# ReleasableAccidents

BARDID: NY-2023-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 states vessel 2 was operating recklessly and collided w/ Port quarter of vessel 1 causing a large hole.


BARDID: NY-2023-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: BROAD CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: Long Beach
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Missing or inadequate navigation aids
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 ran aground in Broad Channel Northbound. V1 damaged the bottom of the boat and started to take on water. No injuries reported. Boat removed from scene by Sea Tow.


BARDID: NY-2023-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityTown: Alexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 attempted to back from dock and failed to see V2 already docked next to V1. 

V1 backs into V2 causing damage to swim platform of V1 and lower unit of V2. V2 was unoccupied.


BARDID: NY-2023-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: NOYAC BAY
NearestCityTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Water skier was being towed, when they were stopping, skier let go of the rope and fell forward and hit skis. Skier received laceration above his right eye.


BARDID: NY-2023-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: CHATAUQUA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Bemus Point
County: CHAUTAUQUA
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessels 1 and 2 were traveling together on separate PWC's traveling North. Operator of V2 states he looked down at the speedometer briefly and then he collided into the rear of V1. Operators were assisted at the scene by a pontoon boat who heard the collision. Subjects were transported to private dock. Operator of V1 later transported to hospital.


BARDID: NY-2023-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:23:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel noticed smoke from engine compartment, upon lifting the engine hatch flames were visible on the engine with bilge full of oil. Owner used fire extinguisher to put out fire.


BARDID: NY-2023-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: CANANDARAGO LAKE
NearestCityTown: Richfield
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boat 1 was slowing down to turn into boat launch. Vessel 2 was traveling behind vessel 1 and was failed to notice V1 slowing and could not avoid collision with the rear of V2.


BARDID: NY-2023-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim 1 stated while vessel 1 was at anchor at Playland Park, she was walking to the bow of said vessel, when she stepped into an ajar cabin hatch, causing injury to her right ankle. She was later transported to Greenwich Hospital


BARDID: NY-2023-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityTown: New York
County: NEW YORK
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Boaters were in the East River for a 4th of July firework show. All boats were driving down river due to an up river current. Boats were moving downstream and approx. 3-4 knots. 

Vessel 1 was driving at approx. 3 knots down river when V2, driving around 10 knots downriver, struck the starboard stern side of V1. Operator of vessel 2 found to be drinking by NYPD.


BARDID: NY-2023-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: OYSTER BAY
NearestCityTown: Centre Island
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
At above listed date and time, deceased left the helm of the vessel to untie a tangled mast on the bow. While doing so he went overboard. A passenger grabbed the wheel in an attempt to locate the deceased. Deceased was found about a week later.


BARDID: NY-2023-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE ERIE
NearestCityTown: Buffalo
County: ERIE
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 lost engine power while on Lake Erie. Vessel 1 drifted into the break wall near the Middle Gap. 

The water conditions were rough, with waves estimated at three to four feet in height. The waves caused the vessel to continuously crash into the rocky break wall causing damage to the hull and keel.


BARDID: NY-2023-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:25:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While departing village dock operator was unable to control V1 which made contact with V2. Windshield and frame became fetched up on anchor of V2. Causing windshield to shatter and breaking window frame.


BARDID: NY-2023-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityTown: Irondequoit Bay
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator stated that he and five children aboard were on a field trip from the City of Rochester Parks and Recreation summer camp and was conducting a tour of Irondequoit Bay. Operator said while they were sailing, he noticed a storm front approaching and decided to return to port. He turned the vessel from a southernly tack to a northerly tack, when a strong gust of wind "backwinded " the jib and capsized the vessel. Operator said him and all the children were thrown overboard into the water.


BARDID: NY-2023-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE GEORGE
NearestCityTown: Bolton Landing
County: WARREN
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 struck a submerged object, most likely an underwater rock. Damage to lower unit, prop, skeg and gear case. Vessel towed in by Little Harbor Marina. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2023-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: EAST RIVER
NearestCityTown: Astoria
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was heading E/B along East River. Vessel approached the Roosevelt Island Bridge which has a 40' closed clearance, while the vessel has a 60' mast. 

Vessel struck bridge midspan in the closed position, de-masting itself and rigging. No damage to bridge. Vessel took on water, but kept steerage and power till SeaTow arrived. No injuries.


BARDID: NY-2023-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:53:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Verona
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Oneida County Sheriff's responded to an area off of Lewis Point on Oneida Lake for an unconscious male in the water. Upon arrival the male was observed unconscious in the water, face up, wearing a lifejacket that appeared bunched up around his upper torso. It was later determined that the victim had fallen off the PWC and was unable to get back on due to high waves. Victim was removed and transported to the Coast Guard station. Medical Personnel pronounced him deceased at 1624Hrs.


BARDID: NY-2023-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:20:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityTown: Massapequa
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 states he was attempting to throw a floating swim pad in the water when he slipped causing him to hit the throttles. This caused the vessel to accelerate into V2. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2023-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
NearestCityTown: ALexandria Bay
County: JEFFERSON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 traveling toward the public docks when the operator failed to observe an island. V1 struck island causing damage to vessel and injury.  The operator had been drinking.  


BARDID: NY-2023-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:09:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Owner reported he was heading SE. He thought he was clear of the rocks but ended up striking a rock. Vessel started taking on water.


BARDID: NY-2023-0084
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:12:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: WEST NECK HARBOR
NearestCityTown: Shelter Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Underway inside the designated anchorage V2 struck the anchor line of V1 anchor. Causing V2 starboard stern to hit the stern of V1. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2023-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:33:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAG HARBOR BAY
NearestCityTown: Sag Harbor
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator 1 stated as he was exiting his slip at Sag Harbor Village dock, a gust of wind blew his vessel blew his vessel into three vessels docked at Sag Harbor Cove Yacht Cub East.


BARDID: NY-2023-0089
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE PLACID
NearestCityTown: North Elba
County: ESSEX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was docked at privately owned slip at Lake Placid Marina where it was struck by another unknown vessel. Visible damage on V1.


BARDID: NY-2023-0090
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:28:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Rye
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was transiting the area around Milton Point. It struck a submerged rock. High tide was falling at time of incident. Vessel removed by Sea Tow.


BARDID: NY-2023-0092
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GARDINER'S BAY
NearestCityTown: Amagansett
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was struck by an unknown vessel while at a mooring. Damage includes shattered windshield, pushed in window frame and multiple scratches all to the port side of the vessel. The other vessel did not stay on scene or report said accident.


BARDID: NY-2023-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:24:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: OTSEGO LAKE
NearestCityTown: Cooperstown
County: OTSEGO
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Officers on patrol was dispatched to assist EMS for a vessel coming to the village docks with a traumatic injury. Once the boat was tied up, it was determined that one of the passengers had her right hand wrapped in a towel. The operator stated that the passenger severed thumb was wrapped in a bag. 

Investigation revealed the engine was off during the incident and just prior to the passenger entering the water off the port stern of the vessel, her right thumb got stuck in a tapered vent on the motors plastic cap.


BARDID: NY-2023-0097
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:35:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Nissequogue
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 reports that while he was underway on his vessel listed he struck a large rock causing the keel of the boat to crack and take on water. No injuries reported. Vessel towed to long beach boat ramp.


BARDID: NY-2023-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:41:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SODUS BAY
NearestCityTown: Sodus
County: WAYNE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states his vessel became sluggish and he realized it was sinking. Investigation revealed a stress crack that had been repaired failed resulting in a hull failure.


BARDID: NY-2023-0101
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:54:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LITTLE NECK BAY
NearestCityTown: Citi Island
County: BRONX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator states that after fueling his boat he proceeded to start his engines. This is when the boat exploded causing a large fire and violently ejected him from the helm. Fire then spread from the vessel to the fuel dock and fuel pumps. V1 then sank in the middle of the channel approx. 30ft deep. The explosion also caused serious physical injuries to the fuel dock employee who was removed to the hospital by EMS for further treatment. Not known if operator vented engines before starting.


BARDID: NY-2023-0103
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: MANHASSET BAY
NearestCityTown: Port Washington
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 going south on sail got hit by vessel 2 which suddenly turned to starboard, while the operator was not at the helm.


BARDID: NY-2023-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Seaford Creek
NearestCityTown: Seaford
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck moored vessel 2 when operator of vessel 1 began having a medical episode. Vessel 1 was left secured at Shellbanks Marina while vessel 2 remained secured at owner's residence. Operator of vessel 1 was transported to area hospital by a family member via private auto for evaluation and treatment.


BARDID: NY-2023-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHINNECOCK CANAL
NearestCityTown: Hampton Bays
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to enter Meschutt county park marina in a swift current in the Shinnecock canal. While turning the vessel was caught in the current and struck vessel 2 which was docked at Hampton Watercraft marina.


BARDID: NY-2023-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE MONTAUK
NearestCityTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 got underway slip not realizing bow line was still attached. 

Once captain realized it still was attached the wind had pushed the stern into vessel 1 causing fiberglass and paint damage.


BARDID: NY-2023-0110
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:01:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityTown: Sleepy Hollow
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was cruising North on the Hudson River and the vessel hit the rock jetty that comes out off the shoreline from South end of Kingsland Point Park. The jetty was just below the surface of the water.


BARDID: NY-2023-0111
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ATLANTIC OCEAN
NearestCityTown: Moriches
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel wouldn't start and drifted into breaking surf, capsizing vessel and causing occupant to fall into the water.


BARDID: NY-2023-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:19:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: SACANDAGA RESEVOIR
NearestCityTown: Northampton
County: FULTON
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Owner/ operator was in a fishing tournament when a wave pushed the boat towards the shoreline against a rock wall. Operator put the boat into neutral and a 2nd wave then pushed the boat on top of the rock wall, grounding the boat.


BARDID: NY-2023-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:40:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Mamaroneck
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A spectator boat (vessel 1) for a regatta was stationary, using dynamic positioning system. 

Upon looking forward, operator of spectator boat saw vessel 2 bearing down on it and noticed nobody at the helm. 

Spectator boat immediately hailed vessel 2 on VHF 16, with no response. 

The operator of vessel 1 blew the horn, which caused the skipper of vessel 2 to dash to the helm and attempt to turn the boat but was too late. Vessel 2 struck vessel 1 midships.


BARDID: NY-2023-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:57:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityTown: Riverhead
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of V1 states he was trying to leave the marina when he lost control of the steering and hit V2. Which then V2 proceeded to hit into the dock that hit into V3 which hit into V4. Great Peconic docks also damaged. No injuries reported.


BARDID: NY-2023-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:10:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: PECONIC BAY
NearestCityTown: South Jamesport
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading North in Great Peconic Bay Marina, heading towards a slip when it struck the bow pulpit of vessel 2 which was docked, causing damage to fiberglass, anchor and bow pulpit. 

V1 then went on to strike other vessels in the marina while maneuvering and unsuccessfully attempting to dock.


BARDID: NY-2023-0117
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:41:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clark Pond
NearestCityTown: Jackson
County: WASHINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 located unoccupied and anchored in Clark Pond. The operator was located submerged and deceased in close proximity to vessel. Unknown cause as to why operator entered the water. No PFD recovered at location.


BARDID: NY-2023-0118
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-12-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:33:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: New Rochelle
County: WESTCHESTER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
At 1033hrs, New Rochelle P.D. responded to Spindle Rock behind VIP Country Club in regards to a boat that struck the rock and was sinking. Upon arrival, we observed the boat which was now beached and listing heavily to the port side. 

The port side shaft was completely ripped out and taking on water. The operator stated he struck a rock and began sinking so he beached the boat to prevent it from sinking. Officers were able to pump out water and plug the hole. Vessel taken to Imperial Yacht Club for further analysis.


BARDID: NY-2023-0119
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-12-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: LONG ISLAND SOUND
NearestCityTown: Montauk
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While pulling moorings the vessel suddenly began to take on water and sank to the bottom within ten seconds. It is unknown how the water entered the vessel and all four passengers swam to the beach. No injuries were reported.


BARDID: NY-2023-0121
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:44:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityTown: Seaview
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling Southwest, while vessel 2 was traveling Eastward suddenly turned towards vessel 1 northbound then turned towards Port cutting across vessel 1's bow. 

This caused vessel 1 to collide with vessel 2's starboard side midship. The collision caused vessel 2 to capsize and ejected the operator into the water, where the Coast Guard and Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers found him Monday morning. Rescue divers with the fire department found the second passengers body in the cabin of the overturned boat.


BARDID: NY-2023-0122
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:28:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLMORE CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: Bellmore
County: NASSAU
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling Southbound  hit vessel 2 which was docked and unoccupied. Vessel 2 was docked bow out facing Eastbound. Vessel 1 left scene of incident.


BARDID: NY-2023-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:14:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: RAQUETTE LAKE
NearestCityTown: Raquette Lake
County: HAMILTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Multiple juveniles had been tubing behind V1 operated by a juvenile with no adults present. 

Kid was on tube and fell off. V1 turned around to bring tube back to kid but was distracted by her brother and ran him over striking him, causing his injuries (Laceration to both legs). 

Injured was brought to dock and tended to by EMS. He was later flown to Albany Medical Hospital.


BARDID: NY-2023-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:53:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Chemung River
NearestCityTown: Big Flats
County: CHEMUNG
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
A canoe occupied by two females struck a downed tree which capsized the boat. One female resurfaced and was able to get to shore and the other became trapped under the water and did not resurface. Each occupant was wearing a lifejacket at the time. The depth of the water was approximately 4-5 feet in the area of the incident. A river rescue team was able to get to the boat and dislodged it from the tree. The other female occupant was found deceased under the boat.


BARDID: NY-2023-0125
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:33:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: ONEIDA LAKE
NearestCityTown: Verona Beach
County: ONEIDA
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Unoccupied vessel was located just off the shore line of Verona Beach State Park. Caller also noticed what appeared to be a life jacket, located out of the vessel, floating in the water. Search of the area began at 1310 hours. Operator was found at 1355 near the shoreline and was pronounced deceased by Sylvan Beach EMS.


BARDID: NY-2023-0127
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:15:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR
NearestCityTown: Port Jefferson
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article and statement released from Port Jefferson Fire Department, three people were injured after a boat struck the jetty at Port Jefferson Harbor.  The vessel may have been going at high speed.  Three had head and facial lacerations of various degrees.


BARDID: NY-2023-0128
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: IRONDEQUOIT BAY
NearestCityTown: Irondequoit
County: MONROE
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media article, a disabled vessel drifted into a jetty, causing it to take on water.


BARDID: NY-2023-0129
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:25:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandy Hook
NearestCityTown: Breezy Point
County: QUEENS
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
According to a media report, four people were injured after their boat ran aground, took on water, and capsized.  No further information. 


