# ReleasableAccidentes

BARDID: FL-2020-0470
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kissimmee River
NearestCityorTown: AVON PARK
County: HIGHLANDS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north on Kissimmee River at approximately 70-80 mph. The pwc was affected by a wake causing pwc to veer to the starboard (right) and ejecting the operator to the port (left) from the pwc. The operator was found upright wearing PFD. 

The operator was wearing the safety lanyard that cause the pwc to shut off. V1 was found upright drifting. operator received a minor head injury without concussion along with multiple back fractures. 

This injury was consistent with operator getting ejected from V1 at high speed. He was treated for the injury at AdventHealth Sebring ER. He was wearing a personal flotation device(PFD), Safety Lanyard and a helmet at the time of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0471
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Oleta River State Park
NearestCityorTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Ventilation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 caught on fire during startup of engine. Operator1 advised he started the two blowers on his vessel to vent the fumes for at least 5 minutes. Operator1 then started the starboard engine up. During the startup of the port engine, he heard an explosion from the boat. 

His friend was inside the cabin and his brother was on the aft swim platform of the vessel. The vessel quickly caught on fire and all 3 occupants voluntarily jumped into the water and began to swim to shore. A good Samaritan on another vessel nearby was able to call 911. No injuries occurred to any occupant.  The vessel fire was extinguished by Miami Dade Fire Rescue and then towed by Fast Response Salvage Company.


BARDID: FL-2020-0473
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW south of &9th street bridg
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/operator of vessel hit channel marker from low visibility due to weather being bad. He then beached his vessel on an island to stop it from being completely sunk. Owner/operator hired salvage company to remove it from island.

He stated that “he was traveling south on the ICW when the weather made a turn for the worse in the early hours of the day and he didn't see channel marker 28”. He then struck channel marker 28 with the starboard front of his vessel causing the vessel to take on water. To save the vessel from being completely lost he maneuvered his vessel to be beached on the island to the west of the ICW. The owner contacted a salvage company to have the vessel removed and taken for repair.


BARDID: FL-2020-0474
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 1/13/2020, at 1:15 am, MCSO received a call in reference to a boat fire. The location was in Boot Key Harbor between 30th st and West of the flat West of City Marina.

The reporting party said there was no one on the vessel. She said the vessel belonged to a friend of hers that was deceased. Reporting party husband went to vessel to try and put it out. He was unsuccessful. 

Coast guard arrived and observed a smaller fishing vessel that had caught fire as well, attached to the burning sailboat. They removed it from the sailboat and tried to put out that fire. They were unsuccessful and the vessel sank. Coast guard advised that the vessel was not a hazard to navigation. The decision was made between Coast Guard and MCSO to allow the sailboat to burn to the water line rather than risk trying to put it out.

On 8/14/20 I went to the location of the fire and photographed the remains of the hull. I asked some people in the area if they knew where the smaller vessel had sunk. One of the people in the area said at the corner buoy. I searched the corner buoy area and all of the surrounding area and was unable to locate the smaller vessel.


V1 caught fire unknown how.
V2 was attached to V1
V2 caught fire from V1
V2 was removed from V1 by Cost Guard and they tried to put out the fire.
The attempt failed and V2 sank.
V1 burned to the water line.


Neither vessel is a hazard to navigation.


BARDID: FL-2020-0475
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was drifting west when environmental conditions and a wake of another boat pushed it up on rocks.
Parties involved had very similar statements, following is a summary of all statements combined. 

Operator was operating the vessel toward a mooring buoy to secure the vessel, when someone on the vessel shouted out that there were divers in the water. Operator then put the engine in neutral to avoid hitting a diver. 

When Operator put the vessel in neutral, a combination of wind, waves and the wake of a vessel caused them to drift onto rocky bottom. When Operator felt the engine collide with the rocky bottom, he trimmed the motor as high as it would go and threw the anchor to prevent further drifting closer to the lighthouse. 

The anchor secured the vessel but the waves caused the vessel to continually collide with the rocky bottom. They attempted to contact the USCG via radio but it died and they were unable to make communication. When they realized the radio was inoperable, they signaled a nearby vessel and asked them to contact USCG. When the USCG arrived on scene, they disembarked and walked on the rocky bottom and manually maneuvered the vessel into deeper water. Once the vessel was in deeper water, they were towed into Cow Key Marina by a salvage company.


BARDID: FL-2020-0476
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:18:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/9/2020, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on routine land patrol in Pasco County, FL. At approximately 3:00 PM, I received a call from Investigator (FWC) that a boating accident had occurred at Anclote Island. 

The accident involved a 14-year-old occupant who fell off the front of a moving vessel (FL 7880 PZ). She sustained two lacerations to the left side of her head and one laceration on her right middle finger. The subject was transported by EMS to Mease Countryside Hospital where she was treated for the above injuries. 

At approximately 2:18 PM, a vessel (FL 7880 PZ)  was returning to The Landings at Tarpon Springs. According to sworn written statements from the occupants, the victim was hanging her legs off the front of the boat when her towel fell into the water. The victim then reached for the towel and the vessel hit a wake which caused her to fall in. The victim was struck by the port pontoon. She resurfaced approximately 30ft off the port side of the vessel.

The operator was unaware that the victim had fallen in until he was alerted by the other occupants of the vessel. He then put the vessel into neutral and dove into the water to bring the victim back onto the vessel. The vessel then went to Anclote Boat Ramp where FWC and EMS were on scene. The victim was conscious and alert. She was transported to Mease Countryside Hospital where she was treated for two lacerations on the left side of her head and one laceration on her right middle finger.


BARDID: FL-2020-0477
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:59:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Anna Maria Sound
NearestCityorTown: BRADENTON
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 8, 2020 at approximately 1807hrs I responded to a personal watercraft (PWC) accident near the Manatee Ave Bridge. When I arrived on scene I was notified a 14 year old female crashed a rented PWC FL7489SS into the bridge. This subject was later identified. Operator was traveling North in the ICW, as she neared the Manatee Ave Bridge she passed another vessel. The wake from the passing vessel caused the heading of her PWC to change pushing it towards the cement bridge pilings. This in combination of off throttle steering due to operator inexperience cause Operator to collide with the bridge at approximately 10-15mph. Operator was ejected from the PWC and knocked unconscious from the collision. The passenger on the PWC was also ejected during the collision. 
	
	Operator sustained head and face injuries from the accident and was later release from the hospital that night. Occupabt initially refused treatment for the lacerations on her legs, but was later treated by medical personnel at All Children's Hospital. 

	The PWC was released to the owner of AMI Watersports which the PWC was rented from. There is no further information related to this incident at this time.


BARDID: FL-2020-0478
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dollar Bay
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was heading south on Dollar bay at a speed of less than 10 MPH. V01 was standing still for a moment to watch the dolphins.
 
V02 was heading north on Dollar Bay at approximately 40 – 45 MPH.  

V01 was standing still facing south and the operator walked away from the controls for a second to point out some dolphins for his clients. 

V02 was heading north and the operator after hitting a wave lost control of the vessel and operator and passenger fell to the water. 

V02’s momentum launched it to strike V01 on the starboard in the helm area missing the operator of V01 by a very close distance. 

V02 hit V01 helm area on the starboard but did not go over V01, but rather bounce back to the water.


BARDID: FL-2020-0479
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal waterway
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) struck a channel marker while traveling straight in the intracoastal waterway. V1’s operator was ejected during collision and sustained injuries. There were no other passengers onboard V1 at the time of collision. The operator of V1 was in violation of navigation rule 5 (Look out) as his failure to maintain proper lookout while operating his vessel on plane was the main contributing factor of the collision.

V1, owned by operator was on plane cruising north on the west side of the intracoastal waterway’s main channel. Operator turned away from the helm while on plane and was not maintaining a proper look out. V1’s starboard side bow struck red channel marker number 232 on its south side. The operator of V1 was ejected during the collision and made contact with the channel marker.

Operator suffered a fractured rib bone on his left side, a contusion to the right side of his head and multiple lacerations on the outside of his left forearm. Operator also sustained lacerations to his right hand and right foot.  Operator was admitted to the Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital for his injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0480
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE SARASOTA BAY
NearestCityorTown: OSPREY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were traveling south in the intercostal waterway. V1 was on the left hand side behind V2 at unknown distance. 

V2 at unknown speed turned to the port side. As V2 turned V1's bow made contact with V2’s midship port side. V1 and V2 operators were both ejected from the impact. V2 operator sustained fractured vertebras L1, L2 and L3.; 


BARDID: FL-2020-0481
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marine Stadium
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at a high speed and struck Vessel 2 on the aft starboard side.  There were no injuries and witness statements were collected. Operator1 explained that he was moving at a high rate of speed performing a circle in the area behind the struck vessel.  Operator1 stated as he was coming back around, the PWC lost power and he was unable to fully turn away from the vessel. He struck the vessel on the aft starboard side leaving a hole in both the PWC and the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2020-0483
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: BAY HARBOR ISLANDS
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at high speed and the wake of another vessel caused the operator to be ejected from the personal watercraft.  There were minor injuries and the individual was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center 
He was being treated for a broken rib, pain in his right arm, and a swollen collar bone. 

He stated he was operating a PWC and a vessel about 23 foot in length crossed him bow to bow on his port side. The wake of the crossing vessel ejected him off of the PWC. He also stated he was operating at about 35-40 mph.

He was being treated for a broken rib, pain in his right arm, and a swollen collar bone. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0484
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Andrews Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 2nd, 2020, Lt. and I responded to a single vessel boating accident with no injuries that occurred in St. Andrews Bay.  Vessel struck a 2x12 board and caused the bow to go underwater and a large amount of saltwater coming into the hull and the engine (engine is an inboard/outboard).  Vessel was towed back to Watson Bayou Marina where vessel is stored.

He said “we were driving across the bay and at the last second I saw a large board just under the waters surface.  I came of the throttle and the board hit the bow of front of the board and went underneath the boat and was then caught on the engine.  When the board got caught on the engine, the vessel nosed dive and water came over the bow and filled the vessel up with water and shut off the engine.”


BARDID: FL-2020-0485
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
A vessel capsized while offshore at anchor while the divers were in the water .

On 7/30/2020, I was notified by the St Lucie County Sheriffs Office about a vessel that had capsized offshore while at anchor as the 2 subjects on the vessel were diving for lobster. 

A different vessel picked the swimmers up when they saw them and transferred them to the Sheriff Office vessel. The vessel was still floating and at anchor at N 27 36.884 / W 080 19.969. Seatow was called to recover the vessel from this location. 

When talking with the owner of the vessel, he stated that plug was in the vessel and the waves were 2-3'. They went down for a dive and when they surfaced the vessel had capsized. 

When Sea-Tow brought the vessel into the dock, the plug was there. 

The subject did not have insurance on the vessel and had a newer model 50 HP engine on the vessel. 

At this time I am unsure why the vessel sank other than the waves were 2-3' and the vessel was 15'.


BARDID: FL-2020-0486
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:49:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: GROVELAND
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 operated by an un-identified adult female (having a female passenger on board) crashed into a fixed object. The vessel shut down causing it to become disabled and began sinking. The vessel was towed to a local boat ramp, where both vessels and a large group of people were detained by police.  All persons present were uncooperative during the investigation and only provided the operators nick name who reportedly left the boat ramp with two other women prior to the police arriving. Unable to identify operator. Case closed.   One subject had a complaint of pain. Minor injury to left rib cage.


BARDID: FL-2020-0487
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Generator
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 caught fire due to electrical failure caused by the generator. 

Operator advised me while he was trying to run power from his generator to his vessel, the outlet which the power cord was plugged into started smoking. Operator attempted to make contact with another vessel owner asking for a fire extinguisher. The vessel started smoking and Operator  exited the vessel and called 911.

	Vessels that where adjacent to the burning vessel where removed to prevent the fire from spreading and no damaged was observed to the surrounding vessels.


BARDID: FL-2020-0488
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On the above date and time, a PWC was recreationally cruising on the bayside of 7 Mile Bridge when it overtook and cut off a commercial work boat. The PWC turned hard starboard to avoid collision and both subjects were ejected. The work boat ran over both subjects, resulting in serious injury to the second passenger.

One person suffered several lacerations to the back of head, neck and back, contusions, a laceration to her liver, and a fracture to her spine. Victim was airlifted to Jackson Trauma Center in Miami for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0490
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Panama City Pass
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 hit submerged rocks in the channel and made it back to the boat ramp, where the vessel sank.   

I asked Operator1 about the accident.  He stated he was going into the kiddie pool at the state park but accidentally went over some submerged rocks from the west jetty.  He stated he wasn't really paying attention and hit the rocks at 10-15 MPH.  

Once he realized he was taking on water, he tried to make it back to the boat ramp and put his boat on the trailer, but his boat sank before that could happen.  Operator1 disconnected his trailer and left it at the ramp while he went home to get equipment to raise his boat.  

He decided to have his vessel salvaged by Towboat US since he was a member.  Towboat US arrived and decided to have a wrecker service try to winch the vessel up on the trailer.  Operator1 arrived back at the boat ramp to watch his vessel get salvaged.  A wrecker service arrived to pull his vessel out of the water.  His vessel was winched up on the trailer and removed from the water


BARDID: FL-2020-0491
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: WHITE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PACE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 1, 2020, at approximately 1822 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Tallahassee Regional Communications Center (TRCC) received information of an overdue boater who had launched a vessel from Beck’s Lake at 0900 hours to go fishing and was not heard from since. 
Victim’ vessel was located by a family member, wrecked, on the east bank of White River in Santa Rosa County.  The vessel was positioned facing north with the forward half of the vessel resting on a log with another log positioned between the transom and motor. The motor was locked in the trimmed-up position with the throttle set to nearly full. The kill switch and lanyard were attached to the motor with the lanyard draped across the tiller handle with the end laying in the bottom of the vessel in the stern.
Victim’ vessel was recovered for processing. Search and rescue efforts were conducted until Victim was eventually located by a fisherman, deceased, on June 3, 2020 at approximately 0646 hours on White River approximately 1.7 miles downriver from where his vessel was discovered. The manner of death was ruled as an accident. Cause of death was ruled as atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease with a contributing cause of submersion in water. Other used as unknown as there is no evidence to provide insight as to how the incident occurred, it is unknown if the operator fell overboard prior to the vessel grounding.;


BARDID: FL-2020-0492
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:38:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: bay pines
NearestCityorTown: seminole
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was traveling east bound from the bay pines boat ramp when he detected a strong odor of fuel. the occupants of the vessel began looking for the source of the fuel smell with cell phones and flashlights. 

Subject1 was looking in the leaning post livewell and utilized a lighter as a light source.  This ignited fuel vapors, causing a flash fire. All occupants of the vessel jumped off and began swimming toward shore. 

Victim was unable to make it to shore and drowned. it was later determined the vessel was stolen, and when the operator was fueling the vessel he filled the oil reservoir which overflowed into the bilge.

 Deputies responded to numerous calls of a boat explosion. Persons were observed climbing out of the water at Bay Pines Blvd.  The operator of the vessel fled the scene prior to L.E. arrival, no contact has been made with him since this incident.  He was identified as the operator from vessel occupants.; 

One other person sustained severe burns to his face and left side of body


BARDID: FL-2020-0500
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Econlockhatchee River
NearestCityorTown: GENEVA
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, May 2, 2020, a small group of five friends launched their personal watercrafts (PWCs) at the boat ramp at Lake Monroe Wayside Park in Seminole County, FL.  They were joined by 5 other PWC riders as they traveled upstream (South) through Lake Monroe, Lake Harney and into Puzzle Lake.  The group turned west into the mouth of the Econlockhatchee (Econ) River, traveled approximately 5.5 miles upstream and stopped to regroup.  

After regrouping, Operator1, his son and subject1 continued the journey upstream.  Operator1 was standing while operating the lead PWC and after he rounded a bend, the port side hull of his PWC struck a submerged sandbar. 

Operator1 was estimated to be traveling approximately 10 mph when the impact ejected him over the handlebars. He landed on his back and head in approximately 7 inches of water. Members of the group provided first aid while one member was tasked with holding his head out of the water. Operator1 told them he heard a “pop” when he landed, and he was unable to move. 

Subject1 called 911 and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded by helicopter, vessel and vehicle.  Operator1 was airlifted to the Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, FL. He was admitted into the hospital and a Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan indicated that Operator1 sustained a broken neck and a spinal cord injury in the lower neck region. On Sunday May 3rd, Operator1 was transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where he underwent surgery on Monday May 4, 2020. 

See Incident Summary Report #071778 for the criminal investigation.


BARDID: FL-2020-0502
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Suwanee River
NearestCityorTown: MAYO
County: LAFAYETTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 23, 2020 at 2000 hours, I of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to Madison County Memorial Hospital in reference to a boating accident that occurred on the Suwanee river just north of the Dowling park boat ramp. A jet ski had struck a stump causing injury to one of the passengers. 

	I arrived at Madison County Memorial hospital at 2030 hours. I was greeted by the operator of the jet ski. I asked Operator1 if he was alright. Operator1 advised he was ok but his girlfriend Victim, suffered a broken left hand from the accident. I then asked Operator1 to tell me how the accident occurred. Operator1 advised he was getting ready to load his jet ski and leave the Dowling park boat ramp when a buddy of his called his phone and asked Operator1 if he can come get him because he had run out of gas. Operator1(operator) and Victim(passenger) got on the jet ski and headed upriver to help their friend. Operator1 then advised about 100 yards north of the Dowling park boat ramp they hit a stump that was under water causing the jet ski to flip. Operator1 then advised Victim told him her hand was hurting which is when he decided to take Victim to the hospital. 

	At approximately 2100 hours Victim walked out of the emergency room with a cast on her left hand. I asked Victim how she was feeling. Victim advised she’s ok. I asked Victim if she was able to fill out a statement form. Victim advised she could because her writing hand wasn’t the one that was broken. Victim advised that her friend was out of gas, so they turned around to try and find them. The Jet Ski hit a stump in the water, and she ended up falling off the jet ski. Victim advised when they hit the stump Operator1s back jolted towards Victims face. Victim quickly put her hands up in front of her face and that’s when Operator1s back hit Victims left hand causing injury. 

I asked Operator1 if there was any damage to the jet ski?
 Operator1 advised there was no damage.
 I asked Operator1 if he had insurance on the Jet ski?
 Operator1 advised he didn’t.  
I asked Operator1 where the Jet Ski was located?
Operator1 advised at his house and I could stop by anytime to look at it. 

	On August 26, 2020 at approximately 1300 I arrived at the residence. I called Operator1 asking if I could look at the jet ski to take photos. Operator1 advised he wasn’t home, but the jet ski was in the back yard and gave me permission to go and take photos. As I walked up to the Jet Ski, I observed it didn’t have any registration numbers or a registration sticker. 

	I asked Operator1 if the Jet Ski was registered. Operator1 advised he took the documentation he received from Valdosta Power Sports (VPS) to the DMV in Madison County FL, the DMV told him that the information he provided wasn’t what they needed to register the vessel. Operator1 contacted Valdosta Power Sports and told them what the DMV told him. Valdosta Motors sports advised they had sent the information he needed to register the Jet Ski by mail and that he should have received it by now. Operator1 advised he hasn’t received any documentation. 

	On 8/27/2020 Valdosta Power Sports contacted Operator1 advising that they had the wrong address on file and the documentation had been sent back to the store.  

I explained to Operator1 that I understood there was some confusion with the DMV, mailing address, and Valdosta Power Sports, but the Jet Ski should have never been on the water if it wasn’t registered. I explained to Operator1 that he has 30 days from date of purchase to register a vessel. Operator1 advised he understood. Operator1 is currently assisting in Louisiana with hurricane Laura, he advised as soon as he gets back he will be picking up the information from Valdosta Power Sports and registering the Jet Ski. 

1 written warning was given to Operator1 for operating an unregistered vessel on state waters. 

Operator1 has a current boater identification card. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0503
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityorTown: hudson
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised he was traveling in from the gulf with his family onboard. his daughter stood up in front of him while entering the channel and he lost sight of the marker and hit it.  no injuries were noted. PCSO tied the broken marker off at the Hudson beach boat ramp and reported the damaged marker to the AXON service.


BARDID: FL-2020-0504
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Upper Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with one person onboard was heading on a west to south west course at 3-5 knots of speed in Upper Tampa Bay approximately 200 yards north east from Green lateral beacon "Dana Shores Daybeacon 23" (Light List # 24255) in calm waters with charted water depths less than 3-ft in the area close to a grouping of Mangroves.  

Operator saw a plastic water bottle floating next to the shoreline and attempted to retrieve it.  In the process of retrieving the bottle, operator discovered it was attached to rope and at the same moment, the PWC intake for the jet drive propulsion ingested the rope, fouling the intake shaft, rupturing the seal between the outside of the hull and the engine compartment, stalling the engine, and allowing water to fill the inside of the hull. 

Operator restarted the engine and attempted to slowly make his way bank to his dock.  The PWC stalled again, became unstable, and sunk approximately 200 to 300 yards away on the opposite side the canal next to a set of boat lifts located near Bonaventure Dr Tampa FL. The operator had a friend assist with dewatering the PWC and towing back to his dock for removal from the water.


BARDID: FL-2020-0505
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 02:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Joseph Sound
NearestCityorTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling at approximately 20 to 30 miles per hour, when seat in bow came loose and struck  the windshield.  Windshield shattered and glass struck passengers and one young girl had glass in her eye.  Vessel operator contacted emergency services, that transported the victim to the hospital, where she was treated and released.


	According to Operator and the other occupants on the vessel this is a synopsis of the incident:       
	Upon leaving the Southerland boat ramp Operator drove the vessel in St. Joseph’s Sound towards Anclote Island. Approximately thirty minutes to an hour later as Operator accelerated the vessel, the front seat in the port side bow began to vibrate excessively.  

Subject1 noticed the seat and stood up to go try to secure the seat.  Before he could get to the seat, the seat lifted and struck the center portion of the windshield and caused the port side of the windshield to shatter.  The shattered glass flew back into the vessel and struck victim in the face and other parts of her body.  Operator stopped the vessel to help her daughter and decided to call 911 for assistance.  Subject1 advised that the seat was down in a locked position before the incident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0506
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: SPRING HILL
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22nd, 2020 at approximately 11:30 A.M. vessel one ran aground on a shallow rock near coordinates N 28‘28.175 W 082’42.883. vessel one was traveling at approximately 30 MPH with four people on boat at the time of the crash. 

Vessel one sustained extensive damage to the motor and propeller. Additionally, the motor of the vessel partially separated from the hull, causing vessel one to take on water and sink. No one on board was injured in the vessel crash. All occupants of vessel one were transported to the Bayport boat ramp by FWC Officers and vessel one was towed to the Hernando Beach boat ramp by Tow-Boat US. 

The intended destination of vessel one was an area known as the Hernando Beach Flats located approximately 2 miles south of the Bayport channel. Due to operator one being unfamiliar with the area, vessel one continued south of the Hernando Beach Flats in an area that is known to be very shallow with a rocky bottom. At the time vessel one traveled south through this area the tide was low.

**End of Report**


BARDID: FL-2020-0507
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CAUSEWAY MELOY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 8th, 2020, at approximately 1720 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) while on water patrol near the West Turning Basin, responded to a call from dispatch in reference to a boating accident between a personal watercraft and another vessel near the Broad Causeway.  We immediately responded to the scene.

It was determined  that the striking vessel, a Yamaha jet boat (FL 3435 RR) struck a personal watercraft (FL 6222 SM) from behind with three occupants onboard, ejecting all three occupants, and leaving one occupant with a head injury that required hospital treatment. 

The operator of the striking vessel was cited for careless operation of a vessel. 

The total damage as a result of the accident is estimated to be over $2,000. 

The weather conditions at the time of the accident were clear skies, good visibility, moderate winds, and choppy waves (6" to 2').  When we arrived on scene in the Meloy Channel just south of the Broad Causeway, Fire Boat 21 and an Indian Creek Police patrol vessel were already on scene speaking with the occupants of the personal watercraft (PWC). 

We were advised that there were three passengers onboard the PWC (FL 6222 SM) when they were struck from behind by the bow of a Yamaha jet boat (FL 3435 RR) and all three passengers were ejected into the water. 

V2 occupant1, who was seated in the rear of the PWC was struck in the back of the head by the bow of the striking vessel and sustained a laceration to the head. V2 occupant1 was treated on scene by EMS and was not transported to a hospital. V2 occupant2, who was seated in the middle in the middle of the PWC, sustained a bump on her head from the collision and was not transported to a hospital. The father informed me on August 25th that operator2 was later transported to Joe DiMaggio Childrens Hospital and received staples in her head for a laceration sustained during the collision. 

After speaking with the occupants of the PWC we spoke with the operator of the striking vessel, who stated that the personal watercraft "showed up out of nowhere" and he struck the personal watercraft from behind. He stated that he put his vessel in reverse right before he struck the PWC in an attempt to avoid collision.


BARDID: FL-2020-0508
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 23rd, 2020, while on the waters of the State of Florida in Tampa Bay, Operator and his family were on their 19 foot Hurricane deck boat bearing registration North Carolina NC8898EN (V1). Operator and all other occupants stated that they saw a storm and the seas got rough. Operator stated he tried to head back to the boat ramp, but V1 started taking waves over the bow. The engine stalled which then made V1 turn its stern into the oncoming waves. V1 started taking on more water, which led them to make the decision to don life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices) and abandon the vessel before sinking. Operator was able to get his phone and call (911) to notify emergency services. FWC, USCG, and TowBoatU.S. responded and were able to recover all occupants from the water.  The submerged V1 was recovered by Capt. of TowBoatU.S, dewatered and brought into the boat ramp at E.G. Simmons Park in Ruskin, Fl.


BARDID: FL-2020-0509
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 20, 2020, a single vessel accident occurred in the Gulf of Mexico off of Cayo Costa State Park Beach. Vessel 1 was traveling slowly away from the beach when the pedestal seat the passenger was sitting on broke causing her to fall to the deck. 

The impact from the fall cause significant neck injuries to the passenger. She was airlifted to Lee Memorial Hospital where she underwent surgery for the injuries.

She was taken to Lee Memorial Hospital where they found she had a broken neck. Surgery was performed to fuse the vertebrae.


BARDID: FL-2020-0510
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banana River
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC capsized and flooded the engine compartment.  Three occupants of the PWC swam back to shore.  
On July 8th, 2020 at approximately 1732 hours, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to a call for service in reference to a Personal Watercraft that had capsized in the area of the Banana River just south of SR 528 and the occupants had swam to shore.  I arrived on scene by vessel at approximately 1739 hours and found that the vessel, a 10-foot Kawasaki jet ski (FL8161NT) was swamped along the shoreline of the SR 528 bridge.

	I interviewed the operator of the vessel who stated that she was going slow speed minimum wake and the vessel was jostled by a swell causing it to roll over.  There were two other occupants on the vessel.  All three subjects were wearing life jackets and were able to swim the PWC to the nearby shoreline.  

	I spoke with the owner of the vessel about the possible damage to the vessel and I provided a Self-Report Boating Accident Form to him and informed him to notify me by phone if the damage was over $2000.  Approximately 6 weeks after the boating accident, he called me to inform me that the damage to the vessel was going to be approximately $3800.  All of the damage was caused by saltwater entering the engine compartment while it was capsized.


BARDID: FL-2020-0511
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER INLET CLNY
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On May 28, 2020 at approximately sometime between 2110 and 2120 hours, Boating Accident #FWSA-20-OFF-006384 occurred on the intercoastal waterway, Palm Beach County, Florida. 

The accident occurred at Channel Marker 57. V1 was northbound on the east side of the channel and struck Channel Marker 57 on the starboard side with the port bow. 

Subject hit her head on the wind shield; Subject2 was taken to Jupiter medical center. Subject received x-rays, and found to have complex fractures to the pelvis.


BARDID: FL-2020-0514
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck victim. V1 left the scene.

He stated that he and his wife were at the sandbar on the ocean side of Bear Cut Bridge and were standing in approximately waist deep water next to their PWC. He and Subject1 were both watching a group of three other PWC’s nearby that were operating dangerously in close proximity to other vessels and people nearby. Two of the PWC’s had single operators and one of the PWC’s had an operator and a passenger, all males. One of the PWC’s was bright green in color and the other two were dark blue or black in color. 

	Subject2 stated that the three PWC’s were getting very close to him and Subject1, and were doing donuts and high-speed maneuvers. The green PWC, which only had a single operator, made a sharp turn and the operator ejected himself into the water. 

Subject2 observed that the safety lanyard was still attached to the PWC and the PWC continued travelling directly towards him and Subject1. One of the other PWC’s with two people onboard maneuvered towards the green PWC and the passenger jumped onto it attempting to gain control. The subject successfully boarded the green PWC but was unable to avoid the collision. 

The green PWC struck Subject1 in the head and right shoulder, pushing her into her own PWC. Subject2 stated that the subject who jumped on the green PWC circled back around and asked if they were okay. Subject2 told the subject that they had called 911 for help. By this time, one of the other PWC’s had picked up the man who ejected himself into the water. Moments after the group of PWC’s was informed that 911 had been called, all three PWC’s turned and left the scene at a high rate of speed.


BARDID: FL-2020-0515
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2. V1 operator ejected.

Subject stated that he saw the two subjects bring the four PWC’s and ask the group if anyone wanted to rent the PWC’s. Subject witnessed Operator1 pay cash to the two subjects and board V1. He stated that it did not look like the two subjects gave Operator1 much instruction, as he boarded V1 and quickly took off on plane. He stated that Operator1 accelerated and did a wide loop before travelling directly towards the side of V2. As Operator1 got closer to V2 he turned his head to look the other way and was not paying attention. Operator1 collided with the bow of V1 into the starboard side of V2 near the stern.

	V1 sustained significant fiberglass damage to the port side bow, both above and below the rub rail. V2 had paint transfer and scuffs from the rub rail and paint of V1, and sustained a significant vertical crack to the fiberglass at the point of impact as well as a damaged vent in line with the crack. Operator1 was transported to Ryder Trauma Center where he received treatment for a fracture to the left side ribs, fractured right wrist, and fractured left scapula.


BARDID: FL-2020-0516
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: KINGS BAY
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at approximately 1335 hours, a vessel bearing Florida registration number FL 2008 MG impacted two dock pilings at Pete’s Pier Marina in Crystal River, FL. The vessel accident resulted in no injuries and the property damage was estimated at $2,500. The manager of Pete’s Pier made the estimate for the damage. Operator was engaged in attempting to load the vessel onto a trailer. Operator was cited for improper lookout.


BARDID: FL-2020-0517
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hernando Beach Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: HERNANDO BEACH
County: HERNANDO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 15th at approximately 3:30 P.M. vessel one (PWC) headed east towards anchored vessel two (pontoon boat) at a high rate of speed. Before vessel one struck vessel two, vessel one turned sharply to the north. 

The starboard side of vessel one struck the power pole of vessel two which caused damage to both vessels and ejected the operator of vessel one from the PWC. 

The operator of vessel one was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital. Her injuries included a concussion and a soft tissue injury to her right leg and ankle. She was listed in stable condition and released from the hospital later the same day. No one on vessel two was injured in the crash.


BARDID: FL-2020-0518
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIAMI MARINE STADIUM
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling west bound near the shoreline of the south side of Miami Marine Stadium. While approaching the floating docks located behind the MAST Academy, the operator of V1 hit the floating dock sending him towards V2. 

Subject struck the anchor pulpit of V2 with his face. V1 struck the bow of V2 above the waterline causing damage to V1 by breaking off a piece of plastic from the front.; Subject sustained a significant laceration to the face from the upper lip to the base of the nose. Subject also sustained a broken nasal bone.


BARDID: FL-2020-0519
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:07:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel with four (4) persons on board was traveling south on the Intra-coastal Waterway in Hollywood.  Vessel allided with the seawall.  

Two (2) people jumped off the vessel prior to the allision and two (2) remained on board.  Two occupants were transported to the hospital via Fire Rescue sustaining serious bodily injuries.  The vessel was towed from the scene by a third party towing company.  

