearing a PFD at the time of the accident. I spoke to the physician treating her and she suffered a fractured shoulder due to the accident.

Based on my training, experience, and collection of evidence, I offer the following conclusion. Operator1 was in control of and in command of V1 and was responsible for its safe operation upon the waters of the state. V1 was traveling at rate of speed of 10-20 MPH at the time of impact and failed to maintain a proper lookout to avoid collision. V1 contacted while V2 was idle in the water striking the front right side of V2 with the bow eye of V1 resulting in the injury to Operator2. Operator1 is in violation of the navigation rules.


BARDID: FL-2022-0210
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snapper Creek Canal
NearestCityorTown: KENDALL
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, March 18, 2022 at approximately 7:19 PM a Personal Watercraft (PWC) was navigating on Snapper Creek Canal on a westbound course near a bridge located at SW 77 Ave in Miami-Dade County, FL. 

The operator of the PWC was located on the rear section of the seat, his wife was located in front of him and his daughter immediately next to the handlebar. 

As the PWC approached the bridge's structure, the operator's head made contact with the concrete beam causing fatal injuries to his head and ejecting him from the vessel. The operator did not stay afloat and was recovered a few minutes later from the bottom of the canal by Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue. 

The operator did not survive the accident but was transported to Jackson South Community Hospital where I photographed his body/injuries and requested the Medical Examiner's assistance with transportation to the Medical Examiner's Office. 

This case is currently under investigation.


BARDID: FL-2022-0212
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL 9279 FR(V1), was headed south on the Atlantic, approaching Tavernier Creek. While attempting to make entry in the channel, the vessel collided with the red number two channel marker. The operator suffered a small laceration to the forehead due to his head hitting the vessel’s steering wheel during the impact. The witness did not suffer any injuries.   

At approximately 1213, the vessel was attempting to make entry into Tavernier Creek and collided with the red #2 channel marker. Operator1 suffered a small laceration to the right portion of his forehead as he collided with the steering wheel during the impact. Occupant did not suffer any injuries during the impact. The (FWC) and United State Coast Guard (USCG) was contacted. At approximately 1214, Petty Officer of the (USCG) arrived on scene, took pictures of the vessel, and collected both individuals, taking them to Coast Guard Station Islamorada. 

Due to the impact, the vessel was wrecked and taking on water. At approximately 1241, Sea-Tow collected the vessel and began towing it to the injured party’s residence. At approximately 1245, Operator1 was taken to Mariners Hospital by (EMS). At approximately 1254, I arrived at Coast Guard Station Islamorada and began my vessel crash investigation. Occupant refused to give a witness statement but answered all of the questions I asked him during the interview. At approximately 0145, I arrived at Mariners Hospital and interviewed Operator1, who agreed to provide a witness statement after seeing medical staff and receiving stitches for his laceration. 

	On 5/1/2022, I went to Operator1’s residence to collect additional pictures of the vessel. Operator1’s inability to avoid collision during night-time operation of his vessel, in combination with choppy water and moderate wind conditions can be primarily attributed to the vessel crashing.	

Operator1 suffered a small laceration to the top right portion of the forehead, as he collided with the steering wheel during the time of the collision. Operator1 was taken to Mariners Hospital and received stitches by medical personnel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0213
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Lake
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulling a tube on cherry lake. Swimmer 1 fell off the tube and injured his neck. Swimmer 2 pulled swimmer 1 on board and V1 transported swimmer 1 to beach where EMS transported swimmer 1 for possible neck injury. 

During the interview I learned the following. 
-	Operator1 was the operator at the time of the accident. 
-	At the time of the accident there was seven people on board the vessel and two on the tube, Subject1, and his son.
-	The family had stopped the boat in the middle of the lake to swim. When they went to start riding again subject1 stated he’d like to ride the tube. 
-	Both Subject1 and his son were on the tube while Operator1 operated the vessel south east toward Sims beach and then turned south to go around the inner edge of the lake. 
-	Both men were wearing personal flotation devices and were approximately 200 yards off Sims Beach when the tube slid to the outside of the wake on the port side of the vessel and hit a wave created from another vessel. 
-	Subject1 was on the left side of the tube and his son was on the right side when they both fell off the tube into the water.  
-	They vessel was traveling at approximately 20-30 mph when the men fell off the tube. 
-	Subject2 came straight up to the surface and observed his father, Subject1 floating face down in the water and not picking up his head. 
-	After 4-5 seconds Subject2 realized his father was injured and swam to him and flipped him over with his face out of the water. 
-	Operator1 observed something was wrong and turned the vessel around and traveled to the two men’s location. Operator1 then jumped into the water and assisted Subject2 in helping Subject1 onto the boat.  Subject2 then began to do chest compressions on his father. 
-	After approximately 30 seconds Subject1 opened his eyes but could not feel anything below his neck. 
-	Operator1 navigated the vessel to Sims Beach where they waited on emergency services to arrive. 