BARDID: NY-2023-0130
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: GREAT SOUTH BAY
NearestCityTown: West Fire Island
County: SUFFOLK
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Taken from news article: 

A man was killed when a boat came out of the water and careened into a home in West Fire Island Thursday, according to cops and stunning photos of the incident. The watercraft wound up flipped over as it demolished part of the house’s deck at approximately 7:35 a.m. in the Great South Bay, Suffolk County Police said in a statement. Two men were on the boat at the time of the accident. Drone images of the calamity shared by Long Island 12 News show the boat tipped over, laying haphazardly under the home’s deck, which sits more than ten yards from the water. One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It was not immediately clear which man was operating the boat at the time of the crash, or what caused the accident to occur. Drone images show lawn furniture scattered across the home’s deck as the boat is on its side, some ways away from the water. The extent of the damage was also not immediately clear. It’s unclear if anyone was inside the home at the time of the crash. Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating.


BARDID: NY-2023-0131
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityTown: Kingston
County: ULSTER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news media report, a crash of two PWCs left one person with a head injury.  The person was airlifted to a hospital.


BARDID: NY-2023-0133
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: HUDSON RIVER
NearestCityTown: Coeymans
County: RENSSELAER
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a person was injured after having his leg crushed between a boat and barge.


BARDID: NY-2023-0134
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:02:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ontario
NearestCityTown: Cape Vincent
County: Jefferson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 caught fire due to unsafe fuel containment to engine. V1 caught fire, operator suffered burns and entered water where he drowned shortly after.


BARDID: NY-2023-0135
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:31:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cross Lake
NearestCityTown: Lysander
County: Onondaga
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim left boat voluntarily after vessel was stopped to allow passengers to swim. Victim dove into water without a lifejacket and immediately showed that he was in distress.

 Victims granddaughter swam to him and realized that he was unconscious and not breathing. They had also drifted about 50 feet from the boat and could not get victim on board immediately. The other occupants onboard also did not know how to operate the vessel  and blew the emergency whistle and called 911 for help. A good samaritan came by on a PWC and assisted in getting the persons in the water to the boat. The victim was pronounced deceased by first responders.


BARDID: NY-2023-0136
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Conesus Lake
NearestCityTown: Livonia
County: Livingston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Deceased was seen at about 2pm floating in the water on an inflatable plastic raft. At about 4pm a subject was seen looking for her along the shore. At 5:09 pm The victim was located face down. She was pulled ashore and CPR was started which was unsuccessful. Body was transported to Monroe County Medical examiners office. Deceased did not have a lifejacket on.


BARDID: NY-2023-0137
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake
NearestCityTown: Lake Pleasant
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
On Sunday, July 9 at about noon, four New York State Forest Rangers responded to Cedar River Flow in the Adirondack Park town of Indian Lake, in Hamilton County, for a report of a possible drowning.

At about 12:30 pm, Rangers located the body of a 78-year-old from Indian Lake who apparently fell out of their canoe while paddling the Flow.

The subject was turned over to the Hamilton County Coroner.


BARDID: NY-2023-0138
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:07:00
State: NY
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Ontario
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Wayne
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
News report: The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update to the tragic drowning incident involving a 20-year-old Rochester woman.
The incident occurred in Lake Ontario near The Chimney Bluffs State Park in Huron on July 22.

The Sheriff’s Office reported that a 911 distress call was received around 2:07 p.m. that day, indicating two people were struggling in the water. On arrival, emergency personnel found a 28-year-old male had been pulled ashore, but a young female had disappeared underwater. Bystanders had managed to secure the male using a lifejacket, but attempts to locate subject1 proved unsuccessful.

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Dive Team, assisted by the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol, Road Deputies, the New York State Police Aviation Unit’s Helicopter, Troopers, and the United States Coast Guard, eventually located Subject1 underwater in the vicinity of her last known location. The 28-year-old male was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY for precautionary checks and was later released.

Preliminary findings suggest that Subject1 was part of a group of six people who had rented a pontoon boat for the day. It is believed that Subject1 and the male swimmer had limited swimming experience, and challenging lake conditions may have contributed to the tragedy. An inspection of the rented pontoon boat by the United States Coast Guard confirmed that all safety requirements were met. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to inform all of Subject1’s family members.


BARDID: OH-2023-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Miami River
NearestCityTown: Piqua
County: Auglaize
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Dam/lock
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was 29 years old and was kayaking while duck hunting.  Witness was a fisherman on the bank and noticed a kayak that was capsized and called 911.  While on the phone they noticed a body close to the kayak.  No witness saw the male enter the water, local FD/PD arrived to pull the victim from the water.  No pfd was found on the victim or anywhere near.  IT is suspected the dam conditions contributed.


BARDID: OH-2023-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:26:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
A 62 year old man fell out of his Kayak in 38 degree water, and could not get himself back into the kayak. He was pulled out of the water by EMS and Fire and was transported to OSU Medical. He was wearing a life jacket.


BARDID: OH-2023-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:13:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Unnamed Pond
NearestCityTown: Colerain TWP
County: Hamilton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On 2/14/2023 at approximately 1813 hours, two men were in a canoe on a pond.  The two men were using a 2x4 to push the canoe around the pond, when the 2x4 was no longer able to reach the bottom the men decided to jump out and swim to shore.  One of the occupants was overcome by the cold water and drowned; the other occupant was able to make it back to shore safely.


BARDID: OH-2023-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Delaware Res.
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was southwest of the Sherwood Boat Ramp when the vessel capsized and the operator fell overboard into the water.  Winds were moderate.


BARDID: OH-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:07:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Akron
County: Summit
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On March 5th 2023, at approximately 1907 hours, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Dispatch center received a call regarding a 70 year old kayaker who had failed to arrive at his planned destination along the Cuyahoga River. The kayaker's brother alerted Brecksville Police that the kayaker was four hours overdue and that he was concerned. A search involving the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Service, Akron Police, area fire department's, and the Summit County Metro Parks was conducted along the Cuyahoga River between the original launching point at the Cascade Valley Metro Park in Akron. 

On March 6th 2023, at approximately 1243 hours, a Summit County Metro Parks UAV operator spotted a kayak along the bank of the Cuyahoga River between Ira and Steels Corners Road caught in a strainer. Upon further investigation with the UAV, the missing kayaker was found deceased in the strainer with the kayak. He was removed from the river and pronounced dead at approximately 1540 hours. The victim was wearing a PFD at the time of his recovery.


BARDID: OH-2023-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hoover Res.
NearestCityTown: Westerville
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On 3/25/2023 at approximately 1410 hours, vessel 1 was occupied by two individuals engaged in a fishing tournament.  Vessel 1 was at the north pool of Hoover reservoir and fishing/anchored in the northeastern area of the nature preserve.  

The wind was moderate, creating hazardous conditions for boaters on the waterway.  There was a strong current with moderate waves created by the wind out of the southwest and in the northeast direction.  Occupant 2 stated they were halfway through the fishing tournament and were not catching any fish so they decided to move locations.  

The operator pulled the anchor and began traveling in a southwestern direction at approximately 8 mph.  The vessel was traveling directly head on into the large waves against the current.  Occupant 2 stated one large wave crested over the bow of the vessel completely filling the vessel with water and forcing the bow under water.  

The bow of the vessel never recovered to rise above the water line.  Occupant 2 stated that within seconds two more waves flooded the rest of the vessel and it began to capsize.  The operator jumped out of the vessel on the starboard side.  Occupant 2 jumped out of the vessel on the port side.  the vessel capsized.  Occupant 2 stated he began to swim east straight to shore approximately 50 yards away.  The operator was directly behind him.  Occupant 2 made it to shore and looked behind to see where the operator was but lost visual of the operator.

The operator was recovered on 3/26/2023 at 1753 hours under water.  Genoa Township EMS  pronounced the operator at 1838 hours.  Occupant 2 was transported by Delaware County EMS to St. Ann's hospital for symptoms of hypothermia and shock.  The vessel and contents were recovered and removed from the waterway.


BARDID: OH-2023-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:27:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway, downriver on the Maumee when it capsized, causing all three occupants to enter the water.  Occupants one and two were able to self-rescue on shore while occupant three drowned.


BARDID: OH-2023-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:53:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hoover Res.
NearestCityTown: Galena
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Engine clamp
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was underway at less than 5 mph and the motor unclamped from the vessel and fell into the water, causing the vessel to be pulled down and then capsize. 

The passenger also fell into the water when the vessel capsized.  The operator advised that both occupants had life jackets on at the time of the incident, but they were not buckled and when the occupants entered the water the life jackets fell off.

Both were transported to the hospital for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2023-0012
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was trolling at 1-2 mph when the engine stalled and would not start.  The Owner tried to anchor but it would not hold causing the vessel to drift onto the rocks at the base of the lighthouse.  No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2023-0013
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula Harbor
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was navigating through Ashtabula Harbor.  Operator was aware of the submerged wall that had been marked during the previous year.  Operator navigated too close to the area and the vessel struck the unmarked submerged wall.  Vessel one sustained damages to the outdrive and propeller.  No injuries.


BARDID: OH-2023-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:34:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Loramie
NearestCityTown: Fort Loramie
County: Shelby
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 struck vessel 2 near Filburns Island cut on Lake Loramie.  This caused heavy damage to vessel 2 which was struck near the starboard side operator's console.  Vessel 2 reduced speed and changed course.  Vessel 1 failed to take action to avoid striking vessel 2.  Operator of vessel 2 was treated and released from the hospital.


BARDID: OH-2023-0015
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had electric motor failure.  The operator of vessel 1 lost control of the vessel due to weather conditions.  Vessel 1 struck rocks and the occupants evacuated the vessel.  No injuries.  Vessel 1 took on water and capsized.


BARDID: OH-2023-0016
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
A fire broke out on a sailing vessel near the helm.  The four occupants left the vessel to avoid the fire, and were rescued by Rescue Marine (Towboat US), and brought back to Gem Beach Marina.  Two of the four occupants were treated and released on-scene, and two were transported to Magruder Hospital and treated for hypothermia and released shortly after.
The vessel burned to the water line and sank


BARDID: OH-2023-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 left Shelby St boat launch and began traveling N-NW towards Safe Harbor Marina when smoke started pouring out of the engine compartment.  The owner and operator are both firefighters and were able to control the fire until help arrived on scene.  Vessel 1 engine compartment has fiberglass damage and melted engine components from the heat.


BARDID: OH-2023-0018
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Creek Lake
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was out on the water for about 2 hours and came in for a break. The operator got back on the jet-ski pushed off the dock and tried to start it. When he hit the ignition, the jet-ski exploded.

The operator did not open the hood or otherwise ventilate the hull prior to attempting to start the vessel since it had not been refueled between the time that it was returned to dock and was preparing to set out again.


BARDID: OH-2023-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-in-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was approximately 1/2 mile west of South Bass Island State Park when the occupants noticed water entering the engine compartment.  The vessel then took safe harbor at South Bass Island State Park docks and waited for a towboat to take the vessel to the mainland.  Hull damage is suspected behind the mounted swim platform.


BARDID: OH-2023-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Mantua
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Three kayaking parties were on the Cuyahoga River: after portaging over Mat Road and re-entering the river, operator of vessel 1 began paddling toward another kayaker in the party that had fallen in the water and become separated from the vessel.  

Upon approaching the other kayaker, vessel 1 turned sideways and got caught on a partially submerged tree causing the operator to fall in the water as the vessel capsized.  Operator 1, who was not wearing a PFD, began floating down the river until able to grab onto a tree that also caught vessel 1 in a strainer.

The operator of vessel 1 was in the river for approximately 20 minutes prior to grabbing the tree.  The third kayaker in the party (operator 1's spouse), called 911 - at 20:19 Mantua Fire and Rescue responded and arrived at 20:29.


BARDID: OH-2023-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:17:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holiday Lakes
NearestCityTown: Willard
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was beached at the swimming area, vessel 2 was attempting to leave the beach and struck vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:32:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Middle Bass Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling Southeast around the Northeast corner of Middle Bass Island and struck Lucy's Point.  Vessel 1 hit the lower unit of its outboard motor.  Motor was inoperable.  Vessel was towed to Catawba Island State Park.


BARDID: OH-2023-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 capsized in Lake Erie between South Bass Island and Catawba Island State park. The vessel began to take on water and became swamped, presumably as a result of the bilge pump failing.  The operator went overboard when the vessel capsized. A good Samaritan rescued the operator and released him to the US Coast Guard. The operator was transported by Port Clinton EMS to Magruder Hospital. He was treated and released for hypothermia.


BARDID: OH-2023-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Holiday Lakes
NearestCityTown: Willard
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had 12 people on board, the maximum capacity of people for the vessel.  Passenger stated that the port water ballast was full for wake.

Operator stated there was an engine fault code and then the engine shut off. Passengers then said the vessel started to fill with water, causing the vessel to swamp.  People then left the vessel as it then capsized.  Using drivers license information, the total people weight was 1976 pounds exceeding the max weight capacity of the vessel (1595 pounds).  Also, people allegedly were witnessed dancing on the vessel.  The activity combined with the exceeded weight capacity may have led to the vessel becoming unstable. The operator had been drinking.


BARDID: OH-2023-0025
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 caught on fire when the owner was making repairs at dock.  Owner was working to connect a wire near the battery terminals to get his bilge working with his pocket knife when he created a spark that ignited fuel vapors on the vessel causing a fire.


BARDID: OH-2023-0028
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:07:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was traveling south on Alum Creek reservoir while towing a skier.  Vessel 1 was traveling east and struck the starboard side of vessel 2 in a "T-bone" manner.  The operator of vessel 1 was ejected from the vessel.  One passenger on vessel 2 was injured in the crash.


BARDID: OH-2023-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at the Copper Penny.  Owner of Vessel 1 was notified by another person that Vessel 2 had struck Vessel 1 while leaving the Copper Penny.  Owner of Vessel 1 went and flagged down Vessel 2.  Owner of Vessel 1 got information from Vessel 2 involving the accident.  Vessel 1 received damage to motor.

Owner/operator of Vessel 2 advised Vessel 1 was parked to his left has he was facing the Copper Penny.  Vessel 2 backed out stating Vessel 1 was extending out past the dock taking up room to navigate.  Vessel 2 operator stated Vessel 1 should not have been parked there.  Vessel 2 backed up to the wall.   When operator of vessel 2 looked forward it appeared as he was drifting towards vessel 1.  Vessel 2 operator stated he did hit vessel 1.


BARDID: OH-2023-0031
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:28:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Kelley's Island
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump seal
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was enroute from Kelleys Island to the northeast corner of Middle Bass Island to fish.  Vessel 1 suffered an equipment failure; the bilge pump seal failed.  Vessel 1 partially submerged.  Tow Boat US took the vessel back to Crafts Marina at Kelleys Island.  The third passenger was the operator's son - no identifying information was obtained.