Operator sustained Broken Ribs, Contusions, Lacerations, Collapsed lung, Admitted to Hollywood Memorial Hospital

Occupant admitted to Hollywod Memorial Hospital.  Facial orbital fracture, Broken Jaw, Head trauma, lacerations, eye injury, contusions.


BARDID: FL-2020-0520
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:26:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intra Coastal waterway
NearestCityorTown: FT. LAUDERDALE
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
The victim was operating a personal watercraft headed south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).  The PWC struck a concrete dock located behind a residence.  The dock which he struck is located on the west side of the ICW.  The victim sustained serious head and chest  injuries and was transported to Broward General Health North Hospital.

Severe head trauma .  Right orbital bone fracture.  Eye injury. Abdominal injuries.  Contusions to arms an hands. Laceration to head requiring stitches an CT scans.


BARDID: FL-2020-0521
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ida
NearestCityorTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 3rd, 2020, operator was recreationally cruising on a personal watercraft (PWC) in the area of Lake Ida in Palm Beach County, FL. Operator was the sole occupant on board the PWC.  Operator operated the PWC out of the larger waterway of Lake Ida into a narrow channel to avoid the heavy vessel traffic when her PWC struck a boat lift behind a residence.  

Operator was ejected from the PWC and was retrieved from the water by a Good Samaritan on another vessel.  Operator was taken to shore and treated by Delray Beach Fire Rescue and they later transported her to Delray Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries.

Operator was wearing a personal floatation device (PFD).  Operator was properly wearing the safety lanyard to cut the engine upon falling off V-1.  The safety lanyard was attached to the PFD that Operator was wearing.  As a result of the incident Operator sustained serious bodily injury.    The injuries sustained were as follows: Neck and upper spinal fracture, laceration to left arm from shoulder to elbow, laceration to head, broken ribs, and head trauma.   Operator is still currently undergoing outpatient occupational therapy.


BARDID: FL-2020-0523
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was pulled up to the shoreline on the Gulf side of St Andrews State Park in Bay County, FL.  As V1 was preparing to pull away from the shoreline, the occupant had not yet gotten secured onto the passenger seat.  

As the operator accelerated away from the shoreline, the occupant fell back towards the rear of the PWC.  The occupant struck the hard portion of the stern area of the vessel causing internal injuries beyond first aid. 

 The occupant was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical Center via EMS where she was admitted into the hospital and required surgery to repair her damaged colon. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0524
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was undertow after taking on water approximately 3-5 miles off the Sebastian Inlet. While being towed a large wave capsized V1 and the jet ski towing it. When the occupants surfaced and recovered the towing vessel they could not locate V1.


BARDID: FL-2020-0525
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW Siesta Key Slow Speed Zone
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was drifting North toward bridge piling.  Operator of V1 put vessel in gear and struck bridge piling.  The operator stated that while he was attempting to return the rented vessel to the livery, there was another boat tied to the dock and the dock master asked him to wait for them to move the second vessel before Operator attempted to dock his own boat.  As he waited, the tidal current began to pull his boat away from the dock and underneath the Stickney Point Bridge.  Operator noticed that the bridge pilings were very close to his vessel and in an attempt to avoid collision, Operator engaged the throttle forward.  The vessel moved forward in a manner faster than Operator expected and collided with a cement bridge piling, making impact at the bow of the vessel, just to the port side of the center line.  After the impact, Operator turned the vessel hard to starboard which caused the vessel to scrape the same piling along the rub rail of the port side of the vessel.  After the collision, Operator was able to safely navigate back to the dock and secure the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2020-0526
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. ANDREWS BAY
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was driving in circles and hit the end of a dock, damaging the dock and PWC.  I went to AAA Jet Ski Adventures to look at the PWC and paperwork.  Subject stated that a black male, age 19, rented the PWC and went to ride it.  He was doing donuts too close to the shoreline.  Subject went out on a PWC and told him to stay further away from the shoreline to ride the PWC.  

Operator1 kept riding in circles close to shore and hit the end of a dock.  Operator1 was ejected off of the PWC, got back on it and drove it to the rental dock.  Subject was checking on Operator1, he had no injuries.  Subject told Operator1 they had to address the issue of the boat accident.  

Operator1 and three of his friends threatened bodily harm to beat Subject if he tried to make him pay for the damages.  Operator1 and his friends fled the area.  Subject was unable to get any information to identify any of the individuals.  Subject did not have Operator1's information, other than his name and that he stated he was 19 years old.  


BARDID: FL-2020-0527
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lyons Bay
NearestCityorTown: VENICE
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday August 16, 2020 a single vessel boating accident occurred in Sarasota County near "Snake Island." The operator was attempting to move the boat in reverse, away from the beach, when the victim swam to the rear of the vessel and was struck by the propeller. The victim sustained non serious lacerations to various parts of the body. He was taken to the hospital where he received stitches and was released.

 A witness observed Subject near the motor and yelled to Operator to stop. Operator moved the throttle towards neutral, but Subject continued walking towards the motor and was stuck by the spinning propeller. The victim sustained non serious lacerations to various part of the body. He was taken to the hospital where he received stitches and was released the same day.


BARDID: FL-2020-0528
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:08:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 and V2 were on plane traveling together in a line driving back into South Creek from Dry Rocks. V1 was closely following V2.  Both V1 and V2 saw V3, their friend, close by.  while the operator of V1 was looking at V3, V2 slowed and V1 ran into the stern of V2.  Minor facial lacerations were acquired by two occupants of V1 from impact with the console. 

v1 occupant1:Small Laceration to left side of face. v1 occupant2: laceration above left eye. The laceration was glued together at Mariner's Emergency Room.


BARDID: FL-2020-0529
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 05/04/2020 at approximately 2252 hours CDT Tallahassee dispatch center received a call regarding a missing kayaker at Casino Beach in Pensacola. Officer responded. Once on scene he discovered that a kayak had been found washed up on the beach three miles from the original call.

 Several friends had decided to fish on Casino beach.  operator brought his 12-foot dark green Sun dolphin kayak along. Operator1 set up three surf fishing poles on the beach and then decided to take the kayak off the beach into the Gulf of Mexico behind “Crabs we got them” restaurant. 

According to subject1 he headed West out past the second sand bar. Subject1 said he normally would paddle against the wind and current then fish while drifting with the current. His friends on the beach lost sight of him while they were fishing on the beach. 

the manager at “Crabs” saw a person in a dark colored kayak heading East past the second sand bar between 6:00 and 6:30 pm. 

When Operator1 failed to return his friends, they reported him missing to The U.S. Coast Guard. At approximately 1030 pm Operator1’s green kayak was found approximately 3 miles east of “Crabs”. Subject1 verified that the kayak was Operator1’s. 

Two fishing poles were found secured to the kayak. Later a paddle and fishing gaff were found on the beach east of the location that the kayak was found.

As of the submission of this report, August 30,2020 no further information has been obtained and no recovery of the missing person has occurred.


BARDID: FL-2020-0530
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: HALIFAX RIVER
NearestCityorTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 was in the process of returning to a rental establishment where v-1 was rented from. The vessel was at rest when subject exited the vessel. Subject was attempting to board the vessel again via a swim ladder on the stern.

As subject was attempting to board, the vessel was put into gear and subject's left arm sustained two deep lacerations. 

In this incident both the operator, occupants & injured subject were uncooperative in giving an accurate account of what transpired. During interviewing the operator, the rest of the occupants left the scene not wanting to cooperate.

Subject was uncooperative when interviewed at the hospital by fwc inv. She was intoxicated and uncooperative in our investigation.  She sustained two deep lacerations to her left arm.


BARDID: FL-2020-0531
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Bayou
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 9, 2020 at approximately 2000 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a vessel accident. Upon my arrival, I observed a vessel that had struck the dock of the residence and had come to its final resting place stuck on the support pilings. 

United States Coast Guard responded and heard yelling from the water near the area of the accident and conducted a search of the area and found the operator of the vessel, in the water uninjured. I spoke with the operator and witnesses and found that the operator had fallen off the vessel while it was underway as she was trying to clear the motor of debris. 

The vessel traveled from Joes Bayou east toward  Indian Bayou making circles. The vessel approached the dock and struck a piling causing it to go into a wider circle and then striking the dock and ending in its final resting place. There were no injuries caused by the accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0532
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, a Blue Bayliner was operating careless trying to leave Seminole Street Boat Ramp. In the process of doing so, V1 struck a fixed dock and was continuing to come up on plane. V1 then drove up and over a floating dock and landed on V2 while it was moored to the dock after just launching.


BARDID: FL-2020-0533
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manatee River
NearestCityorTown: PALMETTO
County: MANATEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Sailing vessel 1 is a rental from Freedom Boat Club. Sailing vessel 1 was traveling eastbound on the Manatee River with the mainsail centered and the jib rolled up under engine power. Sailing vessel 1 was occupied by 1 operator and 1 passenger. Both occupants were not wearing PFD’s. 

Sailing vessel 1 was a few hundred yards from the River House Waterfront restaurant, near channel markers 2 and 4. Sailing vessel 1 was traveling to the marina to dock. The operator of sailing vessel 1 advised that the sailing conditions got bad due to the weather. 

Sailing vessel 1 continued to the marina to dock under engine power during these conditions. Operator of sailing vessel 1 advised that the wind got behind the mainsail and without warning, sailing vessel 1 went over to the starboard side causing the vessel to capsize. 

Both operator and passenger went overboard into the water. Both operator and passenger of sailing vessel 1 were able to make it to land. No injuries were reported on either involved party. Sailing vessel 1 was removed from scene to prevent being a navigational hazard. Operator of sailing vessel 1 advised that there was approximately $10,000 worth of damage.


BARDID: FL-2020-0534
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake
NearestCityorTown: DE BARY
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
CASE SUMMARY
BOATING ACCIDENT W/INJURY
FWNE10OFF014754

SYNOPSIS

On 08/08/2020, at approximately 1715 hours, a single vessel accident occurred at Lake Beresford, an oxbow lake of the Saint Johns River in Volusia County Florida.  An open motorboat, occupied by the operator and five passengers, was changing speed and direction when one of the occupants fell within the vessel injuring his shoulder.  The injured occupant was transported on the subject vessel to the Wayside Boat Ramp and taken to the hospital by a friend.  He was found to have injuries to the shoulder that required surgery.

INVESTIGATION


VESSEL DESCRIPTION
V-1
Vessel 1 (V-1) is a 1991 Sea Ray open motorboat, bearing the Florida registration number FL 4638 HE and the hull identification number SERA6556C191.  V-1 is red in color, has a fiberglass hull and is 19 feet in length.  V-1 is powered by a 240-horsepower inboard/outboard engine. 


The injured occupant suffered ligament and tendon damage to the shoulder as a result of an impact within V-1.

The following information was learned from subject1;


•	Subject1 went to go wakeboarding with his friend Subject2 and Operator, along with three other individuals that he did not know.
•	They left from Wayside Park Boat Ramp and went downstream, (North) to Lake Beresford.
•	They took turns wakeboarding in the lake.
•	Operator was the operator for most of the time on the lake, except when he was wakeboarding.
•	Both Subject1 and Operator consumed some alcoholic beverages.
•	Everyone on the boat got along well.
•	They were getting ready to leave the lake, Operator was driving, one occupant was in the passengers’ side seat, three were seated along a stern bench, and Subject1 was on the starboard gunnel behind the helm seat.
•	The boat throttled up and turned rapidly from side to side (unknown which direction first).
•	Subject1 fell to the port side of the vessel striking his shoulder against the port side gunnel.
•	They proceeded immediately back to Wayside Ramp.


On 8/16/20, I went to the home of Operator.  Operator was out of town, so I planned to meet with him on 8/17/20.  Operator provided me with all required information for the United States Coast Guard statistical report.  He elected to not be interviewed or make any statement due to pending litigation.

INSPECTION
At the home of Operator, an inspection of V-1 revealed no damage to the vessel.  The hull appeared to be in good condition.  All required registration and numbering requirements were in order.

All occupants except Subject1 declined to give statements.


BARDID: FL-2020-0535
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sebastian Inlet
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5th, 2020 at approximately 1900 hours, a recreational vessel (center console skiff) with two persons on board was swamped by hazardous water and capsized. The incident occurred in Sebastian Inlet south of the channel in Indian River County. The capsizing did not result in injuries to the occupants. Total estimated damage to the vessel is $6,000. 

Operator stated, 
•	Launched from the Sebastian River
•	Went to Sebastian Inlet to fish
•	Anchored west of the Hwy A1A bridge
•	At approximately 07:00 PM a rouge wave swamped the port rear of the vessel
•	Added weight of the water caused vessel to roll and capsize
•	Good Samaritan vessel picked them up


BARDID: FL-2020-0536
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: OFFSHORE
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was anchored offshore when the vessels back end started to fill with water and sank. 

While talking with the owner and operator of the vessel, he stated that they had been out offshore fishing as far out as 6 miles offshore that day. He stated that they got started around 0730 that morning. He stated that he turned the bilge pump on a few times through out the trip and pumped just a little water out, no more than usual. 

He stated that they headed back towards shore and they had anchored up to get some bait in about 30 feet of water when he noticed that the back of the vessel was starting to get lower in the water. He ordered everyone to the front of the vessel. As he did this he grabbed onto a cooler in the boat and the boat sunk. At this time, it is unknown why the vessel sank. It did not have insurance. 

St Lucie County Sheriffs Office, using side scan sonar, located the vessel at N 27*28.976 / W 080*16.576 on the bottom in about 25’ of water. 

On 8/31/2020. I call Fort Pierce Sea Tow to ask if they recovered the vessel. They stated that they did not and thought that the owner was a Tow Boat Member. I contact Tow Boat US and they stated that they did not recover the vessel. 

On 9/4/2020, the St Lucie County Sheriffs Office Dive Team was doing training and dove at the location where the vessel sank. They confirmed that the vessel was still there and had not been removed. It is still unknown why the vessel sank.


BARDID: FL-2020-0537
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt River
NearestCityorTown: CRYSTAL RIVER
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1230 hours V1 was traveling on Salt River in Crystal river when vessel ran aground. According to statement the vessel was 50 yards from dock.  Based on statements the victim fell from the boat after the boat was stuck and while entering the water hit the propeller. No damage to vessel. No citations issued.

victim refused to answer questions and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.


BARDID: FL-2020-0538
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: pine island sound
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person strikes propeller
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was placed into neutral and drifting towards the beach. Passenger jumped off the bow of the vessel and swam around towards the stern. Passenger attempted to climb back into the vessel using a ladder at the stern and waves kept pushing her into the propellers. 

Officer and I followed Victim into the hospital and asked her about what happened. Victim explained that she had jumped off the bow of the vessel (FL3521SR) to swim in the water. Victim then described that she swam around to the stern of the vessel in order to use the ladder to climb back in. When she tried to swim to the ladder Victim explained the waves kept pushing her towards the propeller where she felt it hitting her hand, leg, and foot. 

Victim said that she was eventually able to climb back into the boat where the other occupants on board wrapped her cuts up with towels, and they headed into South Seas Resort for help. Officer asked Victim if the boat was still in gear and moving at the time she was struck? Victim explained that the boat was still moving forward but the motors were not moving, indicating that the vessel was in neutral. 

She received lacerations on her right shin as well as outside the pinky toe on the right foot. Additionally she had a laceration on her left hand. She was stable when she arrived at the hospital and was not bleeding out. See attached photos of injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0539
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee River
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: WALTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling North bound on the Western side of the Choctawhatchee River at approx. 18 mph. V2 was South bound coming around a bend on Western side of River at approx. 28 mph.  

V1 turned to port while V2 turned to starboard to avoid collision.  V1 struck V2 on the port side forward of center console with bow. V1 operator was ejected from vessel while V2 was pushed into the willow trees on Western side of River.;

Operator1 sustained a busted bottom lip that required 6 stitches.  He also has 3 loose teeth that he will have to seek dental care for.


BARDID: FL-2020-0540
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident.  3 persons on board, no injuries reported.  Vessel struck a submerged or partially submerged fixed object in Northwest Channel.

Operator reported hitting "a piece of metal was sunk about 6 feet from the red left piling".  Subject reported "something was sticking out of the water".  Subject2 reported "something sticking out from the channel marker".  The accident location was reported as Northwest Channel.


BARDID: FL-2020-0541
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NORTH BAY
NearestCityorTown: LYNN HAVEN
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident. Vessel hit East rock jetty while entering the Porter Park boat basin. 

When asked, Operator1 stated that he was offshore fishing with his son cutting some bait when he cut his wrist and it started bleeding heavily. 

Operator1 stated he was driving the vessel, returning to port as fast as he could, because he was losing a lot of blood and his son is too young to drive the vessel.

Operator1 stated that in his hasty return to port while bring the vessel off plane he hit the rocks. 
Operator1 stated neither he nor his son was injured due to the impact with rocks.
There was no sign of impairment.

Damage to the vessel was isolated to the keel near the bow at the start of the vessels chine. Damage to the gel coat and  fiberglass at the point of impact was evident. 

The vessel needed assistance being removed from the rocks. Once removed he was able to load the vessel onto it's trailer under it's on power.


BARDID: FL-2020-0542
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with governmental vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
11ft Personal Watercraft (V1) colliding with docked 33ft Open Cabin Motorboat (V2)


Operator2 and Operator1’s recollection of events matched each other. Operator2 and two other officers were off the boat while it was docked at the boat ramp. 

They observed from the parking lot Operator1 violating the idle speed zone on his PWC. Operator1 was not in control of the vessel and collided with the port side engine of the TPD vessel, damaging the cowling. Operator1 shared the same recollection, stating that something seemed to be wrong with the steering of the PWC which led him to collide with the TPD vessel. The PWC was not damaged. After the collision, they assessed the damage and called FWC to perform a report.


BARDID: FL-2020-0543
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Two small center consoles out to go bully netting at night collided when V1 did not see V2 coming around a flat/point. V2 saw V1 coming, but could not get out of the way.

On 8/11/2020 at approximately 2200, two small vessels were running at night near Stirrup Key in Marathon, Florida. V1(FL7755FR) was traveling northwest to west. V2(FL7238MA) was traveling east.

   Both operators claim that their navigation lights were working and on. Subject1 stated that he could see V1 coming towards him and came to starboard to try and avoid the approaching vessel. Subject1 stated that V1 keep coming at him and there was no way to avoid the collision. Subject1 tried an aggressive turn to starboard at the last second, but it was unsuccessful. 

   Operator1 stated he never saw the other vessel until right before impact. Operator1 stated he saw the what appeared to be a phone lighting up a person’s face. V1’s bow struck V2’s port side amidships and rode overtop of V2 at an approximately 45 degree angle towards the stern hitting the motor.


BARDID: FL-2020-0544
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 8th, 2020, at approximately 1936 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Lake Worth Regional Communications Center (FFWCCLWRCC) received a call from a witness passing by on U.S. 1, regarding an overturned kayak and a person floating near Shark Key in Monroe County, Florida.

	A single vessel and one unresponsive swimmer were found in state of Florida waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel was an unregistered, 13ft Wilderness systems kayak (Model: Tarpon) yellow in color. The kayak and Operator were found at Global positioning system coordinates N24 36.189 W081 38.941, approximately 200 yards north of US-1 and west of Shark Key, Florida. 

	On August 9th, 2020, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Inv. along with FWC Officers  went to the scene of the incident to attempt to locate any identifying information on Operator. Ofc. snorkeled in the immediate area the kayak was found and Operator was last known to be and was unable to locate any personal items of Operator. 

	On August 10th, 2020, FFWCCLWRCC received a call from subject1. She advised she knew Operator and his name should be tattooed on his back from Bobaloo’s restaurant in Big Coppitt Key, Florida.

	On August 11th, 2020, FWC Lt. advised the mother of Operator contacted dispatch. Lt spoke with the mother.  She informed Lt that a woman by the name of Subject2 contacted her and told her that her son was airlifted to Miami. Lt identified the woman as Subject2. Subject2 met with FWC Officer and provided a sworn written statement. 

She said Operator was consuming alcohol prior to the incident at Subject2s home on Shark Key. Subject2 asked Operator to leave and she watched him leave on his kayak. She watched him floating in the kayak for around 45 minutes. Later in the evening she watched him standing in the water near the overturned kayak. An unknown amount of time later she noticed a vessel picked up Operator. She said that approximately 20 minutes after he was picked up, the same boat came back and picked up Operator’s kayak. The vessel had four good Samaritans onboard that took Operator to shore where they met with Emergency Medical Services (EMS). 

The four good Samaritans were knee boarding in the area and noticed Operator’s kayak was overturned. As they approached, they noticed Operator was floating face up near the kayak and he wasn’t moving or responsive. One person jumped in the water and lifted while the others pulled Operator into the boat. Another started performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the third called emergency services (911). They continued compressions until EMS arrived and took over Operator’s care. EMS personnel transported Operator to Lower Keys Medical Center and subsequently airlifted him to Jackson South Medical Center for treatment. 

	In the days following the incident medical personnel continually attempted to awaken Operator. On August 10th, 2020, he became coherent and responsive. Operator was discharged from Jackson South Regional Medical Center on August 15th, 2020. 

On August 21st, 2020, Inv. of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), met with Operator and returned his kayak. He was asked what happened that day. Operator informed Inv. he did not remember any of the events that day and only knew what happened from what the good Samaritans told him. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0546
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: palm beach shores
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
v1 was attempting to pull into a slip at the sailfish marina that was occupied by two vessels already. the operator attempted to gain access between v2 and a wooden piling.  the starboard side of v1 made contact with v2 starboard bow.  Owner of v2 witnessed the incident while dining outside at the marina restaurant.  Operator of v1 jumped into the water and fled the scene.  PBSO was contacted, PBSO spoke with occupant of V1 who remained on the vessel, she provided name of v1 owner/operator.


BARDID: FL-2020-0547
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cut
NearestCityorTown: APALACHICOLA
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed south on the Little St. Marks river and turning West into Four Tree Cut Off.

Vessel 2 was exiting Four Tree Cut Off headed East into the Little St. Marks river.

Vessel 1 at a high rate of speed struck the port side of Vessel 2 causing significant damage.

Vessel 1 came to rest in the water and Vessel 2 came to rest slightly in the brush.
There were no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0548
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: NEW PORT RICHEY
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Boating accident where Vessel 1 was passing Vessel 2 in Gulf Harbors channel. The vessels struck each other; causing damage to V1 on the port side and damage to V2 on the starboard side.  Also, V2 had an injured occupant that received twelve stitches to her left hand. I issued the operator of V1 a boating citation for violation of USCG navigation rule 13.

Operator1 advised that he was travelling East in the Gulf Harbors channel at approximately 40 MPH. He advised that he saw V2 cross in front of his vessel, and then head East on the left side of the channel travelling at a slower rate of speed. 

Operator1 then began to pass V2 on his port side and as V1 and V2 were side by side V2 moved right and struck his vessel on his port side at the midsection. He then powered down his vessel and moved to the side of the channel to assist the occupants of his vessel. 

Subject advised us that she did not want to be transported to the shore for medical help, because her boyfriend’s parents were coming to get her and take her to the hospital.  She did not know on what, or how she received the cut to her hand. She later advised that she received twelve stiches and a tetanus shot.


BARDID: FL-2020-0549
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Banana River
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/15/20 at approximately 1730 hours, a white in color center console vessel was traveling south on the Banana River on plane. South of Mathers Bridge, it struck an unoccupied sailboat that was moored in a manatee zone. 

A Merritt Island resident observed the vessel's bow over port side of the sailboat and attempted to get the attention of the operator. 

The operator left and continued south along the Banana River without attempting to notify the owner of the sailboat or law enforcement.


BARDID: FL-2020-0550
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: EASTPOINT
County: FRANKLIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 turned sharply and ejected herself from the vessel.
When ejected she hit a dock pylon.
The operator suffered several injuries and was later admitted to the hospital.

Operator was operating the vessel in Eastpoint channel when she claims the throttle stuck on the vessel. Subject1 was on the bow of the vessel at that time. Operator claims she then turned the boat towards land and in doing so threw herself out of the vessel. When Operator came out of the vessel, she struck a dock pylon in the channel. Subject1 remained on the vessel as it went ashore.
Operator and Subject1 then got in his golf cart and went home. Subject1 returned and retrieved his vessel with his tractor and relocated to his residence. 

I met with Operator on August 28th, 2020 at Sacred heart hospital in Port St. Joe and transcribed a sworn written statement for Operator. Operator suffered three broken ribs, abrasions on all extremities, and a collapsed left lung.


BARDID: FL-2020-0551
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb trapped by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/2020 at approximately 1500 hrs V1 was anchored on the SE tip of Three Rooker Island.  With engines running and while pulling bow anchor electronically, 1 occupant sustained injuries beyond first aid while attempting to manually assist anchor winch (ring finger entangled in anchor line/chain).   

Fracture to the tip of right ring finger.  Hyperextended ligaments to same finger.  Treated with splint.


BARDID: FL-2020-0552
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:17:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Person fell on vessel.

Vessel was anchored off Wisteria Island, Subject told me that while he was climbing down from the roof of his friend’s houseboat, he fell off the ladder. He told me that his hip was broken and that he was going to have surgery.


BARDID: FL-2020-0553
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MAGDELENE
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28, 2020, at approximately 1300 hours a single vessel accident occured on Lake Magdalene within Hillsborough County. 

Vessel involved: (FL-8242-NY) 15ft Mini Jet Boat. Single occupant/operator lost control of vessel while making a sharp turn and was ejected over the starboard side. Vessel cut-off switch was not pulled and runaway vessel collided with a residence on the lake. 

No injuries reported. 

Property and vessel damage greater than $2000.


BARDID: FL-2020-0554
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay/ICW
NearestCityorTown: NORTH MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel traveling North bound on the ICW near Haulover Sand Bar impacted a navigational marker. The crash resulted in injured occupants and one fatal. 

I Arrived on scene and interviewed Operator1. Operator1 explained, he was navigating north bound from Oleta State Park island area (AKA, Beer Can Island) when a Personal Watercraft cut him off causing him to swerve and impact a navigational marker.

Deceased victim suffered blunt force trauma to the head. She was pronounced deceased on scene.

Occupant4 suffered injuries to his jaw, three lower teeth broke off, and upper teeth were pushed in. He was transported to Aventura Hospital where he was admitted.

Operator1 complained of a soreness to his torso. Only a scrape was visible.;

 Occupant3 hit his right leg with the boat as he was being ejected. No visible injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0555
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intra-Coastal Waterway, Smith
NearestCityorTown: PALM COAST
County: FLAGLER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1, with four people onboard, traveled southbound in the intracoastal-waterway and struck a dock on the east side of the channel.  

V1 then bounced off the dock., crossed the intra-coastal waterway, and struck the dock at on the west side of the channel.

Operator of V1, was arrested for BUI and BUI with property damage.  He had a laceration to his forehead, in which he received treatment from EMS on scene and refused transportation to the hospital.    Before being booked into Flagler County Jail, he had to visit the hospital for a chance of treatment, but he refused treatment at the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2020-0556
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pearl Basin
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Single PWC accident with operator and passenger.  

   Operator1 was operating as a solo PWC. She was making aggressive turns trying to make Occupant fall off. Operator1 made a hard turn to the left that caused Occupant to be ejected off the starboard side of the PWC. 

She was also forced off the starboard side, but her right foot stayed on the deck of the PWC and leveraged her right leg against the gunwale, breaking her right Tibia near the knee. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0557
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Destin Harbor
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 22, 2020, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a report of a boating accident in the Destin Harbor. Upon my arrival, I made contact with Operator 2 who advised that his vessel (Vessel 2) had been struck by a Boogies pontoon boat (Vessel 1) on the rear port side of his vessel. 

At the time of collision, vessel 2 was traveling west through the Destin Harbor, toward the Destin Bridge, at idle speed, and Vessel 1 turned into vessel 2 as it was heading back to Boogies Watersports Dock. Vessel 1 made contact with Vessel 2 with the port side pontoon causing an approximate 1 foot crack in the hull of Vessel 2. 

There were no injuries sustained to any parties at this time.


BARDID: FL-2020-0558
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:04:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Meloy Channel
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 1820 hours, a Personal Watercraft (PWC) here after referred to as V1, allided with the pilings under the Julia Tuttle Causeway on the Meloy Channel. The operator was transported to a hospital. 

 Operator1 stated he was traveling south bound on the Meloy Channel from Surfside, Miami Beach. Operator1 stated he went through the 5th- 6th bridge support pilings from east to west of the Julia Tuttle Causeway on the Meloy Channel. Operator1 stated he was about halfway through the bridge and felt he was too close to the pilings when he let off the throttle and pulled back the reverse lever. 

V1 then allided with a bridge piling causing damage to the bow and to the bow compartment hatch. Operator1 stated his chest hit the handlebars of V1. Operator1 did have a personal flotation device (PFD) on at the time of the accident. Operator1 stated he was traveling at a speed of approximately 20-30 MPH at the time of the accident

Operator1 was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital for chest pains. I arrived at the hospital and Operator1 was conscious and talking. He had no visible signs of injuries. The nurse said Operator1 was walking in the hospital and appeared to be fine.


BARDID: FL-2020-0559
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cherry Lake
NearestCityorTown: MADISON
County: MADISON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: limb tangled in vsl euqipment
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/6/2020 at approximately 1900 I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to a boating accident that occurred at Cherry Lake in Madison County Florida. At approximately 1830 operator of vessel (FL5438PB) Operator1 along with two of his friends were recreationally cruising on Cherry Lake. 

At approximately 1845 Operator1 decided to head in and dock his boat due to a bad storm that had come in. Due to the high winds Operator1 advised it was difficult to align the vessel with the dock. Subject1 tried to assist Operator1 by tying off a line to the dock cleat, but when she did her finger got stuck between the line and the cleat. The boat then shifted causing damage to Subject1s right index finger. 

Subject2 then drove Subject1 to Madison County Memorial Hospital. Subject1 expressed her concern with saving her finger to the staff at Madison Memorial. The head nurse advised Subject1 to go to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee. 

     When I spoke with (Victim) she advised: “On September 6, 2020, I was boating with my husband and longtime friend on Cherry Lake at approximately 7:15 p.m. The weather appeared to decline. It became windy and rain was approaching. Operator1 was operating the vessel and pulled up to the dock. I went to the rear of the boat to tie the stern rope to the dock cleat. While I was pulling slack in the rope making my knot on the cleat, the bow on the boat began to swing away from the dock. Operator1 put the boat engine in drive before I could finish, and the rope cinched tight crushing my right-hand index finger in the knot. I received a bad laceration to my right index finger. My husband took me to Madison Memorial. When I voiced my concern about saving my finger, they advised me that I needed to go to TMH (Tallahassee Memorial Hospital) in Tallahassee, FL. “

     When I spoke with Operator1 (Operator/Owner) he advised: “The vessel is a 2010 regal 2500 and all systems operate as they are intended. My wife and I had rented a house for the Labor Day weekend on Cherry Lake in Madison County Florida and had invited subjects. We had gone on a ride around the lake. Upon returning as I approached the dock I did not have the bow in the correct position for docking and Subject2 was unable to reach the bow line. However, subject1 was able to reach the stern line but by that time the bow had drifted further from the dock. As she was placing the line around the cleat, I bumped the engine into gear then back to neutral to swing the bow around back to the dock. As the line came tight around the cleat it caught her finger between the line and the cleat with enough force to rupture the end of her finger Requiring subject2 to have to carry her to the hospital to have it sewn up. There was no damage to the boat or dock.”

     When I spoke with Occupant he advised: “He was staying with a friend off Cherry Lake. While cruising on the lake a bad storm came in. Operator1 tried to dock his boat but due to the strong winds it was difficult. My wife tried to tie off the vessel to the cleat on the dock. Her right index finger got caught in between the rope and the cleat. The boat then shifted causing injury to her finger.”
	