Subject1's injury from the collision with the water resulted in a compression of the C7 vertebrate in his spine. Surgery was performed by doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital on the spine and the C7 vertebrate was removed and replaced with a metal plate. The surgery was a success. Subject1 will be completing physical therapy at a spinal cord center once released from the hospital. Subject1 is expected to make a full recovery.


BARDID: FL-2022-0214
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: AMELIA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: FERNANDINA BEACH
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was anchored in the Amelia River when the anchor line fouled around the vessel's keel, causing the anchor to drag and the boat to drift.  The line around the keel caused cracks through the hull that allowed water to begin entering the vessel.
I asked OP1 if I could board the vessel to take pictures of the water intrusion and entered the cabin of the vessel with his consent.  I took photos of two compartments below the deck of the cabin that contained bilge pump equipment.  Upon inspection of those compartments there were multiple cracks visible in the fiberglass in both compartments, with water actively flowing into the aft compartment.   OP1 also showed where it appeared there had been previous attempts to patch cracks in the compartments.  Photos were taken of these compartments, the vessels stern showing the vessel’s name and hailing port, the starboard aft showing the make and model of the vessel as well as the starboard side of the vessel moored to the dock.  All photos are attached to this report.
	I aske OP1 to explain what caused the damage to the vessel and he confirmed that he had been anchored in the intracoastal waterway (ICW) near Fernandina the night before, and the current was stronger than he expected.  The vessel circled in the wind and the anchor line fouled by wrapping around the keel and the vessel began to drag anchor.  He advised this happened at approximately 00:00 hours on May 27, 2022.  OP1 got in the water to try and free the anchor line from the keel, but he eventually drifted to a point where he struck bottom thus causing water intrusion into the vessel.  He was able to get the vessel off ground, get underway and noticed that the vessel’s bilge pumps were constantly running.  He eventually moored to the dock while trying to find a marina to haul out his vessel and then the bilge pumps failed, and he was not able to keep up with the water coming into the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2022-0215
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE MANATEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RUSKIN
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 04-09-22 at approximately 1:15 p.m. V1 and V2 were recreational cruising on the Little Manatee River. V1 slowed its speed and turned into the path of V2 causing a collision and damage to both vessels.  There were no injuries from the collision.

Based on the vessel's (V1 and V2) physical damage and the statements provided by the vessel operators it was determined the following occurred:

1.  V1 was traveling west in the Little Manatee River near Snake Island.
2.  V2 was traveling west in the Little Manatee River behind and to the starboard side of V1.  
3.  V1 reduced speed after V1 occupant's hat went overboard.
4.  V1 began to make a starboard turn.
5.  V1 became aware of V2 traveling towards V1.
6.  V1 took action to avoid collision by reversing.
7.  V2 became aware of V1's change in direction and took action to avoid collision by turning starboard.
8.  V1's bow and V2's bow made contact.
9.  There were no injuries resulting from the collision.