BARDID: OH-2023-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:17:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Kelley's Island
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock and vessel 2 was tied to dock.  Due to the lack of operator experience, the operator of vessel 1 struck vessel 2.


BARDID: OH-2023-0033
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:53:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was on plane in the Cleveland Harbor. Operator turned sharply and both occupants were thrown into the water. The engine cut off switch was not attached to either occupant and vessel 1 began doing circles at a high rate of speed.  Neither occupant was wearing a PFD and bot occupants were rescued by a Good Samaritan vessel. 

 Vessel 1 eventually struck a fixed object and came to rest in the entrance of the Cuyahoga River.


BARDID: OH-2023-0034
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was brining in the planer boards after fishing and one of the lines got caught in the engine propeller.  The operator attempted to free the line from the prop when two waves came over the stern of the vessel. The operator then decided to try and make it to shore.  The vessel was approximately five miles from shore and made it to about 500 yards offshore where the vessel capsized and all four passengers went into the water.


BARDID: OH-2023-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:25:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork Lake
NearestCityTown: Paint Twp
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DATE OF INCIDENT UNKNOWN - REPORTED ON 6/10/2023
Owner of vessel 1 found damage to the side of his pontoon boat. Pontoon side railings are purple. Vesel 2 is a rental with damage to port front corner, including purple paint transfer from vessel 1. Owner of vessel 1 had not been at dock since 5/6/23. Owner of vessel 2 advised they did not notice damage to their boat recently but advised they do not know when it happened.


BARDID: OH-2023-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling in the Moseley Channel when a dock line went off the vessel and became entangled in the propeller.  The vessel lost steering and was unable to maintain their course.  The wind then blew the vessel into the Cedar Point break wall where it was grounded.


BARDID: OH-2023-0040
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docked, owner prepared to leave and started engines.  Both occupants then went below decks.  Engines ran for about 5 minutes and then the vessel exploded.  Fire appeared to start on the starboard side of the starboard engine.


BARDID: OH-2023-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:25:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Rocky Fork Lake
NearestCityTown: Hillsboro
County: Highland
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling a tube with two individuals riding.  The tube caught a wave, ejecting both passengers into the water.  One of the two passengers being towed landed on his neck.  The impact caused the victim to complain of pain in his neck and tingling in his left extremities.  The victim was transported by EMS then life flighted to another hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2023-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling 30-35 mph and struck the end of Camp Perry Pier.  This caused one person to have a head injury and need to go to the hospital; also caused an approximately 8 foot long gash in the port side of the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2023-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling at a slow speed in an easterly direction, vessel 2 was traveling in a northerly direction.  

Operator of vessel 1, due to inexperience, was having issues controlling vessel 1.  Operator of vessel 2 saw vessel 1 and slowed down, sounded the horn and tried turning away.  Just before impact, vessel 1 turned hard to starboard, and the two vessels struck port to port.  The impact ejected the operator of vessel 1 into the water. 

All took place at 10 mph or under.

Operator of Vessel 1 was transported by EMS with a laceration over left ear and contusion to left hip.


BARDID: OH-2023-0046
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
while leaving the dock a jet ski throttle got snagged by a second PFD causing the jet ski to go full throttle into the sheet piling at the end of the dock. This caused major hull damage. No injury


BARDID: OH-2023-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:52:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Huron
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was anchored and facing south and had another vessel moored to the port side.  

Vessel #1 was approaching from the west.  Vessel #1 continued its path toward vessel #2, never changing course or speed.  The operator of vessel #1 never saw vessel #2 and struck vessel #2 on the starboard side causing severe damage to the vessel.  An occupant of the vessel that was moored to vessel #2 jumped onto vessel #2 to assist with the emergency.  Operator1 had been drinking.


BARDID: OH-2023-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Vermillion
County: Lorain
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
OtherAccidentCause: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 decided that after a day of fishing, the weather was getting too rough and decided to head in.  

As vessel 1 was on its way to shore, it began to take waves over the bow as a result of being overloaded.  The bilge pump had become clogged and was unable to keep up.  Vessel 1 began to flood and eventually capsize.  Both occupants went into the water and the passenger hit his head.  The passenger also complained of chest pains.

The passenger was transported to the hospital for treatment of the head injury


BARDID: OH-2023-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek
NearestCityTown: New Holland
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling north while pulling a tube.  Vessel 1 made a turn going northwest.  Reported injury occurred to the passenger while on the tube when his leg became entangled in the tow rope as vessel 1 was turning. Occupant in the tube was injured without being ejected from the tube.


BARDID: OH-2023-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Alum Creek Res.
NearestCityTown: Delaware
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Female with motor issues on a jet ski, jumped off of jet ski to swim with jet ski to shore, when her foot got stuck on the jet ski as she was jumping off causing injury to her leg.  She was transported to Riverside Hospital.


BARDID: OH-2023-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:10:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Fairfield
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2023 at approximately 8:10 PM at Buckeye Lake vessel #1 was traveling West at cruising speed when vessel #2 came from behind vessel #1 on it’s port side.  Just prior to contact with vessel #1, vessel #2 turned hard left causing the rear of the starboard pontoon on vessel #2 to make contact with the rear deck on the port side of vessel #1.  Vessel #2 then left the area.


BARDID: OH-2023-0052
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
A 21 foot vessel caught on fire near the gas dock shortly after getting fuel. Sandusky Fire investigated this incident and because of the extensive damage, the FD was unable to determine the cause of the fire. 
Three people were on board and all transported and admitted into the hospital with second- and third-degree burns.


BARDID: OH-2023-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:49:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was found adrift on Lake Erie, approximately .8 miles offshore and NW of Camp Perry Joint Military Training Center in Ottawa county.  

The only known occupant of the vessel (and most recent known operator) was found deceased and floating approximately 2 miles NW of where the vessel was recovered.  It is unknown how or why the occupant entered the water and became separated from the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2023-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:19:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock.  The operator reached out for a post and hit the throttle with his elbow putting it into gear and accelerating into the dock.  One occupant was thrown into the water across the dock that was struck.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: OH-2023-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:14:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Deer Creek
NearestCityTown: Mt. Sterling
County: Pickaway
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling a tube with one occupant.  The occupant fell off the tube and vessel 1 was going to retrieve the passenger from the water.  Vessel 1 slowed down to make a port side turn when the vessel flipped over ejecting all occupants.  One occupant was injured and transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.


BARDID: OH-2023-0066
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:27:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was heading north out of the main entrance to Cleveland.  The lake was rougher that the operator liked, so the vessel was turned around to come back south when the operator heard a loud boom and turned to see the outboard motor pulled back from the transom.  The vessel rapidly took on water through this hole in the transom and the operator was rescued by the USCG.  Vessel 1 remained adrift until 8/5/2023 when it was able to be pulled from the water.


BARDID: OH-2023-0067
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityTown: Cortland
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was north near the route 88 causeway and headed south toward the Mosquito Lake Marina at an idle.  While idling, the vessel struck a group of submerged rocks.  There was no apparent damage at the time and the operator was able to free the vessel from the rocks.  When the vessel was retrieved and on the boat trailer, damage to the propeller was observed.


BARDID: OH-2023-0069
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakewood
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was at anchor when the operator and passenger noticed the bilge pump pumping and not shutting off.  Upon lifting an access area in the floor the occupants observed an excessive amount of water in the hull and attempted to head in while calling for help.  The USCG assisted the vessel to an area ramp and kept it dewatered along with the commercial tow company. The vessel was pulled from the water and a crack in the hull was observed on the starboard side about 3 feet long.  There was no evidence of the vessel striking any object.


BARDID: OH-2023-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator and passenger were anchored and engaged in fishing.  The operator decided to retrieve the anchor, but it was stuck.  The operator freed the anchor under power and got the anchor line tangled in the propellor.  Once the anchor was tangled in the propellor the vessel lost power.  After losing power, the vessel became pinned under the bridge held by the windshield. No injuries were sustained by the operator or his passenger.


BARDID: OH-2023-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Kelley's Island
NearestCityTown: Kelleys Island
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was attempting to dock at Seaway Marina (Kelly's Island) and was directed toward the back of the marina by a dock attendant.  While turning around in the northeast corner of the marina a heavy gust of wind from an approaching thunderstorm hit the area.  The wind blew vessel 1 toward docked vessels causing vessel 1 to strike the engines of vessel 2 and vessel 3, which were both tied up and unoccupied at the dock.


BARDID: OH-2023-0072
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Sharp turn
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing disabled vessel 2 into a channel that leads into the Maumee River.  Vessel 1 turned to starboard early and vessel 2 struck vessel 3 which was moored at the end of the guest dock of the boat club.


BARDID: OH-2023-0073
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Vermilion
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Machinery failure
AccidentCause3: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 lost power and the operator deployed the anchor and began checking the vessel in shallow sandy water.  The wind picked up and the anchor failed to hold the vessel.  The operator attempted repairs in the water but was unable to before the vessel was blown in by waves and grounded on Vermilion River breakwall.  No persons were on board at the time the vessel struck the breakwall.


BARDID: OH-2023-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:02:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Catawba Island
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift and had five passengers in the water swimming.  One of the passengers went under water and was rescued by another passenger.  Vessel 1 operated back to the home port.  Victim was transported to the local hospital and was treated for water in his lungs.


BARDID: OH-2023-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Salt Fork
NearestCityTown: Kimbolton
County: Guernsey
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Actual date and circumstance of accident unknown: damage to rental vessel not discovered or reported until many days after last rental(s)
Vessel 1 struck an unknown object causing significant damage to the pontoons.


BARDID: OH-2023-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:45:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cuyahoga River
NearestCityTown: Burton
County: Geauga
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was heading downstream on the Cuyahoga River from Eldon Russel Park.  The vessel struck a submerged object approximately 3/4 miles downstream from Eldon Russel Park and capsized.  All occupants of the vessel entered the water and the operator was pinned under the vessel.  The witness entered the water and successfully rescued the pinned individual.

All occupants of the vessel and the witness that entered the water to assist were rescued by first responders and the operator was transported to the hospital for treatment.


BARDID: OH-2023-0077
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:12:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Put-in-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was on plane close to the shore of Middle Bass Island and ran aground on a large boulder.  The vessel took on water but was suspended above the water line by the large boulder.


BARDID: OH-2023-0078
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was returning to dock and using a joystick system on a vessel that he was unfamiliar with.  While trying to back into the dock, the operator of vessel 1 lost control in the channel where the dock was located causing the starboard side of vessel 1 to strike vessel 2 on the windlass.


BARDID: OH-2023-0079
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:09:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/South Bass
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
NROs responded to a capsized vessel near Put-In-Bay where there were 4 people in the water. No injuries were reported, and a good Sam picked the people up and brought them to Put-In-Bay. A crash report was taken and one citation was issued to the operator for not having a safe boaters course.


BARDID: OH-2023-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:52:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/South Bass
NearestCityTown: Put-In-Bay
County: Huron
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling at a high rate of speed when it struck a wave throwing both individuals off of the vessel. The operator was not injured and the passenger (who was under the influence of alcohol) was transported to Firelands Hospital sustaining broken ribs and right hand.


BARDID: OH-2023-0082
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:33:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: West Branch Res.
NearestCityTown: Ravenna
County: Portage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling west past the swim beach while pulling a tube approximately 600 yards from shore when it struck a submerged object causing damage to the outdrive, prop and hull.  the impact caused the vessel to become disabled and needed to be towed to shore.
The water level in the reservoir at this time was several feet lower than usual which resulted in a hazardous condition because the vessel would have easily cleared the submerged object if the waters had been at a more typical depth.


BARDID: OH-2023-0083
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:17:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting when one of the passengers jumped into the water.  The passenger was unable to make it back to the vessel so the operator jumped in after him.  The operator was unable to get the passenger back onboard safely and another passenger jumped in to help.  The operator and additional passenger were able to get the first passenger that jumped into the water safely back on board.  

While the three occupants were in the water, the vessel drifted into the rocks causing cosmetic damage to the vessel.

The first passenger that jumped into the water and struggled to get back to the vessel was transported to the hospital for treatment of near drowning


BARDID: OH-2023-0084
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:58:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Perry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling away from the Papa Boos and around the boat swim area when the engine caught fire.

The fire appeared to be electrical. The operator stated he used his fire extinguisher several times but the flames "just kept coming back."


BARDID: OH-2023-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Auglaize River
NearestCityTown: Defiance
County: Paulding
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was doing turns on the Auglaize River while vessel 2 was drifting.  While coming out of a turn, vessel 1 was going into the direction of vessel 2 and struck it on the port side near the steering area.


BARDID: OH-2023-0086
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Oregon
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 retrieved the anchor after perch fishing. The engine of vessel 1 was running extremely rough and then shut off. Operator of vessel 1 was able to drive over near another vessel and get on board. Operator of vessel 1 anchored the vessel and left onboard the good Sam boat along with occupant number two. Sometime between August 29th, 2023 and September 3rd 2023 vessel 1's anchor line broke and the vessel began to drift. Vessel 1 came to rest on the southern rock well of Lake Erie in between crane creek and Metzger Marsh


BARDID: OH-2023-0087
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:19:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Lakeside-Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of vessel 1 was plowing which created a large wake in the channel at Marblehead Estates. Vessel 2 was tied to the sea wall and vessel 3 was moored to vessel 2.  The wake caused vessel 2 to collide with vessel 3 and the sea wall.


BARDID: OH-2023-0088
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:46:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Lakeview
County: Logan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was travelling around Crystal Beach Island when it failed to yield to Vessel 2. Vessel 1 was struck in the starboard middle side by vessel 2. Vessel 1 received heavy damage to the starboard side and Vessel 2 received heavy damage to the bow.  Operator2 impacted the boat and injured his leg.  He had a broken femur that required surgery.  He also had lacerations the back of his head that did not require stitches.


BARDID: OH-2023-0090
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:06:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buck Creek
NearestCityTown: Springfield
County: Clark
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Failure to vent
AccidentCause3: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 reported there was a lower unit malfunction.  The operator then reported he touched a screwdriver to both points on the solenoid, as a result of the spark from the solenoid, built up fuel vapors ignited causing an explosion. The explosion resulted in minor damage to the engine compartment and 2nd degree burns on the operator's upper torso, arms, hands, face, head, and upper back.  The operator was transported to the hospital by Careflight.


BARDID: OH-2023-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mosquito Lake
NearestCityTown: Mecca Township
County: Trumbull
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked at SR-88 causeway, Western Launch Ramp Dock pointed due east and was not running.  Vessel 2 was docked at SR-88 causeway, Western Launch Ramp Dock positioned east of Vessel 1 and pointed due west ready to go out on the water.  