BARDID: FL-2020-0560
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico Rocky Creek
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/21/2020, I received a call-in reference to a vessel accident north  Rocky Creek located in Dixie County.  I was advised the accident involved an air boat that had collided with a rock and all the occupants had been ejected.  Dispatch stated that the driver has a possible broken leg(femur).    I was also advised that an air boat was needed to get to the subjects.  I spoke to Lt. who was in the area but stated he could not get to them due to low water.  Officer and I retrieved an air boat and responded to the scene.  
 
While in route to Rocky Creek, I was advised that the occupants were able to get the driver back in the boat and was now en route to the boat ramp.  I was told that their boat was taking on water.  Officer and I along with a Dixie EMS personnel launched from Rocky Creek.  We observed the vessel involved in the accident headed for the boat ramp.  The driver of the vessel was able to drive his vessel to the creek bank where he could be reached by EMS.  

I briefly spoke to the driver who stated that he hit a rock, and everybody was ejected.  He stated that when he was thrown from the boat, he hit a rock and broke his leg.  I also spoke with his wife.  She had abrasions on her right shoulder and back, abrasions and bruising on her right thigh.  She also had a swollen right ankle.  

She declined any treatment.  The male Juvenile occupant received a minor cut on his left arm above the elbow.  He was not treated by EMS.  The female juvenile occupant did not appear to have any injuries.  I photographed the injuries of wife and her son with her permission.  operator was not bleeding on his left leg, but he was not able to move it.  He was flown to Shand's hospital in Gainesville Florida. 

Operator stated to Investigator that they had launched around noon from Rocky Creek and went to scallop.  Operator stated that they were headed south towards Horseshoe to do some fishing when he hit the rock.  I later talked to Operator on the phone.  Operator advised that he observed some rocks and was making a right turn to avoid them. He stated that while turning he hit a rock on the left side of his boat.  He stated that everyone was ejected on the driver's side.  No charges will be filed. End of report; 

Occupant was ejected from the vessel and landed on some rocks.  She suffered abrasions on her left shoulder, thigh and back. She also suffered a bruised and swollen left ankle. She refused treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0561
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was aground and at anchor on the Vaca Cut sandbar in the Atlantic Ocean. V2 arrived on scene to pull V1 off of the sandbar. 

V2 connected a line to V1, the operator of V1 was in the water next to the anchor. As V2 began to pull V1 off of the sandbar, the anchor from V1 became unstuck and struck Subject in the right forearm.

- The operator, Subject was transported by trauma star to Jackson Rider in Miami.

- Subject sustained a large laceration to his forearm, however is expected to make a full recovery

**** The investigator that responded to the hospital did not receive a sworn written statement or any other contact information from the victim.********


BARDID: FL-2020-0562
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Manatee Bay
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling North West in Manatee Bay towards Manatee Bay Marina when a storm came in with wind gusts of 35 to 40 MPH. V1 turned North East, the sail caught the wind gust and tipped the vessels starboard side into the water. The vessel righted back up and tip again on the port side and was not able to right itself again. The vessel took on water and sank in approximately 7 to 8 feet of water. The occupants of the vessel put on life jackets and stayed with the vessel until rescue.


BARDID: FL-2020-0563
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Harris
NearestCityorTown: LEESBURG
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On the date of 9/6/20 I was dispatched to a call of a person in Lake Harris who was in distress. The person could be heard yelling for help in the area of Loves point in Leesburg.

I arrived on scene and the person in distress was making his way onshore. The person who came ashore appeared to be intoxicated.

Operator1 said he was on the PWC with another person who was operating the PWC and was flung off. A search of the area that night and the next day showed no evidence of anyone else onboard. The PWC was submerged approximately 200 yards off shore, where there was a high concentration of hydrilla that could be a factor in the sinking/ accident.

Operator1 refused medical treatment.

Operator1 was not able to provide any other details as to the cause of the accident or the operator. The PWC was taken to SiIngletary Park and Rinker said he would remove it the next day.

A Incident report was also done due to the unusual nature of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0564
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 PWC vessel cruising south bound struck stopped V2 PWC. V1 ramped over V2 causing beyond first aid injuries to V2 operator and V2 occupant. V2 occupant had a crushing injury to his left leg. The first responder assessment was a broken leg. This was downgraded after x-rays and hospital treatment as a contusion. V2 occupant stated he tried to deflect the impact by putting his foot out towards V1.

Operator2 had a broken right collarbone. He stated that it likely was from the right handlebar. His spleen was evaluated by the hospital and listed as an internal injury. He would be released on the same day.  

Operator1 stated that he made a wide turn and headed toward V2. V2 stopped in the water. Operator1 thought that Operator2 would move out of the way. V1 (Operator1) then impacted with V2 (Operator2). Operator1 had some experience with powered vessels but none on a PWC.


BARDID: FL-2020-0565
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1200 noon on 9/1/2020 two PWCs and her boyfriend collided off Robbie’s Shipyard, Stock Island, Monroe County, Florida. 

The PWC tour of 5 skis were traveling west ocean side from Boca Chica sandbar heading back to Casa Marina.  Both operators of V1 and V2 were each operating their PWC at approximately 30 knots.  Operator2 (V2) let go of the throttle to slow down for a large wake approaching and turned to port.  Operator2 (V2) advised that when she did that Operator1 (V1) was still operating at a high speed behind her and jumped the wake with his PWC, landing on the rear port side of the V2.  

Operator1 stated that he was looking at the two skis behind him when V2 slowed down.  The bow of the V1 PWC landed on Operator2's left leg (Tibia area) causing an open fracture, and the Tibia was exposed. Both Operator1 and Operator2 were ejected from the PWCs.  

The tour guide circled back and placed a makeshift tourniquet on her leg and towed her into Stock Island Marina where they met EMS.  Operator2 was air lifted out to Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami and went into surgery that night. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0566
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Myakkahatchee Creek
NearestCityorTown: NORTH PORT
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27, 2020, at 2030hours, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a two vessel boating accident that occurred on the Myakahatchee Creek. 

Vessel 1(V1) and vessel 2 (V2), both personal watercraft, were traveling NE on the creek when V2 slowed to a stop in front of V1. 

V1 did not observe V2 slow down and continued on its path striking V2 on the stern. The bow of V1 ramped up the stern of V2 and struck the operator causing internal kidney injuries and broken vertebrae. 

The operator of V2 was air lifted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and admitted for treatment. The operator of V1 suffered a broken right arm and was treated and released from the ER. Both vessels were photographed, processed and released to the owner.


BARDID: FL-2020-0567
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Whidden Creek
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 18, 2020 at approximately 2120 hours, a single vessel accident occurred in Whidden Creek in Charlotte County, Florida. The vessel involved was a 26-foot homemade vessel (V1) occupied by 4 adult males and one adult female. 

V1 was traveling north in Whidden Creek heading back to Placida Boat Ramp when V1 struck a Charlotte Blueway Marker ejecting one passenger which caused serious bodily injuries.  Victim had several broken bones in his face with brain swelling.


BARDID: FL-2020-0568
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER
NearestCityorTown: DUNNELLON
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at approximately 1545 hrs., a vessel accident occurred on the Withlacoochee River involving an airboat (V1) and personal watercraft (V2.) 

V1 was traveling west, V2 was traveling east. The river current was flowing west. After coming around a bend in the river V1 and V2 were heading for each other head on. 

The operator of V2 jumped off of his personal watercraft into the river to avoid injury. V1 struck the unoccupied V2 on its front starboard side and ramped over it. Neither operator sustained any injuries from the accident. V1 had minor damage to the front. V2 had significant damage to the handlebars and hull on the starboard side.


BARDID: FL-2020-0569
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at approximately 1123 hrs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officers responded to a single vessel accident at Sanibel Island Beach, located in Lee County. 

Two subjects were attempting to anchor a 2019, 21-foot Highwater Marine boat that was drifting close to the shoreline. The operator was onboard and the victim was in the water near the transom and outboard motor. 

Operator started the motor, put it in gear and gave it forward throttle while Subject was attempting to climb on board when she was struck by the propeller. She was assisted to shore, rendered first aid and subsequently transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers.

Subject received numerous, deep lacerations to the left side of her body to include the shoulder, arm, leg and back. The extent of injuries included an open fracture of the hip and fibula. She sustained severed tendons, arteries, nerves and vessels. She underwent numerous surgeries to repair the damage and received multiple blood transfusions. The injuries were consistent with Subject getting struck by the propeller of the vessel’s outboard motor. She was treated for the injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers. She was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the accident and knew how to swim.


BARDID: FL-2020-0570
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northbound and struck the South side of the Tourch Ramrod channel bridge

On that day vessel-1 had gone on the West side of Picnic Island, and the operator saw a bridge and thought it was Pine Channel bridge. He headed directly to that bridge. The bridge he was going to was Torch Ramrod Channel Bridge.

The passenger and the operator noticed they were getting into shallow water. The King Tide may have kept the vessel from running aground at that point. The operator said he was going about 30mph. He said he was a little confused with the GPS heading and decided to head straight to the bridge and then slow down. He said he did not slow down soon enough and he hit the bridge.

V-1 struck the bridge head on causing the T-Top to tilt back. It struck the operator in the face causing injuries around the eye. It pinned the operator back causing pain to the leg.   On 9/23/2020, I spoke with the operator. He said he was released the same evening around 10:00 pm. He said they x-rayed him head to toe and there were no broken bones. He said no stitches to the cuts, just bandaids.


BARDID: FL-2020-0571
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:55:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Withlacoochee River
NearestCityorTown: YANKEETOWN
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 5, 2020, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was conducting water patrol with Officer (FWC) on the Withlacoochee River in Levy County.  At approximately 1357 hours, Officer and I received a call from FWC North-Central Region Dispatch Center regarding a vessel capsized near the entrance of Bennett’s Creek on the Withlacoochee River in Yankeetown.  

	Officer and I arrived on-scene at approximately 1403 hours.  Officer and I observed 7 people on a Nitro Bass Boat flagging us down.  The individuals informed us they were just involved in a boating accident.  They informed Officer and I that their two boats collided with each other and that one boat had capsized.  Officer and I placed the two individuals from the capsized vessel into our patrol vessel and navigated toward Yankeetown Marina.  Officer and I instructed the other vessel to navigate toward Yankeetown Marina to conduct the boating accident investigation.

	Upon arrival at Yankeetown Marina, I separated the operators of the vessels involved in the boating accident.  Officer and I interviewed each witness to the boating accident, and I interviewed the operators separately.

	The operator of the capsized vessel was identified.  The capsized vessel was identified as a green (in color), 2017, 17-foot, Gator Tail boat (FL 6988 RN).  Operator1 informed me he and his passenger were returning from fishing to the Coast Guard Boat Ramp in Yankeetown.  Operator1 informed me he was traveling east on the Withlacoochee River near the north-side of the riverbank when his boat collided with another boat.

	I issued Operator1 his Miranda Warning using an agency provided Miranda Warning Card and he agreed to speak with me without an attorney present.

	After issuing Operator1 his Miranda Warning, Operator1 made the following statements:   

•	“I was heading in towards the Coast Guard Boat Ramp and was on a full plane 	near the left side of the river.”
•	“I saw another boat heading out towards the Gulf on the left side of the river.”
•	“I turned my boat toward the left side of the river to avoid hitting their boat.”
•	“I jumped off the starboard side of the transom before the crash.”
•	“occupant jumped off the portside of the bow before the crash.”	
•	“I was going about 20 miles per hour.”
•	“The other boat came to rest on top of my boat causing my boat to sink.”

	The operator of the Nitro Bass Boat identified himself.  Operator2’s vessel was identified as a 2005, white (in color), 20-foot, Tracker-Nitro Boat (SC 3718 BW).  Operator2 informed me he and the 4 other occupants on his boat were traveling west on the Withlacoochee River towards the Gulf of Mexico when his boat collided with another boat. 

	I issued Operator2 his Miranda Warning using an agency provided Miranda Warning Card and he agreed to speak with me without an attorney present.

	After issuing Operator2 his Miranda Warning, Operator2 made the following statements:   

•	“I was on a full plane heading out towards the Gulf on the north-side of the river.”
•	“I was coming around a turn when I saw another boat heading my way.”
•	“Their boat was on a full plane heading east on the river near the north-side of 	the river-bank.”
•	“Their boat turned toward the north-side of the river-bank.”
•	“I could not turn my boat because I would’ve hit the river-bank.”
•	“I stayed my course and throttled down.”
•	“My boat struck their boat nearly head-on and came to rest on top of their boat 	causing it to sink.” 
•	“I helped the two people from the sunk boat into my boat.”

	I photographed Operator2’s vessel and its damages.  I observed minimal damage to the keel of his vessel.  Operator2 estimated the damages to his vessel to be less than 1,000 dollars.  

	Officer conducted a boating safety inspecti


BARDID: FL-2020-0572
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: APOLLO BEACH
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/20/2020 Officer and I responded to Port Manatee in reference to a vessel which had capsized several hours earlier near Cockroach Bay in Hillsborough County.  USCG had secured all 7 subjects aboard the vessel and brought them to the Port.

The operator provided verbal and written statements.  He stated that they had originally left from Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp in Hillsborough County and had been heading Southwest towards the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to go fishing.  

He stated there were “lots of other boats out and it was sunny” so they didn’t see a problem with going out.  As they approached the Skyway Bridge, the waves and wind picked up and they decided to turn around and head back.  

Operator1 estimated the waves to be about eight feet tall, though local weather reports showed 2-3’ waves in the Bay with some areas offshore reaching heights of 4-7’. Winds were estimated between 10-20mph with gusts up to 30mph.  

Operator1 and the other occupants aboard the 20’6” Wildcraft vessel (FL 2552 EL) all stated that the vessel started taking on water as the waves crashed over the bow.  The bilge pump was operational, but could not keep up with the amount of water coming in.  

Operator1 stated they had made it within site of the channel markers to Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp when the vessel was overtaken by water and rolled over, displacing all seven occupants from the vessel and into the water approximately a mile offshore.  

One person was the only occupant able to obtain a personal floatation device and all seven subjects clung to or climbed aboard the hull of the capsized vessel.  Operator1 estimated the vessel capsized at approximately 3:20pm and it took between 2-3 hours for them to be noticed by a passing tugboat and for USCG to arrive and secure all seven subjects.


BARDID: FL-2020-0573
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marine Stadium
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 13, 2020, at 1920 hrs., FWC dispatch received a call from the City of Miami Police Department.  The call was in reference to a personal watercraft that collided with an unknown object. The boating accident occurred in the Biscayne Bay Miami Marine Stadium within Miami-Dade County. I met with the operator at Crandon Park Boat Ramp. 

Operator1 stated that he was operating the personal watercraft in the area of Miami Marine Stadium when he felt and heard a loud noise.  Operator1 noticed after the loud noise that his personal watercraft was taking on water and sinking. The engine also shut off. Operator1 was unsure of what he collided with. The personal watercraft had extensive damage on the hull near the stern.


BARDID: FL-2020-0574
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHARL0TTE HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: ST. JAMES CITY
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Loose catridge
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
While underway the vessel began to take on water. Shortly after taking on water, the vessel capsized and sank. The vessel remained capsized with a small portion of the bow sticking out of the water until it was removed by Sea Tow.

On September 22, 2020, at approximately 10:10 A.M. I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spoke with a service representative of Beavertail Skiffs. Subject explained that he had inspected the vessel and determined a potential cause of the vessel sinking. I asked Subject what he had found? Subject explained that on the bottom of the hull of the vessel there is a high-pressure intake valve that feeds water into the baitwell. 

Subject continued to explain that at the end of the hose of that valve there is a cartridge that was loose and sitting to the side. He continued to explain that with the cartridge in this position it would have caused water to pump into the bilge instead of the bait well. 

Furthermore, Subject described that had Operator been running the boat on plane that this would have caused water to pump in even faster. I asked Subject if there were any signs of impact or damage to the vessel that could have caused this, and he said no. Subject described that the cartridge could have come loose over time from the boat having been run. I asked Subject if there were any other signs of failures or contributing factors that could have caused it to sink and he said no not that he could find.


BARDID: FL-2020-0575
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bunces Pass
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (V1) was cruising at a self reported speed of approximately 70 miles per hour in Bunces Pass.  The operator of V1 was ejected from their Personal Water Craft (PWC) and landed in the water at a high rate of speed. 

The operator of V1 self rescued back onto their PWC and drove back to the beach at Shell Key Island where his family was located. V1 operator was showing signs of a concussion with vomiting, and amnesia.  

A good Samaritan transported V1 operator to Fort Desoto Park boat ramp to meet awaiting Emergency Medical Personnel and be transported to Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg Florida.

Subject suffered a concussion and bruising on chest and right torso and inside of legs.  Additionally, subject sustained minor abrasions to the back of his neck.  Subject transported to Bay Front Hospital St. Petersburg as a Trauma Alert and was eventually downgraded to stable condition before being released later in the evening of September 5th, 2020.


BARDID: FL-2020-0576
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hurricane Pass
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 31, 2020, around 0930 hours, I Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Specialist (FWC), while on land patrol on Dunedin Causeway, received notification from dispatch that there was a sunken sailboat on the southern tip of Honeymoon Island, just outside of Hurricane Pass. Myself and FWC Officer responded by patrol vessel and found a 44' partially submerged sailboat rocking on a sandbar, lying on it's starboard side. There was a rather large line of debris drifting from the vessel onto the gulf side of Honeymoon Island. There were no identifiable names or registration numbers visible on the vessel. 

     A call to United States Coast Guard confirmed the vessel had grounded around 2130 hours the previous night and all passengers aboard were safely taken to shore by Sea Tow. I contacted the owner/operator of the who told me he was headed west through Hurricane Pass when his vessel became grounded on the north side of the channel. 

Operator told me the vessel began taking on water and he was forced to abandon the vessel. Sea tow brought him and his wife to shore. Upon completion of my  interview with Operator, it is my belief that although Operator had the proper navigation instruments, he was unfortunately not familiar with the local waters. He told me that his GPS was showing a depth of 11 feet as he headed west out of Hurricane Pass. He told me that his vessel draws about 5 or 6 feet of water and he was in the channel at the time of the grounding. 

Operator was unaware that the north side of the Hurricane Pass Channel has filled in substantially with sand (in large part due to the erosion of the previous beach re-nourishment project). Therefore, due to the vessel drawing 5 or 6 feet and the prevailing tide, Operator's unfamiliarity with the channel resulted in the grounding of his vessel. 

Sea Tow was unable to free his vessel from the sandbar and as a result of the keel rocking on the bottom, the vessel probably sustained enough damage to allow a significant amount of water intrusion. As water continued to flow into his vessel from the damaged area, the bilge pumps were unable to keep up with the water intrusion. Eventually, enough sea water entered the hull of the vessel causing it to capsize on the sandbar.


BARDID: FL-2020-0577
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Fork Loxahatchee River
NearestCityorTown: TEQUESTA VILLAGE
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling southbound on the north fork of the Loxahatchee River when his vessel struck the dock behind a residence.  Operator was ejected from the vessel and pulled from the water by neighbors who heard the impact.  Operator was taken to shore and CPR was performed.  Palm Beach Fire Rescue and Tequesta Fire Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced the operator deceased.; 

the cause of death was listed as “Blunt force injury of head”.  The manner of death was listed as “Accident”.  Doctor opinion stated “Per report, the decedent died from blunt force injury of head when the boat he was traveling in collided with a dock. The manner of death is ‘Accident’”.  

sustained “Multiple blunt force injuries” to the “head and neck”, “1 x 1/2 inch abraded laceration on the midline frontal hairline with an underlying palpated skull fracture”, “2-1/4 x 1/2 inch abraded laceration on crown overlying the bilateral parietal bones exposing cranial bone”, “2-1/2 x 3/4 inch linear laceration on left posterior parietal scalp exposing cranial bone”, “Facial and skull fractures”, “6-1/2 x 4 inch brush abrasion on the back measuring up to 2 inches in greatest dimension”, “Multiple, scattered abrasions on the back measuring up to 2 inches in greatest dimension”, and “Contused abrasions on the right anterior leg measuring up to 1 inch in greatest dimension” (See attached full Medical Examiner’s report).  

On 09/16/20, I received the toxicology report from the Palm Beach Medical Examiner’s Office.  The toxicology report showed that blood alcohol content was 0.185.  The toxicology report showed that the Vitreous quantitative result was 0.239 (See attached full toxicology report).


BARDID: FL-2020-0578
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: fort george inlet
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I talked to everyone on Operator1's boat. Everyone on his boat except Operator1 seemed intoxicated. Their story was pretty much the same which I have attached everyone's sworn statement that would fill one out to this report.

In summary Operator1 said,
His friends where at Fort George Inlet hanging out when a young group of teens on a separate boat pulled up and everything was fine, they all socialized as a group. When the group of teens went to leave they started to yell at his friends and somebody in the group call one of the females in his group a "bitch". 

Operator1 pushed his boat off the beach to pull up beside the group of teens and in the process he turned the wrong way and hit their vessels motor. Operator1 then turned around beached his boat and waited for one us to come. He told me that he didn't mean to run into their boat at all.

After talking with Operator1 group and trying to piece the story together I went over to the drive of the boat that was struck.

When I spoke with Operator2 he said that his friends pulled up next to the other group and everything was good they all hangout. As him and his friends started to leave the guys in the other group (Operator1's group) asked them if they wanted to fight. Operator2 said his friends started wrestling on the beach thinking the other group was joking. As his friends got back on his boat the other group asked why they didn't want to fight, Operator2 said things got aggressive as they started yelling at his friends and his friends start say stuff back. Operator1 got in his boat and drove straight to the back of his motor.

After talking to Operator2 for a while I asked him if he thought Operator1 meant to hit his boat he stated no because he looked concerned when he did it. 

I issued Operator1 a citation for Careless operation of a vessel.  Operator1 got hold of Operator2's father the boat owner and paid for the damages done to the boat.


BARDID: FL-2020-0579
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ALAFIA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 6th, 2020 at approximately 1800 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF018463 occurred on the Alafia River, Hillsborough County, Florida adjacent to Stoner Street. Vessel 1 (V1) with one operator and seven occupants was operating in a southwesterly direction on the river. Vessel 2 (V2) with one operator and one occupant was operating in the same direction, approximately 30 feet astern of V1. 

V2 was operating at slow speed and took a wave over the bow, which filled the vessel with water. The operator of V2 applied power to raise the bow and stop more water from entering the vessel. V2 increased speed, approached V1, and got caught in V1's wake which turned V2's bow towards V1's stern. 

V2 starboard bow collided with V1's port engine cowling. V2 occupant collided with V2's console. V2 occupant sustained a low-grade concussion and dislocated left shoulder. V2 occupant transported to Tampa General Hospital, where she was admitted, treated for dislocated left shoulder and concussion, and released. No other people were injured in this accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0580
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 09/05/2020 I was dispatched to a boating accident on the St. Johns River at approximately 21:00 hours.   Dispatched received a call from an occupant/co-owner that hit a “unlit channel marker” with their vessel.  I called and talked to her and she stated they were headed back to Paramore’s in Astor where they were staying.   She stated her husband, the operator, was driving the vessel when it hit unlit channel marker 46 in the Welaka area of the river.  I talked to her briefly after the accident.  There is damage to the fiberglass on the port side and minor damage to the trolling motor.  She said she would call the next day to give a statement.  

They dropped the boat off at Miller’s Boating Center and are expecting an estimate  September 25th.  Ballpark damage $10,000.

Operator was issued a warning for a violation of navigational rules resulting in an accident, rule five; Improper look out.


BARDID: FL-2020-0581
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/15/2020 at approximately 1600 hrs V1 and V2 were recreational cruising west of Caladesi Island.  V2 attempted to overtake V1 on the port side.  V2 turned into the path of V1 causing a collision resulting in vessel damage to both PWCs.


BARDID: FL-2020-0582
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: JENSEN BEACH
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20, 2020, at approximately 1851 hours, a single vessel boating incident occurred in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) near the Jensen Beach Causeway, in Martin County, FL.  The vessel, a 1975, 19’ AMF Robalo, referred to as “Vessel 1 or V-1”, had three occupants on board.  

V-1 was traveling from Offshore the St. Lucie Inlet toward the southwest boat ramp of the Jensen Beach Causeway. Vessel 1 was just south of the Jensen Beach Causeway’s southwest boat ramp, on plane, when it suddenly turned to the starboard side abruptly and ejected two of the three occupants on board.  

Vessel 1 went into a clockwise like circle and the propeller struck the operator while he was in the water.  The occupant on board who was not ejected was able to gain control of the vessel as it was maneuvering in a clockwise like circle and put the vessel in neutral.  

The occupant who was ejected was uninjured and swam to the vessel.  The two occupants on board the vessel retrieved the operator from the water and onto the vessel.  The occupants transported the operator / victim to the Jensen Beach Causeway southwest boat ramp.  The operator / victim was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center where he was treated for injuries.  On August 9th, 2020, I was notified by Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Trauma Staff that the operator / victim was pronounced deceased. 

Investigation findings-steering connecting rod to the outboard motor had disconnected during operation,  allowing the motor to torque steer.

When V-1’s steering link arm disconnected from the steering cable, V-1’s 150 horsepower Yamaha outboard engine abruptly canted to the starboard side of the vessel causing V-1 to turn immediately clockwise in a 360-degree rotation.  The operator was immediately ejected from V-1 and was struck by V-1’s propeller in the upper left leg, left torso, and right shin.  Victim was air lifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and was treated for his injuries for 12 days.  On Sunday, August 9th, 2020 at 2200 hours, Victim was pronounced deceased by Dr. at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center.    


BARDID: FL-2020-0583
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South County Regional Park Sun
NearestCityorTown: BOCA RATON
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a vessel accident involving two personal watercrafts (PWC’s) on Tuesday September 9th, 2020 at approximately 1935 hrs. The accident was reported to FWC dispatch by Deputy of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). The accident occurred at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, in the watersport’s lake at Sunset Cove Boat Ramp. There were two individuals involved in the accident. Each subject was operating their own PWC. The operator of V2 sustained an injury. 

Operator 1:
•	Stated he was traveling west towards the setting sun and the sun was on the horizon producing an extreme amount of glare.
•	He knew V2 was in the general area towards where he was traveling but was not exactly sure where
•	At the last moment before impact he shouted out to V2 while applying the brakes on his PWC
•	Could not effectively stop the PWC in time and made contact with the port side of V2
•	V2 was idling in place at the time of impact

Operator 2:
•	Stated that he was not actively engaging the throttle at time of the collision
•	Said by the time he noticed V1 headed towards him there was no time to make an attempt to avoid collision; 

Operator2 refused treatment by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and was transported by his Mother to a nearby Walk-In urgent care facility


BARDID: FL-2020-0585
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: STEINHATCHEE
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, September 6, 2020, at approximately 1500 hours, V1 (FL1029RN) was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour when V1 was struck by lightning on the bimini top.

The vessel was occupied by four people. 

One passenger was holding onto the bimini top's metal frame at the time of the strike with his left hand. He was transported to Shands Gainesville via ambulance for a left leg injury. He could not feel or move his left leg at the time of transport.

No other injuries were reported. 

The vessel had significant damage to the electronics and visible indications of a lightning strike on the bimini top.

On 9/29/20 victim was released to go back to work.


BARDID: FL-2020-0586
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:06:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: State water
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one struck vessel two on the bayside of Indian Key Bridge. Vessel two was struck in the port quarter, ejecting the operator into the water. Vessel one briefly stayed in the area, and then left the scene.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) assessed Operator2’s injuries on his face where Operator2 then refused further medical treatment.

After EMS cleared the scene, I began interviewing Subject on what he recalled of the incident. Subject explained to me that he was following behind Operator2 south, parallel to Overseas Highway and was approaching Indian Key Bridge at approximately 35 miles per hour. 

As Operator2 was traveling south along the bridge, a white boat that was approximately 28 feet long, crossed underneath the bridge, and into the path of Operator2. 

Operator2 attempted to turn right to avoid the other vessel and was struck in the back-left portion of his boat, ejecting Operator2 into the water.

 Subject then rushed to Operator2 as he is floating in the water without a life vest and brought him into his boat. After bringing Operator2 into his boat, the operator of the white boat came back to the scene and asked if everyone was OK. The operator of the white vessel then said that his boat was taking on water, gave Subject a phone number to contact him, and traveled north. 

	While Subject took down the contact information, another friend of Operator2 began to tow his boat, that was still partially floating and missing an engine, back to the dock where they were staying. 

Operator2 had a Minor laceration to nose. EMS looked at injuries and then Operator2 refused further treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0587
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:24:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was operating in high winds and rough seas. V01 then ran out of fuel and began taking on water. Operator threw anchor off bow to maintain position. Operator then retied the anchor line to a portside cleat in attempt to avoid V01 from taking on more water. This action is was caused the inevitable inundation of water that caused the capsizing of V01.


BARDID: FL-2020-0588
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ski Lake in Port St Lucie
NearestCityorTown: PORT ST. LUCIE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 20,2020, at approximately 1215 Hrs., Subject was skiing on a private lake in Port St Lucie, FL.  During his pass-through pre-set buoys of the ski course, he fell and got his head, neck, or chin likely caught in the handle of the tow rope. Subject succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene.

During the pass Subject fell and his head, neck, or chin likely got caught in the bridle (handle) of the ski rope. The ski rope caused his neck to receive a deep laceration which caused a near decapitation and a broken neck. The laceration was approximately 15 inches long from earlobe to earlobe.


BARDID: FL-2020-0589
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: ST. AUGUSTINE
County: SAINT JOHNS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was the sole vessel involved in the accident. 

V1 engine began to smoke. V1 was at anchor. V1 operator grabbed a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. V1 had damage to the engine wires and hatch door. No injuries occurred during vessel fire.

V1 had commercial assistance, Tow Boat USA, tow his vessel back to the boat ramp.

Operator told me that he gave the vessel gas and began to smell smoke coming from the engine compartment located at the stern.  Operator went to the engine compartment and opened the hatch and saw white smoke coming from the engine.  Operator then put V1 into neutral and threw out his anchor. Finally, he deployed a fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire.

A St Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) vessel arrived on scene to assist along with St Johns Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) Marine Unit vessel.  V1 had damage to engine wires and the hatch door had burn marks to the compartment where the fire started.  Operator was able to start his vessel after the fire but decided to have commercial assistance, Tow Boat USA, tow his vessel to Bings Landing boat ramp.


BARDID: FL-2020-0590
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Port Largo canal system
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Striking vessel was backing up after attempting to pull forward into a haul out slip at a marina with an approaching rain storm. 

Operator 1, while transmission was still in reverse, thought he was changing the shifter setting from reverse to forward but accidentally pushed the throttle forward instead for the diesel causing his vessel to back faster and thus not going into forward speed.  

Striking vessel fiberglass dive platform at stern collided with an unoccupied  docked sailboat midship on the sailboat's port side.  

This caused the midship starboard side of the sailboat to collide with a fixed upright post on the dock.   Sailboat port side had fiberglass damage including a small puncture, scrapes, and missing gel goat.  The starboard side had damage where the fiberglass deck cap collided with the fixed upright dock post.  Striking vessel had broken and chipped fiberglass damage to the dive platform. Occupant/passenger on board striking vessel was on the bow and did not witness collision.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2020-0591
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, at approximately 1525 hours, vessel accident FWCS20OFF013537 occurred within Florida’s state waters at Quinn’s on the Beach on Marco Island, in Collier County, Florida. The accident involved two Personal Watercrafts (PWCS) that are commercially operated through HOFFMANN WATER SPORTS LLC. 

V2’s bow collided with V1’s bow in a ramping action. Two passengers on V2 sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. There was minor damage to both PWCs. 

V1 was traveling south at approximately 10-15mph on plane approximately 30 feet behind V2 when V2 stopped and took a slight left turn. 

V1 tried to avoid V2 by turning left but ended up colliding bow to bow with V2 in a ramping action. The physical damage supports this analysis. On V2, we can see a clear direction of impact. There is an abrasion line on the fiberglass, located at the bow of V2 and tracks up all the way to the handlebars. V1 has a clear point of impact near the rub rail at the center of the bow. There is fiberglass damage to the hull of V2. The physical damage confirms that V1 ramped V2. 