BARDID: FL-2022-0216
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CITY MARINA HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 5-15-22, at approximately 2:00PM, witnesses observed a vessel erratically maneuvering around the boat basin at the Ft. Pierce City Marina.  WITNESS 1 described the actions as aggressive maneuvering back and forth in the current which drew her attention.  WITNESS 1 was directly to the south as she watched V-1, try and maneuver into his slip directly across from her.  As V-1 headed west it collided into the bow of V-2.  WITNESS 1 described the collision as violent as she watched V-2 rock back and forth.  As V-1 proceeded west past V-2 it ultimately backed into its slip.  V-1 was co-owned by OP1 who was the operator of V-1 at the time of the collision.  
I arrived on scene to investigate the collision on 5-19-22.  When OP2 returned to his vessel days after the collision, he found it in disarray.  Items had fallen inside the cabin on the floor, and he realized something had happened.  OP2 started checking around to see if he could determine what had happened.  He asked the dock master and one of the dock attendants by the name of DOCKHAND 1, if he had heard anything.  DOCKHAND 1 reported that he was advised by another staff member that the vessels may have been in a collision.  OP2 also questioned the owner of V-1 and asked if he knew anything which he reported that he did not.  OP2 found WITNESS 1 on the dock to the south and she told him she had seen the collision.  After talking to her, he went to confront the owner of V-1 who was later identified as OP1.  After OP1 denied hitting V-2, OP2 called FWC to investigate.  
When I questioned OP1 about the collision, he was not sure that he hit V-2, stating “I don’t think I hit it”.  I visited the dock master who told me that his coworker told him he thought they collided but wasn’t sure, so he didn’t pursue it on the day in question.  I visited WITNESS 1 who told me she watched as the vessels collided and that she saw the boats rocking around when they hit.  She watched as OP1’s son jumped off V-1 onto the dock with a line in his hand but the line was not attached at the other end, to the boat.  
On 5-20-22, I proceeded to the vessels from the water to get a better look at the damage to both vessels.  When I arrived, I saw that V-2 had damage to the bow pulpit and the center keel.  The stainless rub-rail was scratched as well.  I saw fresh damage to the stern of V-1 that was consistent with the damage of V-2.  I photographed the damage of both vessels and departed.  
My conclusion is, V-1 hit V-2 as it attempted to enter its slip.  The evidence is consistent with the height of damage with the stern of V-1 and the damage to V-2.  The damage to V-1 is fresh and with the witness statements, it’s obvious they collided.  Although OP1 denied the collision his response was “I don’t think I hit it.”  Since WITNESS 1 could not identify OP1 as the operator at the time of the collision no charges will be filed in this case.


BARDID: FL-2022-0217
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit an unknown object in the water and started to take on water which caused the vessel to capsize. 
On 5/27/2022, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, while looking into another vessel incident at US Coast Guard Station Fort Pierce, was informed of a vessel that had capsized in the Fort Pierce Inlet around 1430 that afternoon. 

I was told the US Coast Guard responded to the capsized vessel and took two people to the Stan Blum Boat ramp. The US Coast Guard was then notified that the vessel was not salvaged and left in the area capsized. I was provided with the vessel registration number and a telephone number for the subjects that called the US Coast Guard. The vessel was located around Marker 2 in the Fort Pierce Inlet. 

I checked the vessel registration and found that it was registered to a person named OP1 and match the name and number of the person the US Coast Guard gave to me. 
I called the subject and asked what his plan was with the vessel and told me he was coming into the fort Pierce inlet and the seas were 5 - 6 foot. While coming it, he hit something in the water. This caused the anchor and line to come off the boat and get caught on the engine motor. When he raise the motor he found that he did not have a propeller on the engine any more.  He called the Us Coast Guard at this time. Soon after this he realized that he was taking on water and the vessel was sinking. He stated there was a large hole in the bottom of the boat. 

The US Coast Guard responded and removed the 2 subjects from the water.


BARDID: FL-2022-0218
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 23rd, 2022, at approximately 1257 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on duty in Monroe County, State of Florida. I was in uniform, on land patrol in a marked patrol vehicle.
	I received a call for service about a boating accident at Sparky’s Landing in Marathon. When I arrived on the scene, I identified the operator of the striking vessel by hi Drivers License. He was operating a 30-foot center console that he had rented. He was attempting to dock when he collided with the dock and then accelerating running over the top of two jet skis.  
During statements, the witnesses explained to me that the boat had gained speed while docking the bow of the center console impacted the seawall. Once it made an impact it accelerated in speed colliding with two posts and then running over the top of two docked jet skis pushing them into four other jet skis that were all docked on the same floating dock. The two jet skis that were struck by the center console were yellow Yamahas. The other four jet skis were identical and had Florida Registration numbers. 
I then interviewed the operator of the vessel he claimed that he was a very experienced boat operator and then he was attempting to maneuver the vessel near the dock using split throttles. As he attempted to turn the vessels bow to the left and instead the vessel's bow was turning to the right. As he attempted to slow the vessel down by putting it into reverse and the vessel accelerated forward striking the seawall. As the operator noticed the vessel hitting the seawall he accelerated in reverse and the vessel accelerated further forward striking the docked jet skis. No other witnesses could attest to the position of the throttle during the collision.