Vessel 2 went underway westbound out of the ramp area making a starboard side turn.  While making the turn, vessel 2's port - stern side swiped vessel 1 (still docked) causing damages to the port side bow/hull.  Additional damage caused to port side hull and starboard side hull as vessel 1 was pinned up to the dock.


BARDID: OH-2023-0092
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:56:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: East Fork
NearestCityTown: Bethel
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A 61 year old occupant of vessel 1 was injured while boating at East Fork. The vessel was reportedly underway when the occupant stood up to take a picture of her grandchildren. The victim then lost her balance and struck the base of her neck against a vessel seat.  She was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.


BARDID: OH-2023-0093
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:55:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ohio River
NearestCityTown: Moscow
County: Clermont
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Fuel
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was tied to the courtesy dock at the Moscow Public Launch Ramp when the operator started the vessel and a backfire occurred.  The operator opened the engine compartment to investigate and a fire erupted from said compartment.  No injuries occurred but the vessel is a total loss.  Investigation of the vessel reveal the backfire flame arrestor was present.


BARDID: OH-2023-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Buckeye Lake
NearestCityTown: Thornville
County: Licking
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 had left the area of Papa Boos and was idling toward Leibs Island.  After traveling approximately 500 yards, the operator of vessel 1 felt an impact.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he did not hear another vessel motor but found that a second vessel (vessel 2) had hit his vessel.  The operators of the two vessels exchanged some heated words and then left the scene in different directions.

The only description of vessel 2, which was consistent between the operator of vessel 1 and a witness, is that it was a dark-colored ski boat with a v-shaped front and railings which had been traveling westbound down the lake.

The witness also confirmed that both vessels had their navigation lights on at the time of the incident.


BARDID: OH-2023-0095
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake St. Mary's
NearestCityTown: Celina
County: Mercer
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 collided on Grand Lake St. Marys.  The operator of vessel 1 and the operator of vessel 2 were both changing direction and speed when the collided with each other.  The port side bow of vessel 2 struck the port side stern of vessel 1.  Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were heading toward each other at the time of the collision.  No injuries were reported.


BARDID: OH-2023-0097
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-09-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:11:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Cleveland
County: Cuyahoga
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Improper anchoring
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed back to Edgewater boat launch from the Cuyahoga River.  The motor of vessel 1 kept stalling and would not start.  The passenger attempted to set anchor, but the anchor did not set.  Both the operator and the occupant jumped into the water and swam to shore.  Vessel 1 drifted into the breakwall near Edgewater boat launch.


BARDID: OH-2023-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:56:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Sandusky Bay
NearestCityTown: Sandusky
County: Erie
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling North through the Sandusky Bay when it struck a submerged dredging pipeline.  The pipeline malfunctioned and raised to be just under the surface of the water.  The pipeline was supposed to be safe to cross over.  The pipe caused damage to the propellers and the propeller shafts.  There were no injuries


BARDID: OH-2023-0099
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:53:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling from Cleveland to West Harbor, Ottawa County at night when it struck the Southeast breakwall to West Harbor.  No reported injuries; vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: OH-2023-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:12:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pymatuning
NearestCityTown: Andover
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Possible cardiac event combined with fall overboard
CASE REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION - AWAITING CORONER'S REPORT AS OF 2/23/2024


BARDID: OH-2023-0102
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Toledo
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on open water of Lake Erie.  Vessel 1 struck a submerged object East of Man Made Island.  Vessel 1 began taking on water from the bow.  The occupants on board vessel 1 began jumping off the vessel and were able to swim to a sand bar.  All occupants were picked up by a good Samaritan.


BARDID: OH-2023-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Port Clinton
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was traveling from Cedar Point Marina to Safe Harbor Marina.  The operator was unfamiliar with the area and traveled between Mouse Island and Scott Point off Catawba Island which is marked as a hazard on Navigational Chart 148440G.  The operator failed to follow rule 5 of the navigation rules and did not maintain a proper lookout.  Vessel 1 struck the bottom causing damage to the propellers.  Vessel 1 drifted off the submerged obstacle and was able to change course traveling around Mouse Island at a slow rate of speed and safely travel to Port Clinton.


BARDID: OH-2023-0106
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-11-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Ashtabula
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operating at nighttime, the operator mistook east Ashtabula Harbor entrance light for the J wall light. 

The J wall light had been decommissioned in July of 2022.  In the past the operator used the light to navigate around the J wall.  The operator thought that he was clear of the wall but the light he was using was the Ashtabula Harbor entrance light. The operator ended up running into the east Ashtabula Harbor break wall.


BARDID: OH-2023-0107
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:38:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Maumee River
NearestCityTown: Florida
County: Henry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was transiting north across the Maumee River to Girty Island.  Operator swerved to miss a rock resulting in the vessel taking on water and capsizing.  All 5 occupants ended up in the river from overloading and poor maneuverability.


BARDID: OH-2023-0108
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 6/17/2023 at approximately 4:30 a docked vessel was struck by another vessel causing minor damage. This was previously labeled as a non-reportable incident but when the owner of the docked vessel got an estimate several months later it was determined that it would cost $2,708.50 to repair the vessel.


BARDID: OH-2023-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:15:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie/Middle Bass Island
NearestCityTown: Lakeside Marblehead
County: Ottawa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was running vessel at approximately 15-20 mph and he sheared the drive from his outboard motor while crossing the NW tip of Middle Bass Island.  No injuries


BARDID: OH-2023-0110
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-12-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:03:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Metzer Marsh
NearestCityTown: Bono
County: Lucas
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of vessel 1 was paddling in Metzger's Marsh and was overloaded with hunting gear.  Vessel 1 began taking on water causing the operator to fall overboard into the water.  Vessel 1 filled completely up with water and sank to the bottom of the marsh.


BARDID: OH-2023-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:41:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sandusky River
NearestCityTown: Fremont
County: Sandusky
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A personal watercraft (vessel 1) was traveling upriver with two persons on board when it encountered a large wake and the operator lost control.  

The operator took the vessel out of gear and drifted toward the shore and struck vessel 2 which was moored / docked at the shoreline.  

The owner of the vessel stated that he was operating the vessel at the time of the incident, but several people who claimed to observe the incident stated that a juvenile on board vessel 1 was operating at the time of the incident.
No one was on board of vessel 2 at the time of the collision.


BARDID: OH-2023-0112
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: OH
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Erie
NearestCityTown: Geneva on the Lake
County: Ashtabula
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
A call was placed to dispatch about a boat on the rocks along Geneva on Lake Erie.  The operator was not on board at the time of the incident, however he was the individual who set the anchor prior to the incident. Vessel 1 was not anchored properly and it drifted to shore where it was destroyed by the rocks.


BARDID: OK-2023-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was headed south into the mouth of the south canadian river on lake eufaula. Vessel 1 was following shoreline closely and operator failed to see over hanging tree protruding from shoreline.  Operator at last minute pulled lanyard kill switch and then lost all power in an attempt to stop but momentum continued them forward into over hanging tree.  Point of impact approximately 4ft east of east shoreline.  Point of rest at point of impact.  

Passenger was turned facing rear of vessel and was struck in the back of the head.  Operator was hit in hand then hit in the head.  Tree then struck motor and disabled it.  Operator called ok state game wardens and then walked down county road unitl he met wardens and pafford ems.  Passenger remained with vessel until other hunters in the area towed vessel back to private boat ramp where vessel was removed by operator.  Operator and passenger were both treated at the scene by pafford ems but refused transport.  Owner of vessel was contacted and he stated he had insurance on vessel but could not provide any information about insurance policy at the time.


BARDID: OK-2023-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:35:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling south from sizemore landing, vessel 2 traveling north from chicken creek boat ramp. 

Vessel 1 operator stated that he had been traveling at approx. 35-40 mph when he saw vessel 2 approaching from the south. He stated that he slowed down and steered right, and observed vessel 2 steer right, so he then steered left and vessel 2 steered left and both vessels struck each other. 

Vessel 2 operator stated that he was coming from the south at approx. 35-40 mph and his son stated "boat", meaning that he saw vessel 1 approaching from the north. Vessel 2 operator stated that he swerved to the right to avoid contact, but they hit each other. Vessel 1 was struck on the starboard side, and vessel 2 was struck on the port side. Weather was foggy with low visibility. 

No diagram due to both vessels removed from the scene and accident not reported until the following monday morning, two days later.


BARDID: OK-2023-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:40:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL #1 LAUNCHED FROM THE CARTERS LANDING BOAT RAMP ALONG WITH WITNESS #2. BOTH WERE ON SEPERATE INFLATABLE PADDLE BOARDS. WITNESS #2 STATED THAT THEY WERE JUST GOING TO PADDLE NEAR THE SHORELINE, BUT, THE WIND WAS SO STRONG THAT IT CARRIED THEM FARTHER OUT ACROSS THE LAKE. 

WITNESS #2 ALSO STATED THAT A BIG WAVE KNOCKED THEM OFF THE PADDLE BOARDS AND THEY BOTH ENDED UP IN THE WATER. WITNESS #2 STATED THAT SHE HAD LOST HER PADDLE AND THAT VICTIM #1 ATTEMPTED TO RETRIEVE THE PADDLE. WITNESS #2 STATED THAT THE WIND CARRIED HER FARTHER AWAY FROM VICTIM #1 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO GET TO HIM. VICTIM #1 STARTED TO STRUGGLE AND WENT UNDER WATER AND DID NOT RESURFACE.

 VICTIM #1 WAS RECOVERED AT APPROX. 2016 HRS IN APPROX. 10 FEET OF WATER BY COOKSON FIRE DEPERTMENT USING DRAG METHOD.

Operator had been drinking.


BARDID: OK-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murray Lake
NearestCityTown: ARDMORE
County: Murray
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim-1 was the operator of vessel-1 before he and his passenger anchored with the trolling motor in a cove near the East Anadarche Arm of Lake Murray and began fishing.  

While fishing Victim-1 experienced a medical episode and fell overboard Vessel-1 at approximately 1805 hours.  Passenger then entered the water in attempt to rescue Victim-1, but was unsuccessful.  

Victim-1 then went under the water and never resurfaced.  Victim-1 was recovered by using side scan sonar and a drag tool on 03-28-2023 at 2007 hours approximately 30 feet north of the south shoreline in 7 feet of water.   The parents of victim-1 were notified at approximately 21:15 at Martin's Landing boat ramp.   Vessel-1 was secured and taken back to the owner's residence. Investigating officer was told that Victim 1 suffered from "seizures".


BARDID: OK-2023-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: HITCHITA
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was northbound in Graves Creek on Eufaula Lake. Vessel 1 struck an unknown under water object, causing victim 1 to fall over the bow of the vessel. 

Vessel 1 continued over the top of victim 1 and the prop struck victim 1's left hand before the operator could shut off the motor.  Operator and passenger 2 were able to pull the victim into the boat drive to the ramp and call 911.


BARDID: OK-2023-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:23:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: PRIVATE POND
NearestCityTown: PAULS VALLEY
County: Garvin
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim-1 was fishing from vessel-1 in a private pond on private property off.  

For an unknown reason vessel-1 overturned causing victim-1 to fall overboard.   Witness-1 and witness-2 made an attempt to rescue victim-1 but were unsuccessful.  

Victim-1 went under the water and never resurfaced.  Victim-1 was located by using side-scan sonar and recovered by the OHP dive team in 9 foot of water on 04/30/23 at 1223 hours, approximately 100 feet west of the east shore and approximately 256 feet  north of a private drive.  

Vessel-1 was left on the southwest bank of private pond.  Victim-1 was turned over to the medical examiner.  The mother of victim-1 was notified on 04/30/23 at her residence at approximately 1830.  A registration check was ran on vessel-1 and it was not on file.  No one claimed to own vessel-1.


BARDID: OK-2023-0008
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:18:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KONAWA LAKE SEMINOLE COUNTY
NearestCityTown: KONAWA
County: Seminole
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was stationary, at anchor going to start fishing. Vessel 2 was south bound across the lake at cruising speed and the operator was watching another boat to his left. Vessel 2 operator never looked forward and ran into Vessel 1 on the starboard side at the stern, disabling Vessel 1's motor . Neither operator  was injured.


BARDID: OK-2023-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:01:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was travelling east on tenkiller lake when it struck a log in the water. Vessel #1 operator was ejected from the vessel. Vessel #1 continued east under power a short distance then began turning sharp circles to the right under full power. Marine enforcement units were able to use ropes and floating fenders to foul the propeller and board the vessel and bring it under control at aprrox. 1100 hours. The operator was located and recovered from the surface at approx. 1110 hours in approx. 45 feet of water.


BARDID: OK-2023-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broken Bow Lake
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was north bound in the main portion of broken bow lake in the area of bee creek. Vessel 1 struck a submerged object likely a log causing it to take a hard turn to the left. The driver was ejected (breaking ribs, breaking vertebretes and tearing his esophagus). 

Passenger was thrown into the drivers console causing a laceration on his ear and head. Also causing and abrasion on his back. The impact killed the motor so the passenger had to restart the engine and then go and retrieve the driver from the water. They then loaded the vessel and drove home. Driver was taken by private vehicle to dequeen hospital where he was transferred to st. Michaels hospital in texarkana texas.


BARDID: OK-2023-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ARKANSAS RIVER/ NAV CHANNEL
NearestCityTown: VIAN
County: Haskell
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 traveling back to the tamaha boat ramp from the ark r/nav channel. Operator stated that they struck a stump and the boat jerked hard right tossing them out of the boat. 

Vessel 1 continued on the right turn / spin until striking the shore line and coming to full stop. Operator and passenger were in the water and made it to shore, and waited on rescue personnel to come. 

Passenger one of vessel one was hypothermic and transprted by pafford ems to baptist hospital in ft smith arkansas, and was treated and released. Operator one of vessel one was checked out by ems personnel and was deemed uninjured, and allowed to leave on his own. Investigtion was made at the tamaha boat ramp, and no diagram drawn.


BARDID: OK-2023-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CARL BLACKWELL
NearestCityTown: STILLWATER
County: Payne
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling east from the west side of the lake. Owner of vessel1 stated he felt the vessel strike something near the rudder and the vessel immediately lost power. The vessel started taking on water. The occupants flagged down a nearby vessel and were towed towards shore. The owner and passengers put on pfds. 

The vessel went completely under approximately 200 feet from the shoreline nothwest of the lake carl blackwell store. Due to conflicting descriptions of tier location at impact, investigating officer is unable to get an approximate location of impact point. Owner/operator believes he struck a tree trunk just below the surface of the water with a depth of 26 feet. After the boat was retrieved from the water, a hole was located beside the port side rudder and damage was observed on the propeller.