Subject confirmed that V1 was following too closely to V2. He stated that he did instruct the operators to stay approximately 100 yards away from each other and was about to go address the operator of V1 for following too closely. This accident was avoidable if the operator of V1 was following at a safe distance. 

Injury Assessment
Operator2 sustained 2 broken bones in his left arm, one being in his wrist and the other being in his hand. V2 occupant also sustained injuries in her left shoulder. She suffered from a abrasion and a torn muscle.; 


BARDID: FL-2020-0592
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was traveling from the oceanside to the bayside, heading toward Snake Creek. As  the operator approached the channel, he noticed that the steering system failed and put the boat in neutral. Shortly after putting the boat in neutral, the boats forward momentum caused the boat to collide with the channel marker.

while returning from a snorkeling trip on the ocean side, they were heading towards Snake Creek. As the vessel approached the channel markers, Operator noticed the steering system had failed and was not able to maneuver the boat. Operator put the boat into neutral and the forward momentum glided the boat ahead and into the channel marker. After colliding with the channel marker, the occupants aboard the boat began to move and shifted too much weight to one side, causing the boat to sink. A tow boat company and the US Coast Guard arrived on scene shortly after and rescued everyone from the water. The US Coast Guard brought all the victims to shore where EMS was standing by the assist with any medical concerns. The tow company righted the boat and returned it to dock behind his house.

Subject1:Laceration to her left calf.  9/25/2020 followed up on injury status and she sustained no further complications.; Subject2:9/25/2020 followed up on injury status and she sustained no further complications. OPERATOR:Struck the steering wheel during the collision. Broken front tooth that was an implant, and minor laceration to the lip. Refused medical treatment from EMS.  9/25/2020 followed up on injury status and he sustained no further complications.


BARDID: FL-2020-0593
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: COCOA BEACH
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1211 hours on July 3rd, 2020, a vessel was being operated on the Atlantic Ocean just off Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, Florida. The vessel was being operated by a white male wearing a dark gray/black shirt. The vessel was heading towards the beach area with the operator not at the helm. The beach at Alan Shepard Park was busy with beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers starting the long holiday weekend. At approximately 20-30 yards offshore, the vessel turned to the starboard sharply altering course to the Northeast. 

When the vessel turned, it ran through a group of about 15 to 20 surfers in the water. The victim (a juvenile) was struck by the vessel and sustained a significant injury to her left heel. The operator of the vessel did not stop and left the scene in a North/Northeast direction. 

The victim was recovered from the water by Good Samaritans and Ocean Rescue and was transported as a Trauma Alert to Holmes Regional Medical Center by Brevard County Fire Rescue. Once at Holmes Regional Medical Center, the victim was stabilized and then transferred to Arnold Palmer Children’s hospital in Orlando. The victim was later transferred to a hospital in Charleston, South Carolina to continue treatment closer to home.

The vessel and operator were observed entering Port Canaveral and being loaded on a trailer at Freddie Patrick Park. During the investigation, the operator and vessel were identified. The operator was interviewed, and the vessel was seized and placed into evidence. 

Charges
F.S. 327.30(5) Collisions, accidents, and casualties
F.S. 327.33(1) Reckless or careless operation of vessel; 

Victim suffered a laceration that cut through her foot from the bottom of her heel to top of her foot causing serious bodily injury. In addition to sustaining a broken foot and heel bones, the plantar facia was completely severed, and she has an ongoing loss of feeling on the bottom of her foot (probable long-term nerve damage).


BARDID: FL-2020-0594
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NASSAU SOUND
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel struck the George Crady fishing pier while attempting to transit the channel span under the pier.

Vessel made a sharp maneuver to avoid fishing line at the center of the span and struck the pier piling. Vessel cap separated from the hull of the vessel and water swamped the port rear of the vessel causing loss of power. 

One occupant was ejected from the vessel. Water intrusion caused the vessel to capsize. None of the occupants reported any injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0595
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Inlet
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel took on wave traveling east out of Haulover Inlet and slammed down causing Occupant to break lower back vertebrae.

Operator stated that Occupant was seated in the back of the vessel behind the center console when he took on a large wave while traveling east in the Inlet. Operator also stated that when they took on the wave Occupant was sprung up out of her seat which caused her to hit her head on the operator's seat between her and the center console. Operator then stated when the vessel slammed back down after reaching the peak of the wave, Occupant came down hard, back in her seat and was immediately in pain stating her lower back; OCCUPANT:Small cut above right eye. Pain in the lower back. unable to walk unassisted.


BARDID: FL-2020-0596
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: LONGBOAT KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, which was occupied by 1 operator and 8 passengers, was traveling southbound approximately 250 feet from the shoreline of Longboat key in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Vessel 1 was traveling in low light conditions with navigational lights on (as seen in video footage). Vessel 1 was traveling approximately 10 to 15 mph in 6” to 2” ft. seas. 

As vessel 1 was traveling south, it went in between two kayaks that were traveling northbound, almost striking them. 

Vessel 1 continued traveling south striking the end of a pier in Sarasota County. The bow of vessel 1 struck the pier, causing the stern of the vessel to turn clockwise approximately 45 degrees where it came to rest parallel with the pier facing westward. 

No occupants were ejected. Four of the nine occupants reported injuries from the crash. Two of the four passengers were transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital by ambulance from the scene. The operator of vessel 1 was issued a citation for improper lookout.  

Occupant3 was picked up by family members and transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She advised that she had neck and left shoulder pain.; 

Occupant1 advised that he had abrasions to both hands and forehead along with pain in his right leg. Transported by EMS.; 

Operator went to the hospital later in the night with a laceration to the forehead. 

Occupant2 advised that she had a sore neck. Transported by EMS.


BARDID: FL-2020-0597
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intercoastal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Injured victim was in a vessel that slowed down for a no wake zone. Another vessel drove by in the opposite direction and caused a large wake. Injured victims vessel came crashing down from large wake and hit her head on a railing. Deep laceration on right side of forehead. Injured victim refused treatment from EMS. 

Deep laceration to right forehead. Refused treatment from EMS.  


BARDID: FL-2020-0598
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck V2.

Operator of the striking vessel, V1, stated that he was travelling North in the ICW and passed under the Broad Causeway with heavy boat traffic when a wave caught him and pushed him into the port engine of V2. V1 sustained damage to the fiberglass and plastic on its bow consistent with the nature of the collision.

	I then spoke to the operator of the struck vessel, V2. Operator2 stated that he was travelling North in the ICW and passed under the Broad Causeway. He and his family members on board observed Operator1 along with multiple other PWC’s coming up behind them at a high rate of speed. They stated that all of the PWC’s were operating carelessly, jumping boat wakes and operating at an unsafe speed in close proximity to other vessels nearby. 

Operator2 stated that he maintained a constant speed and course, when suddenly Operator1 collided with his port engine. V2 sustained significant damage to the port engine consistent with the nature of the collision.


BARDID: FL-2020-0599
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boggy Bayou
NearestCityorTown: VALPARAISO
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading northwest in Boggy Bayou  returning to dock at Valparaiso pier.  O1 fell asleep.  V1 turned to left and struck pilings just outside of dock.  V1 continued west and struck dock.  O1 was thrown forward into console resulting in lacerations to head and face and contusions to knee.  V1 remained wedged under the dock.

Operator received a deep laceration to the right side of his head, above and slightly behind the ear, that required staples to close.  He also received several small lacerations to his face that did not require closure.  He also received a contusion to his right knee.  It is not evident what part of the vessel caused the injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0600
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PORT ORANGE
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was beach on island immediately south of the Ponce Inlet boat ramp.  V2 was a PWC and the operator was not identified.  V2 struck V1 as it was beached causing a breach in the hull starboard side according to operator of V1.  

The breach was significant enough to sink V1 if not beached.  The operator of V2 left the area.  No identifiable  information was provided or obtained for V2 or the operator. There was no independent witnesses.  I did not observe any paint transfer on the damaged portion of V1.  Nothing Follows.


BARDID: FL-2020-0601
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:56:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: VENICE
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 3rd, 2020 at approximately 2:00 PM, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, heard on the radio from dispatch of a vessel that was sinking about 30 miles offshore of Venice Inlet. At that time, I began to drive to Venice Marine Building where our offshore vessels are kept on a lift. By the time I arrived at the office I received word that all persons on the vessel managed to get onto another vessel, and that the original vessel in destress sank. Also, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office was with the them. I drove to Crows Nest Marina, in the Venice inlet and stood by until they pulled into the inlet. 

	When the vessel pulled into the inlet at approximately 3:30 PM, I spoke with the owner of the sunken vessel. He informed me that they had just begun to drive the vessels back when his vessel’s motor cut off. When they opened the bilge compartment, they realized that the vessel was taking on a lot of water. He informed me that everyone onboard his vessel loaded onto his friend’s vessel. Within 20 minutes his vessel sank. 

	There was no other action taken at this point. This concludes my investigation.


BARDID: FL-2020-0602
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 20th, 2020 at approximately 1530 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Dispatch Center received a complaint in reference to two Personal Watercrafts (PWC) that collided near Fisher Island in Miami Dade County, Florida.  The passenger of the struck PWC was transported to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center with a broken femur on her left leg.


Ofc. spoke with one of the livery tour guides who witnessed the accident.  Guide stated he and another tour guide were on a jet ski tour with four customer jet skis near Fisher Island and he had just signaled the PWC riders to stop. He stated the first PWC arrived next to him and he then saw V2 come to a stop approximately 50 yards west of him. The tour guide in the back saw that V1 was not slowing down and sped up to make contact with them. He stated the operator of V1 was looking back at his passenger and the other tour guide.  The operator of V1 continued his forward motion and collided with V2, striking the PWC and the rear passenger on the port side.

While Ofc. spoke with the tour guide, I photographed the two PWC’s involved in the collision and conducted a vessel safety gear inspection.  All necessary safety gear was present and in working order.

Ofc. spoke then with the operator of V1.  Operator1 stated he was on a jet ski tour and one of the tour guides was telling the group to go and the other tour guide was giving the signal to stop. He stated he was looking at the tour guide off to the side that was giving verbal directions, and he didn’t see that the other PWC’s had stopped. Operator1 stated his passenger was telling him to look forward and as he did, he saw that V2 was stopped in front of him and it was too late for him to turn away and he struck V2 on the left side.

Victim admitted to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center for a broken left femur that was protruding through the skin.


BARDID: FL-2020-0603
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OFMEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On February 16, 2020, at approximately 1548 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call of a single vessel accident in Monroe County, Florida.  The accident occurred northeast of Port Antigua, State of Florida waters in the Gulf of Mexico. 

The vessel, a 23’ center console, on plane and struck a fixed navigational aid at approximately 35mph. As a result of the impact, all occupants, except for Subject1 were ejected from the vessel. After the impact, Subject1 maneuvered the vessel and retrieved the rest of the occupants from the water. 

Subsequently, the rest of the crew assisted Victim from the water. While en route to Port Antigua, Operator contacted a good Samaritan. Good Sam boarded the vessel and assisted with Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). 

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were on scene and took Victim to Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, Florida. Upon arrival the medical personnel were unable to resuscitate Victim and he was pronounced deceased at approximately 1647 hours. 

The other occupants of the 23’ vessel sustained no injuries. It is believed the decedent had impacted the navigation aid upon ejection resulting in fatal trauma.


BARDID: FL-2020-0604
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: WEST PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the PWC was driving Southbound in the ICW leaving Peanut Island at approximately 8:00 pm. While passing Rybovich Marina, he passed in between two vessels going in opposite directions, and one of the vessel's wake hit his PWC veering him towards nearby channel marker 4A.

	 Operator jumped off the PWC just before the collision. The majority of the damage occurred to the front port side of the PWC causing the Hull to break and the PWC was starting to sink. Due to the collision, the channel marker broke free and drifted away. The PWC and Operator drifted into a yacht docked at Rybovich Marina named M/Y Freedom. No damage occurred to the yacht.


BARDID: FL-2020-0605
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: hurricane harbor
NearestCityorTown: key biscayne
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling east in hurricane harbor.  Operator of V1 was not paying attention and struck V2 port side amid ship just above the waterline.


BARDID: FL-2020-0606
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:28:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gullivan bay
NearestCityorTown: marco island
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and her husband were on a jet ski tour with Marco Island Jet Ski Tours, her husband was operating the pwc. Victim explained that they had stopped as she was getting uncomfortable on the pwc. 

v2 was following behind them, operator of v2 did not realize they had stopped and impacted the right side of the ski, and occupant of v1 (Victim).  

Victim received a laceration on her right thigh from the broken fuel cap of v2. VICTIM:approximately 6 inch laceration, deep tissue on right thigh


BARDID: FL-2020-0607
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: marina
NearestCityorTown: coral gables
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading southeast out of the south channel at matheson hammock marina. as V1 passed red #4 marker operator felt an impact from starboard side of the boat and also felt his motor jolt.  Operator assessed damage and noticed a submerged channel marker (green #3). V1 was able to return to the marina. no injuries


BARDID: FL-2020-0608
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: black point channel
NearestCityorTown: cutler bay
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Both v1 and v2 were headed eastbound out of black point channel. according to v1, vessel was about to get on plane when v2 began to overtake him on his starboard side, and then proceeded to make a left turn in front of v1 causing both vessels to collide. V2 then fled scene. v1 assessed damage and returned to the marina, reporting the incident to police.

v2 was located anchored and contact with the operator was made by police. v2 states v1 struck him on aft port corner as they were exiting the channel. v2 states his boat sustained a minor scratch and was unaware of any damage to v1.


BARDID: FL-2020-0609
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday September 27th, 2020 at approximately 1631 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Dispatch Center was notified of a Personal Watercraft (PWC) that capsized near Fisher Island in Miami Dade County, Florida.  

The occupants were ejected, and the operator was knocked unconscious. He was transported to Mercy Hospital for near drowning incident, fractured rib and sacrum. 

Dr. stated he had aspirated “quite a bit of water and had a near drowning incident”.  Operator also had a slightly fractured rib and a slight fracture of the sacrum.  Dr. also stated he would be moved to the ICU and spend at least a couple days there on a ventilator recovering from the near drowning.  

Dr.  also stated operator had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .17 when he arrived at the hospital.; 

Victim was knocked unconscious from his impact with the water and was face down in the water for approximately 60 seconds. Dr. stated he aspirated quite a bit of water and is suffering from a near drowning experience. He also has a fractured rib and sacrum.


BARDID: FL-2020-0610
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: VENICE AIRPORT CANAL
NearestCityorTown: VENICE
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10-10-2020 at approximately 1800 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, was on duty in Sarasota County, State of Florida. I was on patrol in uniform, in a marked vessel in the area of Siesta Key. I was called by Sarasota County Sheriff’s Marine Unit Deputy regarding boating accident right by Shamrock Park in Venice. I navigated to the location quickly with my emergency blue lights activated because I did not know the extent of damage or injuries. 

Once I arrived on scene, I saw the Marine Deputy approaching me with emergency blue lights on. He had two Sarasota Fire Rescue EMT’s on board and one of the victims who needed to go to hospital. I continued around the corner of the Intracoastal waterway (ICW) where I observed the vessel (FL 9479 HK) on the east side of the canal on the rocks. 

The operator of the vessel was on land right next to the vessel with two Sarasota County Sheriff Deputies and Fire EMT. He had a bloody mouth and cuts on his arms. The Deputy told me he wanted to go to hospital and had shoulder pain. I said to send him off with ambulance. The other occupant was a female that was ejected from vessel upon the collision that was taken with Sarasota Marine Unit.

 The vessel had some water in the stern and the cowling was off the motor. There was a gouge on the starboard side near the transom which is wear the water was entering. I kept the vessel along the rocks to prevent from sinking. I was advised that both occupants were being taken to Venice hospital. Sea Tow came for the vessel approximately one hour later. Once I handed vessel off to Sea Tow, I made my way to Venice hospital to get statements and find out the extent of injuries. 

Once I arrived, I met with the female who was ejected from the vessel first. She was not able to write a statement due to pain in her shoulder, so I interviewed her. She had scrapes on her left leg, calf, and her arms from the rocks and boat. She had a sore shoulder and some bruises along with the scrapes from the accident.
 I asked what caused the accident to occur? She replied, “We were on our way back up from Boca Grande. We were heading to Snake Island to see what it looks like now. Operator was driving the boat and there was bigger boat in front of us that he tried to go around, and we got caught in the large wake which pushed us into the rocks.” I asked what happened after? She told me, “We hit the rocks and I fell out of the boat”.

I spoke with the operator. His injuries consisted of small scrapes, knocked out teeth, and a dislocated left shoulder. I asked him to explain what caused the accident. He stated, “I was behind a boat that started to slow down so I did. There was another boat coming at us, I got caught in his wake and it sent me to the right and into the rocks. Occupant got tossed from the boat and I hit the center console and landed in the front of the boat. Stood up and saw another boat come to her aid. I stayed on the boat until EMS showed up.”

Operator told me, “I had four Yuengling’s.” I did not see any signs of intoxication when speaking with him. After getting the statement, I left the hospital. 

After my investigation, I did not find any criminal violations that occurred. He got caught in a large wake that pushed the vessel to the right and in direction of the rocks. He was not able to recover in time before the collision. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0611
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Dumbfounding Bay
NearestCityorTown: AVENTURA
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel (1), vessel (2) and vessel (3) were cruising in an unknown direction and speed in the area of Dumbfounding Bay, just North of the 163rd bridge. 

The operator of vessel (1) then performed a turn which caused the bow of the vessel to collide with the portside stern of vessel (2). At that point, both operators were ejected, and thrown into the water. Officer with US Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations was the first to arrive on scene. The two operators were later recovered out of the water.

No injuries were sustained.

Estimated damage approximately $2,001.00 

Nothing further.


BARDID: FL-2020-0612
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SNAKE CREEK
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Single vessel accident.  Subject was off balance and slipped and fell in vessel while the vessel was idling slowly.  Subject dislocated his shoulder.


BARDID: FL-2020-0613
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Water jet caused internal bleeding.

Victim was sitting on the back of an unidentified PWC operated by an unidentified male. The operator accelerated rapidly and Victim fell off the PWC, landing in the water. The flow from the water jet struck her in the pelvic region, causing internal bleeding. I checked with Ryder on September 30th and Victim was in regular care and was in stable condition. Neither Victim or subject were able to give any description or identifying information about the PWC or the operator. No other witnesses were identified. On September 30th, I concluded my investigation with a report taken.


BARDID: FL-2020-0614
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake eustis
NearestCityorTown: EUSTIS
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northwest on Lake Eustis. V2 was traveling northeast. V1 did not see V2 because V2 did not have an all around white light. V1 had damage to the front right pontoon. V2 had damage to the right rear and the latter. No one was injured.


BARDID: FL-2020-0616
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/5/2020 a 2007 31' cabin motorboat (V1) was traveling East, at approximately 35mph, in the Fort Walton Beach Buoy line and a 2020 24' double decker pontoon boat (V2) was traveling west, at approximately 10mph, in the Fort Walton Beach Buoy line. 

V1 began turning North in front of V2, crossing their bow, causing the vessels to hit head on at, approximately, marker 8 in the Fort Walton Beach Buoy line. 12 subjects were on V2 and 3 subjects were on V1. Four subjects, all on V2, were injured and transported to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center where they were treated for their injuries and released that night. The injuries varied from contusions, laceration to the head, and concussions. 

 At approximately 6:18pm Operator1 was traveling East in the middle of the Fort Walton Beach Buoy Line near marker #8, at approximately 35mph.  Operator1 stated he was operating the vessel from the seat behind the helm and talking to his daughter and wife that were sitting behind him.  The vessels engines were trimmed down, and the vessel was on plane through the Buoy Line.  Operator1 began his turn North towards Shalimar at channel marker #8.  

At approximately 6:20pm, close proximity of GPS location N 30 24.1065 W 86 34.2897, Operator2 was operating V2 West on the North side of the Buoy Line traveling approximately 10 mph. At approximately the same time and location Operator1 was operating the 2007 Formula in a Northeast direction.  The estimated speed of the 2007 Formula was 35 mph.  The 2007 Formula struck the 2020 Pontoon head on at a 25 degree angle (+/- 10 degrees). The point of impact on the Pontoon boat was the port side bow of the vessel.  The Formula struck the Pontoon from the left, which would indicate, based on navigational rules, the Pontoon was the stand on vessel making the Formula the give way vessel. As the Formula struck the Pontoon boat, Operator2 was thrown into the steering column causing it to break away from the floor, breaking the steering wheel on his chest. Occupant was thrown into a fixed object causing a laceration to her head. 

 After initial contact the formula continued over the bow of the pontoon vessel. The port engine of the Formula struck the port side decking of the Pontoon causing damage to the engine. 

Occupant3 :Injuries: Scrape / small laceration to right shoulder, has a lump on the back of her head. 	- Had CT scan  	- discharged that night 
Occupant2 :Injuries: Laceration to back of head (expected to receive stitches / staples to close wound) -	She was still in a C-Spine at the time of interview waiting on CT Scan and X-rays. -	Bruising on right shoulder and right tricep -	Laceration between her middle and ring finger on left hand. -	Discharged that night.; 

Occupant1 :Injuries: ( R ) wrist bruise, impact injury on top of left foot (bruised), neck and shoulders hurt. 	-Had X-ray 	- discharged that night 

Operator2 was the operator of V2, the collision caused Operator2 to hit his head on the helm and his chest hit and break the steering wheel. Operator2 suffered a laceration between his eyes. ;

 Occupant5 :Injuries: Head injury (Hematoma on right rear and Concussion) -	Had CT scan of head -	Discharged that night.


BARDID: FL-2020-0617
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 25th, 2020 I was dispatched to a boating accident with injuries.  The vessels involved were two personal watercrafts.  One personal watercraft was stationery and the other one struck it on its port side.  

The victim sustained a broken leg and was transported to Mercy hospital. the person in charge of the rental was located.  He advised me that the victim(vessel 1) was stationery on her pwc and vessel 2, who was said to be her friend, made a u-turn without looking and hit her on the port side of the pwc.  It was at this time that Subject got in the water and brought Operator1 back to the boat, laid her down and called Fire Rescue.  Operator1s friend accompanied her to the hospital but was uninjured.  I had Subject fill out a witness statement for my report. 
	
	At some point during the investigation the witness statement that Operator1 provided was misplaced and unable to be located.  I then contacted Operator1 who was back at her home in Michigan.  I advised her that I was looking for the information of the individual who struck her who was claimed to be her friend.  Operator1 told me that it was her friends cousin and she does not speak to them anymore as a result of a falling out after the accident.  

	I then went to the company which was named Extreme Jet Ski Tours to follow up.  The manager advised me that no-one under the name was on any of the rental information on the day of incident. After exhausting my options there I contacted Operator1 again to see if there was another way of contacting operator2.  She advised me that she has no way of contacting anyone related to the accident anymore due to the falling out.  At this point in time FWC has no further involvement in this investigation.; 

Operator1 was admitted to Mercy Hospital and treated for a possible broken leg.


BARDID: FL-2020-0618
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: South of Dunedin Causeway
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday October 1, 2020 at approximately 1400 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF019902 occurred North East of Caladesi Island State Park, Pinellas County, Florida.  Vessel one (V1) with one operator was operating in a direction of north-east towards Dunedin Causeway.  Vessel two (V2) with one operator and one occupant was on the port side of V1 and operating parallel to V1 approximately 15 feet apart when V1 made a sudden turn to port.  

To try and avoid a collision, V2 also turned to port but still collided with V1 at approximately the port midship of V1 causing extensive damage to the steering console and minor scuff marks to the port side. 

The operators of V1 and V2 and the passenger sustained no medical injuries and refused any medical treatment.  All individuals involved jumped off their PWC’s into the water but were wearing required PFD's at the time.  This was a guided PWC rental tour in which the inoperable PWC was towed back to the Rental Company (Wet Rentals and Tours) by the tour guide, who did not witness the initial accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0619
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW picnic island
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was traveling South when the operator struck a sand bar then a tree. The operator was taken to the trauma center. The PWC was borrowed and was not able to be located by investigators.  Operator does not have any memory for more details. 

Operator: Sustained a Significant laceration to the scalp: surgery was performed to clean the wound and was then closed with stitched/stapled.


BARDID: FL-2020-0620
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kissimme River
NearestCityorTown: OKEECHOBEE
County: OKEECHOBEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 13th, 2020, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on land patrol in Fish Eating Creek Wildlife Management. At approximately 6:45PM, I was dispatched to a vessel accident on the Kissimmee River near State Road 70. 

Upon arriving on scene, I made contact with the two individuals involved in the accident. They explained to me that they were operating Personal Water Crafts (PWC) Northbound on the river, two miles north of SR 70.  

According to Operator1 and Operator2 they were traveling approximately 50 miles per hour with V2 20-40 feet behind V1 and off to V1’s starboard side.  At that time, V1 initiated a right turn to go into an oxbow, while V2 maintained its course, unaware of V1’s change of course.  

V1’s bow struck mid-ship of V2 on its port side ejecting both operators of the PWC’s .  After the collision V2 came to rest on the southern tip of an island along the east bank of the river, and V1 came to rest at the mouth of the oxbow.  Operator1 and Operator2 ended up in the river 20-30 feet apart near the mouth of the oxbow.

According to Operator1 he looked back at V2 before making the turn and estimated that there was approximately 30 feet between V1 and V2 and he believed he had enough room to make the turn. According to Operator2, V1 made an abrupt turn to starboard, not giving him enough time to react to avoid collision.

I did not observe any injuries at the scene, but Operator2 stated that his lower back and his ribs on his back-right side hurt. Operator2 lifted his shirt to show us the area, there was no visible bruising or abrasions. Operator1 stated that he was not injured in the collision.

V1 violated United States Coast Guard (USCG) Navigation Rule 5, Look-out: Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.

V2 violated USCG Navigation Rule 6, Safe speed: Every vessel shall at all times 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. In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account:


BARDID: FL-2020-0621
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY / NORTH SID
NearestCityorTown: DESTIN
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/27/2020 at approximately 5:30pm two 2019 Yamaha personal watercrafts, both rented from Boogies Watersports, were heading north in the Choctawhatchee Bay at an unknown speed, north of Crab Island.  Vessel 1 collided with vessel 2’s port side causing damage to vessel 2.  No occupants were injured during the accident.

 Operator2 stated Operator1 was operating the vessel in the same direction as he was when Operator1 hit a wave and turned the vessel into his port side causing damage to Operator2s vessel.  Both vessels returned to the livery where they were rented.


BARDID: FL-2020-0623
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. MARKS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: ST. MARKS
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, responded to a boating accident on 8/2/2020 at approximately 1650 hours, at Shields Marina in St. Marks Florida. When I first received the call via dispatch, the information I received was in reference to a hit and run at Shields Marina. 

Upon arrival at the Marina, I met with the registered owner of the vessel that was hit (FL-3267-ST). When I asked Subject1 what happened, he explained that he was docked at Shields Marina and the operator1 of the other vessel was attempting to dock near him. He said that she was having a hard time with the river current and accidently applied too much throttle while the stern of her vessel was near the stern of subject1’s vessel. This caused Operator1’s vessel’s stern to swing into the engine cowling on Subject1’s vessel. 

Subject1 showed me the mark on his engine cowling where Operator1’s vessel made contact. Subject1 also said a plastic piece was missing off the back side of the engine but wasn’t exactly sure what came off. Subject1’s vessel was still operable. Subject1 said that he and Operator1 exchanged information and that Operator1 had insurance on her vessel. I photographed the damage to Subject1’s vessel and provided him with a Boating Accident Self- Report Form.

On 8-10-2021, I was contacted by Subject2. Subject2 advised that his vessel (FL-3368-MV) was also hit during the boating accident that occurred on 8-2-2020. Subject2 told me that he was not on his boat when the accident occurred. He said that his partner was on the vessel. Subject2 was informed about the accident but was not aware of any damage until later and his boat was out of the water. Subject2 said there was damage to both of his engine cowlings. 

On 8-11-2021, I went to Shield’s Marina to inspect the damage to Subject2’s vessel. I observed scuffing on both engine cowlings on Subject2’s vessel, which I photographed. I then met with Operator1  and explained that there was another vessel involved in the accident. She said she was aware of the other vessel but was never able to find the owner. Operator1 provided me a sworn written statement of what happened the day of the accident. 

Operator1 said that her and Operator1’s husband wanted to make sure the damages get taken care. Operator1’s husband consented to me that I could give Subject2 their contact information so they could resolve the accident. At the residence, I inspected the vessel she was operating at the time of the accident and observed paint transfer/scuffs on the port side stern, which I photographed. I issued Operator1 a Boating Warning for violation of a navigational rule that resulted in a boating accident.

After speaking with Operator1, I met with Subject2. Subject4 was with Subject3 on Subject2’s Vessel when the accident occurred. Subject3 said that Operator1 was attempting to dock her vessel and that the river current was moving quickly. He said she was having a difficult time and applied too much throttle causing her vessel to make contact with the engines on of Subject2’s vessel. Subject3 said at the time he did not observe any damage. Subject4 said that she remembered the registration numbers displayed on the vessel which matched Operator1’s vessel registration. Subject3 and Subject4 both provided me with a sworn written statement. Before leaving, I provided Subject2 with Operator1’s husband’s contact information.

On 8-14-2020, I received a phone call from Subject2. Subject2 told me that he talked to Operator1’s husband and they were actively resolving the issue. Subject2 said that he obtained a quote from Shields Marina for two new engine cowlings. Subject2 was quoted $1701.93 per cowling from Shields Marina.


BARDID: FL-2020-0624
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:34:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
This incident involved two vessels. V1 was traveling west, on-plane, with auto-pilot engaged. V2 was at anchor, not underway, with owner/operator and occupant fishing off the stern. 

V1 struck V2 on the starboard stern. V1 ramped over V2. The owner/operator of V2 sustained minor injuries. The occupant of V2 sustained fatal injuries.

Fatal injuries are as follows:   Head and Neck:  	Multiple red abrasions and red-brown bruises are seen throughout the head and neck. A 1 ½- inch full thickness laceration is in the right check. A large irregular 9- inch curvilinear laceration with an avulsion wound  is his left side of the scalp. A fracture of the right frontal bone is seen. A black substance is on and embedded in the exterior surface of the bone. A large amount of hemorrhage is in the sublegal scalp. The right frontal fracture extends down in toward the right orbit and the radiates outward. A moderately sized hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage is present.  

Torso:   Multiple red abrasions and red-purple-brown bruises are in the superior aspect of the right side of the chest. Multiple right and left rib fractures are seen. The Clavicle's are fractured. One liter of liquid and clotted blood is in the right side of the thoracic cavity.   Extremities:  Brush type red abrasion are in the ventral surface of the right thigh and the left knee. A  5x2 inch area of purple- blue bruising is in the dorsal surface of the left thigh. A 5x3 – inch purple blue bruise is in the dorsal surface of the right thigh. Brush type red abrasion extends along the lateral aspect of the entire right lower extremity up into the flank.    

Based on Medical Examiner’s Toxicology Report, victim had no alcohol was detected.  Medical Examiner’s Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt force injuries.

Operator2 lost consciousness during the time of the accident due to impact with vessel. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0625
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Kissimmee C37 canal
NearestCityorTown: LAKE WALES
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating in a generally West direction with a 15-mph wind impacting the port side of his vessel. At approximately 4:45 p.m. an unknown malfunction occurred where Operator lost steering and the vessel began a sharp starboard turn. 

The vessel completed an approximately 180 degree turn before rolling to the port side and ejecting both occupants.  The vessel accident appeared to be caused by an acute fault in the steering cable allowing the vessel to be steered to the left but not to the right. This action caused the vessel to uncontrollably veer to the starboard side resulting in a port side roll ejecting all occupants. No injuries were reported. Vessel was recovered by Sea Tow at owner’s request on October 11, 2020.


BARDID: FL-2020-0626
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating at approximately 4 knots in an easterly direction inside the seasonal manatee zone south of Coon Key inside Estero Bay. 