BARDID: FL-2022-0219
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anclote River
NearestCityorTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 22, 2022, around 1453 hours, boating accident # FWC22ON0043215 occurred at Port Tarpon Marina, Pinellas County, Florida. Vessel 1 with operator was attempting to fuel with occupant 1/injured, and occupant 2 on board, inside the cabin. 

Operator having fueled his vessel with approximately 100 gallons of fuel, climbed the vessel tower and attempted to start the engines. Operator turned on the blower switch for a few seconds before turning the switch off again. 

Operator immediately turned the ignition key to the start position at which time the vessel exploded. The subsequent explosion threw operator into the bimini top, causing him to receive a fractured elbow. Occupant 1/injured, received a minor burn to her leg. Occupant 2 was not injured, other than a minor abrasion.

 All subjects were transported to Mease Country Hospital where they were evaluated and released. The vessel, which did not catch fire was placed on a lift at the marina where the batteries were disconnected, and it was rendered safe by Tarpon Springs Fire Department. 

Operator was thrown into the top of the Bimini and broke his elbow as a result of the explosion from starting the engine immediately after fueling. occupant was in enclosed cabin when explosion occurred. Subject suffered 2nd degree burns to her lower leg.


BARDID: FL-2022-0220
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:54:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal
NearestCityorTown: HILLSBORO BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was operating the vessel down the Intercostal Waterway, south back to the rental dock. The operator began engaging in distracting activities and struck a boat lift, causing extensive damage to the vessel and boat lift. 
Operator of the vessel prior to the accident is OP1. OP1 rented the vessel from Boat Rentals on 5/14/2022. OP1 operated the vessel from Boat Rentals to Lake Boca. OP1 and his friend spend a few hours at Lake Boca. The left Lake Boca approximately 1600 hours to head back to the dock. 
OP1 was operating the vessel south on the Intercoastal Waterway. OP1 and his were both at the helm of the vessel while the boat was in motion. OP1 was distracted due to occupant actions on OP1.  The vessel struck a boat lift and knocking over a cement piling. The vessel is partially lodged under the boat lift.
OP1 was able to get the boat dislodged from under the fallen boat lift. OP1 stated he spoke with someone at the dock about the damage and exchanged phone numbers. OP1 began heading north back to the boat dock to return the rented vessel. Broward Sherriff Office Marine Unit stopped the subject vessel due to a 911 call from someone at the accident location.


BARDID: FL-2022-0221
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/03/2022 a short time prior to 1655 hours (CST), a 15' center console vessel became disabled in the surf off of Shell Island. The waves in the surf entered the vessel over the gunnel(s), as the water entered the vessel it caused the vessel to capsize sending the two occupants into the water.
We responded and found the two individuals on the shoreline of Shell Island with a small vessel capsized in the surf. Contact was made and the individuals stated they were okay.
We made our way by shore to the individuals and got all needed information, The individuals were identified as husband and wife. OP1 stated while turning the vessel around in the surf a wave came over the gunnel of the vessel and stalled the motor. More waves followed and before he knew it the vessel was capsizing. The individuals had small/minor scrapes and cuts, neither requested medical help. OP1 stated he had friends coming to help and did not require our assistance. I left my contact information with the individuals, we then cleared the scene.
0n 06/04/2022, I received notification the vessel had been recovered via SEATOW and was no longer derelict on the shores of Shell Island. The individuals stated they had help coming and did not need our assistance. 
Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2022-0222
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: HUDSON
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 23, 2022, at approximately 17:00 hrs. operator was operating Florida vessel FL 9817 RR (a 2018 Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC)) with one person as passenger. Operator was operating in an open body of water, traveling east at approximately 25 to 30 miles per hour. He was returning to his launching location. 

	As he approached a boat lift one home to the west of his destination he started to slow down, Operator attempted to turn before hitting the boat lift, but the ski slid into it. The PWC became wedged between an aluminum I beam and a wood piling. 

	Operator was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital by EMS, where it was later discovered he suffered lacerations to the face and a skull depression.

	Occupant was uninjured in the incident. 

	The PWC had scratches and cracks on the hood, the throttle was broken and broken plastic around the handlebars.

	There was no damage to the Boat lift or piling.

Nothing further at this time.

Operator suffered lacerations to face and a depression in the skull from impact with aluminum i beam.