BARDID: OK-2023-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS WESTBOUOND ON THE WATER IN THE SANDY BASS BAY AREA. DRIVER OF UNIT 1 STRUCK A LARGE WAVE CAUSING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER 1 TO BE EJECTED. THE OPERATOR OF UNIT 1 AND A PERSON FROM THE SHORE ASSISTED PASSENGER 1 TO THE SHORE. PASSENGER 1 STATED THAT HE COULD NOT FEEL HIS LOWER EXTREMETIES AND AN AMBULANCE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND HE WAS THEN TRANSPORTED BY AIR CARE TO ST. JOHNS HOSPITAL IN TULSA WHERE HE WAS ADMITTED.


BARDID: OK-2023-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: LITTLE CITY
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS EASTBOUND ATTEMPTING TO BEACH DURING A THUNDERSTORM. HIGH WIND AND WAVE CONDITIONS CAUSED UNIT 1 TO TURN LEFT (PORT) AND CAPSIZE. ALL OCCUPANTS WERE EJECTED FROM VESSEL 1.


BARDID: OK-2023-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON LAKE TEXOMA NEARING A DANGER AREA NEAR WASHITA POINT. VESSEL 1 ENTERED DANGER AREA MARKED BY A BUOY AND STRUCK A ROCK LEDGE. VESSEL 1 WAS GROUNDED AFTER STRIKING THE ROCK LEDGE.


BARDID: OK-2023-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tom Steed Lake
NearestCityTown: MOUNTAIN PARK
County: Kiowa
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TROLLING 1.4 MILES WEST OF THE BOAT RAMP AND APPROXIMATELY 0.1 MILES NORTH OF THE BOAT RAMP WHEN THEY BEGAN TO TAKE ON WATER DUE TO INCREASING WINDS FROM AN APPROACHING THUNDERSTORM. VESSEL 1 LOST ALL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL POWER AND THE OCCUPANTS BEGAN PADDLING FOR SHORE. VESSEL 1 CAPSIZED AND THE OCCUPANTS WERE FORCED TO SWIM TO SHORE. THE THREE OCCUPANTS WERE RESCUED FROM THE SHORELINE AT APPROXIMATELY 0400 HOURS.


BARDID: OK-2023-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:41:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 docked at catfish bay marina to get fuel. The gas dock attendant made contact with operator. Operator showed her where to fuel according to both parties. Attendant put approximately 5 gallons in the boat and stated it wouldn't hold any more fuel. It was at that time that they both realized they had put fuel in the water tank. 

Operator then asked attendant to fill the boat up and attendant removed the gas cap and fueled the boat. Attendant paid inside the store with the money operator gave her. She stated she heard a boom and went back outside. Attendant and other workers removed operator from the boat, cut the dock ropes and pushed the boat away from the dock. Operator stated that he had the blower on at the time of the explosion. He stated he was sitting in the operator's chair. The cabin door of the vessel was open. Gas fumes were very strong inside the vessel due to gasoline in the water tank. The explosion occurred in the cabin near the refrigerator. When investigating officer arrived at vessel1 the key was in the first position and an audible alarm was going off.


BARDID: OK-2023-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO BEACH HIS VESSEL ON THE NORTH SHORE LINE DURING A STORM.  VESSEL 1 TOOK ON WATER FROM THE WAVES CAUSED BY THE STORM AND SANK IN APPROXIMATELY 4 FT OF WATER.


BARDID: OK-2023-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE TEXOMA
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: MARSHALL
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTHWEST PASSING WASHITA POINT WHEN IT DROVE INTO A MARKED DANGER ZONE AND STRUCK A ROCK LEDGE.  AOI WAS APPROIXMATELY 725 FT SOUTH OF WASHITA POINT.  AOR WAS SAME AS AOI.


BARDID: OK-2023-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skiatook Lake
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: Osage
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
ON 06/17/2023 AT APPROXIMATELY 1715 HOURS, VICTIM #1 WAS HOLDING ON TO THE PORT SIDE OF A LILY PAD ATTACHED TO THE AFT OF AN ANCHORED VESSEL TALKING TO FRIENDS.  

VESSEL #1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO COME TIE UP TO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF THE  ANCHORED VESSEL.  THE REAR OF THE VESSEL #1 DRIFTED TO FAR BACK STRIKING THE LILY PAD.  

THE LILY PAD THEN COLLAPSED FROM THE PRESSURE OF THE BOAT CAUSING VICTIM #1 TO BE STRUCK BY THE PROP AS SHE TRIED TO SWIM AWAY.  VICTIM #1 WAS PULLED OUT OF THE WATER IMEDIATLY AND TAKEN TO OSAGE BOAT RAMP AND TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM.  OHP MARINE ENFORCEMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT INCIDENT UNTIL 2103 HOURS.


BARDID: OK-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: EUFUALA
County: McIntosh
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed east on lake eufaula and unit 2 was headed west on lake eufaula.  Operator of vessel 1 stated he saw unit 2 and stated operator of unit was not paying attention and was headed straight for him and he reduced speed to avoid hitting vessel 2.  

Operator of vessel 2 stated that operator of vessel 1 was traveling at high rate of speed and swerved straight for vessel 2.  Area of impact approximately .03 miles north of shoreline sandy bass bay.  Both vessels moved to shore after impact.


BARDID: OK-2023-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:52:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: KETCHUM
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
AFTER REFUELING THE VESSEL AT THE MARINA GAS DOCK ALL OCCUPANTS LEFT THE VESSEL FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. UPON RETURNING AND ATTEMTPING TO START THE ENGINE THE MOTOR STALLED. UPON RESTARTING THE ENGINE AN EXPLOSION OCCURED. OPERATOR/OWNER UTILIZED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON BOARD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.


BARDID: OK-2023-0024
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Hudson Lake
NearestCityTown: SALINA
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
OPERATOR OF VESSEL WAS TRAVELLING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND MADE A SHARP LEFT HAND TURN EJECTING ALL 4 PASSENGERS OF THE VESSEL. VESSEL OVERTURNED AND NOSED DOWN INTO THE BODY OF WATER COMING TO REST UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MUD.
OPERATOR SUBMITTED TO BLOOD TEST. RESULTS PENDING.


BARDID: OK-2023-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:12:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: BERNICE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL WAS NORTHBOUND AFTER DARK. OPERATOR STATED HE WAS FOLLOWING THE CHANNEL MARKER ON HIS ON-BOARD GPS DEVICE AND TRAVELLING APRROXIMATELY 25 MPH. OPERATOR STATED HE SUDDENLY RAN AGROUND WITHOUT SEEING THE CHANNEL. VESSEL IMPACTED THE FAR SE POINT OF BLUE STAR ISLAND (GOVERNORS ISLAND).


BARDID: OK-2023-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling westbound into the Catfish Bay Cove in the dark. Vessel 1 ran a ground on the South bank.  AOI was 1.2 mile south of the East end of Roosevelt bridge and .3  mile East of the South Point of Catfish Bay's Main Campground and .4 mile North of the intersection of Kachina Blvd and Miedean Dr.  AOR was 11 ft Southwest of AOI . The operator was arrested for Operating a Vessel Under the Influence of Alcohol.


BARDID: OK-2023-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: EAGLETOWN
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was floating south bound on the mt. Fork river. Victim floated down the falls where her foot became stuck by an underwater rock. Occupant was then struck by a passer- by kayak that was navigating down the falls. Victim was struck in the lower back area with the nose of the other kayak. The victim continued the float back to ambush adventure, where she was taken to mccurtain memorial by pov. Victim was treated and released the same day.
Note- the other kayak continued south bound on the mt fork river and was never located.


BARDID: OK-2023-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broken Bow Lake
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
DRIVER OF V-1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO DOCK V-1 IN A SLIP AT THE MARINA.  V-1 WAS GOING TO FAST ENTERING THE SLIP SO VICTIM 1 STUCK ARM OUT IN AN ATTEMPT TO SLOW V-1.  VICTIM'S 1 ARM WAS BROKEN DUE TO IMPACT.


BARDID: OK-2023-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
APPEARANTLY INEXPERIENCED OPERATOR LOST CONTROL OF FULLY LOADED VESSEL IN CHOPPY WATERS AND VESSEL NOSED DOWN BELOW SURFACE AND COMPLETELY SANK. ALL OCCUPNATS WERE ABLE TO SECURE LIFE JACKETS AND WE WERE PICKED UP BY A PASSING VESSEL AND TAKEN TO MARINA DOCK.


BARDID: OK-2023-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:29:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: CARTWRIGHT
County: Bryan
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was involved in a vessel collision on 06/30/23. Operator was driving and occupant was riding in front of her on the 2019 seadoo pwc. According to occupant they were jumping waves and turning sharp. Occupant stated they were playing on the pwc and then her mother was gone. Operator was ejected from the pwc.


BARDID: OK-2023-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Tenkiller Lake
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling  NorthEast on Tenkiller Lake when it ran aground  striking several rocks and trees before becoming unable to move. The Operator stated that he was trying to navigate by using his on-board electronic chart.

Passenger #2 information is unknown do to the fact that he boarded another Pontoon Boat prior to Law Enforcement arriving on scene and failed to acknowledge the fact that he was a Passenger on Vessel #1.


BARDID: OK-2023-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Keystone Lake
NearestCityTown: CLEVELAND
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON KEYSTONE LAKE NEAR LOST LAKE, TOWING 3 PASSENGERS ON A TOWABLE TUBE. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 TURNED SHARPLY TO THE LEFT IN ATTEMPT TO SWING THE PASSENGERS ON THE TOWABLE TUBE AROUND ABRUPTLY. OPERATOR OF VESSEL 1 MISJUDGED HOW CLOSE HE WAS TO SHORE AND SUBSEQUENTLY SWUNG THE PASSENGERS INTO THE STARBOARD SIDE OF AN UNOCCUPIED PONTOON BOAT THAT WAS BEACHED IN THE AREA. Owner of Vessls 1 & 2 were the same individual.


BARDID: OK-2023-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Creek
NearestCityTown: VALLIANT
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south bound on pine creek lake near the north shore of pine creek cove ramp. Vessel 2 was traveling south bound on pine creek lake following vessel 1. 

Vessel 1 abruptly made a 180 degree left hand maneuver which then caused the operator to be blinded by the sun. Vessel 1 lost sight of vessel 2 and struck vessel 2 in port foot well with port side hull of vessel 1 (aoi). 

Both subjects waived ems before ems arrived on scene. Both operators stated they were not injured. Both vessels were loaded on owners trailer prior to arrival, and was later transported to owners residence.


BARDID: OK-2023-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND DURING A STORM. VESSEL 1 TOOK A WAVE OVER THE BOW CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE POWER. VESSEL 1 DRIFTED OVER TO THE WEST BANK JUST NORTH OF WASHITA POINT.  THE WAVE THAT CAME OVER THE BOW WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES SOUTH OF THE RAILROAD BRIDGE AND 100 YARDS OFF THE WEST BANK.


BARDID: OK-2023-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:13:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arcadia Lake
NearestCityTown: EDMOND
County: Oklahoma
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels have conflicting accounts and there were no independent witnesses.

Vessel #2 stated he was facing west, just south east of the beach picnic area. Vessel #2 operator stated he attempted to make a 180 degree turn to go back east. He stated he made the turn to go south when vessel #1 abruptly came up next to him. Vessel #2 stated he made several movements to avoid impact but vessel #1 was too close and was unable to avoid impact.

Vessel #2 front side impacted with vessel #1's left side.

Vessel #1 operator stated he began to travel toward the beach area from the south east. Which meant vessel had to travel north west to get to the beach. He stated vessel #2 was behind him and intentionally came toward him to strike him.


BARDID: OK-2023-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Marshall
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was eastbound in Catfish Bay. Vessel 2 entered Catfish Bay westbound and stopped to allow a passenger to depart Vessel 2. Vessel 1 cruised toward Vessel 2 striking the right front of Vessel 2. Operator of Vessel 1 was a 8 year old inexperienced operator.


BARDID: OK-2023-0037
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:06:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Carl Blackwell Lake
NearestCityTown: STILLWATER
County: Payne
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The owner of vessel 1 stated they were going south into party cove and made a left turn to the east to avoid the no wake zone. He stated their intent was to travel around the lake again. He stated he was unaware of the jet skis behind him. 

According to the operator of vessel 1, vessel 2 was southbound going into party cove behind vessel 1. Owner of vessel 1 stated the operator of vessel 1 was inexperienced and was travelling at a high rate of speed. The owner stated he reached over and turned the wheel before they reached the no wake zone. Witness 1 was on a jet ski travelling the same direction as vessel 2 which was southbound to party cove. According to witnesses 1,2 and 3 vessel 1 was travelling northbound to party cove and made a right turn in front of vessel 2.

The bow of vessel 2 struck the port side of vessel 1. The operator of vessel 2  was ejected.


BARDID: OK-2023-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:49:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TALHEQUAH
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling South on Tenkiller Lake. Vessel #2 was traveling East on Tenkiller Lake. The Operator of Vessel #2 stated that he observed Vessel #1 approaching from his left, so he swerved to the right to avoid. Vessel #1 struck Vessel #2 on the Port side near the Stern.  The Operator of Vessel # 1 stated that he never saw Vessel #2.


BARDID: OK-2023-0039
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skiatook Lake
NearestCityTown: SKIATOOK
County: Osage
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading east on skiatook lake hugging the south shoreline.  Vessel #1 struck a rocky point that was just under the water surface and was not visible at the time.  Aoi was approximately 1 mile south of the south edge of skiatook point boat ramp and approximately 1.4 miles west of west edge of lakeview rd.  The operator did not report the incident as a collision.  Operator reported that his boat was taking on water and they safely got it back to shore and everyone was fine.  Investigation did not occur until another boater reported the boat capsized in the water next to shore.


BARDID: OK-2023-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:58:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Arcadia Lake
NearestCityTown: EDMOND
County: OKLAHOMA
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a recreational tube carrying the victim and witness on arcadia lake. The tube was reported to have struck a wake and toss the victim into the water while wearing a life jacket. The victim is said to have gone underwater for a few seconds, returned to the surface, and was pulled on board where she was seen by her step mother to have had "blue lips". The victim regained consciousness and began breathing on her own. The vessel operator, the vicitms father transported her to the spring creek boat ramp where she was met by edmond pd and edmond fire. The victim was transported to mercy hospital in edmond for further evaluation and was later released with no apparent injuries.