Vessel 1 struck a sandbar inside the manatee zone causing an occupant to fall down on the bow, starboard side deck, fracturing his right hip. 

Victim fractured upper bone in leg just below hip when he fell on the vessel's deck.


BARDID: FL-2020-0627
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: POQUITO BAYOU
NearestCityorTown: SHALIMAR
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 PWC on plane northbound, overtaking in dead end bayou, struck V2 PWC in slow port turn. 

V1 operator and V2 operator with occupant ejected. The V2 occupants were transported to the FWBMC with significant lower body injuries requiring hospitalization. 

V2 estimated port side damage was $2000.

V2 occupant sustained a fracture to left leg. Initially stable after three surgeries in 48 hours (15-17AUG20)  Severed peritoneal artery. May lose the lower portion of her left leg if the vascular surgery is not successful.  Fractured tibia, replaced with rod  Laceration to left ankle   fractured pelvis  Surgical amputation estimated 9/2/20 

Operator2 Initial complaint of back pain, EMT placed into c-spine - backboard  Struck by vessel on left side of body  Fractured pelvis, which he received two (2) screws in surgery night of accident. Non weight bearing for 3 months  Broken back  Person was ejected


BARDID: FL-2020-0628
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Live well
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 5th, 2020, at approximately 1000 hours, Vessel 1 sank approximately 1 nm south southeast of Mollasses Reef. The occupants had no pfds and were clinging to floating bean bag chairs to stay afloat. The operator was able to provide us with GPS coordinates until we were able to rescue them. All 5 people on board were recovered with no injuries and returned to shore safely. 

Operator took V1 out towards Molasses Reef and encountered rough seas. When they hit approximately 120’ of water, Operator let the vessel drift and they started to set out fishing lines. Subject became seasick and as he moved to the stern noticed water on the deck getting deeper and alerted Operator.

	Operator attempted to turn on the motor to get V1 moving and force the water to drain while the others on board started pulling in rods. The engine failed to start and submerged. Operator then tried to turn on the VHF radio but was unable to make a distress call. He attempted to open the hatch and distribute PFDs, but V1 submerged before they could be distributed. Two floating bean bag chairs surfaced, and they were able to use these as improvised flotation devices. V1 sunk in under 30 seconds.

	Operator was able to grab an EPIRB and retain his phone. Operator called 911 and was eventually transferred to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Law Enforcement Officer. Operator provided GPS coordinates until they were rescued.

	All five individuals were pulled from the water with no injuries and all refused EMS. The owner of the vessel was contacted and met us at Pilot House Marina where all five individuals were returned to land. Once on land, the crew explained that they believe the live well suffered a fault and was pumping water into the bilge. Combined with the rough seas they believe this overwhelmed the bilge pump and caused the vessel to sink.


BARDID: FL-2020-0629
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: TAMPA BAY
NearestCityorTown: TAMPA
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Electrocution
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
A male subject on a personal watercraft (PWC) (V1) was operating in Tampa Bay during a thunderstorm near Davis Islands Yacht club on Monday, September 7, 2020. At approximately 1530 hours, the male was struck by a single bolt of lightning rendering him unconscious in the water, he was wearing a life jacket.

On Monday, September 7, 2020, Operator1 was operating a personal watercraft in the waters of the state in Tampa Bay. While returning to the Davis Islands Boat Ramp, Operator1 was heading east on plane approximately 50 yards southeast of the Davis Islands Yacht Club when at approximately 1531 hours single bolt of lightning struck in the immediate area of Operator1 causing him to be ejected from the PWC into the water.

Eyewitnesses became the initial responders and used their vessel to retrieve Operator1 who was floating facedown in the water. CPR was administered consistently by these good Samaritans, as well as Tampa Police Department, and Tampa Fire Rescue until Operator1 was transported to Tampa General Hospital by ambulance, where he arrived still unconscious but with a heartbeat.

Operator1 was treated for a “near drowning”, and as of September 18, 2020, is currently in stable condition at Tampa General hospital where he is in recovery being treated by doctors and therapists; 

Operator1 did not have any visible injury, burn, or entry/exit points from a lightning strike.


BARDID: FL-2020-0630
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Capri Pass
NearestCityorTown: EVERGLADES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/17/2020 at approximately 1200, a recreational vessel (FL3643RV) near Capri Pass with four personnel on board struck a passing vessel wake causing the vessel to veer into the mangroves on the east side of Cannon Island (N 25 59.030 W 081 44.413). There were no injuries. 

I interviewed the operator and he told me that he was cruising north and passed another boat traveling south. He stated that when he crossed the wake of the passing boat, the steering stopped working. He was unable to steer the boat so he came off the throttle, but he could not keep the boat from traveling into the mangroves.

The operator stated that he borrowed the boat from a friend. I had the operator and occupants fill out a sworn statement (see attached). Once Sea Tow arrived I moved the occupants to my vessel. Sea Tow was unable to pull the boat out and called for another boat to assist. I transported the occupants to Pelican Pier and dropped them off.

Sea Tow was able to extricate the vessel with two boats and towed it to Rose Marina.

Based off my investigation I believe that the operator violated navigation rules and did not pass the oncoming vessel port side to port side. The oncoming wake pushed the boat toward the mangroves and due to operator inexperience he was unable to recover. There was no evidence that the steering was inoperable because the motors turned fine when I turned the steering wheel left and right.


BARDID: FL-2020-0631
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAINT JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/27/2020 Lieutenant (LT) and I were dispatched to the Jim King Boat Ramp at 8203 Heckscher Drive (SR-105) in reference to a boating accident that had just occurred in the vicinity of the Dames Point Bridge (SR-9A) and the Saint Johns River within the boundaries of Duval County, Florida.

LT and I met with the operator and occupant of V1 respectively, at the boat ramp.

Occupant was transported by Rescue 40 to UF North Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida when LT and I arrived at the scene with non life threatening injuries and was not interviewed.

I photographed the damage to the vessel and obtained a sworn written statement that he raised his right hand and swore was true concerning the boating accident.  I attached the witness statement and the witness statement to this boating accident report.

Operator stated he was going to get checked out at the hospital later.

Senior Officer went to UF North Hospital and interviewed Occupant on the boating accident.

The interviews and evidence obtained from this investigation revealed a failure to keep proper lookout while boating by the operators of both vessels on the Saint Johns River in the vicinity of the Dames Point Bridge.

My investigation revealed the following.  

The operators of both vessels admitted surprise at the collision because they both did not see each other's vessels until the shock of the collision occurred.  This means neither operator was maintaining a proper look-out by sight and/or hearing by all available means that were appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision required by Rule 5 of Inland Waterway Rules established by the United States Coast Guard (USCG).

Operator2, the operator of the vessel in the process of passing Operator1's vessel, did not take action to avoid collision according to Rule 8 (d).  Operator2 stated he was going approximately 45 MPH and should of not been so close to the vessel going at the speed of Operator1's vessel that a slight turn by Operator1 would put him in the path of Operator2's vessel.  Rule 8 (d) states action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.  Operator2 did not meet this requirement by passing Operator1's vessel so close that by momentarily looking away from his direction of travel that Operator2 his vessel collided with Operator1's vessel.

Consequently I am issuing Operator1 FWC resource warning for failure to maintain a proper lookout.

I am further issuing Operator2 FWC resource warning for failure to maintain a proper look out and for passing Operator1's vessel at an unsafe distance.

Additional information can be found on ISR07804.

Case status:  Closed.


Passenger of V1 was transported to hospital.  X-Rays determined there was broken ribs in a sworn written statement by the Operator (spouse of passenger in V1), the operator of V1.

Operator1 submitted a sworn written statement that he went to the hospital for neck, back, and shoulder injuries.  


BARDID: FL-2020-0632
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:43:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST.ANDREW BAY
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On March 15, 2020 in St. Andrew Bay near Tyndall Air Force Base, a rental vessel excursion with friends turned into a tragedy when one of the vessel occupants voluntarily exited the boat to assist another swimmer and became distressed and subsequently drowned.

Victim, a young student currently enrolled in college at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, accompanied a group of fellow students and friends to Panama City, Florida for a spring break excursion. During the course of their time visiting, they rented a Pontoon boat from Aquatic Adventures, a boat livery located in Panama City Beach. There were several other boats with additional friends and fellow students onboard, however, during the course of the day they became separated.

The single vessel incident involving Pontoon rental #19, a 2017 24' Leisure Craft Aluminum twin hull pontoon boat with a 50 HP Suzuki Four Stroke Outboard, occurred while underway and drifting near Tyndall Air force Base. 

As the boat neared the part of St. Andrew Bay locally known as Davis Point, the occupants decided too voluntarily jump from the boat and swim back and climb aboard. This activity occurred several times, and eventually some of the female occupants began to join as well.  Shortly after one of the females jumped in the water and the boat steadily drifted away from the swimmers, a concern was voiced about one of the young ladies needing a personal floatation device. After several verbal attempts asking for someone to "grab" a "life Jacket", and no one able to produce one, Victim voluntarily exited the boat to assist the swimmer. In an effort to rescue the young lady, Victim was observed slipping below the surface and not resurfacing. 

Subsequent emergency response involved the United States Coast Guard, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, The Bay County Sheriffs Office, The Panama City Fire Department, and The Panama City Police Department. After a complete day and night search, Victim was recovered from the bottom of St. Andrew Bay in the same vicinity as the accident on March 16, 2020.; 

The Medical Examiners report determined the cause of death was accidental drowning.


BARDID: FL-2020-0633
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chokoloskee Bay
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 18th, 2020 at approximately 1100, a recreational fishing boat (FL7850GJ) with two personnel aboard came out of the Turner River near Chokoloskee FL (N 26 1.4501 W 81 42.6687) and struck a shoal. The passenger was ejected and the operator struck his head. 

The occupants recovered the vessel to the Chokoloskee Marina. The operator was transported to Physician Regional in Naples, treated and released.; Operator was taken to Physicians Regional on Collier Blvd in Naples. He was treated for a laceration to his head and released.


BARDID: FL-2020-0634
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:19:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: Stuart
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
4 occupants fishing on vessel, all were staged off the aft end of the vessel. The weight of the occupants dipped the transom drain holes underwater and the drain holes started back flowing water into the transom. 

the pie plate that allowed access to the hull via the transom was missing or unsecured (not located upon inspection). The back flowing water drained into the hull. 

per captain the vessels bilge pumps were inoperative. by the time an issue was noticed by the occupants the vessel was over flowing and was sinking with no way to de-water. all occupants donned pfd's and exited the vessel as it sunk then capsized. no injuries reported, vessel was recovered by Seatow.


BARDID: FL-2020-0635
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: boca raton
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel exited boca inlet heading south. there was an outgoing tide at te time. the operator advised he was at the Hillsboro pier when he realized the other boat he was fishing with had stopped just south of the boca inlet.  

Op advised he went to check on other vessel and was notified they had lost power and one of their occupants had fallen overboard.  Op was attempting to tow their vessel from the danger zone of the waves but was too close to the occupant still in the water.  A wave struck the side of the vessel and was capsized.


BARDID: FL-2020-0636
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: boca raton
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was traveling south along the west side of the icw. operator stated he was traveling approximately 40 mph when he hit another vessel's wake causing him to lose control and the pwc went into the mangroves along the west bank. no injuries reported.


BARDID: FL-2020-0637
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:53:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: atlantic ocean
NearestCityorTown: boca raton
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
v1 exited boca inlet heading south. there was an outgoing tide at the time. operator advised vessel was hit by a large wave that threw one of the occupants overboard. 

during the incident the ignition key was broken off in the ignition and the engines shut off.  operator had no way to restart engines. a friend in another vessel came to assist and while attempting to maneuver to tow another large wave came and capsized them. no injuries reported.


BARDID: FL-2020-0638
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:42:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: boca raton
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
v1 was anchored facing south into an oncoming tidal current in lake boca, the wind was SE at approximately 14 knots. v2 had pulled into the area behind v1 awaiting v1 to leave the area. v2 was adrift.  v1 pulled anchor and began drifting in the strong current sideways toward v2. in an effort to avoid side impact v1 applied throttle and was not able to avoid collision, striking v2 on bow.


BARDID: FL-2020-0639
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River
NearestCityorTown: TITUSVILLE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis Narrative:

On 09/17/2020, An 11-foot Bombardier personal watercraft (PWC) vessel (V2-FL2482SU), with one occupant, was traveling north-north-west in the Indian River roughly .25 miles off of Ski Beach in Titusville Florida when it collided with an 11 foot Yamaha PWC (FL6916SS) that crossed its path. V1 made a slight turn in to V2. V1 had one occupant on board.

V2 was heading north-north-west in the Indian River. V1 was heading northbound in the Indian River when it made a 180 degree turn and changed directions and was now heading southbound. V1 crossed in front of and slightly turned in to V2. According to USCG Inland Navigation Rules V2 was the stand-on vessel and V1 was the give-way vessel. Both V2 and V1 failed to maintain a proper look-out. V1 reported minor injuries to his right arm. V2 was ejected from her vessel.  Subject had an abrasion to right forearm.


BARDID: FL-2020-0640
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: NEW SMYRNA BEACH
County: VOLUSIA
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 01 (V01) was traveling north on the Atlantic Ocean approximately one mile east of the Ponce Inlet in the city New Smyrna Beach, within Volusia County.

While cruising in rough seas V01 attempted to change course to travel back south. Large waves then swamped V01, causing it to capsize.

 All persons aboard were able to don personal floatation devices and stayed with the capsized vessel. The current brought V01 and all persons to the nearby beach just south of Ponce Inlet where they remained until this Investigator's arrival to the scene.


BARDID: FL-2020-0641
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: panama city pass
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY BEACH
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 16, 2020 V1 was traveling through Panama City pass.  While traveling through the pass a large Navy vessel made a large wake. V1 tried to avoid the large wake but could not. 

The V1 went up in the air causing a the occupants to also go up in the air. One of the female passengers came down onto her left foot dislocating her toes.


BARDID: FL-2020-0642
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday October 9th, 2020 at approximately 1640 hours, a PWC collided with a 42’ Invincible just west of Miami Marine Stadium in Miami Dade County, Florida.  The PWC occupant jumped overboard and sustained a left shoulder injury and several small lacerations.

 I spoke with the owner/operator of V2 and he stated he was heading south from Fisherman Channel toward the Rickenbacker Bridge and he saw the PWC to his starboard side.  He stated the PWC was sitting idle in the water.  As he approached the vicinity of the PWC, it suddenly accelerated across his bow at a high rate of speed in an easterly direction.  

Operator2 stated that he immediately reduced his speed to neutral, but the forward momentum carried the vessel toward the PWC as it crossed his bow and the two vessels collided bow to bow at a ninety-degree angle. 

Operator2 stated that the single occupant of the PWC jumped off the PWC just before the collision occurred.  Operator2 stated that the PWC operator never looked over at his vessel until the last minute before they collided. 

 He stated that another PWC with two occupants came over and the PWC(V1) operator in the water swam back to his PWC(V1) and climbed back onboard.  The female occupant of the second PWC got on the first PWC(V1) with the operator and she drove it back to the yacht (Golden Touch), which is where the PWC’s had originally left from.

The operator of V1 sustained a possible left shoulder dislocation resulting in a possible rotator cuff tear.  The attending medical staff stated he would need an MRI to confirm those finding.  He also sustained a small laceration behind the right ear and a large abrasion on his upper back.


BARDID: FL-2020-0643
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Panama City Pass
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling through Panama City Pass when it slowed down. At that time V2 struck V1 from behind striking the passenger in the back ejecting her off the PWC.

 Operator2 written statement stated: (I was driving behind the other jet ski. I was going full speed about 30 yards behind them and myself and families ski started catching up very fast to the other ski. I let off the throttle to slow down and the next thing I know the other ski came to a complete stop. I let go of the throttle all the way to stop but hit a side wave and became air born. I tried to veer the ski to the right while in the air but couldn't move it enough and my ski hit the other).

Victim was admitted to Bay Medical Hospital with contusions to her back and arms.  She also received a laceration to her Liver.


BARDID: FL-2020-0644
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: SANTA ROSA SOUND
NearestCityorTown: GULF BREEZE
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/20/2020 Operator1 and Operator2 launched two kayaks from Pensacola Beach and headed east in the Santa Rosa Sound near the Bob Sikes Bridge. After several hours the weather started to get rough. 

Operator1' kayak capsized she attempted to grab Operator2's kayak but it too capsized. Operator2 attempted to save Operator1 but could not. Operator2 swam them to shore and ran for help.


BARDID: FL-2020-0646
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 loss steering and while trying to make repairs took a wave over the stern.  The vessel capsized and forced the two occupants in the water to swim to shore.

On the night of Oct. 1, 2020 at about 9:00 PM, the operator of V-1 and a passenger went out fishing. They were about 100 yards offshore, just south of Pepper Park in Ft. Pierce at anchor.  They were about to leave when the steering mechanism came loose (nut came undone that controls the steering arm).  

The operator attempted to make repairs while drifting so the passenger put out the anchor.  They took a wave over the back that flooded the vessel.  Several more waves came into the vessel and it ultimately capsized forcing the two occupants into the water.  Before going into the water, they put on PFD’s and started to swim a short distance to shore. When the operator arrived onshore, he collapsed with chest pains and was taken to the hospital for treatment.  He remained there for three days and was told he suffered a heart attack.  The passenger was uninjured and the vessel remained at anchor upside down, just offshore.  


BARDID: FL-2020-0647
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was engaged in recreational cruising with 9 persons onboard in Estero Bay near channel red 40. A passenger's hat blew off in the wind while under way. V1 altered its course to retrieve the hat from the water. 

Operator of V1 slowed the vessel to a stop, retrieved a type 4 floatation device and entered the water from the stern of V1 to retrieve the hat. 

After retrieving the hat, the operator was struck by the V1's propeller while attempting to climb aboard V1 using the swimmer's ladder. The operator sustained multiple lacerations to right and left legs on inner thigh and knee area. 

Operator/Victim of V1 was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries.

Operator sustained a single shallow laceration to left leg on knee cap. Several large deep lacerations to right leg inner thigh above knee. Required surgery for cleaning and treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0648
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bay
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
PWC was struck by vessel broad side. V1 claims they were standing on the PWC fixing it when V2 came straight at them, they jumped off prior to impact.  

V2 claims the PWC was wake jumping and suddenly turned into their path, V2 was not able to react in time to avoid collision.

Victim was an occupant on the PWC. After being ejected off the PWC she sustained minor laceration under her jaw line (left side) and minor laceration to the palm of the right hand. She did not require any medical treatment beyond first aid.


BARDID: FL-2020-0649
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Lucie River
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
The vessel was being operated at a high speed. The vessel was turning and the vessel caught a chine. The three occupants were thrown from vessel. The unmanned vessel continued at a high rate of speed in circles. The vessel collided with a concrete dock and went through. It continued to another dock and came to rest against that dock. 

Victim advised the approximate speed he operated V-1 was 40-45 miles per hour (MPH) prior to him and the other occupants being ejected from V-1.  Victim stated, “we were just messing around”.  Victim advised he was not wearing an engine cut off lanyard.  Victim advised that he operated V-1 in a couple of circles and that the boat was really fast.  Victim advised that on the second circle he conducted, V-1 “came over a wave and caught, and everyone got ejected”. Operator charged with BUI; 

Subject indicated that when he was thrown from the vessel, something struck his leg and caused the laceration. It is unknown what exactly caused the laceration.  It was later determined that V1 made a glancing blow to V2.


BARDID: FL-2020-0650
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH SHORES
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 hit V2 while V2 was docked at  Sailfish Marina, Palm Beach Shores, no injuries. 

operator1 was trying to move V1 when a storm moved in and the winds reached 15-25mphs and he explained that he got caught in the heavy winds and lost control and hit V2 on the dock. 

At the time of the impact no one was on V2. V2 was tied up to the fuel dock and had damage to the port(left) side of the vessel. The canvas was ripped and the metal framing was ripped from the hull.


BARDID: FL-2020-0651
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: ISLAMORADA
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was operating his vessel on a recreational cruise east northeast in the dredged channel parallel to US-1. He was traveling within 30-40 feet of share when a strong gust of wind caused his vessel to collide with the mangroves and seawall, injuring him and damaging the vessel.  He received a laceration on the back of his right hand and minor lacerations to his face. He also received a hematoma to his right forehead.


BARDID: FL-2020-0652
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Carlos Pass/ Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 (FL 4135 SU) was anchored by having an anchor off the stern and the bow of the boat on the beach with two (2) occupants aboard.

Vessel 2 (FL 3259 RB) was approximately 100 yards west when it pulled anchor with three (3) subjects aboard. Once the anchor was pulled by the occupants it drifted with the current into the area of vessel 1. The bow of vessel 2 struck the skeg area of the outboard motor of vessel 1. As it struck vessel 1 the male occupant of vessel 1 fell and injured his left foot that required stiches at the local emergency room.

Vessel 2 continued to drift away and eventually got its engine started and left the scene without rendering any assistance or leaving contact information.; 

Occupant on v1:Lacerations to left foot requiring 10 stitches at Emergency Room due to tripping and falling during impact.


BARDID: FL-2020-0653
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: sand fly pass
NearestCityorTown: EVERGLADES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Thru hull fitting
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, October 12th, 2020, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was on uniformed land patrol in an unmarked, “F-150” patrol vehicle in Everglades City, Collier County. 

At approximately 1224 hours a call came through our regional dispatch center for a sinking vessel with three people on board near Sand Fly Pass, within the boundaries of Everglades National Park. 

At approximately 1235 hours, I boarded a marked, National Park Service (NPS) patrol vessel with U.S. Park Ranger to respond to the sinking vessel call.

At approximately 1300 hours Ranger and I located the sunken vessel, bearing registration numbers FL 2553 LS, submerged in approximately 3 feet of water. The three occupants of the vessel were standing on the vessel when we located them. The vessel was located at the following coordinates: N 25 49.293  W 081 23.615 which is inside the boundaries of Everglades National Park. 

At approximately 1309 hours all subjects were accounted for and on board the NPS patrol vessel. All subjects were found uninjured. Officer and I then transported the subjects back to their house. 

Operator called sea tow via his cell phone and had them in route to his location to bring the vessel back to land.

At approximately 1449 hours Officer, Operator and I re-boarded the NPS patrol vessel to escort sea tow to the sunken vessel. We met the sea tow vessel in Chokoloskee Bay and had them follow us to the vessel.

The sea tow vessel was able to pump water out of Operator’ vessel and tow it back to the Rod and Gun Club boat ramp in Everglades City. The sea tow arrived at the boat ramp with Operator’ vessel at approximately 1613 hours. 

After interviewing all subjects on board the sunken vessel, it appears that the three subjects were at anchor, fishing when Operator noticed that the bilge pump was being activated more than usual. He said that he looked in the aft hatches and noticed that it was quickly filling with water. Operator was able to get the vessel to shallower water before the vessel completely submerged. 

After towing the vessel back to the boat ramp, we examined the vessel to determine a possible cause. It appears that the scuppers on the vessel were not equipped with a “through hole” and were taking on water due to the excessive amount of weight in the stern of the vessel (both Operator and his son were fishing from the polling platform).  The Bilge pump eventually shut off and water began to flood the vessel.

There were no injuries throughout the course of this event.

Operator has regained possession of his vessel and it is out of the water on his trailer. 

See attached statements from Operator and sea tow captain regarding the above events.

Nothing further at this time.


BARDID: FL-2020-0654
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Joseph Sound
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday October 18, 2020, at approximately 1130 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF20777 occurred in St. Joseph Sound, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida just north of Dunedin Causeway, in open water between the two causeway bridges.  Vessel two (V2) with one operator was idling south.  

Vessel One (V1) with one operator was traveling east and toward the path of V2.  V1 collided with V2 at approximately the starboard bow causing V2 to roll to its port side.  V2’s operator went into the water.  The bow eye of V2 hit the port side of V1, cracking the fiberglass in several places.  Neither operator of V1 or V2 sustained any injuries.  V1 had $7000.00 in damages.

Operator2 asked Subject1 to take a picture of him on the PWC.  

V1 was traveling to the east but Operator2 was looking south toward Subject1.  

Operator1 accelerated and started to initiate a turn to the south.  At the same time V2 was idling southward.  V1 hit the starboard bow of V2.  

V1 rolled to the port side, putting operator1 into the water.  V1’s port side raked down the bow eye of V2.  V1’s speed when striking V2 was less than 10 mph. The operators of V1 and V2 did not receive any injuries and did not request treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0662
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sarasota Bay in Harbor
NearestCityorTown: LONGBOAT KEY
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 (occupied by 4 occupants) was conducting a 360 degree turn in the harbor with winds estimated to be at 25 mph plus. V2 (occupied by 2 occupants) was docked at slip F-15 facing in a northly direction. 

As V1 was turning, winds pushed V1 towards V2 causing the aft port side of V1 to make contact to the aft starboard side of V2. V1 received approximately $2000 in damages. V2 received approximately $100,000 in damages. No injuries were reported to either occupants aboard V1 or V2.


BARDID: FL-2020-0663
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ann
NearestCityorTown: LAND OLAKES
County: PASCO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Single occupant PWC accident.  PWC exploded.
 
Operator was operating a PWC on Lake Ann.  OPERATOR was attempting to start the vessel when it exploded.  The force of the explosion threw OPERATOR into the air. He landed on the PWC before falling in the water, sustaining injuries to his back and laceration on his head.

Neighbors heard the explosion arrived to see the PWC on fire and OPERATOR trying to swim to shore.  The neighbors dowsed the PWC with water to suppress the fire.  EMS arrived and transported OPERATOR to Trinity Medical Center in Trinity, FL.

I interviewed OPERATOR before he was transported.  He stated he had been riding early in the morning and had gone out to ride some more when the accident happened.  The PWC wasn't starting, and he was drifting when it exploded.


BARDID: FL-2020-0664
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:37:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake minneola
NearestCityorTown: CLERMONT
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
six year old boy got caught in ski rope after being thrown from tube

Victim is the six-year-old son of Operator and is the child that sustained injuries.  I interviewed Operator and Subject1 about what happened, and they said they had been on the water most of the day. Subject2 and Victim were being towed on an innertube and had been thrown off. Operator was operating the boat and turned back to get the boys. At some point, Victim had become tangled in the rope. When the boat pulled the slack out of the rope is became very tight around his neck. Subject2 saw what was happening and signaled for help. 

Operator jumped in the water and swam to Victim. When he got to him, he got him up on the tube and saw he was having a hard time breathing, Victim then passed out. Operator performed CPR on his and he started breathing again and was coughing. Operator then signaled for Subject1 to come get them. When Subject1 put the boat in gear, it stalled and shut off. After this happened, she called 911. Clermont FD had their boat on the water and arrived within minutes. They rendered aid to Victim and transported him to shore where he was then taken to Arnold Palmer. 

LCSO towed the boat to shore and when it arrived at the dock, the prop had the tow rope tangled up around it which is why the boat stalled out and died. I photographed that and obtained statements, then went to meet Lt. Chase at the hospital. I arrived at Arnold Palmer a short time later and met with Victim and Lt. Victim was awake and could talk but he said his throat hurt and his voice was very rasp. I talked to the Dr and he said Victim’s CT scan came back clear and he had no fractures or injured vessels in his throat. The extent of injures were soft tissue damage to his neck and some bruising on his side. He was going to be kept overnight for observation.; 


BARDID: FL-2020-0665
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Suwannee River
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: DIXIE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at approximately 11:00 PM, a single vessel accident occurred on the Suwannee River while returning to Turner Point Boat Ramp, Dixie County Florida. Operator was operating a 23’ Sea Ray, along with two passengers were on plane returning to Turner Point Boat Ramp at 11:00 pm. 

Operator was using his two on-board Garmin GPS/chart plotter to assist in following his departure route back to the boat ramp. Operator failed to see and struck the swing span round pier, of the Nature Coast State Trail Trestle Bridge, head on, throwing him and his two passengers within the vessel. 

Operator sustained a cut over the right eye, injury to both ankles, and bruising on the inside left thigh. 

Occupant1 sustained a laceration to the forehead, two top teeth (dental plate) knocked out, scrapes on left arm and bruising to the right upper arm.   Occupant2 sustained no injuries and he and Operator was able to operate the vessel at idle speed to Camp Anderson and call 911. 

Dixie EMS and Sheriff Deputies arrived on scene and transported Operator by air and Occupant1 by land to UF Health Shands Emergency Room/Trauma Center, Gainesville, Florida for non-life-threatening injuries. Occupant2 walked to Turner Point Boat Ramp, retrieved Operator’s truck and trailer and drove to his residency.    


BARDID: FL-2020-0666
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: ROCKLEDGE
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1930 hours on 8/27/20 an air boat on the St. John's River, suffered a hull failure, which caused the vessel to turn suddenly and caved in a portion of the starboard hull and cage. It also caused a hole to form in the bottom of the hull, making the vessel inoperable.

An inspection of the vessel showed that the hull failed and caused the side to cave in, catching water and turning the vessel. The hull collapsing appeared to cause the cage to bend and created a hole in the bottom of the vessel. The dents in the side of the hull did not have any scratches that would indicate he struck something with his vessel


BARDID: FL-2020-0667
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Dora
NearestCityorTown: MOUNT DORA
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1600 hours on August 23, 2020, a single vessel incident occurred on Lake Dora in Mount Dora, Lake County, Florida.  The male operator and 3 male passengers were eastbound on Lake Dora and headed to Gilbert Park in an attempt to avoid a thunderstorm. Despite the water being rough due to stormy weather and being on full plane, passenger attempted to stand on the bow of V-1.  Operator eased back the throttle, but passenger Victim still fell over the bow of V-1, per witness statements (acting as if surfing). Victim was struck in the head by V-1 causing serious trauma. Victim was loaded back into V-1, 911 was notified and operator drove to Gilbert park in Mount Dora, Florida.  Paramedics with Lake County Emergency Medical Services and Mount Dora Fire Rescue met them at the dock. Victim was treated then airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.; VICTIM sustained a serious head injury which consisted of a skull fracture and severe laceration which extended from his nasal region to his upper forehead. He may have impacted the lower unit of the motor attached to V-1.


BARDID: FL-2020-0668
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST JOHNS RIVER
NearestCityorTown: CHRISTMAS
County: ORANGE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 31st, 2020 Operator was returning to Midway Boat Ramp off SR50 on St. John's River. While traveling north, just south of SR528, Operator observed a construction I Beam laying horizontal at chest level. Operator stuck both of his legs out to stop the impact and injured both legs. Operator operated his airboat back to the boat ramp where the fire department and EMS met him. They transported Operator to ORMC. There appeared to be no damage to Operator's airboat. Operator broke his tibia and fibula on his right leg and broke his femur on his left leg. 

Operator informed me that he had traveled south on the St. John’s River past Opossum Bluff. He stated the barges at SR528 were visible and had no issues passing them on their east side to continue south. During the night, at approximately 930 P.M, while traveling north back to SR50, he passed by the barges on the same side. 

He stated he was traveling approximately 5 to 10mph. He stated he noticed one of the construction I Beams (laying horizontal) was about chest level on him. He stated he did not notice the I Beam due to it not having any lights or reflectors on them. Operator stuck both of his legs out to stop the impact and injured both of his legs. He did not fall into the water. He stated he informed one of his friends and traveled back to the boat ramp to receive some assistance. Operator stated he had broken his right leg’s tibia and fibula. He had also broken his left leg’s femur. He stated he had one surgery on November 1st and is scheduled for another surgery November 10th.


BARDID: FL-2020-0669
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: North Pine Channel
NearestCityorTown: BIG PINE KEY
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
06/30/2020- Vessel Collided with a dock piling in North Pine Channel at 10-15 MPH. Subject sitting on the bow suffered rib, arm, and head injury.