BARDID: FL-2022-0223
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: -1
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/14/22 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received information of a boating accident that had occurred earlier in the day that was responded to  by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and Charlotte County Fire Rescue.
I spoke to Marine Patrol Deputy of CCSO who had responded to the accident.  He provided me with the names of the subjects involved, the vessel, and photographs of the scene.  I provided Deputy with a copy of a self-report to give to the operator as there were no injuries and damages were thought to be under two thousand dollars at the time.  It was later determined by the owner/operator that damages were over two thousand dollars.
On 06/04/22 Deputy provided a copy of his report documenting his interview with the subjects.  I was able to speak to the Owner later identified by his name and date of birth via telephone.  OP1 stated that he was leaving Gasparilla pass when the vessel “spun a hub” and lost power.  The seas were heavy approximately 2-4 feet and OP1 attempted to anchor the vessel first by the bow then attempted to tie the anchor line to a stern cleat to turn the vessel into the waves.  The vessel then took water over the stern filling the vessel and capsizing it.  OP1 also stated that there were no injuries.
The vessel was recovered by sea tow and returned to the owner.  OP1 estimates damages now at $8000-$10000 dollars.  
The evidence available from Deputy’s photographs and report as well as OP1 Statement appear to be consistent with a loss of power and improper anchoring.  Due to lack of evidence no citations will be issued at his time.  No further action taken


BARDID: FL-2022-0224
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
A rental PWC was being operated by a customer while underway the PWC exploded ejecting the operated and passenger resulting in minor injuries.

On April 16th 2022 I Officer was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries. The accident occurred behind the Sterling Reef Condo in the Gulf of Mexico. The accident occurred at approximately 330 PM in Bay County, Florida.

Two subjects a Male and Female had rented a PWC from Panhandle Watersports in Panama City Beach. They were identified as Operator and Occupant1. Upon launching the PWC and while floating on the waters of the state the vessel would not start. Operator stated he tried to start the vessel several times while depressing the throttle. Operator then heard an explosion and was ejected from the vessel. The vessel then caught fire. The vessel was heavily burned and later extinguished by Bay County Fire. Occupant1 the rear passenger was also ejected from the vessel by the explosion.

 Both were wearing PFD's and were pulled from the water by good Samaritan. Occupant1 sustained minor burns to the back of her calves and thighs. Operator sustained minor burns to the rear of his calves. Both subjects refused EMS treatment. Both subjects were interviewed by myself after the accident. 

The livery operator was interviewed as well. He stated that just prior to the rental he fueled the PWC with gasoline. From the time of the vessel launching, his account mirrored Operator's. 

Upon inspection of the PWC post explosion, I noted a heavy fuel smell in the bilge. The explosion had blown out the stern of the vessel. The explosion had shifted the fuel tank from it's factory location. It should also be noted that the battery was located in the rear of the PWC where the explosion originated.  
The PWC was a total loss.


BARDID: FL-2022-0225
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-03-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1730 hours V-1 was recreational cruising in the Gulf of Mexico.

V-1 turned to port. The operator and occupant were ejected into the water. The operator sustained a laceration to the forehead. They made their way back to shore and the operator was transported to Bay Medical center and received treatment. 

On March 17, 2022 at approximately 1730 hours I was on patrol in Bay County. I was in uniform and in a marked patrol truck. I received a call from FWC Dispatch about a boat accident on Panama City Beach at 15000 Front Beach Road. Dispatch advised it involved a rental PWC and two individuals. One had been transported to Bay Medical ER for a head injury. 

FWC Officer called me and advised he would go to Bay Medical and interview the victim. I proceeded to the accident scene arriving at approximately 1805 hours. I made contact with the owner of the PWC livery. Subject told me he was not present when the accident occurred but his employee was at the rental booth when the PWC returned with the injured person.

 Subject1 told me he rented the PWC to two people. He said Operator was operating the PWC when they left the beach and he could see them as the never got far from shore. He said he did not notice anything unusual but a short time later the PWC returned to shore with Occupant operating the PWC and Operator was bleeding from the forehead. He told me Occupant called 911 and they did what they could to stop the bleeding. 

He told me Operator said Occupant accidentally hit her in the head with her elbow causing the cut. He told me an ambulance arrived a short time later and transported Operator to Bay Medical ER. I inspected and photographed the PWC and found no damage to it. It was currently registered and all safety gear was present and in good condition. Operator had completed a boater safety test. I received a call from Officer who was at Bay Medical ER. He said Operator's injuries were not serious but she was getting stitches on her forehead above the eyebrow. 