BARDID: OK-2023-0041
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-08-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Broken Bow Lake
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCURTAIN
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS DRIFTING EAST OF EAGLE POINT AND VESSEL 2 WAS TRAVELING IN A SOUTHEAST DIRECTION TO GO AROUND AN ISLAND.  VESSEL 2 STRUCK VESSEL 1 ON THE PORT SIDE AND CONTINUED THRU VESSEL 1 COMING TO REST IN THE WATER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF VESSEL 1.  THE PASSENGERS OF VESSEL 1 WERE SITTING IN THE BENCH SEATS THAT WERE IN FRONT OF THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER CONSOLES.  VICTIM 1 AND VICTIM 2 OF VESSEL 1 WAS STRUCK BY THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2 AND WERE KNOCKED ONTO THE BOW.  THERE WAS FLESH FROM VICTIM 1 ON THE RUB RAIL OF THE PORT SIDE OF VESSEL 2 33 INCHES BACK FROM THE BOW OF VESSEL 2.  DRIVER OF VESSEL 2 WAS EJECTED AND LANDED IN THE WATER BETWEEN THE RESTING PLACES OF THE TWO VESSELS.  PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 WAS THROWN AROUND INSIDE OF VESSEL 2 CAUSING HIM TO BREAK 4 RIBS AND A HEAD LACERATION.  DRIVER OF VESSEL 2 WAS NOT INJURED BUT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO GET CHECKED OUT.  VICTIM 1 OF VESSEL 1 HAD A LARGE LACERATION OF HIS FACE AND HIS BACK.  VICTIM 2 OF VESSEL 1 HAD SEVERAL BROKEN RIBS, BOTH COLLAR BONES BROKEN , AND A BROKEN PELVIS.  PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 TOOK A VIDEO WITH HIS CELL PHONE AFTER THE CRASH AND IT SHOWED THAT VESSEL 1 DIDNT HAVE LIGHTS ON AFTER THE CRASH AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OF VESSEL 2 STATED THAT VESSEL 1 DIDNT HAVE LIGHTS ON PRIOR TO THE CRASH.  I CHECKED THE LIGHT SWITCH ON VESSEL 1 AND THE SWITCH WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSSITION (NOT ON RUNNING LIGHTS OR THE ANCHOR LIGHT) SO THE LIGHTS WERE NOT ON ON VESSEL 1.  MOVE THE SWITCH UP FOR RUNNING LIGHTS, DOWN FOR ANCHOR LIGHT, AND IN THE MIDDLE IS OFF.  VESSEL 1 WAS TOWED TO THE BOAT RAMP ON GRASSHOPPER DRIVE WHERE THEY MET UP WITH EMERGENCY PERSONEL.


BARDID: OK-2023-0042
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
CROWN POINT MARINA STAFF ON GRAND LAKE PUMPED 11 GALLONS OF FUEL INTO THE FRESHWATER TANK ACCIDENTLY. AT SOME POINT LATER AND WHILE UNDER POWER A SMALL EXPLOSION OCCURED IN THE WATER TANK AREA CASUING A SMALL FIRE ON BOARD INJURING THE CLOSEST OCCUPANT.


BARDID: OK-2023-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:03:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: GROVE
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 WAS PULLING TWO OCCUPANTS ON A TUBE TOY. TUBERS STRUCK A WAKE CAUSING THE 2 INDIVIDUALS TO COLLIDE HEADS CAUSING INJURY TO ONE.


BARDID: OK-2023-0044
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:28:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: AFTON
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/22/2023 at approximately 1728 hours I, Officer, received a call about an individual that was driving his boat, ejected, then never resurfaced. Officers were also notified that the boat was continuing to accelerate in circles without an operator potentially putting other civilians at risk of being struck by the vessel. 

Officers were able to throw throw bags and entangle the prop to slow the boat down. The vessel finally slowed down enough so that Officer could jump on the boat and drive it to shore. The witness and reporting party stated that he seen the operator of the vessel get ejected then never seen him resurface from under the water. He was later able to provide video that showed him resurfacing briefly then being struck by the boat. 

Witness believes that Victim was driving the boat, didn't notice the females that were with Witness were swimming in the water and tried to avoid hitting them, causing him to cut his wheel and ejecting him from the vessel. 

Victim did not have a kill switch nor was the vessel equipped with one, Victim was not wearing his PFD. Victim was known by his family to be a good swimmer and was alone on the boat. There were approximately 8 empty beer cans on the vessel. 

Officers were able to dive and retrieve Victim's body at approximately 0721 hours on 7/23/2023. Victim wife was on scene during the retrieval and notified. It appeared that Victim was struck by the propeller multiple times due to the lacerations on his head. He also had a laceration/injury to the left side of his face.


BARDID: OK-2023-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER MT FORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: HAWORTH
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south bound on the lower mt. Fork river. Vessel 1 came to a narrow river channel where a black cow was crossing the river. The cow struck vessel 1 causing vessel 1 to impact a riverside tree with bow. Passenger 1 and 2 were then thrown onto the front deck of vessel 1 causing above injuries. Vessel 1 was then driven back to boat ramp and passengers taken to hospital. 

Note-idabel er staff called trooper to notify of the incident when the passengers were checked into the emergency room. Victims were going to be released from hospital before troopers arrival. All passengers were treated and released the same day. Operator and passengers were interviewed the next day.


BARDID: OK-2023-0046
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: DISNEY
County: Mayes
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
WITNESSES FROM THE VESSEL REPORTED THAT AS THEY WERE ABOUT TO END THEIR RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ROCKS AND DOCKS BOAT RENTALS OUT OF DISNEY, OKLAHOMA, THEY ATTEMPTED ONE LAST INNER-TUBING RUN WITH THE VESSEL. WHILE OCCUPANT WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND THE BOAT IT SRUCK A WAVE THAT CAUSED HIM TO LIFT OFF THE TUBE AND LAND BACK ON THE TUBE IN AN AwKWARD POSTION CAUSING THE INJURY TO HIS LEG. NO OTHER VESSEL OCCCUPANT INFORMATION WAS AVALABLE.


BARDID: OK-2023-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:20:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: MOUNTAIN FORK RIVER
NearestCityTown: BROKEN BOW
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and operator were in a two person kayak and subject1 was in a single person kayak.  They were all friends and going south down the river together.  Victim and operator got close to the west side of the river and stuck a tree limb with their kayak causing them to flip over, ejecting both occupants.  

Subject1 was just a slowed and waited on them.  Victim swam  down river approx. 30 yards from where they flipped and started motioning toward the bank.  Victim then yelled out "my heart "and started hitting her chest. 

Subject1 and operator helped victim to the east side of the river's edge (they couldn't go up on the bank due to the steepness of the bank and there were multiple cypress knees along the back in that area) and victim sat down in the shallow water.  Victim then went unconscious and stopped breathing.  Subject1 and operator attempted cpr but every time they tried chest compressions, victim's head went under water.  Victim was pronounced deceased by an emt at 1317 hrs.

Operators and subject1 stated that victim had diabetes, was a 40 year smoker, and had three stints put in recently. They also stated that victim has to take a large amount of medication daily.


BARDID: OK-2023-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: EUFUALA
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Other
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was pulling Victim #1 and Passenger on a tube behind Vessel 1.  Operator stated they were going approx. 12 mph and struck a large wave, causing the tube to tip backwards, ejecting Victim #1 and Passenger #3.  Victim #1's left leg was somehow tangled in a handle of the tube as she was ejected, causing a broken femur.


BARDID: OK-2023-0050
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:05:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Texoma Lake
NearestCityTown: KINGSTON
County: Bryan
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was drifting in the dark south of the Roosevelt bridge while fishing.  Vessel 2 was traveling northbound and struck vessel 1 who was not displaying any proper lighting.  Vessel 2 made a evasive left turn attempting to avoid contact causing unit 2's starboard gunwale to strike the corner of vessel 1's starboard transom.


BARDID: OK-2023-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOWER ILLINOIS RIVER
NearestCityTown: GORE
County: Sequoyah
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Both vessels were on the lower Illinois river, north of gore landing.  Vessel-1 was under power north bound and vessel-2 was using trolling motor, trolling in a south, southeast direction.  

The operator of v-1 stated he saw v-2, slowed to approx. 10 mph and was approx. 60-75 ft. Away as he went by v-2.  

The operator of v-2 stated he saw v-1 approach at a high rate of speed and came approx. 6-10 ft. From his vessel as v-1 went by.  V-2 operator stated the wake from v-1 swamped the rear of the vessel, taking on water.  

Passengers were either swept over or jumped from the vessel as it took on water and capsized.  Two of the passengers received minor injuries from unknown objects during the incident.  V-1 continued north, unaware v-2 had swamped and capsized.  The operator of v-2 was able to retrieve v-2 and secure it to the east bank.  

An unknown amount of time had passed when v-1 returned to the scene, noticed v-2 capsized, and the passengers on the bank, asked if they needed assistance and were told no.  V-1 continued south on the lower illinois, leaving the area.  V-2 passenger relayed v-1 information to law enforcement and v-1 was contacted that evening.  V-1 operator and passengers stated they did not know v-2 had swamped and/or capsized until they later returned and did not know v-2 had blamed v-1 for the incident until they were notified by law enforcement.  

V-1 was rated for 3 persons and had 4 people total on board with only 2 pfd's.  V-1 believed v-2 to have 5-6 people on board.  V-2 stated there were 4 people on the boat and 2 persons on kayaks.  The width of the river is approx. 70-75 ft wide in the area.  The navigable waters in the area may only be 30-40 ft, depending on depth, water flow, and debris in the area.


BARDID: OK-2023-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:18:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: KEYSTONE LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLEVELAND
County: Pawnee
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling northbound on keystone lake, near the edgewater park area. While towing a skier (victim) on an innertube, operator of vessel #1 made a sudden left turn with vessel #1 and subsequently threw the skier (victim) off the tube. The sudden and abrupt impact with the water caused the skier's (victim) left ankle to break.


Note: the area of the incident was approx. 30 plus feet deep. Subsequent sidescan sonar of the area revealed no underwater obstructions. This leads to the plausible conclusion that the skier's (victim) broken ankle was due to a high speed impact with the water upon ejection from the tube.


BARDID: OK-2023-0053
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pine Creek
NearestCityTown: VALLIANT
County: McCurtain
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south bound on Pine Creek Lake towing passenger 1 and 2 on a tube. A storm approached and the waves began to white cap. Passenger 2 was thrown from the tube when Victim 1 entered the water from the boat to rescue Passenger 2. 

Operator of vessel 1 also entered the water to rescue Passenger 2. The waves carried the boat away from the occupants, and Victim 1 began to struggle and went under the water and never re-surfaced. 

Victim 1 was recovered using drop sonar on 09/04/2023 at approximately 1125 in 46 ft of water by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Dive Team. Time of initial call was 09/03/2023 at approximately 1800. M.E advised to take photos of re-covered victim and Bowser Funeral Home of Broken Bow took possession of Victim and transported to Bowser Funeral Home and awaited M.E transport back to Tulsa.

Note-Witness #1 did not observe the incident, but seen occupants in water with Vessel 1 adrift. Witness assisted operator and passenger 2 into his vessel, when operator realized Victim had disappeared under water.


BARDID: OK-2023-0055
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:19:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: FOSS LAKE
NearestCityTown: CLINTON
County: CUSTER
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was operating on Foss Lake near the south side of the Foss Dam.  V1 was towing kids on two knee boards.  V1 operated to close to the Foss Dam and caused one of the knee boards to run up on the rocks.  AOI was 300' NW of the concrete draw down and 639' NE of the dam control building.  AOR was unknown.  V1 picked the towed kid and transported him to the Copper Cove Marina.  Operator of V1 was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol.  V1 was removed from the water and towed to Warnke wrecker yard.  On 09-03-2023 I Trooper made contact with the wrecker yard to obtain the motor information from V1 and the owner had already removed V1.  The owner of V1 will not release the information from the motor.  Motor information in the report is marked unknown.  See supplement narrative for Affidavit.

Troopers Affidavit

On September 2, 2023, I Trooper was on patrol in Custer County.  I was notified by phone from Ranger that a boat pulling kids on knee boards turned to close to the Foss Dam causing the knee boards to hit the Dam.  Ranger1 advised that a kid had a large cut on his head.  Ranger1 asked Operator who was operating the boat and Operator said he wasn’t operating the boat, at that time Operator’s wife changed her story and said she was operating the boat.  Ranger1 called me by phone and told me what had happened and I told him that I was arriving on scene at that time. 

I arrived on scene and walked up to the Ambulance.  Operator’s wife was standing next to the Ambulance by an open door.  Operator was standing in the Ambulance.  I asked both who had been operating the boat.  Operator’s wife said she had been and Operator said he had not been operating the boat.  I stepped into the Ambulance and could smell an odor of Alcohol and Marihuana coming from Operator’s person.  He had red blood shot eyes.  I had Operator step out of the Ambulance and told him he was under arrest for Public Intoxication.  Operator’s wife left with her son in the Ambulance.  I learned at that time there were other kids in the boat and I interviewed two of the kids that were friends.  The two kids told me that when the accident happened Operator was operating the boat.  I went back to Operator and advised him that he was under arrest for OUI.  

I had OHP dispatch start a wrecker for the boat, trailer and vehicle.  I inventoried the boat and could smell an odor of alcohol and marihuana coming from the boat.  I found one marihuana glass pipe in the operators right hand compartment next to the operators seat.  I transported Operator to the Custer County jail.   The vehicle was inventoried by Ranger.  Ranger2 inventoried the vehicle and found an empty beer can in the vehicle.  The vehicle, boat, and boat trailer were released to Warnkes wrecker.  

I administered the HGN test to Operator and noticed six clues during the test.  I read the implied consent test request to Operator, he said no to the states blood test.  I filled out the officer’s affidavit and notice of revocation/disqualification, and Operator signed the document.  I released Operator over to the custody of the Custer County jail.


BARDID: OK-2023-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:23:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELLSWORTH LAKE
NearestCityTown: LAWTON
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Witness advised that she and victim were out on their kayaks to the south of fishermans cove. Subject advised they had consumed a "few beers". Subject advised that victim stated he was not a strong swimmer. As they decided to go back to shore victim’s hat fell off into the water. Witness subject stated as victim reached for his hat the kayak tipped over and victim fell out into the  water. Subject advised victim gasped for air and went under to never resurface. Victim was located the following morning by a dive team in 26ft of water. 


BARDID: OK-2023-0057
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:08:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: ELEMER THOMAS LAKE
NearestCityTown: MEDICINE PARK
County: COMANCHE
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentCause2: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Victim and operator were drifting and fishing. Operator stated he had his back to the victim and heard a splash. Victim apparently went overboard and struggled to remain afloat. Operator was able to get a hold of the victim and utilize the trolling motor to move them over close to the bank. Operator performed cpr until help arrived. Victim expired to either a heart attack brought on by the extreme excursion or had the heart attack prior to falling overboard.


BARDID: OK-2023-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: TAHLEQUAH
County: CHEROKEE
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was traveling Northeast on Tenkiller Lake. Vessel #2 was traveling Southwest on Tenkiller Lake. 