At approximately 2200 hours, I arrived on scene. I observed an 18’ Maverick Center Console type vessel with damage to the port side rub-rail and fiberglass (V1). The vessel was displaying Florida Registration FL 7086 KR. I asked Operator to describe what happened, to which he stated he was recreationally cruising into North Pine Channel. Operator stated he was following his GPS track lines and heading home for the evening. Operator stated that the vessel struck a piling on the port side. Operator stated that one of the passengers was injured but awake and responding; She suffered bruising to her chest, arm, and head on the right side of her body. She stated that she did suffer a concussion. Evidence suggest that she may have struck the piling when the vessel struck it (The Piling).


BARDID: FL-2020-0670
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:13:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was traveling westbound in the navigational channel between Knight Key and Boot Key when it collided with V02. V02 was stationary tied to the dock at the time of the incident. V01 was traveling less than 10 miles per hour when its bow collided with V02 starboard side bow.

As V01 was tying to the fuel dock located at the Marathon Marina, we contacted the occupants. V01 was 94-foot power yacht named “Wild Duck” with a hailing port of Rockport, Texas. The three occupants that we spoke with stated there were seven other people on board but were currently sleeping and were sleeping during the accident.  

Operator stated he was the operator at the time of the accident. I requested the name and phone number of all other persons on board the vessel and registration/insurance information of the vessel. Operator returned with a notarized bill of sale for the vessel dated September 24, 2020. 

Operator explained to me that the vessel was recently purchased by the company Horizon 94, LLC out of Texas and they were currently in the process of taking the vessel to Texas. Operator and Subject1 explained to me that they pulled away from the dock when the throttle controls began acting up which did not allow Operator to put the vessel in reverse. 

Since the throttles were temporarily inoperable the strong winds pushed him toward V02. Operator realizing his vessel moving closer to V02, he hurried to the main control bridge and “got the controls back online” and put the vessel in full reverse which caused less damage to both vessels than what could’ve been caused. 

Before leaving the scene, Operator then provided the fuel dock with his contact information for when V02 occupants inquired on V01. I requested from Operator and Subject1 for the names and contact information for all other occupants on the vessel since they were all sleeping and would not have pertinent information to put on a sworn written statement. 

Operator expressed to me that he would appreciate my giving V02 his contact information so that they can exchange information and pay for the repairs


BARDID: FL-2020-0671
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 1, 2020, at approximately 0930 hours two men were fishing on a 20' center console vessel near the north jetty of Port Canaveral when the vessel began to take on water. The  vessel quickly took on too much water and flipped over in the waves of the beach. The occupants safely swam to shore and the vessel washed up soon after. 

The vessel was a 20 foot Glasstream Marine center console which Operator had recently purchased. They informed me that they had been fishing just off the north jetty at Port Canaveral. They were using the GPS spot-lock feature on the trolling motor to keep them in position while fishing. The bow of the vessel was facing southeast into the wind. They had been fishing for approximately three hours when they observed water accumulating rapidly on the bottom of the boat. They advised that the initial water came from inside the vessel not from water coming over the gunnels. The bilge pump was turned on and Occupant began to bail water out of the vessel with a bucket. Operator attempted to drive the vessel to the beach on the north side of the jetty but there was too much water in the vessel and it would not operate. Occupant fell out of the back of the vessel while attempting to bail out the water. Operator threw him a life vest. The vessel then turned sideways in the waves and flipped over ejecting Operator. Operator and Occupant swam safely to the shore on the north side of the jetty. Cape Canaveral Air Force station responded and met them on the shore.

 	The vessel soon washed up on the beach. Occupant advised that he checked to make sure the plug was in and it was there secure. US Coast Guard then transported them back to Freddie Patrick boat ramp where I met with them. Operator and Occupant gave me sworn written statements. I then went to the Air Force Station and where I inspected and photographed the vessel on the beach. The plug was in and there was no visual damage present that would have caused the vessel to sink. Operator advised that he would be calling a tow company to retrieve the vessel from the beach. Operator advised the vessel will soon be assessed to find the cause of the leak. No further actions were taken by me.


BARDID: FL-2020-0672
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Iintracostal waterway
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel  1 (V1) was traveling on the Intracoastal Waterway heading south between Martin and Palm Beach County. (V1) struck channel marker #42 causing damage to the vessels 2 starboard lower units.  No injuries were reported. 

Operator stated that earlier in the evening he was operating his vessel on the Intracoastal waterway between Martin County and Palm Beach County. He struck channel marker #42 located at (N27.01308374 W80.09922454). After he struck the marker, he was assisted by Officer of the Jupiter Island Public Safety Department in reattaching the marker which had come off its mooring. He then operated his vessel to slip #21 at Jupiter Yacht Club Marina where I met him. The accident caused damage to his 2 starboard lower units, the props were visibly bent, and he stated the lower units were not functioning properly. It was yet to be determined if there was damage to the underside of his vessel, no hull damage was visible as it sat in the water. It is estimated that the damage is in excess of $10,000.


BARDID: FL-2020-0673
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: yacht club marina
NearestCityorTown: aventura
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
vessel hit west sea wall.  Operator stated he steered the vessel north out of the marina when the micro commander controls alarm sounded, indicating a fault with the controls.  Operator tried to gain control of vessel using throttles but wind blew vessel bow into the sea wall.  Mechanic reported and found a failed shift servo as the contributing cause to the machinery failure.


BARDID: FL-2020-0674
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: biscayne bay
NearestCityorTown: miami
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling south when it encountered a large wake from a passing vessel.  operator of V1 was ejected when crossing the wake, he was not wearing an engine shut off device and the vessel continued in operation.  a Good Samaritan rescued the operator and deputies responding to the scene utilized a rope to foul the prop of V1, the sudden stop of the vessel caused it to capsize.


BARDID: FL-2020-0675
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:38:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Andrews Bay
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 1st, 2020, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a single vessel accident involving two people on a vessel vs. a dock.  Vessel was traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with a dock.  Center console was ripped off by dock during collision and cause one occupant to be ejected into the water.  

Minor injuries were sustained by operator and occupant during the collision and no one was transported by EMS.  Vessel was towed by United States Coast Guard to St. Andrews State Park boat ramp and vessel was recovered by legendary marine the following day.  Center console of vessel still remained at the accident site. Two citations were issued.  One notice to appear for Reckless Operation of a vessel or water ski and one infraction for violation of navigation rule resulting in a accident (first offense).  See detailed narrative.

 Operator advised he and Occupant was leaving the Grand Marlin restaurant heading back to his residence in Bay Point.  Operator advised he thought he had cleared the docks past the idle speed zone and went to cut across the flat to get to Bay Point.  He advised he collided with the dock and Occupant was ejected.

Operator had a cut on his chin and a cut on his ear.  Bay County EMS checked subject at St. Andrews State Park Boat Basin.  Subject declined/refused any medical treatment.; Occupant was ejected from vessel after collision with dock.  Subject sustained multiple bruises and contusions but denied/refused treatment from Bay County EMS.


BARDID: FL-2020-0676
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SEAISLE Marina
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
the vessel fire that occurred at Sea Isle Marina on Jul 23rd, 2020 was classified as an Accidental fire and was deemed Mechanical/Electrical in nature. The fire’s origin was within the vessel and not on the dockCity of Miami Fire Investigator was to determine where the electrical fire started.


BARDID: FL-2020-0677
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:50:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ft. Pierce City Marina harbor
NearestCityorTown: FORT PIERCE
County: SAINT LUCIE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V-1 entered marina area in small craft warnings (high winds). When the operator went to turn around got caught in the high winds and his bow thruster was ineffective. The  operator then backed into V-2 and V-3 crushing them into the dock pilings.  V-2's dock lines broke and V-2 blew back into V-4 while its engine was trimmed up causing minor damage to V-4.


BARDID: FL-2020-0678
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: PANAMA CITY
County: BAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27, 2020 at approximately 1100 hours V-1 was returning from a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico.  V-2 was fishing and stationary approximately 5 miles offshore of Panama City Beach, FL.

The operator of V-1 was distracted by trying to turn off his battery switches for his trolling motor.  When he looked up, he saw V-2, he swerved hard right and hit V-2 on it's starboard bow area.  2 of the 3 occupants on V-2 jumped off the vessel right before impact.  

There were no injuries documented.  One of the passengers of V-2 had his I phone damaged and lost his Costa Del Mar sunglasses.  Both vessels were damaged as a result of the collision.    

V-1 was at fault in this accident and was cited for careless operation, violation of USCG Rule #5, and failure to a report boating accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0679
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: APALACHICOLA RIVER
NearestCityorTown: WEWAHITCHKA
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 09, 2020 in Gulf County Florida on the Apalachicola river, southeast of Gaskin Landing Park, a single vessel (Personal Watercraft) incident occurred resulting in serious bodily injury to one of the occupants. 

Two people had departed Gaskin Park Landing earlier in the day for an excursion on the Apalachicola river in which they were intent on cruising and wake/knee boarding. In the late afternoon hours approximately 4:30 PM local time, the Honda PWC impeller was fouled with towline and became disabled. 

The PWC and occupants were beached along a stretch of the river known locally as the "Sandbar". They attempted to extract the fouled line by rolling the PWC over and accessing the impeller. Upon removing the line, the PWC was righted and found to have accumulated water in the bilge area. The PWC was again rolled over to drain water and a distinct presence of fuel was noted in the bilge as well. 

As the PWC was being manipulated on its side, the unsecured battery and exposed terminals initiated an electrical discharge igniting the fuel vapor. The resulting flash explosion caught victim in its path and exposed her to burns and vapor inhalation causing serious injury. She was transported back to the landing by a good Samaritan boater and turned over to Gulf County EMS.

Victim sustained burns to her face, throat, neck, upper torso, arms and hands as a result of a flash vapor fire ignition of gasoline fumes. She was initially treated by EMS shoreside at Gaskin Park, transported to Ascension Bay Medical Hospital in Panama City, Florida and subsequently taken to WellStar Cobb Burn Center in Austell, Georgia.


BARDID: FL-2020-0680
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Choctawhatchee Bay
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 17th, 2020 a 29’ cabin motor boat (V1) was travelling east in the intercoastal waterway.  There were four subjects on the vessel.  At approximately 7:30 AM V1 hit a mostly submerged derelict 35’ cabin vessel (V2).  

V1 bow hit the bow of V2, which was sticking approximately 3 feet out of the water.  The impact caused one occupant to sustain 2 broken teeth and V1 to sustain several thousands of dollars damage, including damage to both engines and the hull.  V1 traveled back to Liza Jackson boat ramp and the injured subject went to the hospital and was released that day. 	; 


BARDID: FL-2020-0681
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: DELRAY BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/06/2020, the victim went out in a kayak 200 yards off Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.  On 07/07/2020, it was reported to United States Coast Guard (USCG) by Delray Police Department, a Delray Beach city lifeguard located a body around 7:35 AM and notified FWC approximately 7:55 AM.   Delray Police Department Detective was contacted and is conducting the death investigation.  It was confirmed (by the victims next of kin and Detective) that at approximately 2300 hours on 07/06/2020, the victim went out in a kayak to go fishing.  The kayak was found.  Delray Police Department is the lead agency conducting the death investigation. FWC completed BAR report for USCG documentation.  Other used as accident type and contributing factor due to no known causes as to how operator was separated from vessel.

The ME Report - (see attached report)
It was listed under radiographs he had “increased air in GI Tract. 
Cause of Death: Drowning  
Manner of Death: Accident

The Toxicology Report - (see attached report)
Blood - positive ethanol - 0.138
Vitreous - positive ethanol - 0.177

The Forensics Report - (see attached report) 
Stated “Lividity & Rigor Mortis were present and fixes.” 


BARDID: FL-2020-0682
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BIG CARLOS PASS
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, November 1,2020 at approximately 1405 hrs, Deputy responded to a boat crash involving a pontoon boat and a PWC in the vicinity of Big Carlos Pass in Lee County, FL. Upon arriving on scene Deputy observed both vessels involved moored to the Lover's Key Beach Club Condo dock located at 8701 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. 

Deputy discovered that both V1,a tan in color, 2015 Bennington pontoon, model SX 24, bearing FL registration FL2435PZ,and V2,a gray in color, 2013 Yamaha Waverunner, bearing FL registration FL1638PP, were traveling East through Big Carlos Pass approaching the fender system underneath the bridge. V2 traveled into the fender system first with V1 directly behind. While in the fender system V1 lost sight of V2 and subsequently ran up onto the stern of V2. The starboard bow of V1 struck the stern of V2 causing the rear seat of V2 to break off and some fiberglass supports for the seat to crack. V1 did not sustain any visible damage. 

V1 was occupied by the owner operator, his wife, their 2 children and a family friend. There were no injuries or damages reported by V1's operator or passengers. V2 was occupied by the operator only at the time of the incident. The operator of V2 is the son of the owner who was also on scene on a separate vessel. The owner of the vessel estimated the damage to be approximately $4,000.00 and the operator stated he did not want medical care on scene and would seek medical care if his elbow began to hurt at a later time. Both V1 and V2 were removed from the scene by their owners. Photo's uploaded into Spillman.
The operator of V1 received a warning for failing to carry a type IV PFD on board, and the operator of V2 received a warning for failing to comply with the boater education law.


BARDID: FL-2020-0683
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:05:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ochlockonee River
NearestCityorTown: SOPCHOPPY
County: WAKULLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
While recreating at the Ochlockonee River State Park over Memorial Day weekend, friends borrowed Yamaha Jetskis to go for a ride in the river.  

Operator1 left the beach area of the state park on one jetski, and Operator2 left right after from the same area.  As Operator1 was heading out in the river, he made a turn to the left which put him in the path of Operator2 who was behind and to the left of Operator1.  

With the speed they were going, Operator2 did not have time to avoid the collision and struck Operator1 on the left side of the jetski causing extensive damage to the left side and the engine of the jetski Operator1 was operating.  Both operators were thrown off the jetskis with no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0684
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIAMI MARINE STADIUM BASIN
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/29/20 at approximately 5pm, a call was received regarding a single vessel personal water craft (PWC) accident with injuries.

Upon law enforcement arrival, a black male was found unresponsive on the shore line. The victim had been pulled to shore by good a Samaritan while EMS arrived. When they arrived, the victim was treated and transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma (JMH). 

At 5:38pm, he passed away from his injuries. 

According to independent witnesses on the scene, he crashed into the concrete deck of Miami Marine Stadium. 

**This boating accident is still under investigation. **
ISR053328
 the Captain of the motor yacht Acqua Alberti which the victim was previously on board stated that the victim grabbed a life jacket and boarded the PWC without notifying him or his 1st mate, and neither of them knew he had taken the PWC until after the collision. Shortly after the collision, he stated that he looked around and saw the PWC floating next to the Marine Stadium.

Officer and I then spoke to the witnesses on FL 9246 MJ. The Captain stated that he saw the PWC travelling at a high rate of speed cut across his bow and go towards the Marine Stadium. He looked away briefly, heard a loud crash, and looked over to see the PWC floating by the Marine Stadium. He and the other witnesses flagged down another person and told him what happened so he could go assist on his PWC. I received a sworn written statement.

VICTIM CAUSE OF DEATH BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO CHEST AREA.


BARDID: FL-2020-0685
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Henderson
NearestCityorTown: INVERNESS
County: CITRUS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 10, 2020, at approximately 1845 hours, a single vessel incident occurred on Henderson Lake where the operator of a vessel stated; “that his glass of tea had tipped over in the bottom of the vessel. 

“When Operator1 reached over to upright the drink, he inadvertently pushed on the tiller handle of the outboard motor causing the vessel to abruptly turn.  The sudden change in direction ejected Operator1 from the vessel into the water.  The vessel continued to turn and entered a full circle striking Operator1 in the face with the vessel's propeller.  

Operator1 sustained lacerations to his face, fractures to his skull and possible damage to his right eye.  Upon inspection of the vessel, investigators determined Operator1 was not wearing his engine safety shutoff lanyard at the time of the incident or his lifejacket.   

Operator1 suffered lacerations to the left side of his face, his forehead, and the right side of his face.  He also suffered facial fractures and possible loss of vision in his right eye.


BARDID: FL-2020-0686
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Suwannee River
NearestCityorTown: CHIEFLAND
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 21, 2020, at approximately 5:45 P.M. a single vessel accident occurred on the Suwannee River near Manatee Springs, Levy County Florida. Operator along with his wife and daughter was traveling north on the river along the east bank. 

Operator who was operating the vessel was looking along the east bank for an alligator to show his daughter. Operator failed to see a wooden pole that had signage (Manatee Area No Entry) and hit the pole head on, causing all three occupants to be ejected from the vessel. 

Daughter who was wearing a PFD, sustained a head injury and was not breathing. Operator who sustained a cut to his arm right was able to get Daughter back aboard his vessel where he then started CPR. Wife sustained a broken foot and remained in the water. 

A good Samaritan vessel arrived and boarded Wife, Daughter and Operator, then called 911 and transported the three upriver to Clay Landing where Levy County EMS was met. A nurse aboard the good Samaritan vessel continued CPR on Daughter during transport and at some point, she began breathing. All three victims were transported to UF Shands Health Emergency Room/Trauma Center, Gainesville, Florida, for treatment. The Incident is being investigated by the FWC Investigation's Section.    ; 

Daughter sustained two skull fractures, a fracture to the left eye orbit and a broken jaw. 

OPERATOR:Sustained a laceration to his upper right arm, a contusion to the right elbow and scrapes to lower right leg. 

WIFE:Sustained a broken left ankle.


BARDID: FL-2020-0687
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by equipment
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 05, 2020 at approximately 1300 I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a boating accident that occurred on the intra coastal water way near Bert Winters boat ramp. 

The vessel involved in the incident (FL6315GA) a 30' construction barge with two of the occupants met me at Burt Reynolds boat ramp west side. I interviewed the two occupants. The victim was already taken to a walk in emergency clinic by a friend. 

Subjects both stated that while working on removing a boat lift, a 40-50 Ft Sea Ray type vessel traveling North produced a wake that caused their barge to rock, causing the piling hammer to fall onto victim’s right foot breaking two toes. After multiple attempts I was unable to identify and locate the 40-50ft Sea Ray type vessel that caused the wake.


BARDID: FL-2020-0688
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: black creek
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On May 22, 2020 at approximately 1200pm, I, Ofc. of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were on water patrol on Black Creek in Clay County when we noticed Clay County fire rescue at Old Ferry boat ramp with their lights on. We stopped and made contact with CCFR personnel  were we learned that the subject in the back of the Clay County ambulance, later identified as 3-year-old, had become pale and lethargic while sitting on the stern of a vessel while it was idling in the wake zone. 

	Ofc. contacted the parents and learned that Operator was operating the vessel at the time of the incident. His wife was sitting on the port side of the vessel facing rearward when her daughter, who was sitting on the stern of the vessel went limp and started to slide off the stern into the water. Wife grabbed Victim by the strap on the back of her personal flotation device and pulled her into the vessel (see attached statement). They immediately called 911 to have their daughter evaluated. 

	After obtaining the facts of the incident, we were advised by CCFR that they would be transporting Victim to hospital for further evaluation and bloodwork to determine the cause of Victim’s episode. 

	The following day, 5/23/2020, I contacted Wife by phone to see what the hospital determined to be the cause of Victim’s episode. I was informed by Wife that after doing blood work, high levels of carbon monoxide were found in Victim’s blood, which was determined to be the cause. Victim was released the same day and is said to have fully recovered from the incident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0689
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Kingsley Lake
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Two individuals were being towed behind a vessel. Their tube struck a wake and both individual's  heads impacted together. Victim1 was awaiting a possible scan.; Victim2:Doctor told me he had multiple fractures to his right cheek from making contact with other tuber's head.


BARDID: FL-2020-0690
State: FL
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2020-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tarpon Basin
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one suffered mechanical failure causing a fire to start at the aft of the vessel. The vessel was fully engulfed in fire. The occupant exited the vessel through the bow ports. The vessel was a total loss. Arson has been ruled out.


BARDID: FL-2020-0691
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MATANZAS PASS
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V2 was moored on the end dock alDoc Ford's Restaurant. V1 was wailing for a slip to open up and did not realize the wind and current was pushing him towards the stern of V2. When V1 realized he was drifting towards V2, he tried to maneuver away, however, the anchor on the bow of V 1 made contact with the engine cowling of V2 punching a hole in the cowling and breaking a plastic filling that is part of the fuel line. 

No damage to V1.


BARDID: FL-2020-0692
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAN CARLOS BAY
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Person struck by vsl equipment
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday October 3, 2020 at approximately 13:00 hours, I responded to an injury on a vessel, located near channel marker 13 in San Carlos Bay, within the waters of Lee County, Florida. Upon arrival, I made contact with the occupants who were onboard a white, 27-foot center console vessel, bearing FL 4166 RL. Victim Stated he injured his left hand and requested medical attention. Victim operated the vessel to Punta Rassa Boat Ramp to meet Lee County EMS.

I spoke with Operator1 who stated she was at the helm at the time of the incident. Victim was at the bow pulling in the anchor line and told Operator1 to put the vessel forward gear. Operator1 misunderstood Victim and raised the anchor line by using the windlass controls at the helm. At the time when the windlass was activated Victim's left hand was on the anchor line. The windlass pulled Victims middle finger into the windlass resulting in injury.

Lee County EMS transported Victim to Health Park Hospital for medical treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0693
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:51:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: G.O.M.
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Vessel 1 pulled anchor and began to accelerate. Vessel 1 turned to port and went beam to, impacting the 4 to 5 foot heavy surf. Vessel capsized, causing all three persons on board to enter the water. The vessel remained capsized while the crew walked to shore in 2 feet of water. No injuries reported. No property damage other than 
Vessel 1. Vessel 1 was later removed by the owner/operator.


BARDID: FL-2020-0694
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GOM
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, June 15, 2020 Dfc. was assigned to marked uniform marine patrol for the Lee County Sheriffs Office in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Dfc. responded to a two vessel crash located at 1160 Estero Blvd. Dfc. was advised by dispatch of a crash that occurred between two rental PWC's, with one injury, and both vessels were already out of the water. 

Dfc. made contact with the operator of vessel 2 who stated that he was traveling south along side his friend who was operating vessel 1, when vessel 1 made a sudden right turn. 

Vessel 2 continued straight and ended up going over top of vessel 1.The operator of vessel 1 was taken to Health Park Hospital by family members. The operator of vessel 1 received a small laceration, to his right leg that may require stiches. 

The operator of vessel 2 stated that both operators had never operated a PWC before and this was their first time. The PWC's were rented from Adventure Watersports located at 1160 Estero Blvd. Owner stated he rented the PWC's to the operators after completing their safety course. Subject stated they were explained the navigational rules and were instructed to keep a safe distance from each other and other vessels while underway. Subject further stated that each PWC's estimated value was $9200.00 and vessel 1 had approximately $1,000.00 worth of damage and $400.00 in damage to vessel 2. Vessel 1 was found at fault for the crash.


BARDID: FL-2020-0695
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: MIAMI RIVER
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday November 4th, 2020, at approximately 1100 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a call from dispatch in reference to a delayed boating accident that occurred in the Miami River at Hurricane Cove Marina on October 3rd, 2020 at approximately 2245 hours. I made contact with the reporting party, and responded to the scene. 

Subject1 advised the accident had occurred while he was out of town  and he reported it when he returned home and that was why the accident was reported so late. 

When I arrived onscene at Hurricane Cove Marina I met with Subject1 and he advised that a large Sea Ray charter vessel had cruised by the Hurricane Cove Marina at a plowing speed and created a large wake which rocked his vessel which was in the water in the Marina causing significant damage. 

He showed me the damage on the transom of his vessel, which was now dry docked, and he showed me pictures of damage to the interior as well. The interior damage to the vessel included a cracked oven, and water damage due to a window and frame being cracked. Subject1 also advised that the bow window, one starboard side window and two port side windows were damaged as well. 

Subject1 showed me pictures of the striking vessel which were taken by a tug boat captain who observed the vessel travelling at an estimated speed of 10 miles per hour in the River. The striking vessel appeared to be an approximately 50' long Sea Ray cabin motor vessel with a black canvas top. There was no identifying information visible in the pictures of the striking vessel such as a registration number or vessel name and hailing port. 

Miami River Towing stated that the striking vessel passed him at approximately 10 knots while he was towing a cargo ship at 3 knots. Captain stated he saw many docked vessels getting rocked around due to large wake created by striking vessel. 

I took pictures of the damage on Subject1' vessel and provided him with an agency case number. Subject1 stated he believed the striking vessel was docked somewhere further up the River from Hurricane Cove Marina. 

On November 5th, 2020, myself and Officer searched the Miami River on a patrol vessel to try to locate the striking vessel. We searched from the mouth of the River up to the SR 817 bridge and did not see the vessel. 

Based on my training and experience the total damages as a result of this boating accident were well over $2,000.


BARDID: FL-2020-0696
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: big pass
NearestCityorTown: SARASOTA
County: SARASOTA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL 9102 MX (V1) was traveling in Big Sarasota Pass near South Lido beach. V1 was following another boat when the lower unit of the motor struck an unknown object.  Operator of the vessel believes it was the pipe line of the drege that is currently in the area of the pass.  The operator of V1 was able to get towed back to the marina by  the vessel he was originally following.


BARDID: FL-2020-0697
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Waters
NearestCityorTown: MADEIRA BEACH
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday July 21, 2020 at approximately 1700 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF015229 occurred West of John's Pass, Pinellas County, Florida.  Vessel one (V1) with one operator was operating in a direction South-West from the pass.  

Vessel two (V2) with one operator was on the stern of V1 and operating just behind V1 approximately 10 feet apart when V1 made a sudden stop. 

 To try and avoid a collision, V2  turned but still collided with V1 causing extensive damage to the steering console and minor scuff marks to the starboard side. The operators of V1 and V2 sustained no medical injuries and refused any medical treatment.  All individuals involved fell off their PWC’s into the water but were wearing required PFD's at the time.  Both operators were able to retrieve their PWC's and return to the rental facility where they notified management of the incident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0699
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: MELBOURNE BEACH
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Synopsis
	On November 1, 2020, at approximately 0720 hours, a 1963 16’ Boston Whaler with two occupants, was traveling east out of Sebastian Inlet in Brevard County Florida. Once the vessel made passage out of the inlet, the operator attempted to return through the inlet due to rough sea conditions. 

The vessel took a wave over the bow causing the battery cables to come loose. While the operator attempted to secure the cables, the vessel sustained another wave to port side causing the vessel to capsize. Both occupants were ejected into the water and drifted with the vessel into shore just north of Sebastian Inlet north jetty. No injuries reported.


BARDID: FL-2020-0700
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:29:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW- Indian River
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On October 26, 2020, at approximately 2130 hours, an open motorboat with three occupants on board, traveling north in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) in Vero Beach, collided with a green navigational channel marker. 

The vessel’s port side struck green channel marker 143 while the vessel was turning northeast. One occupant was ejected from the vessel into the water sustaining injuries to his back, right leg and neck. A second occupant was thrown from a forward center console seat to the inside, port side stern of the boat. The third occupant (operator) was uninjured.

Operator advised me that he and two other passengers had taken the vessel out for a sea trial, as he was currently trying to sell the vessel. Operator explained that he was operating the vessel and heading north around 30mph in the Intracoastal Waterway, approximately one-half mile north of the 17th Street Causeway in Vero Beach. According to Operator, while making a turn northeast towards Veteran’s Memorial boat ramp, his vessel struck green channel marker 143 at its port side bow; 

Occupant1 had complaints of pain to his right leg, back and neck from being ejected out of the vessel and into the water. Occupant2 had complaints of pain to her left leg, her head, the top of her left hip and her left foot.


BARDID: FL-2020-0701
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marco River
NearestCityorTown: MARCO ISLAND
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday, November 16th, 2020, at approximately 1600 hours, vessel accident FWCS20OFF019313 occurred within Florida’s state waters East Side of Jolly Bridge approximately 500 Feet from bridge just past the 30 miles per hour speed sign on Marco Island, in Collier County, Florida.

 The accident involved two Personal Watercrafts (PWCS) that are commercially operated through Port and Starboard Boat Rentals, LLC (Dolphin Cove Marina). V2’s bow collided with V1’s Port Side in a ramping action. The Operator on V1 sustained injuries, was ejected off V1 and ended face down in the water. The Operator was transported by her friends to the Hospital. There was minor damage to both PWCs. 

Operator2 stated he distracted looking to his left while speeding up and “snaking” and when he began to veer to the right he looked and Operator1 on V1 was slightly ahead and turned in to the left just in front of him. H

e took his hand off the throttle and tried turning to the left to avoid collision. This caused the bow of V2 to collide with the Port side of V1 ramping up into the steering column of V1. The operator of V1 was ejected and landed unconscious face down in the water. 

V2 operator immediately jumped in the water to render assistance and operator of V1 did become conscious in the water and were able to swim to V2. A good Samaritan boater came to assist and towed V1 back to Dolphin Cove Marina.

Operator1 sustained two broken ribs in left back, a hematoma on forehead causing memory loss, cuts and scrapes on: tongue, left arm, left leg, and right arm.


BARDID: FL-2020-0702
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:35:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian River Lagoon
NearestCityorTown: MERRITT ISLAND
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 15th, 2020 I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a boating accident that occurred at the Pineda Causeway bridge and boat ramp, located in Brevard County. 

Upon arriving I found there was only one barge style vessel involved in the accident. After speaking to the operator, the witness and evaluating the weather conditions at the time. The barge style vessel was traveling North in the main marked channel of the Indian River Lagoon, approaching the Pineda Causeway. 

The vessel engines had stalled, and the vessel struck stern first into the North East fender system of the Causeway. Knocking the operator to the deck of the vessel and tearing the vessels stern storage hatch containing the vessels fuel tanks, batteries, and safety equipment off and into the water. There were no major injuries requiring emergency medical response. The accident resulted in approximately $23,000.00 in damage according to the operator of the vessel. Major factors contributing to the accident were wind conditions, sea conditions, and mechanical failure. The operator was not found to be negligent or inexperienced.


BARDID: FL-2020-0703
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:28:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: DANIA BEACH
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Operator behavior
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 28, 2020, at approximately 1630 hrs., the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a call-in reference to a missing person off a personal watercraft (PWC).  The PWC was operating offshore a half mile north of Dania Beach Pier.  

He was with two other PWC's and they decided to stop and jump into the water to swim before returning in the Port Everglades Inlet.  Operator removed his life jacket before jumping into the water one last time.  He used the PWC as a platform and while attempting to swim back to the PWC, was having trouble swimming.  One of the other riders took off their life jacket and threw it to Operator.  He tried swimming to it but went under the water and never resurfaced.  He was later recovered by Broward County Sherriff Office (BCSO) divers and then life flighted to Broward Memorial Hospital in Hollywood where he was pronounced deceased.


BARDID: FL-2020-0704
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:52:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: GIBSONTON
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 with three people onboard was heading on an east course at approximately 40 knots of speed in Hillsborough Bay by red aid to navigation beacon number 12 (light list number 23300) and Bird Island (part of the Alafia Banks Critical Wildlife Area) heading back to WIlliams Park Boat Ramp after a day on the water. The Vessel 1 operated by the registered owner experienced engine trouble were both engines stalled out.

The operator of Vessel 1 attempted to restart the engines without success, noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment, and discovered a small fire on the aft part of the engine compartment behind the port engine close to center line which he extinguished with his onboard fire extinguisher.  With no battery power to attempt to restart either engine, Vessel 1 drifted onto the east side of Bird Island .The Operator of Vessel 1 was able to contact a friend to transport him and his two passengers back to shore, leaving Vessel 1 aground on Bird Island.

Upon closer inspection of the engine compartment, I discovered burned paint on the port engine exhaust piping, melted exhaust flexible coupler that connects to the through hull overboard exhaust discharge fitting; heat distress color change with charring on the exhaust discharge port fitting, and melted electrical wires along the aft half of the engine compartment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0705
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:03:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Island Sound
NearestCityorTown: SANIBEL
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling idle speed in a south easterly direction and took on water in the hull due to a faulty bilge pump and listed to its port side and sank.


BARDID: FL-2020-0706
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
NearestCityorTown: VERO BEACH
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
SYNOPSIS
On 10/22/2020 at approximately 1650 hours, a vessel crash occurred near Indian River Spoil Island 35 in the Indian River Lagoon Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida. 