He told me the following from his interview with the victim. Operator said she was operating the PWC when she made a left turn to jump their wake. She felt like they were going to tip over so she jumped from the PWC. After she hit the water Operator said Occupant landed on top of her striking her head with her elbow which caused the laceration. They were able to get back on the PWC and Occupant operated it back to shore. When asked Operator said she had not been drinking any alcohol today. She has operated PWC's in the past saying she had “plenty of experience”. They were both wearing life Jackets. 


BARDID: FL-2022-0226
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 hit V1 in the Gulf of Mexico off Bradenton Beach while both vessels lost power after kill switches were accidentally removed.
Based on the totality of the circumstances, both operators' witness statements, and my investigation, the following happened before, during, and after this incident:
•	At approximately 9:30 A.M., Operator1 and Operator2 left the dock at H2O Watersportz and proceeded to Longboat Pass out to the Gulf of Mexico.
•	Both operators went north off the coast of Bradenton Beach.
•	At approximately 10:00 A.M., Operator1 accidentally pulled his kill switch out of his jetski (V1) which caused him to lose power of the jetski.
•	After Operator1 lost power, he waved and signaled to Operator2 to come over to help him.
•	Operator2 (V2) proceeded southwest over to Operator1 who was facing east towards the beach.
•	Operator2 was going approximately 12 mph towards Operator1's jetski when Operator2 turned off his jetski right before contacting Operator1. This caused Operator2 to lose power and control of his jetski, which caused Operator2 to collide and run into Operator1.
•	Operator2's bow/starboard side hit Operator1's bow which created scuffs and superficial cracks to the bow of Operator1's vessel. Operator2's vessel sustained scratches to the starboard bow and a puncture to the hull of the jetski on the starboard side.
•	Neither subject was ejected off the jetski and no injuries were observed or reported.
•	After the collision, all parties tried calling the rental company and came directly back to H2O Watersportz to report the accident.
•	H2O Watersportz advised water had entered the hull of Operator2's jetski, but the motor seemed to be working fine when the jetskis were brought back.
•	The damage to V1 is estimated to be approximately $1,000 and the damage to V2 is estimated to be approximately $3,000.


BARDID: FL-2022-0228
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Based on witness statements and damage, V-1 was traveling west on Grand Lagoon.  V-1 attempted to dock at Treasure Island Marina.  V-1 struck the dock and caused damage to the dock decking and a dock piling.  V-1 then struck V-2 which was moored in a slip next to the dock.  V-1 left the scene and traveled to Miller Marine in Southport. 

On 04/30/2022 at approximately 1330 hours, I, Officer, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on patrol in Bay County.  I received a call from FWC dispatch about a hit and run boating accident that had occurred on Grand Lagoon.

I made my way to Watson Bayou and got on a marked FWC patrol vessel.  I traveled through St. Andrews Bay to Grand Lagoon.  I arrived on scene at approximately 1516 hours.  I met with FWC Officer who had already had a witness complete a sworn witness statement.  Witness1 stated that he said a Viking vessel attempt to dock, and made sudden contact with the dock.  The Viking then made contact with another vessel that was at dock at Treasure Island Marina.

I saw damage to the dock decking, the dock piling, and to a 26 ft. Sea  Ray vessel named "Pretty All Right."  There was fiberglass damage about midship on the port side of the Sea Ray.  I documented the damage to the dock and Sea Ray with photographs.

About 2 hours after the accident, the owner of the Viking drove to Treasure Island Marina by vehicle and met with the owner of the Sea Ray and I.  The owner of the Sea Ray was identified.  The owner of the Viking was identified.  They exchanged information in the ship store at Treasure Island Marina.

I then spoke with Operator1 outside at the dock.  He told me that he had a throttle failure on his vessel.  He told me that he could not get his vessel to go into reverse, and that is why he struck the dock and the other vessel.  I asked Operator1 to complete a sworn witness statement, which he did.  

On May 2, 2022 I met up with Operator1 at Miller Marine in Southport.  I inspected his vessel at the dock at Miller Marine.  Operator1 did not have a Type IV throw able device and he did not have the current registration certificate on board his vessel.  I documented his insurance information and the damage to his vessel.  He had minor fiberglass damage on the starboard side near the bow. He also had bent the anchor substantially from the impact with the dock and the Sea Ray vessel.