Vessel #1 was traveling Northeast on Tenkiller lake and Struck Vessel #2 in the Bow. 

The Operator of Vessel #1 stated that he did not observe any Navigation lights illuminated from Vessel #2. The Operator of Vessel #2 stated that the Navigation lights were illuminated as well as the interior lights  of the Cabin Cruiser. Vessel #2 Operator also stated that prior to impact ,  He engaged full Reverse in an attempt to avoid Vessel #1.


BARDID: OK-2023-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:52:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: CANADIAN
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being paddled by operator and victim back to the boat ramp. For an unknown reason, Victim jumped into the water. Operator noticed victim apparently struggling and threw victim a flotation device. Victim failed to grab flotation device. By-standers noticed victim struggling in the water and assisted pulling victim to the shoreline. CPR was administered but unsuccessful.


BARDID: OK-2023-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Eufaula Lake
NearestCityTown: EUFAULA
County: Pittsburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was Northbound on the water in the #9 cut area.  Driver of unit 1 was unfamiliar with the area and traveled into shallow water running aground. Driver of unit 1 was ejected over the handle bars and struck the water and then the ground. Driver of unit 1 was able to make it back onto his vessel and phoned for help. Driver of unit 1 was transported to the Mcalester Hospital where he was admitted for his injuries.


BARDID: OK-2023-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-12-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: TENKILLER LAKE
NearestCityTown: KEYS
County: Cherokee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #2 was stationary in middle of the channel fishing. 

Operator of Vessel #2 stated he was on the bow of the boat fishing and the passenger was on the stern fishing. Operator stated he saw Vessel #1 headed toward them and he was able to move to the stern of the vessel prior to Vessel #1 striking and running over the bow area of Vessel #2.

 Vessel #1 operator stated he had a facemask and hood on his head due to the rain and cold weather and never saw Vessel #2 until after he struck them. Vessel #2 struck Vessel #1 with the front bow area of Vessel 1 to the front bow area of Vessel 2. After both parties spoke, they pulled both vessel's to petit bay to where Trp made contact.


BARDID: OK-2023-0062
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: OK
NameOfBodyOfWater: Grand Lake
NearestCityTown: JAY
County: Delaware
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Operator explained Victim was on a tube being pulled by UNIT 1 when she fell into the water. He then circled around to pick her up. After getting closer to Victim, he put UNIT 1 in reverse and idled to her. As he did this, Subject1 said Victim started swimming towards the boat. Operator was looking forward when she started to swim and did not see her getting close to the rear. When Victim was at the swim deck, Subject1 realized the boat was still in gear and yelled for Operator to stop. He then put the boat in neutral, but at the same time Victim's hair and life-jacket were caught by the prop, and she was dragged under the boat. Mom then jumped into the water and pulled Victim into the boat. This is where they noticed several lacerations to her body and called 911.


BARDID: OR-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: PC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pacific Ocean
NearestCityTown: Gold Beach
County: Curry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Natural phenomena
AccidentEvent1: Other
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
OtherAccidentEvent: Contact with whale
RedactedNarrative:
While obtaining initial plane, boat took hard turn to port. Upon steering to starboard boat rose quickly in speed and bow went into steep climb. Either snagged crab pot or encountered contact with whale. Main whales in close proximity. One surfaced less than 10' from boat about 10 min after capsizing. Boat filled and capsized.


BARDID: PR-2023-1000
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-04-04 00:00:00
State: PR
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caribbean Sea
NearestCityTown: Culebra
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
According to a report, a vessel with one person onboard was taking on water and then capsized.  The individual onboard was reportedly wearing a PFD and noted as a good swimmer.


BARDID: PR-2023-1003
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: PR
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caribbean Sea
NearestCityTown: Cabo Rojo
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
According to a news article, a vessel carrying two people onboard became disabled and began to take on water.  The Coast Guard rescued the individuals and then the vessel capsized.  It is considered a loss.


BARDID: PR-2023-1004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-04-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: PR
NameOfBodyOfWater: Caribbean Sea
NearestCityTown: Cabo Rojo
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The Coast Guard received notification that a vessel carrying four people onboard had taken on water and sunk.  No one was wearing a life jacket, but all survived.  The vessel was a total loss.


BARDID: RI-2023-0001
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Worden's Pond
NearestCityTown: South Kingstonw
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On 4/22/2023 officers responded to Worden's Pond in South Kingstown.  A group of scouts in canoes had gotten in distress due to the weather and two of the canoes had capsized.  All victims were rescued and 3 were transported to the hospital for treatment for exposure.  There was no damage reported to any of the canoes.


BARDID: RI-2023-0002
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:05:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
PWC operator with passenger was operating too close to shore at above headway speed (est. 20+ mph) when PWC struck a submerged rock and both the operator and passenger were thrown off.  Operator sustained minor scratches while the passenger received severe internal injuries that included broken bones, a punctured lung and a torn liver.


BARDID: RI-2023-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Warwick cove
NearestCityTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V1 operated by V1 Operator attempted a docking maneuver during which the throttle stuck in forward.  V1 Operator's vessel then ran up and over the stern of V2, coming to rest completely on top of the vessel.


BARDID: RI-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
As the boat was being docked the victim stepped off the swim platform onto the dock.  His left foot slipped under a cleat.  Victim responded to an urgent care clinic following the injury.


BARDID: RI-2023-0006
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:25:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Providence River
NearestCityTown: East Providence
County: Providence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Boat hull spontaneously collapsed in the center of the bay adjacent to wind turbines.  Naviagted west to a nearby vessel to offload gas tanks, oil, battery.  Towed towards Squantum Point, boat capsized in around 8' at approximately 40' offshore, 2 POB swam to shore.


BARDID: RI-2023-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Greenwich Bay
NearestCityTown: Warwick
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel was docked at owner's slip, owner activated the blower prior to starting.  After waiting several minutes the owner toggled the starboard engine to the "on" position, explosion and fire immediately occurred in the bilge.


BARDID: RI-2023-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bristol Harbor
NearestCityTown: Bristol
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb tangled in vsl equipent
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was preparing to make way to shore.  While untying his dinghy a wake from a passing vessel caused the mooring chain he was holding to tighten around his right index finger to the point where it was amputated when he tried to extricate it.


BARDID: RI-2023-0009
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Drug/Alcohol involved incident, operator caused vessel to collide with Hope Island.  Passenger received severe injuries.  Operator refused blood/breath tests, charges filed.


BARDID: RI-2023-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Barrington
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator at anchor engaged in shellfishing in congested waters.  Vessel 2 operator was changing course and did not observe Vessel 1, struck the rear of Vessel 1, causing it to sink.


BARDID: RI-2023-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Barrington River
NearestCityTown: Barrington
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 2 was having engine problems, so the owner/operator returned with Vessel 1 and attempted to tow Vessel 2 north, up river.  While attempting to turn in the river, Vessel 2 struck Vessel 3 (moored).  Once the turn was completed, Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 headed south, downriver, and subsequently both vessel 1 and Vessel 2 struck Vessel 4 (moored).


BARDID: RI-2023-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:15:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beach Pond
NearestCityTown: Exeter
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was headed in a straight direction in the north/northwest area of the pond when the vessel struck a submerged rock.  The collision created a large hole in the hull below the waterline on the starboard side.  Operator was able to get the PWC back to the ramp in Exeter, RI.

The accident actually occurred in the state of Connecticut but Rhode Island responded and took the report.


BARDID: RI-2023-0014
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:53:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pt. Judith Pond
NearestCityTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator states he ran over a rock pile at 28mph, damaging the propeller and lower unit such that the vessel needed to be towed back to his slip.


BARDID: RI-2023-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:37:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harbor of Refuge
NearestCityTown: South Kingstown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: Limb tangled in vessel equipme
RedactedNarrative:
Anchor was not releasing, operator attempted to use a screwdriver to free the windlass, when it finally released it caught his finger, pulling it in and nearly severing it off.


BARDID: RI-2023-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Little Compton
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was adrift fishing when it was struck at low speed by Vessel 2, which was a commercial lobster vessel.  No Damage to Vessel 2, Vessel 1 received a 10" hole in the hull at the bow.


BARDID: RI-2023-0017
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:40:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope Bay
NearestCityTown: Bristol
County: Bristol
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Failure to vent
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator fueled vessel prior to launching, when he turned the key to start, an explosion resulted.  Operator advised he failed to turn on the blowers prior to starting.


BARDID: RI-2023-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityTown: Little Compton
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator lost his hat to the wind and when he went to attempt to catch it he tripped and fell overboard.  The vessel continued in a straight line until it grounded itself on an island off Sakonnet Point.   The operator was issued a written warning for failure to utilize a safety lanyard.


BARDID: RI-2023-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:03:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Potters Cove
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was anchored and rafted to 4 other vessels at Aquapalooza when Vessel 2 motored into the anchor lines and ultimately struck vessel 1, tearing off the anchor and anchor housing.  Vessel 2 stopped only to free itself from the anchor lines and then motored away.


BARDID: RI-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was docked when it was struck by Vessel 2 as Vessel 2 attempted to get underway.  Vessel 2 did not stop to check on damage, but a nearby witness saw what happened and notified Vessel 1's owner.  The two owners have tentatively agreed on repair compensation.


BARDID: RI-2023-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Johnson's Pond
NearestCityTown: Coventry
County: Kent
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was towing a tube with 3 passengers aboard, the operator took a turn and did not account for turn radius of the tube.  The tube hit a dock, injuring one of the passengers.  Injuries were not life threatening.  Owner/operator was issued a summons for an unregistered vessel.


BARDID: RI-2023-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope Bay
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was following Vessel 2 when Vessel 2 slowed down.  Vessel 1 then ran into and over the stern of Vessel 2, causing structural and cosmetic damage to the vessel and personal injury to one passenger.  A summons was issued to the operator of Vessel 1 for Improper/No Lookout.

The passenger that was injured on Vessel 1 was sitting at the impact point of the two vessels and was struck by Vessel 2.  She suffered impact injuries to both arms and her face and her right arm was seriously lacerated.


BARDID: RI-2023-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:07:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mount Hope Bay
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Throttle
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
A shift actuator malfunction in a joy-stick control caused Vessel 1's bow to spin and strike the hull of Vessel 2.


BARDID: RI-2023-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
1705hrs on 07/27/2023 a Marine Search and Rescue was initiated, Marine Task Force vessel subsequently located the victim.  Victim was found floating with PFD on but unresponsive.  Victim later pronounced dead at hospital.  Unknown at this time what the victim's cause of death was or how the victim ended up in the water separated from his kayak.  The weather on the date of the incident began to turn at around 1600hrs that afternoon, with high winds and rain following.


BARDID: RI-2023-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:02:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Narragansett Bay
NearestCityTown: Jamestown
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Victim was operating a kiteboard off Dutch Island during high winds and a tide change, ultimately was struck in the face/head by the board.  Victim was found floating unconscious and face-down by good samaratin passer-bys in boats, turned him upright until arrival of Marine Patrol vessel.   Victim regained consciousness before arrival of L.E.


BARDID: RI-2023-0030
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pawcatuck River
NearestCityTown: Westerly
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Other
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was running and tied to the dock when passenger 2 accidentally pushed the throttle forward causing Vessel 1 to run up onto the dock, as well as over the motor and stern of Vessel 2 which was also tied to the dock.  No injury reported.


BARDID: RI-2023-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityTown: New Shoreham
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
RedactedNarrative:
Operator overheard pan-pan for a submerged tree in the waters off of Block Island in Block Island Sound.  He believes he later struck the tree around 2mn outside of the entrance to Great Salt Pond.  When he hauled the boat later he observed cracks in the wing keel that were not there when he launched in May.


BARDID: RI-2023-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 00:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sakonnet River
NearestCityTown: Portsmouth
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was fishing until after midnight, as he made his way back to port in a thick fog, his vessel ran aground on Sandy Point.  No injury.


BARDID: RI-2023-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Block Island Sound
NearestCityTown: Charlestown
County: Washington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Operator advised that the strong current around the breachway affected his steering capability while attempting to enter the breachway.  The vessel's lower unit ultimately struck a known submerged rock ("Christmas Tree Rock"), leaving the vessel DIW.  The operator and passenger were able to get the boat ashore, where it was beached until retrieval the following day.


BARDID: RI-2023-0035
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Newport Harbor
NearestCityTown: Newport
County: Newport
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: boat hook
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Vessel 1 was attempting to grab a mooring line when the boat hook broke; while attempting to maneuver to attempt to moor, Vessel 1's anchor roller struck the bow of Vessel 2, damaging both vessels.  

The operator of Vessel 1 received minor injuries that did not require medical attention when he fell onto his back when the boat hook broke and separated into two pieces.


BARDID: RI-2023-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-12-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:07:00
State: RI
NameOfBodyOfWater: Providence River
NearestCityTown: East Providence
County: Providence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was being utilized for duck hunting and was anchored in a cove.  Several high speed ferries passed by the area over a short time period, creating several series of large wakes that un-anchored the vessel and grounded it, twice, causing damage both times.  After the first grounding the operator used the next series of wakes to get it off the shore but the next set grounded it again.


BARDID: SC-2023-0001
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-01-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:36:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
ON 1-13-23 AT APROX 1440 HOURS PFC and I responded to the port royal landing and marina in reference to A VESSEL ON FIRE. PFC ARRIVED AT THE LOCATION AT APPROX 1450 HOURS AND ADVISED ME THAT AN APPROX 30 FT CABIN CRUISER WAS FULLY INVOLVED AND BEAUFORT COUNTY FIRE WAS ON SCENE. 