A white 20-foot, open bow rider vessel (V1-FL3041HV) was traveling southbound on the Indian River Lagoon Intercoastal Waterway near green Day Marker 150 on a recreational cruise. The vessel began a turn eastbound to beach at Indian River Spoil Island 35 when it suffered a throttle (equipment) failure. 

The operator attempted to decelerate the vessel and reported the engine did not respond to the throttle input. The vessel collided with the island and left the water striking a sign and tree. 

All three occupants were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One occupant was admitted with facial fractures and later released. 

All parties reported that work was performed on the vessel days prior to the voyage and that the voyage was a test run. Subject reported that in order to replace the water pump on the motor, all throttle and shifter linkages were removed and then reconnected.

Occupant2:FACE FRACTURE LOST ONE  TOOTH SEVERAL LOOSE MOUTH WIRED SHUT TO TRY AND SAVE TEETH/CORRECT FRACTURE EYE SOCKET FRACTURED.  NOSE FRACTURE; 

Operator:BACK PAIN CONTUSIONS; 

Occupant1:LACERATION TO FOREHEAD ABOVE RIGHT EYE CONCUSSION


BARDID: FL-2020-0707
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake Creek Canal
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was traveling westbound and collided with a fixed concrete piling belonging to Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer Department.

I was informed by the trauma team that Operator sustained a leg fracture, and his daughter sustained a leg fracture and a wrist sprain. After Operator returned from a CAT scan, I asked him about the accident. 

Operator was fully conscious and recalled the accident. He informed me that he was operating the PWC along a canal and was affected by the wake of another PWC/vessel, causing him to crash into a fixed piling. 

Operator stated that a passerby observed the incident and helped him and his daughter out of the water. Operator stated that he and his daughter were both fine. I asked Operator if the PWC belonged to him, to which he stated that he had borrowed it from a friend.

 No signs of impairment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0708
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 15th, 2020, the vessel was heading off-shore out of Big Carlos Pass in Lee County, when it struck an object just below the surface of the water. The vessel was damaged on the port side on the bottom of the hull. There was also damage to the port engine. At that point the began to take on water and were escorted back to Carl Johnson Boat Ramp by the United States Coast Guard.

Operator explained that he was driving the vessel out of Big Carlos Pass to head offshore and go fishing. Operator continued explaining that once he was approximately one mile outside of the pass, he felt his boat hit something and the port engine launch out the water and rev very loudly. 

Operator continued saying that he could hear the water rushing in the boat and as he turned around to see what he hit, he saw what appeared to be a piece of a dock that had broken free floating just below the surface. I then asked Operator what he was doing exactly at the time of the accident and he described that he was just driving the boat and he was not distracted by his phone or anything.  Operator explained that at the point he called Sea Tow for help who then directed him to call Coast Guard.


BARDID: FL-2020-0709
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Santa Rosa Sound
NearestCityorTown: UNINCORPORATED
County: SANTA ROSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On August 2, 2020, at approximately 11:45 PM. Vessel 1 (V1) a 11ft. SeaDoo personal watercraft (PWC), Florida Registration FL1093SP (“S”), was being operated. Vessel 2 (V2) a 11ft. SeaDoo personal watercraft (PWC), Florida Registration FL0605RX (“C”), was being operated, reportedly just north of the Juana’s Pagoda, in Santa Rosa Sound. 

V2 was traveling north in Santa Rosa Sound. V1 was traveling south in Santa Rosa Sound. V1 initiated a starboard (right) turn in an attempt to travel behind V2. 

V2 speed decreased and V1 impacted the starboard midship of V2, and operators’ right leg. 

The operator of V2 fell into the water. Operator2 sustained a leg injury from the impact. Operator2 returned to Navarre Beach Ski & Sail Inc at Juana’s Pagoda and EMS was contacted. EMS arrived and transported Operator2 to Ft. Walton Beach Medical Center. Operator2 was admitted to the hospital for a possible fracture to his right femur. He was later released, with no broken bones. He was treated for abrasions and contusions on his right leg. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0710
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, March 20, 2020 between 0655 hours and 0705 hours, a vessel crash occurred on the St. Johns River, in Seminole County, Florida.  Involved was a 2013, 18-foot Weeres pontoon boat (V-1) with two persons on board.  

The victim and operator departed from the Leisure World Mobile Home Park Boat Ramp at approximately 0651 hours. At 0710 hours, a witness observed V-1 on the opposite riverbank, with the bow against a shoreline embankment. 

At approximately 0745 hours, Volusia County Fire Rescue arrived at the scene of the crash. Both the victim and operator were transported to Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

An autopsy was performed by the 5th Judicial Medical Examiner’s Office whom ruled the manner of death as accidental and the cause as multiple blunt force injuries.

According to a witness, sometime between 0650 hours and 0655 hours, he could hear a vessel coming North on the St. Johns River at a steady rate of speed. The witness noted that it was still dark with a slight amount of ambient light beginning to develop, and that there was a considerable amount of fog on the water. 

The witness stated he heard what sounded like a car crash, and V-1’s motor revving at high RPM’s as though it was nearly out of the water. The witness was able to visually see V-1 from across the river immediately following the crash. 

According to the witness the bow (front) of V-1 was against the bank of the river and appeared to be sunk into a large root ball of a palm tree. The witness stated that the motor appeared to be at full throttle and the prop was raised partially out of the water. The witness was unable to see or hear any occupants onboard.


BARDID: FL-2020-0711
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:10:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Monroe
NearestCityorTown: SANFORD
County: SEMINOLE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of May 23, 2020, Operator1 launched his vessel (V-1) from Lake Monroe Park boat ramp on the St. John’s River in Debary, Florida in Volusia County. Operator1 was the operator of V-1, and had no passengers on board. 

V-1 was headed South on the river towards Lake Monroe. At approximately 1010 hours, while on the Southwest side of Lake Monroe, the operator of V-1 was struck by another vessel. Operator1 was ejected from V-1, and V-2 continued it’s course neither stopping nor rendering aid. Three Good Samaritan vessels stopped and rendered aid to Operator1. 

Seminole County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) and Fire Rescue responded to the scene. Operator1 was transported to Central Florida Regional hospital (CFR) in Sanford where he was pronounced deceased. A SCSO Crime Scene forensic analyst responded to, and documented the scene. 

The ME findings state there were multiple injuries sustained to include:  A) Closed head injury with subarachnoid hemmorrhage over the left cerebral convexity. B) Blunt chest trauma with bilateral rib fractures, bilateral hemothoraces, extensive pulmonary lacerations, and thoracic spine fracture. C) Displaced left humerus fracture. D) External contusions, abrasions and lacerations.  Postmortem blood toxicology screens negative for the presence of ethanol or other major drugs of abuse.


BARDID: FL-2020-0712
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was heading west to Grove Harbor from Bear Cut bridge, vessel 2 was heading north towards the Rickenbacker from Biscayne channel when the crash occurred. Vessel one had damage to the starboard bow area, vessel two had damage on the port side.

None of the operators kept a proper look out and both vessels collided. Vessel one had an impact on the starboard side, and vessel two had an impact on the port side. The impact caused a total of eight vessel occupants to end up in the water. Due to the immediate actions of both vessel operators, all parties were accounted for. no injuries reported


BARDID: FL-2020-0713
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:40:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: canal
NearestCityorTown: HOLLYWOOD
County: BROWARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock at a marina and collided with a occupied docked vessel twice. He stated that he was having issues with the reverse thrust.

No reported injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0714
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf Of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 26, 2020, Vessel 1, FL 4554 SU, was southbound approximatly .33 miles off the beach near 4651 Gulfshore Blvd N. Naples Fl. The vessel operator and all occupants were ejected after hitting the wakes from a larger vessel in the area. The vessel continued onward, with no one on board. The vessel turned to the port side, towards the beach. The vessel struck a female on a paddleboard, causing injuries. the vessel then continued onto the beach, striking a chair and unbrella, before coming to rest in the sand.

Operator had a bruise and pain to his leg. Swimmer/boarder suffered contusions to her left arm, hip, side, and leg. She was transported via ambulance to NCH Bakers Downtown Hospital. She was held overnight and referred to a specialist for treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0715
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracostal Waterway
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Single occupant pontoon vessel was returning to Manatee Pocket from the Intracostal Waterway heading SW when it collided with channel marker #5. This caused damage to the front port pontoon. The vessel was able to return to the dock at SandSprit Park and brought the channel marker which had broken off under the waterline. There were no injuries to the operator. 

Operator stated that he was returning to the boat ramp at Sandsprit park after fishing near the mouth of the St. Lucie Inlet. He was the operator of the vessel and the only occupant onboard. It was approximately 6:00PM and it was starting to get dark. He was heading SW and looking at his navigational chart and then looking up to find channel markers so that he stayed in the channel. 

He then stated that the marker he hit (Channel marker #5) had no visual markings or number board on the side he was looking at. He saw the channel marker when he was approximately 25 feet away, put the boat in neutral but could not avoid striking the marker. He stated he was uninjured, so he then tied up the pole which had broken off under the waterline and towed it to the boat ramp so that it wasn’t a navigational hazard.


BARDID: FL-2020-0716
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:35:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at approximately 8:34 PM a 2005 23’ Baja Outlaw vessel (V-1) being operated in the area of Star Island, Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, FL. 

Operator1 had a total of five (5) passengers on his vessel. While transiting eastbound on the north side of Star Island, Operator1 impacted a 2019 32’ Sea Vee Center Console vessel (V-2), which was traveling westbound towards Palm Island.

The collision injured and ejected (1) of the occupants of V-2 Sea Vee. The victim was transported by Fire Rescue personnel to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, but he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at approximately 9:52 PM.

This case is still under investigation. 

For full accident investigation report refer to case number FWSA-20-OFF-005037.;

Occupant on v2 received fatal injuries to his back. Cause of death: Chop-Like and Blunt Force injuries. 

2nd occupant on v1 received a laceration to the head. She was transported to Mount Sinai Medical Center by the Miami Beach Fire Department where she was admitted, treated and later released. 

3rd occupant on v1 received minor injuries and was treated by Miami Beach Fire Department and the Flamingo Condominium where she was treated and released.

Operator1 was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: FL-2020-0717
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 14, 2020 at approximately 1830 hours Vessel 1 was headed Northbound on the ICW.  Due to the cover of darkness the operator of the vessel did not see the Red channel marker “18” just south of Jonathan’s Landing Marina and collided with it at a speed of approximately 30 knots. Vessel 1 suffered damage to its Starboard bow from the accident.  There were no injuries to the occupants of the vessel.


BARDID: FL-2020-0718
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Live well
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 27, 2020, 17-foot vessel, with two people on board capsized approximately 2 miles east of Lake Worth inlet.  USCG responded to the incident and rescued two people.  There were no injuries to involved parties.  The vessel was left at sea.

On December 6, 2020, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was on Water patrol in Palm Beach County.  At approximately 1100 hours, I was dispatched to a grounded vessel located approximately two miles south of Juno pier.  I have located the vessel, 17-foot, 1997, Angler, registered as FL0345JY beached on the shore.  I contacted registered owner and inquired about his vessel.  He told me his vessel sunk on November 27, 2020.

I met Operator later that day at his vessel.  He told me he and his friend went out fishing on Friday, November 27, at approximately 1600 hours; approximately 2 miles east of Lake Worth inlet. At approximately 1900 hours, they noticed the vessel taking on water.  Soon after, vessel capsized.  USCG was notified and able to assist them. Operator believes that a failure of a live well parts was a reason of taking on water.

Vessel was left at sea per Operator request.  

Operator did not report vessel accident to FWC or local law enforcement because he believed the requirement was met when USCG rescued him at sea.


BARDID: FL-2020-0719
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gordon River
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On Thursday, December 3th, 2020, at approximately 1500 hours, vessel accident FWCS20OFF020616 occurred within Florida’s state waters, in the Gordon River at the docks of 495 Bayfront Place located in Naples, in Collier County, Florida. The accident involved two vessels that are commercially operated, one through Freedom Boat Club LLC and the other through Highwater Marine LLC (Extreme Family Fun Spot). V2’s bow, starboard side, and Starboard Stern collided with V1’s Starboard Side. There were no injuries to the operator or occupant of V2, while V1 was unoccupied. There is damage to both vessels. 

Operator2 stated he noticed the steering on the vessel was extremely difficult as he pulled off the dock. Operator2 explained as they came into the marina to dock the vessel, they had to pause to let another boat dock first. After stopping the wind began to blow V2 sideways. Operator2 used forward and reverse to try and keep away from other vessels. 

Operator2 stated he put V2 in forward but put the throttle too far forward, launching V2 into V1. Operator2 said he had to use two hands to turn the steering wheel which added to the difficulty of navigating. Subject1 explained the wind was breezy throughout the day but stronger during the time of the incident. Subject1 stated as the wind was blowing the vessel around, Operator2 exclaimed to her how difficult the steering mechanism was. Subject1 was facing away from V1 due to safeguarding hitting other vessels during the time of impact. Subject1 again explained they agreed to report the vessels steering difficulties at the end of the boat trip in case the company was unaware. 

 Subject2 began to explain the damage to V2 and that the “steering was busted” due to the impact. I asked Subject2 if the steering was like that when the operator was driving it to which he replied “No”, but when I asked if it was like that prior to the accident he stated he could not swear to it on the bible but they check them almost every day.


BARDID: FL-2020-0720
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: STUART
County: MARTIN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Weather
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling at a high rate of speed, west bound, from the cross roads to Sandsprit Park on the south side of the channel. V2 (USCG) was traveling at approximately 10 knots, east bound, around marker 3A. When V2 noticed V1 coming at them, they turned to their starboard and flashed a light at V1. When V1 saw their spotlight they turned to their port side. While still heading toward V2, V1 then made another adjustment to the starboard side. 

The point of impact was the port bow of V1 to the port stern V2. One person on V1 was ejected into the water and was able to swim back to the vessel. V1 had major fiberglass damage and a hole through the hull as well as a bent hand rail. V2 had damage to their swim platform, metal welds, sponson and engine guard. 

V2 then took the occupants of V1 on their vessel because it was taking on large amounts of water. 

One occupant was injured on V1 and was transported to Sand Sprit Park by V2 and then by ambulance to Martin Memorial South Hospital.

Pictures of the vessels are attached. 
Pictures of V2's GPS are included of the accident.

    
Subject was admitted to the ER with low back pain and bruising to her buttocks.


BARDID: FL-2020-0721
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/31/20 at approximately 5:00 pm vessel 2 (V2) was Westbound in Tates ditch. Vessel 1 (V1) was also heading Westbound but to the north of (V2). At one point (V1) realized he was going to run aground and made a hard turn to the South in an attempt to overtake (V2) and enter Tates ditch. 

(V2) arrived at Tates ditch first and when (V1) attempted to overtake (V2) (V1's) port bow collided with (V2's) starboard midship. 

Operator2 sustained blunt trauma injury to her head and right shoulder.

V2 occupant1 was sitting in a beanbag chair facing forward on vessel 2 (V2).  He was located forward of the center console on the starboard side. When vessel 1 (V1) collided into (V2) he was struck in the head by the port bow of (V1). V2 occupant1 sustained blunt trauma to the right rear of his head causing a hematoma. V2 occupant1 was briefly knocked unconscious by this impact and was transported to the hospital. After treatment at the hospital V2 occupant1 was released.   

V2 occupant2 sustained blunt trauma injury to her back.


BARDID: FL-2020-0722
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:22:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charlotte Harbor
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On September 26, 2020 at approximately 1820 hours, a single vessel incident occurred in Charlotte Harbor just south of Cape Haze Point in Charlotte County, Florida. The vessel involved was a 1991 26’ Wellcraft Scarab. Just prior to the incident (V1) was occupied by two adult males, two adult females, and two juvenile boys. 

V1 became stuck on a sandbar. Operator and two other passengers exited the vessel, into the water, to attempt to push V1 off the sandbar. The other three passengers remained on the vessel. At the time of the incident Operator placed V1’s throttle into full gear from outside of the vessel. While the vessel was still in gear but stuck on the sandbar, a female passenger exited V1 and was struck by the propeller causing serious bodily injury.  She had deep lacerations on the right arm, right leg, and left hand caused by impact with the vessel propeller.

Both operator and victim were under the influence.


BARDID: FL-2020-0723
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-06-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:03:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: QUIET WATER
NearestCityorTown: PENSACOLA
County: ESCAMBIA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On June 27, 2020, at approximately 1911 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Tallahassee Regional Communications Center (TRCC) received a report of a boating accident, with injuries, involving two personal watercraft (PWC) in the area of Quiet Water Beach in Pensacola Beach, FL (Escambia County).

V2 was traveling in an easterly direction at approximately 6 miles per hour while V1 was traveling in a northerly direction at an estimated speed between 35-45 miles per hour. V2 was struck by V1 on the starboard (right) quarter with an angle of impact of approximately 103 degrees (+/- 10 degrees). 

The operator of V1 reported taking action to avoid a collision by turning right and the operator of V2 reported he did not see the collision coming. As a result of the collision, the operators and passengers of V1 and V2 were ejected. 

The operator and passenger of V1 were uninjured, the operator of V2 was hospitalized, and the passenger of V2 was fatally injured.

 V2 occupant cause of Death: Blunt Head Trauma.  Blunt Injuries:  A: Cutaneous abrasions and contusions B: Fractures of calvarium and base of skull. C: Galeal and subgaleal hemorrhages. D: Subarachnoid hemorrhages. E: Fracture of mandible. F: Bilateral lung contusions. G: Bilateral rib fractures.; Operator2:- Fractured ribs on right side. - Liver contusion. - Right pneumothorax. - L1 fracture. - Small concussion. - Multiple minor brain bleeds which were stable.


BARDID: FL-2020-0724
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: I.C.W.
NearestCityorTown: WEWAHITCHKA
County: GULF
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel owner assumes that a barge came through the area the night before, and struck his moored vessel.

 According to Subject1, his vessel had been tied off to the north bank area of the I.C.W. just east of the White City boat ramp, and that it was now wreaked and partially sunk on the south bank of the I.C.W. about 300 yards east of its original location.  Subject1 assumes that a barge came through the area the night before, struck his vessel, and pushed it to where it currently sits.   Subject1 had received permission to tie off at its original location by that area's landowner.

Being very familiar with this waterway, I have seen Subject1's vessel tied off at its original location, and it had been visible and not a hazard to navigation during that time.

Subject1 told me that he did not see an accident occur, and could not give me any information or description of a striking vessel or operator.  He told me that he had last seen his vessel tied off at its original location and undamaged that Friday afternoon, the day before.  He said that he discovered his vessel in its current location and condition Saturday morning.  He also said that his anchor lights had been operational, but could not confirm if they had been left on or not.


BARDID: FL-2020-0725
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityorTown: SEBASTIAN
County: INDIAN RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 27th, 2020 at approximately 1545 hours, a recreational vessel (32’ center console) with three persons on board was involved in a collision with a commercial vessel (18’ center console) with one person on board. The collision occurred on the Atlantic Ocean just outside Sebastian Inlet in Indian River County. The collision did not result in injuries to any of the occupants. Both vessels were damaged in the collision with a total estimated damage of $20,500. 

Operator2 stated, 
•	He was fishing in front of Sebastian Inlet at 3:45 PM
•	There was a vessel to the east of him
•	He heard it get loud, turned around and the vessel was 15 feet from him
•	He jumped out of his vessel to avoid being run over
•	When he surfaced he saw the vessel hit the left side of his boat
•	His boat began sinking and flipped over
•	He was picked up by the vessel that hit him
Operator2 provided a sworn written statement.

I conducted a brief interview of V-1 operator at the Sebastian Yacht Club boat ramp.

He stated, 
•	He was coming up on a plane headed towards the inlet
•	He was coming off a swell and could not see the boat
•	The sun was starting to go down and blinded him for a brief moment
He provided a sworn written statement.


BARDID: FL-2020-0726
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ortega river inlet
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel FL5882RG was heading NorthEast under the Ortega River Bridge when the T-top of the vessel struck the Ortega River Bridge span where it opens and closes. The T-top broke along with the center console and pinned the driver and one passenger down to the back of the vessel.

The vessel then continued under the bridge making a right turn towards a dock and struck that dock on the south side of the dock and left side of the vessel at a angle which made the vessel bounce off and continue towards the shore. The vessel then hit a kayak launch at 3804 Mcgirts blvd and jumped up airborne and slammed on to the ground causing 4 people to be ejected out of the boat.

The driver and passenger that where pinned behind the T-top and Center console where freed by JFRD and transported to the hospital by JFRD.


Victim4 was sitting on the front bow of vessel - ejected. Injuries left elbow, left hip, bruised right knee and right arm cut. subject didn't go with ambulance.

Victim3 right shoulder was injured, unconscious and ejected from vessel didn't remember where she was sitting.

Victim6 was seated on the back of the boat on the right side. haven't been able to make contact within. His mom stated that he had a head concussion to the back of his head.

Operator subject was behind the center console of the vessel. Injuries at this time are injuries to his left hand, right eye, eye brow and lower lip. Will try to get better description if the subject can talk.

Victim 5 was sitting on bow right side, was ejected. His injuries are jaw swelled and left arm bruised. ; 

Victim2:Laying on Starboard Deck and was ejected bruised left elbow.


BARDID: FL-2020-0727
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Tennessee
NearestCityorTown: AUBURNDALE
County: POLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 06,2020, at approximately 1:30 pm, I Officer responded to a single vessel (PWC) boating accident resulting in property damage and minor injuries.

 The accident occurred on the northwest side of Lake Tennessee in Auburndale. 


 At approximately 2:30 pm, Operator provided a written statement. Operator explained that his sister was operating the PWC and observed another PWC in her way. Instead of stopping, she kept pushing the throttle in order to go another direction, which was toward a house and over a fence. He stated when she stopped, she got off the PWC and walked away.

 I observed the accident scene, which was in the back yard of a lakefront residence. It was clear where the PWC had travelled through a tall stand of cat tails and through a light- weight aluminum fence. There were also fiberglass particles embedded in a concrete patio area where the PWC came to rest. The property owner advised that there was a fire pit located in that area, which was also damaged as a result of the accident.

 I observed the PWC, which had been removed from the back yard and loaded onto a trailer. There was hull damage on the forward section of the keel and missing/damaged parts on the handlebars.

 Operator sustained minor cuts and contusions on her right hand. She was treated and released on scene by EMS prior to my arrival.


BARDID: FL-2020-0728
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:50:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alafia River
NearestCityorTown: RIVERVIEW
County: HILLSBOROUGH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, May 17th, 2020, a two-vessel accident occurred in the Alafia River near Riverview in Hillsborough County, Florida. Vessel 2, a 29 ft Phoenix cabin boat, was operating at idle speed, down river. The Phoenix was towing an inner tube with two juvenile skiers.  At approximately 6:50 pm vessel 1, a 10 ft Yamaha PWC, rapidly accelerated directly into the inner tube, striking the skiers. 

The two skiers, neither wearing a life jacket, were ejected into the water. One skier surfaced and was recovered, the other did not. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) and FWC began a search for the missing skier. Divers from HCSO responded and recovered the body of the missing skier.

Vessel 2, a Phoenix Marine Cabin Motorboat was heading down river after departing the Buckhorn Springs area. The Phoenix was operating at idle speed in an idle speed zone and was towing an inner tube with two skiers approximately twenty feet behind. The Phoenix was operating to the left of center in the river. 

Vessel 1, a Yamaha PWC, who had been with the Phoenix at Buckhorn Springs, was also heading down river. A passenger from the Phoenix jumped off the starboard quarter into the river in order to ride on the back of the awaiting PWC. 

Subject got on the PWC behind Operator1. Now facing upriver, Operator1 turned the PWC to his right and began to make a U-turn like maneuver. While in the turn, Operator1 rapidly accelerated the PWC directly into the inner tube, striking Tuber1. Operator1 did not take any actions to avoid the collision.

  The inner tube was struck approximately in its 6 o'clock position by the PWC (12 o’clock is where the inner tube attaches to the tow line). The Yamaha PWC rode over the inner tube striking Tuber1. Both Tuber1 and Tuber2 went into the water.  The PWC was able to alter course prior to colliding with the Phoenix. The PWC altered its course starboard, avoiding the starboard quarter of the Phoenix. The PWC, with Operator1 still in operation, came to a rest off of the starboard beam of the Phoenix. 

  Tuber2 received a laceration of unknown origin to her head, while Tuber1 died as a result of blunt impact to head and neck with brain and cervical spine contusions. 

NOTE: The Alafia River is a winding river that flows in multiple directions.  Upriver is in the direction of The Buckhorn Springs area and down river is towards Tampa Bay. The Buckhorn Springs area is also referred to as The Springs and The Diddy.

Operator1 was arrested for BUI.


BARDID: FL-2020-0729
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CLEARWATER HARBOR
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Monday November 23, 2020 at approximately 1200 hours, boating accident #FWSW20OFF022574 occurred in Clearwater Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida at the Clearwater Beach Marina boat slip #146.  Vessel One (V1) with one operator and one occupant was traveling northwest in reverse, attempting to dock at the marina slip #145.  

Vessel Two (V2) was docked at the marina in boat slip #146 with no occupants on board.  As V1 entered the outer portion of slip #145, the port side stern of V1 was approaching the starboard side of V2.  The Harbor Master called out a warning to V1, that he was approaching V2.  

V1 operator increased power to the engines.  Both engines were in reverse gear.  V1 continued in a northwest direction and struck the starboard side of V2.  Neither the operator nor occupant of V1 sustained any injuries.  V2 occupants were not on board at the time of the accident and sustained no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0730
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:02:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Carlos Pass
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday 10/18/2020 at approximately 1800 hours, a personal watercraft was traveling at a high rate of speed under the Big Carlos Pass Bridge when he struck the concrete piling under the bridge. Operator was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment of his injuries.  The extent and classification of his injuries are unknown at this time.  FWC Investigator was notified on 10/19/20 around 1000 hours.

This is an ongoing criminal investigation.

Operator sustained multiple facial fractures and a laceration to his lip. His facial fractures required a metal plate be installed to reconstruct his left orbital and cheek.  He broke his number 9 and 10 teeth (upper left incisor and lateral incisor) requiring extraction of those permanent teeth.   He sustained a concussion and two broken ribs on the left side of his chest.  He also sustained double vision from his facial injuries, but this has since been resolved.


BARDID: FL-2020-0731
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: CEDAR KEY
County: LEVY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 8:00 PM, a single vessel accident occurred on the Gulf of Mexico while returning to Cedar Key Boat Ramp, Levy County Florida. Operator was on plane returning to Cedar Key Boat Ramp after sunset. Operator was using his on-board Garmin GPS/chart plotter to assist in following his departure route back to the boat ramp. Operator struck channel marker number 5 (square/green) head on, ejecting him into the water and threw his three passengers within the vessel. 

Victim3 sustained a laceration to the forehead, fractured jaw and was briefly unconscious.  Victim4 sustained minor cuts and a nosebleed. Victim2 sustained minor cuts and a knocked out front tooth. Operator sustained a laceration to the forehead but was able to board the vessel and operate the vessel to the boat ramp. 

Levy EMS was on scene and transported Victim3 by air and the rest by land to UF Health Shands Emergency Room/Trauma Center, Gainesville, Florida for non-life-threatening injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0732
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:45:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: ISLANDIA
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at approximately 3:41 PM, U.S. National Park (NPS) Service Park Ranger contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Lake Worth Regional Communication Center (LWRCC) in reference to a boating accident with injury that occurred in the vicinity of Caesar’s Creek, Biscayne Bay, Miami-Dade County, FL. 

According to U.S. Park Ranger, at approximately 12:42 PM a small recreational vessel with five (5) occupants on board approached him and two other officers and reported that there was an injured passenger on board that required medical assistance. 

According to the reports provided (attached to this report) by U.S. Park Rangers the initial version of events placed a U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat as the vessel that created the large wake that caused the victim to injure his back. However, when I individually interviewed three of the occupants of the vessel on November 30, 2020 and on December 1, 2020 none of the persons interviewed were able to describe the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat. 

On Monday, December 30, 2020 I was able to interview Victim at Jackson South Medical Center with FWC Officer. During the interview Victim provided a sworn written statement, a seating diagram that placed him on the port bow of the vessel, and a recorded statement. All these documents are attached to this report. Victim stated the following information:

- The day began when his son’s friend picked up his son and him. 
- The trip began at Black Point and they headed for Sand’s Cut, but ¾ of the way they noticed issues with the vessel not running right. 
- They pulled up to a nearby dock to inspect the vessel and discovered water in the bilge. 
- They waited for the bilge pumps to pump the water out and headed toward Black Point Marina. 
- As they left the pass and picked up speed everyone was sent to the front area of the boat in case that more water comes in. 
- Suddenly, a 40’ vessel created a large wake that sent Victim 5’ in the air two times, which he managed to land sitting down, the third time he landed on his side. 
- After the incident the boat returned to the dock and made contact with NPS which provided assistance. 

- On November 29 he and his passengers went out on his boat and were heading back to Black Point Marina from Adam’s Key. As they were returning through the channel with markers 27 and 28 on both sides and headed westbound a large yacht came flying through the channel making a large wake. 
- This wake caused Victim to lift and fall on the front of the boat injuring his back. As soon as they noticed Victim was injured, they turned around and headed back towards the patrol vessels in the area (NPS). NPS requested air medical transport to a local hospital. 
- The incident occurred between 1:00 and 2:00 PM.
- The yacht that caused the wake was a recreational vessel, white in color, double decker, approximately 40-50’ long with at least five (5) passengers onboard. 

- They left Black Point Marina towards Caesar’s Creek with the intention of spending the day fishing. But the boat began to take on water and they stopped at Adam’s Key to pump the water out. 
- Due to the issues with water intrusion they decided to h


BARDID: FL-2020-0733
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-10-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: FORT MYERS BEACH
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday 10/3/2020 around 1530 hours, a 26 foot pontoon vessel (V1) was being operated with 10 passengers onboard.  The victim fell into the water at the front of the vessel and was struck by the vessel's propeller.  A Good Samaritan stopped his vessel to assist.  Occupant was recovered from the water and transported to Lee Memorial Hospital with serious bodily injury.  Another subject sustained minor injuries during the recovery of Occupant.  No other injuries were reported.  

This is an ongoing criminal investigation.

Subject notified me of her injuries the day after the boating incident (10/4/20).  She provided pictures showing superficial lacerations to her right arm and leg which she went to a Walk-In clinic for treatment.; 

Occupant who fell over the bow suffered lacerations and contusions to her left leg around her knee and serious bodily injury (multiple lacerations) to her right leg requiring surgical amputation above the knee.


BARDID: FL-2020-0734
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Estero Bay
NearestCityorTown: BONITA SPRINGS
County: LEE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 16, 2020, at approximately 1330 hours, a collision occurred between two vessels in New Pass, on the Gulf waters of the State of Florida. 

There were no injuries sustained, and only minor damage to one of the vessels. 

Prior to impact:
Operator1 was attempting to re-position V1 as it had come loose from the spot it was sitting on the sandbar. He was approaching the shallow area near the beach and was caught by the wind and tides. Operator1 found himself approaching the anchored V2 and stated that his first reaction was to reverse his vessel, but he accidentally moved the vessel forward, colliding with V2. 

After impact:
Operator2 was standing on the port side of his vessel, toward the middle. He said that he noticed the damage to the cowling and the PowerPole. He found a way to  move his PowerPole up and tied it as it was no longer working. There was no other damage that he could tell while the vessel was still in the water. 

The two operators exchanged information, and both went to the Bonita Resort and Club.


BARDID: FL-2020-0735
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Boca Ciega Bay
NearestCityorTown: GULFPORT
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Very rough
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 11/11/20 at approximately 1900 hours, V1 (FL 3656 DE, 37 foot Irwin Yacht and Marine sailboat) struck a dock causing property damage. According to the operator, V1 was traveling 10 knots or less heading Northeast when the bow of the vessel struck the seawall, ultimately causing V1 to make impact with the dock at the above listed address. The impact with the dock caused substantial property damage to the dock and some damage to V1. 