Based on the damage to the dock and the Sea Ray, the Viking disengaged contact from the dock, moved east and then made contact with the Sea Ray.  This contradicts Operator1's statement.  I educated Operator1 on the law that he is not to leave the scene of a boating accident.  I issued Operator1 an infraction citation for violation of USCG Navigational Rule #5 Lookout.  I issued Operator1 two written warnings for no Type IV throw able device and no current registration certificate on board.


BARDID: FL-2022-0229
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: LONGBOAT KEY
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1:30pm on 5/14/2022, I received a call from our regional Orlando Regional Communication Center (ORCC) regarding two personal watercraft (PWC) that had collided in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) near Sister Keys in Manatee County.  Longboat Police Department and Manatee County Sheriff's Office Marine Units, along with SeaTow Inc. were able to identify the operators of both vessels, secure the vessels, and get them back to Mar Vista/Linley Street Boat Ramp on Longboat Key.  

During my interview with Operator2, she was unable to provide many details on what had happened.  Operator2 could not remember if she had fallen off the PWC at the time of impact.  She eventually shared with me that she had been driving her PWC through the mangroves of Sister Keys and when she emerged just south of the island, was struck by the other PWC.  She stated she didn’t have time to react before being struck.  Operator2’s PWC suffered significant damage to the front left/bow area of the vessel.  A large 12-16” hole in the bow/hull was observed.  There was additional fiberglass damage on the left side of the vessel near the registration numbers, just forward of the footwell.  The rub rail on the left side of the vessel was also peeled back from the bow of the vessel to the stern.  Operator2 continued to decline receiving medical attention to the abrasion/contusion on her left thigh, however EMS persuaded her to allow them to clean and dress the injury upon their arrival. Operator2 had her Boaters Safety Card, registration, insurance information and identification in possession.


Operator1 arrived at the dock riding in tandem on another subject’s PWC as SeaTow, Inc. brought the partially sunken PWC over.  Operator1 stated he was uninjured in the accident.  Operator1 stated that he had met up with the friends on their “jet ski’s” after he anchored his boat at Jewfish Key.  He said that he jumped on one of the “skis” to show the others around the area.  He adamantly denied renting the PWC from anyone and repeatedly stated the “skis” were a friend’s.  When asked what happened, Operator1 stated they had been riding the PWC’s through the cut in Sister Keys.  It was determined that he came out of the cut in a southeastward direction.  He said another PWC was following him and as he was turning, he looked behind him and noticed the occupants had fallen off their PWC.  He turned back to face forward just as the PWC operated by Operator2 was emerging from the cut and the bow his vessel struck the front left bow area of her vessel.  Operator1 stated that both he and Operator2 were knocked off their vessels at the time of impact.  Severe damage was observed to the bow/hull area of the PWC Operator1 was operating both above and below the waterline.  An approximate two foot section of the bow and hull were missing.  The hood of the PWC was missing, and the handlebars had also been removed either during the accident or as a result of the salvage/towing of the vessel.  The PWC arrived at the dock over 95% submerged and capsized.  Operator1 could not produce any identification or Boater Safety Card at the time and stated they were back in his boat on Jewfish Key.


BARDID: FL-2022-0230
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Andrews Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time A hit and run vessel accident occurred and was witnessed by a good Samaritan. The subject witnessed a pontoon boat that had black panels and black top strike marker number 8 in the Hibiscus Bay Channel. The witness advised the vessel left the area at a high rate of speed and returned to a local marina. Upon my arrival at the marina I canvassed the area and was unable to locate the vessel. The witness was unable to provide a registration number for the vessel. The marker was broken off at the water line. USCG was notified and responded to the scene and provided a notice to Mariners. The suspect vessel was never located.


BARDID: FL-2022-0231
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake istokpoga
NearestCityorTown: LAKE PLACID
County: HIGHLANDS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling approximately 30-40 miles per hour when the fiberglass on the bottom of the vessel failed (delaminated) causing the vessel to stop suddenly, ejecting the operator and the passenger. The vessel sank in shallow water, but was moved to the shoreline shortly after. There were no serious injuries.


The investigation revealed that a portion of the stepped fiberglass hull, near mid ship forward of the step, delaminated. This hull failure allowed the pressure from the water to push the fiberglass inward, into the bilge. Because of this, the 1-2 in. step in the hull acted as a brake and caused the vessel to stop suddenly due to the significant resistance. 