	 V1 is currently secured at the dock and has taken on water from the stern causing it to be partially submerged, which has caused V1 to become derelict. V1 was has been uploaded into the derelict vessel database. The accident occurred as a result from a combination of poor weather conditions during tropical storm ETA (anchor line broke during storm) and machinery failure (engine system failed). The total amount of property damage for this accident is estimated at approximately $20,000.  There were no injuries sustained as a result of the accident.


BARDID: FL-2020-0736
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW
NearestCityorTown: JUPITER
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Friday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 27, 2020 FL 9898 PA and Fl 7121 SR were recreationally cruising in the Jupiter Inlet. A head on situation occurred and the two vessels made contact, causing damage and injury to one subject. 

Operator1’s and Operator2’s recollection of the event concluded that the PWC’s were operating in the Jupiter Inlet when a head on situation occurred. Operator1 was traveling East near the South side of the inlet at approximately 25 miles per hour and Operator2 was traveling West near the South side of the inlet at approximately 45 miles per hour when the collision occurred. 

Operators saw each other and altered their courses in an attempt to avoid a collision. Operator2 let off the throttle and steered to his starboard (right), and Operator1 steered to his port (left). 

Off-throttle steering happens in PWC’s due to the water jet the vessel uses to propel itself. When the operator lets off on the throttle there is no water jet to direct the movement of the vessel and it loses a large part of the steering ability. Due to both PWC’s altering their course in the same direction, the two PWC’s made contact.

Operator1 was disgnosed with a fracture to the orbital socket on the right side of his face.


BARDID: FL-2020-0737
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:01:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityorTown: CAPE CANAVERAL
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Prop shaft leak
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vsl 1 left port on 11/28 and traveled approximately 50 miles due east of Port Canaveral. While drifting the operator attempted some repairs to Vsl1. Early morning 11/29 Vsl1 began taking on water and capsized. Operator escaped through bow hatch and stayed with Vsl1 until located by a good Samaritan vessel.

During the night Operator observed that his prop shafts on his inboard motor were leaking. Operator attempted to tighten the seals but was unsuccessful in stopping the leak. Operator observed that his bilge pump was switching on approximately every 30 minutes to deal with the intruding water. 

Operator stayed at sea and slept aboard his vessel. in the evening of 11/29 or the early morning of 11/30, Operator awoke on his couch in the cabin to the sound of rushing water and found his vessel listing to the stern. Operator observed that his boat was continuing to sink from the stern and moved to the bow of the cabin, where he was able to exit the cabin through a bow hatch.

After exiting the vessel Operator found a floating cushion and tied it to the railing of his now mostly submerged vessel. Operator dove into his vessel several times in unsuccessful attempts to recover his EPIRB and other equipment.

Shortly after the incident Operator observed a vessel on the horizon and began waving his shirt to indicate his distress. The vessel approached Operator and he was safely recovered.


BARDID: FL-2020-0738
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:21:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marine Stadium
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was struck by a vessel which left the scene.

Operator1 stated he was cruising at approximately 20 miles per hour when a white twin engine vessel attempt to cross from his starboard side then turned away striking his PWC. The vessel struck Operator1's starboard bow with it's stern causing significant damage and immediately left the scene. Operator1 was unable to identify the vessel nor document any vessel identifiers.


BARDID: FL-2020-0739
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CECILE
NearestCityorTown: KISSIMMEE
County: OSCEOLA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 14, 2020 at approximately 1600 hours, I Officer with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was dispatched to a boating accident involving two jet skis on Lake Cecile in Kissimmee. I arrived at Extreme Jet Ski of Orlando approximately at 1800 hours. Once on scene, I was informed by Osceola Sheriff’s Office that all parties had left Extreme Jet Ski and that one lady was transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center.

Operator2 explained the events leading up to the event. He stated that he and Subject were riding on ski #29 driving around the lake and once they reached the far corner of the lake they got struck by another customer (#30) on the starboard side, ejecting them both into the water. 

All three customers were in the water and Extreme Jet Ski employees were able to assist them back to the dock.

Subject was transported and admitted into the hospital to have a routine check-up.  Paramedics on scene observed Subject to be dazed and confused after the accident and was also ejected into the water.  Subject also complained of knee pain and seemed to be sprained. After initial check-up she was released with no injury or head pain.


BARDID: FL-2020-0740
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: lake eustis
NearestCityorTown: EUSTIS
County: LAKE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling northwest on Lake Eustis. V2 was traveling east. V1 did not see V2 because the sun was setting in his eyes. V1's bow collided with V2's Starboard side hull.  V1 had damage to the front bow. V2 had damage to the starboard side. V2 operator was injured and treated at the hospital.

V2 operator sustained a fracture to her lower right knee/lower leg just under knee.


BARDID: FL-2020-0741
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hurricane Pass
NearestCityorTown: DUNEDIN
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, December 8, 2020 at approximately 1400 hours, boating accident # FWSW-20-OFF-023281 occurred in Hurricane Pass, Pinellas County, Florida about 400 yards west of Honeymoon Island.  

Vessel one (V1) with one operator and one occupant was traveling east in the channel leading into Hurricane Pass. V1, while still in the channel ran aground, causing the vessel to become stuck on a sandbar protruding into the channel. 

V1, while rocking hard in the breakers on the sandbar, began taking on water. Both occupants and several pets were rescued by Palm Harbor Fire Rescue as their vessel partially sunk on the sandbar. The occupants were evaluated by EMS and refused any medical treatment.


BARDID: FL-2020-0742
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clearwater Sound
NearestCityorTown: CLEARWATER
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at approximately 1220 hours, boating accident # FWSW20OFF022235 occurred in the Clearwater Harbor Marina Basin, Pinellas County, Florida. Vessel 2, a 61 Viking Yacht was moored at the marina dock, facing towards the east. 

Vessel 1 was attempting to turn his vessel around in the marina basin. V1, while turning his vessel from an eastbound direction to the west, got caught in the wind and current, pushing his boat to the south, in the direction of V2. 

V1, realizing he would not make the turn, tried to reverse, however his reverse gear was not working and his vessel's bow collided with V2. There is damage to both vessels. There were no injuries to the operator of V1 and no one was on board V2 at the time of the collision.


BARDID: FL-2020-0743
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: icw
NearestCityorTown: sunny isles beach
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling north of the ICW when it struck V2 which was docked. V1 struck the front portion of V2 port side bow. no injuries reported


BARDID: FL-2020-0744
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: NAPLES BAY
NearestCityorTown: NAPLES
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was departing on a fishing charter when the vessel struck a submerged object near channel marker 30 in Naples Bay causing damage to the prop and shaft.


BARDID: FL-2020-0745
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:57:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Naples Bay
NearestCityorTown: Naples Bay
County: COLLIER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 being a sailing vessel making way as a power driven vessel with auto pilot active eastbound in cannel of Naples Bay. Operator carelessly failed to observe channel marker #18 and striking with its bow. This caused minor damage to the bow of V1 and knocked down the channel marker. No reported or observed injuries. The channel marker was removed and reported to USCC by this R/O.


BARDID: FL-2020-0746
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:45:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: INTRA-COASTAL WATERWAY
NearestCityorTown: Indian Shores
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1, a 2014 24 foot Yellowfin, was traveling North in the intra-coastal waterway at approximately 38 mph at night, in a slow speed minimum wake zone. 

Vessel 1 struck channel marker #28 located within Indian Shores, causing all 7 occupants to be ejected from the vessel. 

The vessel made a hard left turn, struck a seawall, continued forward, making a circle. The vessel started north again, made another left turn, continued until it struck a seawall and began to sink. One of the passengers sustained minor injuries and required stitches at a local hospital. Another passenger was found later to be deceased approximately .25 miles south of crash site.


BARDID: FL-2020-0747
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: ST. PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling South in the Sunshine Skyway Channel when it struck a channel marker.  A toddler on board went to the hospital for minor injuries.  No other vessels involved.

On 12/12/2020 at approximately 1930 hours, V1 (2001 Hydra-Sports), was leaving a boat parade in Gulfport.  He had 4 passengers aboard his vessel, 1 of those passengers being a toddler.  V1 was traveling South in the Sunshine Skyway Channel Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) at about 20 MPH.   They were heading to where they stored the vessel, a friend’s residence in Coquina Key.

To follow the ICW to his destination he would have to turn East under the Dick Misener Bridge.  He mistakenly turned to early and as he started to turn East, V1 collided with ICW Channel Marker 2. The toddler was sitting on his mother’s lap on a seat located at the bow of the boat.  With the impact, he fell to the deck of the boat. Subject1 was also at the bow and was ejected from the vessel but sustained no injuries.  The other parties on the vessel sustained no injuries. 

Both sides of the bow of V1 sustained fiberglass damage.  There is an indentation of the channel marker on the bow slightly to the starboard side.  The cap was separated from the hull.  There was also damage to the rub rails around the bow. The damage was estimated at $4,000.  The channel marker received some scratches but no major damage and is still secure in the ground.

With everyone on board, Operator resumed to his destination.  The incident was not reported to anyone nor did any emergency medical personnel respond.  After the vessel was secured on the lift, the toddler was later brought to the emergency room as a precaution and was released the same night.  He was said to have a minor concussion.  The following morning around 1000 hours operator reported this incident to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.


BARDID: FL-2020-0748
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: gulf of mexico
NearestCityorTown: TARPON SPRINGS
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Nov 28th, 2020, Victim flipped off of a tube being pulled by Florida vessel FL 9044 SS, Victim was taken to Bayonet Point Hospital by EMS and released same day with a possible concussion. V1 was traveling West bound toward Three Rooker Island at approximately 15 – 20 MPH. V1 made a right-hand turn (North), causing Victim to flip off the tube landing in the water. When Victim was recovered from the water she began to speak of back pain. Victim was taken to Anclote Boat Ramp by V1 where she was meet by EMS, Victim was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital by EMS. Hospital found no breaks or fractures, possible concussion.


BARDID: FL-2020-0749
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: GULF OF MEXICO
NearestCityorTown: ENGLEWOOD
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east into stump pass from the gulf of mexico. Vessel 2 was drifting in the pass facing east. Vessel 1's bow subsequently collided with vessel 2's stern.

I spoke with Operator1 operator of the ski that struck operator2's ski in the stern. Operator1 advised me that he was operating the ski alone in the gulf of mexico. He was following Operator2, who was operating the ski while his uncle was sitting on the back. 

He was following them into stump pass. He advised me that while following operator2, he was looking down at the waves being made by his ski. When he looked up, operator2 were stopped approximately 15 feet in front of him. 

Operator1 said he didn't  have time to react. He took his finger off the throttle and the ski slid up the back of the other ski and knocked v2 subjects off into the water. Operator1 then jumped into the water to assist. They were all able to return to the rental location on the ski's. 

Operator1 advised me that he taken and passed a florida boater education course at the rental location, and received a temporary certificate. 

operator2 suffered broken bones in his right pinky finger. He was treated and released from the hospital.; v2 occupant suffered 3 broken ribs (10th, 11th, 12th) he also suffered fractures to lumbar vertebrae 1 and lumbar vertebrae 2. He was released from the hospital with no life threatening injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0750
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: MARATHON
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
V01 was traveling north at approximately 2 knots when it collided with a boat lift in a residential canal. V02 was on the boat lift at the time. No damage present to V02, damage present to the boat lift and V01.
Operator explained to me that he was operating the vessel northeast in the residential canal with intentions on heading out to the Gulf of Mexico. As he approached the boat lift, a vessel was in the process of being pulled out of a boat ramp that was perpendicular to the boat lift. Operator stated this was the cause of the collision with the boat lift. The vessel that was being pulled out of the ramp was throttling onto the trailer, which caused large amounts of water to be pushed to the northwest, which pushed Operator’s vessel into the boat lift. After the collision, Operator said he then contacted the residential community’s main office to notify the owner of the boat lift before heading out to the Gulf of Mexico.


BARDID: FL-2020-0751
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:00:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tobe Lake
NearestCityorTown: SILVER SPRINGS
County: MARION
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Drug
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
CASE SUMMARY OF FWNE20OFF015843
FATAL BOATING INCIDENT TOBE LAKE, MARION COUNTY

On August 28th, 2020 at 2009hrs, FWC Dispatch received a call for assistance from the Marion County Sheriff's Office. It was reported to them that a body was floating in Tobe Lake next to an overturned kayak. 

Based on evidence and information gathered to date, it is believed that victim was in a kayak on Tobe Lake sometime shortly after he was last seen by his father. The cause or time of the accident is unknown. The body was in an advance state of decomposition. Autopsy report list manner of death as an accident. The cause of death was listed as drowning with combined drug toxicity as a contributing condition.

VIOLATIONS
There are no violations to address at this time. The body had been in the water for several days and was in an advanced state of decomposition.


BARDID: FL-2020-0754
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: caloosahatchee
NearestCityorTown: MOORE HAVEN
County: GLADES
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 26th, 2020 at approximately 5:21 PM, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was dispatched to a boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River southwest of the Moore Haven Locks. Officers arrived on scene shortly after me. 

	While I was in route, I contacted the reporting party. Subject said that he did not see the accident occur but, was cruising past when he saw a boat in the weeds and trees. He said that he stopped to provide assistance and transported the injured individual to the Moore Haven boat ramp to meet EMS. I asked if he knew the extent of the damages of the boats involved. I also asked if I would need a boat to get to them. He said no, that there were no major damages and that all the boats were at the above-named ramp. He also stated that Glades County Sheriff’s Office was already on scene.

	Upon arriving at the Moore Haven Ramp, I met with Subjects who were both on the vessel (FL#9877HY HIN# PPJ64455D393) that brought Victim to shore. I asked if they had any information regarding the accident and they both answered no, and that they came across it after it had happened. Deputy of Glades County Sheriff’s Office was the first officer on scene and provided me with Subject’s contact information. I told them that they could leave and if I had any questions that I would reach out to them.

	At the ramp there was a group of people waiting with two vessels in the water, that were pulled up to the bank. Subject2 was an occupant of the boat that was traveling in front of Operator’s vessel. I asked him if he saw the accident and he said no. I asked him how he knew the vessel behind him had been in an accident and he said that he just happened to look behind him and saw Operator’s vessel in the bushes. 
 
	I then spoke with Operator, who is the registered owner and the operator of the vessel involved, which was a pink, 18’4” Action Marine Speed Boat (FL#1190SP, HIN#ACM18026J418). I asked if there was another vessel involved and he said no. I asked him what happened, and he said “[I] was driving and [the] boat lost steering and turned. Steering broke and boat stopped on shore.” which he also put in his sworn statement. Operator also said that Victim was the only other person on board when this happened and the only one injured. Operator said that he has over 100 hours operating a boat and has a valid boaters safety card.

	Once they were able to get the vessel loaded on the trailer, I took pictures from all four angles and the broken hydraulic hose that controls the steering for the vessel. The boat had minor scratches to the gel coating on the bow of the hull. The only major damages, myself and the owner could find, were to the starboard stern side of the boat on the gunwale where the chrome piping had been slightly bent and deformed, as well as the broken hydraulic hose. Operator estimated the cost of the damages to be approximately $60.00. I also asked Operator if we could look at the GPS to get an exact location of the accident and see the line the vessel had taken prior to the accident.

	I then drove to Hendry Regional Medical Center (524 West Sagamore Ave Clewiston, FL 33440) to speak with Victim who was injured during the accident. When I walked into the hospital room Victim was laid down in a bed and stated that he was in pain and could not sit up. Due to his injuries, I asked if I could write down his statement


BARDID: FL-2020-0755
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/ picnic island
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling North on the ICW near Pace Picnic Island when suddenly turned left before the collision occurred. 

V2 was traveling on the port (left side) behind V1. V2 did not, and could not avoid collision to V1 because of the speed and proximity to V1. 

As V1 turned to the left, V2 struck V1 on the port side, and struck the operator ejecting operator. Operator of V2 was also ejected. 

operator two had a broken hip, lacerated liver.


BARDID: FL-2020-0756
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: PALM BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/30/2020 at approximately 1:15 PM in the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County a personal watercraft was south bound along Palm Beach Island and struck the Island Rd. bridge. 

The PWC approached and attempted to pass under the Island Rd. bridge. According to witnesses they estimated the speed of the PWC to be around 15-20 MPH. As the PWC was about to pass under the bridge it struck the Island Rd. bridge with the bow of the PWC. 

The impact caused the operator to be ejected from his seat and strike the bridge with his head/face. He was knocked unconscious and fell from the PWC into the water. The passenger, along with the operator of another PWC was able to recover the unconscious operator and recover him onto the PWC. He regained consciousness and they drove him several hundred yards to their dock. 

Once at the dock they contacted 911. The Town of Palm Beach Police Department along with Fire Rescue were the first to arrive on scene (case # 20-001379). He was transported to St. Mary’s medical center where he was treated for facial lacerations, chipped teeth and a concussion. No other injuries were reported at the time. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0758
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alligator Creek
NearestCityorTown: PUNTA GORDA
County: CHARLOTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling from Charlotte Harbor to Alligator Creek at 8:00 pm.  The operator of V1 became distracted by his dog and crashed into the mangroves.  V1 became grounded approximately 50 yards into the mangroves from the water line.


BARDID: FL-2020-0759
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tampa Bay
NearestCityorTown: SAINT PETERSBURG
County: PINELLAS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/31/2020, at approximately 1430 hours, V1 was recreationally cruising east bound approaching the Dick Misener bridge. Upon attempting to go under the bridge the subject impacted with the bridge piling resulting in vessel damage and injuries requiring first aid.

On 12/31/2020, at approximately 1430 hours, V1 (11' Yamaha PWC), was cruising east bound headed towards the Dick Misener bridge at an estimated 10-15 mph. Conditions were light to moderate chop and visiblity was clear. Operator1 was the only occupant on the PWC. 

Accident:

Lack of steerage due to being off-throttle caused V1 to strike the bridge piling with the port side bow. V1 sustained approximately 6" of damage to the port side bow fiberglass just above the rub rail and another approximate 6" cut below the rub rail.  Due to the impact, three motor mounts were broken (See photos). Total damages were estimated to be over $2000. He sustained a sprain to his right ankle, but did not request EMS during our interaction. 

Operator1 and his guide, along with their group, returned to Bada Bing water sports and reported the accident to FWC. Upon my arrival, I interviewed the operator of the vessel and the guide who stated he witnessed the incident as well as photographed the vessel (written statement attached).  Operator sustained a strain to his right ankle first aid was administered by himself. EMS was not called.


BARDID: FL-2020-0760
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:53:00
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arthur R Marshall National Ref
NearestCityorTown: BOYNTON BEACH
County: PALM BEACH
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
On Friday, 11/13/20, two people were boating/fishing in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on their 2013 15'6” Gheenoe (Florida registration number: FL0398PM).  At some point, both individuals ended up in the water.  On Saturday morning, 11/14/20, a passing boater saw their unoccupied  vessel and located them floating face down in the water nearby.  The boater called 911 and assisted Coral Springs Fire Rescue in responding to the scene.  Coral Springs Fire Rescue pronounced both individuals deceased on scene. "other" used as "unknown" for contributor due to unknown facts or circumstances as to how the victims were separated from their vessel.  Operator had a small laceration to forehead.  No trauma or suspicious findings


BARDID: FL-2020-0761
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: St Johns River
NearestCityorTown: PALM BAY
County: BREVARD
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 27th, 2020 at approximately 1700 hours, a recreational vessel (12’ fiberglass airboat) with one person on board was involved in a collision with fixed objects (trees) in the Bulldozer Canal off the St. Johns River in southern Brevard county. Vessel was damaged in the collision with a total estimated damage of $5,000. 

Operator stated, 
•	He was taking his vessel out for the first time
•	He was in the Bulldozer canal heading eastbound
•	The vessel just planned out when he felt it throttle up-engine increase in power
•	At the same time the steer locked up due to the force of air from the prop and the vessel began a turn to the starboard
•	Vessel left the canal and went into the trees lining the bank
•	He was ejected from the vessel
•	Vessel sustained damage to prop, engine, rigging and hull
•	He stated he had friends that were going to recover the vessel the following day


BARDID: FL-2020-0762
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Angelfish Creek
NearestCityorTown: KEY LARGO
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/20/2020 in Monroe County, Florida at approximately 1830, Vessel 1 (V1) a 40 foot Intrepid, cabin motorboat, white in color, bearing registration numbers FL 6786 SV was traveling east on Angelfish Creek. 

Due to bright screen lighting, dark conditions (nighttime), and operator inattention V1 veered off and struck the mangroves leaving the bow of V1 approximately 40 feet into the south shoreline mangroves. There was a total eight people on board.
 
No injuries were reported.


BARDID: FL-2020-0763
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-11-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:36:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Gulf of Mexico
NearestCityorTown: STEINHATCHEE
County: TAYLOR
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On November 26, 2019, V1 was traveling in the Gulf of Mexico in an unknown height of seas when V1 hit a wave. As V1 hit the wave, a vessel occupant fell and struck her back on a hard piece on the deck of the vessel. 

The vessel made way back to Sea Hag Marina where the occupant was transported via helicopter to UF Health/Shands in Gainesville, FL. 

The occupant suffered a broken back.   She was diagnosed with a fractured T8 vertebra.


BARDID: FL-2020-0764
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: PALATKA
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
DayofWeek: Thursday
RedactedNarrative:
On April 23, 2020 at approximately 1530hrs, a pontoon boat carrying 4 POB was idling south on the St. Johns River in Putnam County. The vessel was near marker 16 and Dunn's creek when strong winds blew off one of the occupant's hat. The occupant jumped into the water to retrieve the hat. The swimmer began to struggle and was unable to stay above the surface. The operator jumped into the water to rescue the swimmer but was unable to do so. The other occupants of the vessel threw a type 4 throwable and another life jacket to the swimmer but the swimmer was unable to grab them. The swimmer was located by sonar and recovered by Putnam County Sheriff's Office Dive Team at 1000hrs on April 25,2020. A detailed report will be completed on ISR060529.


BARDID: FL-2020-0765
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake IDA
NearestCityorTown: INTERLACHEN
County: PUTNAM
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
DayofWeek: Saturday
RedactedNarrative:
For a detailed report. See incident report # ISR060530

On 9-5-2020 at approximately 1500 hours two occupants were being towed in an inflatable tube by a 16' vessel on Lake Ida in Putnam County. The two occupants being towed collided with a dock. Both occupants were severely injured and were transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville. One of the occupants eventually succumbed to her injuries. The other occupant is still under medical care. After Putnam S.O. cleared the scene, the operator of the vessel and the passenger in the vessel left the scene. FWC was notified at approximately 1613 hours. Investigation is pending and ongoing.

Victim1 was pronounced deceased at Shands hospital upon arrival. Operator strained her right ankle when jumping into the water to render aid. Occupant received multiple broken bones and was admitted to the hospital.


BARDID: FL-2020-0766
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:47:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: BISCAYNE BAY MELOY CHANNEL
NearestCityorTown: MIAMI BEACH
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
DayofWeek: Sunday
RedactedNarrative:
On December 13th, 2020, at approximately 1947 hours, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a call from dispatch regarding a single vessel boating accident that had just occurred at 1125 N Shore Drive in Miami Beach, Florida. I responded by vessel first and while en route to the scene on my patrol vessel, I was made aware that the single occupant of the vessel involved had already been transported to Ryder Trauma Center by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. I then returned my patrol vessel to the dock and responded to the scene by land. 

When I arrived on scene at 1125 N Shore Drive, the vessel involved, a 19' 2012 Sea Ray open motorboat bearing Florida registration FL 8010 RZ was tied up to a Towboat U.S. vessel behind the residence. The Sea Ray had severe fiberglass damage in the bow, inside the vessel on the floor, and on the starboard side of the hull. Based on my training and experience, the damage to the vessel was over $2,000. 

I found five (5) empty alcoholic beverage containers on the deck of the vessel as well as numerous unopened alcoholic beverages on the deck of the vessel. A Miami Beach Police Officer who was on scene with Operator before he was transported to Ryder Trauma Center advised that he could smell alcohol on Operator. EMS personnel on scene advised that Operator had blood on his face and near his ears. 

Eye witnesses of the accident who were in their backyard stated that they couldn't see anyone driving the boat and they thought it was unoccupied when it crashed into a boat dock and then the sea wall.  the boat remained in gear behind his residence until a Towboat U.S. captain, who was the first vessel that responded to the scene, arrived and turned the boat off. 

The boat dock was severely damaged from the accident and the sea wall at 1125 N Shore Drive was cracked and raised from the accident as well. I  took photographs of the vessel, the boat dock, and the sea wall before I left the scene on December 13th, 2020. 

After I left the scene of the accident, I responded to Operator's address to deliver his personal  belongings from the boat, including cell phone and wallet to his wife. I also provided her with a copy of Operator's vessel tow receipt. 

Since Operator was going in and out of consciousness and vomiting at the hospital, we were not able to collect a voluntary blood sample from him to determine its alcohol content. Per Florida Statutes we were also not able to conduct a forced blood draw to determine its alcohol content as there were no serious bodily injuries or deaths as a result of the accident.  

On December 18th, 2020, I, along with Officer responded to Operator's residence to speak with him about the accident. Operator stated that the last thing he remembered was driving his boat in the Meloy Channel and stated he didn't remember crashing. Operator stated that he was the only occupant onboard his vessel when he crashed. Operator stated that he did not have any medical conditions that could have played a part in him crashing his vessel. Operator did not offer any explanation at all for why he crashed his vessel into the boat dock and then the sea wall. Operator stated that he did not sustain any serious injuries as a result of the accident but that he was now feeling sore and fatigued and his vision was blurry and crossed. 

I tried to make contact with the homeowners at this address via telephone on December 22nd, 2020 to get an estimate for an estimate on the dollar amount of property damage but no one answered or returned my calls. On January 5th, 2021 I was able to make contact with th


BARDID: FL-2020-0767
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 04:10:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black Creek
NearestCityorTown: MIDDLEBURG
County: CLAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
On 12/06/2020 at approximately 0410 a vessel (1 operator and 1 passenger) struck a wooden seawall on Black Creek.


On 12/06/2020 at approximately 0410, Operator and Passenger were cruising southeasterly on Black Creek at approximately 30 MPH. Just south of the Henly Road (CR 209) bridge Operator1 stated the his steering cable broke. 

The vessel took a hard left turn and struck a wooden seawall. The impact ejected Passenger from the vessel. He stated that he was knocked out but when he hit the cold water he suddenly regained  consciousness to see the vessel and operator drifting away. 

Neighbors heard the impact and came to assist. When Clay Sheriffs Officers and FWC Leutenant arrived, it was determined through Field Sobriety Tasks that Operator1 was impaired. Operator1 was transported to Clay County Jail where he refused breath/ alcohol testing. 

	I arrived at approximately 0500 and launched my vessel at Old Ferry boat ramp. I photographed the crash- impact spot and vessel damage as-well-as several empty budweiser cans and box. I then hip-towed the vessel to the Old Ferry ramp where the vessel owner (father) loaded the boat onto his trailer. Later that same morning I drove to residence and took more photographs of the boat in the daylight.; 

Operator1 sustained chemical burns from gasoline to his lower legs. He also broke his nose. He was transported to Shands Hospital in Gainesville.


BARDID: FL-2020-0768
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic
NearestCityorTown: KEY WEST
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Weather
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel one was backing into a slip at Conch Harbor Marina. Vessel one was pushed by high winds into the motors of vessel two. Vessel two was docked and unoccupied. There were no injuries.


BARDID: FL-2020-0769
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-12-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Canal
NearestCityorTown: TAVERNIER
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
DayofWeek: Monday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel Two was docked and raised out of the water on Vessel Two’s boat lift. 

The owner of Vessel One was lowering his vessel into the canal and was preparing to depart. The Vessel One operator slipped and pushed the throttle forward while falling backwards onto his fishing pole rack near the outboard engines. 

Vessel one then struck the Vessel One boat lift and broke the arms off the lift I-beams and ran over them in the canal causing damage to Vessel One’s outboard Skegs and starboard-side tilt and trim unit. Vessel One then continued forward and struck Vessel Two’s outboard engines and Vessel Two’s boat lift. 

Vessel One struck Vessel Two’s boat lift hard enough to crack the concrete foundation of one of the lift’s I-beams. The impact of Vessel One also shifted the entire boat lift in the direction of travel. Vessel Two was pushed forward by Vessel one and the bunks of the boat lift were bent. The guide poles were also both damaged in the impact. The operator of Vessel One was able to regain control and throttle down after the impact.


BARDID: FL-2020-0770
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: Biscayne Bay
NearestCityorTown: KEY BISCAYNE
County: MIAMI-DADE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel vs vessel accident at Miami Marine stadium. V1 struck V2 from behind while getting on plane. one subject was transported to the hospital from minor laceration on the thigh. 

They unanimously stated that the vessel they were on was rented and being captained by Operator2. They told us they were on the back of their vessel heading north at a slow rate of speed when they were hit from behind by another vessel. 

A Written statement obtained by Operator2 stated “As Im cruising easy maybe 300-400 feet off the Rickenbacker CSWY. Moving at a speed of about 6knts I was struck from behind by a 399 deep impact that was on plane speed maybe 30-40 MPH. My first response was to shut off my engines and assess damage/injuries.”

Officer and I then went to question the operator of the Deep impact. Operator1 stated he was cruising by Rickenbacker Causeway when he saw a vessel in front of him. He went to come up on plane and lost sight of the vessel hitting them. One person was admitted to the hospital with a laceration to the leg and was released.


BARDID: FL-2020-0771
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY/SANTA ROSA
NearestCityorTown: FT. WALTON BEACH
County: OKALOOSA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
DayofWeek: Tuesday
RedactedNarrative:
On July 28, 2020 a 19' open motorboat (V2) was traveling west, pulling an intertube carrying a 7 year old female (S1). 11' PWC (V1) was traveling east at approximately 15- 20 mph. V2 began to slow down and stop. 

V1 passed V2, starboard to starboard, as V1 stopped and turned behind V2. V1 did not see the S1 behind V2. V1 crossed behind V2 running over S1. S1 was knocked of the tube and sustained injuries. S1 was transported by V2 to Marler Park, then transported to the hospital for injuries. S1 suffered a fractured clavicle, lacerated spleen, fractured skull, and a brain bleed. S1 was released from the hospital on Aug 5, 2020. 


Victim had craniotomy surgery to stop the brain bleed and prevent further swelling. 


BARDID: FL-2020-0772
State: FL
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2020-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
CoordinatesConfidence: C
NameOfBodyOfWater: St. Johns River
NearestCityorTown: JACKSONVILLE
County: DUVAL
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentCause1: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
RedactedNarrative:
On Wednesday, September 30th, 2020 at approximately 1640 hours, a single vessel accident occurred on the North side of the Buckman Bridge located on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.  Upon Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department (JFRD) arrival, the vessel was located capsized and drifting North of the Buckman Bridge. 

No occupants were found onboard or near the vessel. An individual who witnessed the incident, reported seeing the operator of the vessel roll overboard out of the vessel after the collision occurred. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) and the FWC Dive Team responded to the scene. 

The dive teams identified the vessel owner, who was reported by family members to be driving his vessel back to his residence after being serviced by a local marine mechanic.  

On October 2nd, 2020 Victim was found deceased on the St. Johns River, approximately 1-mile Northeast of the accident site. Victim’ body was transported to Mulberry Cove Marina at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and turned over to the Duval County Medical Examiner; 

During the autopsy, the operating pathologist stated that the observable likely cause of death was a fracture to the upper vertebrae directly below the skull, also known as a broken neck. An additional large fracture was observed to the vertebrae in the middle portion of the spine that also could have caused death. The pathologist stated that samples of Victim’ organs would be tested to determine if any other medical events may have occurred prior to or during the accident, but, that tests may be inconclusive due to the body already being in a decomposed state. Refer to the Medical Examiner’s full report for a complete account of the autopsy and cause of death.