Operator stated that a friend of his did the fiberglass work recently and this was only the second time the vessel had been used since the repairs were completed. It is not believed that the vessel struck anything prior to the accident. 

Subject was ejected forward when the vessel stopped and he impacted the bow of the vessel causing minor cuts and bruising to his upper legs.


BARDID: FL-2022-0232
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater Bay
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday June 6, 2022, at approximately 1725 hours, boating accident # FWCC22IN0031655 occurred East of Clearwater Marina, Pinellas County, Florida, where the operator was launching his PWC from the rental company.  

There was one personal watercraft (PWC) involved in the incident.  This was a guided PWC tour from the rental company H2O Rentals and Tours managed by a tour guide, who did witness the initial accident.  

The incident was reported by the operator and occupant of the vessel involved and both subjects stated they required no medical attention.  the manager of the rental company noticed damages to the PWC.  

Subject charged the operator for damages and was compensated in the amount of $2,100.The actual accident was observed by the guide who was with the group at the time it occurred.  Subject1 stated that he saw a PWC with no occupants on board.  Then the PWC made contact with the red marker 13 in the ICW channel just east of Clearwater Marina.  When he saw the PWC he went back to make sure the operator and occupant were not hurt.  He assisted them back onto the PWC and canceled the remaining tour and headed back to the Marina.  No damages to the channel marker were reported.


BARDID: FL-2022-0233
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2022-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: SANTA ROSA BEACH
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis:  
On May 1, 2022 a boat accident occurred via sinking on the Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, FL.  The USCG assisted and secured the vessel out from Cessna Boat Ramp on Hogtown Bayou.  The operator was identified and he contracted with Sea Tow to bring the boat into the ramp on 5/5/22.  The boat on trailer was secured on property owned by the operator in Santa Rosa Beach. 
Details:
On May 2, 2022 at approximately 6:43 PM a call came into FWC Dispatch by the USCG of a tow of a vessel taking on water in the Choctawhatchee Bay off Four Mile Point at Hogtown Bayou.  They towed and anchored it in about 6-10 Ft water off the point near Cessna Boat Ramp on Hogtown Bayou.  The USCG attempted to pump out the water but the inflow was too much.  The boat was partially submerged, anchored, secured at that time with estimate 200 gallon water inside by USCG estimate.
The operator was identified as OP1.  The operator and passengers were secured by the USCG.  
On May 3, 2022, I initiated this investigation looking into the registration and attempts to contact the operator.  The IL registration  identified the boat as a white/blue 2001 Wellcraft cabin cruiser 27' with a 280 HP inboard engine pleasure boat.
On May 5, 2022, we met with the operator, at his rental apartment in Santa Rosa Beach.  He indicated Sea Tow had been contracted by him to lift and float the boat into the ramp listed.  Their fee was $3500.  The operator stated the stern area of the engine out drive and exhaust portion was torn allowing water intake.    The operator answered out questions and stated the vessel belong to him now since he was divorced.  The vessel was still in her name but he had brought it down to Florida after their separation.  The vessel registration was expired on 6/30/17.
On May 9, 2022, we revisited the area to inspect under the vessel on its trailer for damage.  This location was off of Santa Rosa Beach on a lot the operator stated was his with some work equipment there.  I photographed our findings and found the vessel out drive with a torn exhaust flex pipe inside the out drive internal portion which allowed the water into the hull.  From our inspection it is unknown what caused this from either neglect or from a suspected rope the operator stated from attempting to pull another boat in on 5/1/22 in Destin, Okaloosa County, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. 
This vessel mentioned above was a separate incident and it sank too.  FWC Officers investigated this and submitted his boat accident investigation.
I continued my investigation into the vessel, owner, operator and insurance.  To date, unable to contact owner.  I found neither vessel above had insurance.  I found a rope could have possible got inside the out drive as inspected by Officers and tore the tubing as stated by the operator.  I found the inside of and condition the engine as older and somewhat neglected in appearance at minimum.  
On June 7, 2022, I have finalized this investigation to date.  I have found it hard to contact the operator and have left messages.  I cited the operator for the expired registration over one year violation and will direct file it with the Clerk of Court.  I will further attempt to deliver the infraction to him or mail it to the address on file.