UPON MY ARRIVAL ON SCENE I MET WITH PFC AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONEL. PFC MADE CONTACT WITH A WITNESS AND OBTAINED A WRITTEN STATEMENT,witness, AN OFF DUTY FIRE FIGHTER HAD BEEN AT THE RESTURANT AT THE MARINA WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE BOW OF THE VESSEL. He THEN ATTEMPTED TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER BUT WAS UNABLE TO BEFORE RETREATING TO A SAFE LOCATION. FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONEL HAD MOSTLU EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AT THIS TIME. I NOTICED EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE ON THE VESSEL AND IT SEEMED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE MID TO FORWARD SECTION OF THE VESSEL AS THIS AREA WAS MOST DAMAGED. I NOTICED THAT AN ADJACENT VESSEL ALSO HAAD EXTENSIVE FIRE DAMAGE. THIS VESSEL WAS AN APPROX 20FT STINGRAY CENTERCONSOLE THAT WAS APPROX 20FT AWAY AND HAD BEEN DOCKED AT A FLOATING JET DOCK. I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT A THIRD VESSEL HAD BEEN DAMAGED A 19 FT CAROLINA SKIFF HAD ALSO RECIEVED SOME DAMAGE FROM THE FLAMES. I OBTAINED PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGED VESSELS AT THE DOCK AT THAT TIME


BARDID: SC-2023-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:40:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
0n January 19th 2023, Operator was operating his 48ft Sea Ray cabin cruiser on the ICW in Little River SC. Operator lost control of both engines due to mechanical failure and began to drift towards the swing bridge. The swing bridge could not open in enough time and vessel (unit1) struck the swing bridge. Tow Boat USA pulled the vessel to Harbor Gate marina where they tied to the dock. No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Isle of Palms
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 AND UNIT 2 HAD THEIR BOATS DOCKED AT MARINA. UNIT 2 HAD THEIR BOAT DOCKED ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL. ACCORDING TO THE VIDEO OBTAINED FROM THAT DAY UNIT 2 PUSHED OFF OF THE DOCK AND BEGAN TO REVERSE OUT OF THE MARINA. AS UNIT 2 REVERSED OUT OF THE MARINA IT BEGAN TO DRIFT CLOSE TO UNIT 1 WHICH WAS DOCKED ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE VESSEL. AS UNIT 2 PASSED UNIT 1 IT BEGAN TO ROCK AGINST THE DOCK BUT IT IS UNCLEAR IF UNIT 1 WAS STRUCK BY UNIT 2 OR IF UNIT 1 WAS MOVED BY WAKE FROM UNIT 2.


BARDID: SC-2023-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashepoo River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling east in long asheepoo creek making a right turn when the vessel began to list port causing people to fall out of the vessel into the water. 

Unit 1 brought the vessel into neutral and began to assess what happened and where everyone was located. Unit 1 then began to assist with the four individuals in the water. Another vessel from the oyster company arrived on scene several minutes to help assist on getting victims out of the water. Once all individuals were recovered both vessels returned to bennents point to dry off and asses injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:25:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Seat broke loose
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS FISHING WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER FELL OUT OF HIS SEAT DUE TO AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE THE PASSENGER GRABBED THE SIDE OF THE VESSEL WHICH CAUSED IT TO TAKE ON WATER AND CAPSIZE. BOTH OCCUPANTS ENDED UP IN THE WATER THE OCCUPANT OF UNIT 1 WAS ABLE TO CLIMB OUT OF THE WATER ON A TREE. THE PASSENGER REMAINED IN THE WATER UNTIL SCDNR ARRIVED. BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE TAKEN TO PALMETTO SHORES WHERE THEY WERE TREATED FOR POSSIBLE HYPOTHERMIA BY EMS.


BARDID: SC-2023-0007
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:18:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
A overloaded Canoe (unit #1) carrying four people began taking on water and eventually became submerged in the lake.  All four individuals were left in the cold water holding on to the side of the conoe until help arrived.  The water was rough and the winds were strong which contributed to the canoe becoming submerged.  The conoe was going from Greenpond Landing to an island towards the middle of the lake.  The canoe was rated for 3 individuals and was carrying 4 at the time of the accident.  

* a citation was issued for neg operation due to the fact that there was 4 people in a 3 person canoe*


BARDID: SC-2023-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was occupied by Deceased 1 and 2 as they left the Thornley Forest Landing.  Sometime after that Unit 1 was found going in circles and unoccupied.  When a nearby resident located nearby saw the boat, he launched his PWC to try and locate an operator.  He found Deceased 1 unconscious and floating in the water and took him to shore where EMS was waiting.  At that time, rescue boats were in the area and later located 2 who was also unconscious and floating in the water.  Based on the damage to the propeller and wood transfer on the hull of the boat, it is likely that they hit a stumpy field and were ejected.


BARDID: SC-2023-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wallace Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 1000 hours, unit 1 was travelling south at idle speed on wallace creek when Injured stood up on the bow trying to adjust the seat, lost balance, hit his head on gunwale, and fell overboard. Operator attempted to grab him to pull him back into the vessel. However another vessel was nearby and assisted to pull Injured back to the landing. Injured was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital and received medical attention.


BARDID: SC-2023-0010
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:53:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was at idle speed looking at his depth finder.  Unit 2 came around the point of the cove, heading straight for Unit 1.  Unit 2 took a hard right when he saw Unit 1.  Unit 2 hit the port side of Unit 1 with the bottom port side of his boat, ramping up to the top of Unit 1's motor before sliding back down into the water.


BARDID: SC-2023-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wappoo Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was headed North downriver in Wappoo Creek towards Wappoo Landing across from Riverland Terrace Boat Landing, when Unit 1 ran aground into the marsh.


BARDID: SC-2023-0013
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While Unit 1 was unoccupied and docked at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island, Unit 2 collided with Unit 1 when leaving the marina.  Unit 2's starboard side collided with the starboard side of Unit 1 causing damage to Unit 1 and none to Unit 2.


BARDID: SC-2023-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:51:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling southeast on Lake Greenwood when the vessel ran aground, causing it to flood with water.  Neither occupant was injured.  Boat was a total loss.


BARDID: SC-2023-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Folly River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator was running code to a call and hit a submerged sand bar at a high rate of speed. The passenger was injured and sought medical treatment for bruised ribs and other bruising.


BARDID: SC-2023-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Harbor River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Electrocution
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was using a push pole to move the vessel through the marsh when the push pole made contact with an overhead power line causing electricity to travel through the push pole which caused burns to both hands and the right forearm to the operator of Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2023-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:49:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Hull failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 Operator dropped off its passenger on N. jetty and then went outside of N jetty and S jetty to rally up some ducks for him.  As Operator got out of sight from him he stated his motor wasn't staying cranked and he was taking on water.  

He told him to call USCG and Sea Tow.  Operator also called a boat mechanic to see what remedial actions he could do to remedy the situation.  He said check the gas bulb, fuel line connections, and safety lanyard.  Operator was under a great deal of duress as his boat was swamped.  It began drifting backwards out to sea and witness saw him briefly on the bow while on line with 911.  He turned to flag down a nearby boat and when he looked back Operator was not to be seen.  The boat did attempt to find him and went out of the jetties but the water was too rough and had to come back in.


BARDID: SC-2023-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Abbapoola Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was on plane when the weight shifted in the boat and rear corner of boat caught the water.  The operator tried to hold on but fell out.  The boat started doing circles then flipped.  The passenger was ejected and received injuries to his leg.  Passenger was transported for medical attention.


BARDID: SC-2023-0020
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-03-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Robinson
County: Greenville
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Improper loading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
On March 8 SCDNR was notified by Lake Robinson warden that there had been a single vessel boat accident on March 5th.  He stated that they received the call at roughly 1500 hours and that a boat had capsized near Tater Hill and that a passing boater had stopped to assist the boaters.  The Lake Wardens made contact with the boaters at roughly 1515 hours and found both passengers of Unit 1 to be aboard the good Samaritans vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0021
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-03-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was fishing on Lake Hartwell using the trolling motor and the boat took on water and sank in the cove.  No collision was made with any other vessel, land, or objects.


BARDID: SC-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Sudden medical condition
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 had just put his boat in the water and was waiting on his friends to do the same as he idled out in the cove in front of them.  Friends heard Operator call for help and saw him in the water.  Operator went under the water and was not seen again.  SCDNR dive team made a recovery shortly after arriving on scene.


BARDID: SC-2023-0023
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-03-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wappoo Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Operator noticed lack of power, and system started beeping and over heating.  Operator removed cowling, noticed fuel line separated from engine, then fuel ignited.  Operator attempted to control fire with extinguisher but was unsuccessful.  Occupants jumped in water and were picked up by passerby.


BARDID: SC-2023-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Pee Dee River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was changing directions while leaving the dock when it struck the bow of docked Unit 2  with the middle starboard side.  Unit 1 also struck the bow of docked Unit 3 with the starboard stern.  Both Units 2 & 3 received damage to their bows.  Unit 1 received damage to the starboard rail.  The strong current was a major factor causing the collision.


BARDID: SC-2023-0026
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-04-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:10:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper loading
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Owner and passenger were fishing north of the south jetty in Charleston Harbor. Wind increased causing choppy waters in the area and owner attempted to pull up the anchor attached to the bow.  The anchor was stuck.  Owner then instructed passenger to tie the anchor to a stern cleat.  Once tied on the owner attempted to go forward to pull the anchor loose.  As he did, a wave came over the boat and another wave, swamping and then capsizing boat.  Both men grabbed life jackets.  They were in the water for about 10 minutes when another vessel saw them and picked them up from the water.  Assisting vessel reported it to Coast Guard and transported the men to the boat landing.


BARDID: SC-2023-0027
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was crusing downstream in a curve in the river..  The motor struck a submerged object causing the operator to lose control of the tiller handle.  Unit 1 made a sharp left turn causing the operator to fall off the starboard stern.  The propeller struck the operator in the left foot before the safety lanyard was pulled from the outboard.


BARDID: SC-2023-0028
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:16:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skull Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper anchoring
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was anchored in skull creek near the bridge on the Pinkney Island side. Unit 1 broke anchor and drifted with the wind and the current until Unit 1 struck a dock with it's port side. It was pushed into the dock repeatedly due to the wind and current.  It moved down the dock until Unit 1 became hung up on the Gazebo portion of the dock and continued to bash into the dock until someone arrived on scene to tow Unit 1 away from the dock.


BARDID: SC-2023-0029
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:10:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edisto River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 1 stated that as he was coming down the river, the steering jerked him to the left when he lost control and entered the tree line on the north side of the river.  Unit 1 jumped a tree that was parallel with the water and landed with the bow up in another tree before coming to a rest.  RO believed the motor was trimmed up for optimim straight line performance but was trimmed too high to properly negotiate the turn.  When the hull of Unit 1 finally caught enough water to steer, the motor was already turned to the port side to set a trajectory towards the tree line.  This resulted in a collision with the trees on the edge of the river.


BARDID: SC-2023-0030
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-04-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was returning to the dock and began taking on water.  There was no space to dock at the courtesy docks as all slips were full.  The operator of Unit 1 shifted the engine into neutral and then the water came over the transom and the boat sank.  Both the operator and passenger were wearing their PFD's at the time of the incident and safely swam to shore.


BARDID: SC-2023-0031
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:11:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 checked out boat 35 from the Freedom Boat Club around 0900 to go offshore to the Beaufort 45 to fish.  He started back in around 1030.  USCG notified at 1230 of unmanned vessel.  Around 1211 the boat turned a sharp turn and then continued to spiral till 1443 when USCG and DNR officers were able to get it under control.  Owner of FBC, having a tracking device on the vessel, notified the approximate time and location of the exact behavior of the boat.  Startup the search in that area the victims body was recovered at 1513.  These times coincided with the times and locations on the boats gps as well.  There were no apparent injuries to the victim of the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0032
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on Lake Keowee near Fall Creek Landing in Salem, SC in Oconee County.  Unit 1 had 3 passengers on board.  The operator of Unit 1 noticed an object in the water and took an evasive maneuver to the left to try to avoid the object, but Unit 1 collided with the floating object in the channel.  The object was a piece of debris approx 3'x3' and mostly submerged in the water.  Unit 1 sustained fiberglass damage to the bottom of the hull near the keel, this included scratches and a hole in the fiberglass.  Unit 1 began to fill with water.  The operator took Unit 1 to shore, beaching the vessel before the vessel became filled with water.  No one was injured.


BARDID: SC-2023-0033
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was heading down river while unit 1 was heading upriver.  While doing so when each unit was rounding a bend in the river, they became aware of each other and unit 2 turned port side while unit 1 turned starboard side. 

Units 1 and 2 then collided with one another and operator and passenger of unit 2 were ejected from the vessel. Operator of unit 1 then struck a dock.  

Only injury came from Unit 1 and he was transported by HC Fire and Rescue to Grand Strand Medical Center for evaluation.


BARDID: SC-2023-0034
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wando River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 operator picked up 3 individuals that he had just met from Shem Creek and was taking them for a ride on his boat.  

While traveling towards the Ravenel Bridge at approximately 25 mph, the vessel struck a channel marker ejecting 1 of the passengers from the boat.

The other passengers yelled for her and used a flashlight to find her.  Once she was pulled back into the vessel, the operator dropped the 3 passengers at the docks at Patriot's Point.  Those individuals got a ride to the ER where the injured female was treated for fractured ribs.  

The operator took his vessel back to his storage where he docked the boat.


BARDID: SC-2023-0035
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-04-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Pee Dee
County: Darlington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling downstream when it struck a submerged object causing the vessel to overturn and sink. No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0036
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Town Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 operator and passenger departed the dock directly upriver from the incident location on an outgoing tide.  Unit 1 started to swing around while being untied, then the operator reversed the engine with rudder to port swinging the vessel into the marina.  Operator 1 then throttled forward, however the current was too strong and sent Unit 1 into the marina between finger piers striking 4 vessels causing damage to each.


BARDID: SC-2023-0038
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wateree River
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling southeast down the Wateree River when the vessel noticed the Palmetto trail bridge overhang ahead. Due to the water current the vessel was unable to change course in time.  The current took Unit 1 underneath the bridge which put enough pressure to remove the top of the vessel and the boat quickly capsized.


BARDID: SC-2023-0039
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:27:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling south towards Fall Creek Landing when Unit 1 struck land.  

According to the operator, he was not paying attention as he was reaching back to pump the bulb from the gas tank.  

The boat left the water and landed on top of the rocks causing significant damage to the bow of the vessel and damage to the hull of the vessel.  Charged with BUI with a BAC 0.13


BARDID: SC-2023-0040
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Bohicket Creek
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/13/23 at approximately 6:00pm Unit A and Unit B where driving at approximately 20 mph  southbound on Bohicket Creek towards the North Edisto Inlet when Unit A and Unit B Collided into each others vessel. 

 Unit A received damage to its starboard side of its hull at midship and Unit B received damage to its port side of its hull midship. After gathering information from both parties as well as assessing damages to each vessel, it was indeterminable of which one party was at fault.


BARDID: SC-2023-0041
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 3 was pulling into Ripley Light Marina at idle speed. Unit 3 veered slightly left in the marina waterway so they could back into their slip on the right side of the waterway. 

Units 1 and 2 were docked on the left side facing the water in their slips. As unit 3 was attempting to dock, unit 3's engines failed causing them to sideswipe units 1 and 2.


BARDID: SC-2023-0042
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:42:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling south on the Little Pee Dee River near Cartwheel Landing.  Unit 1 struck a tree in the river which knocked the operator out of the vessel.  The operator was wearing a life jacket at the time.  He was transported to the bank of the river by another boater where he was later taken to the landing by Mullins Rescue.  He was then transported to Marion Emergency by EMS.


BARDID: SC-2023-0043
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
While trying to trailer Unit 1, the operator got frustrated and mishandled the throttle and struck the stern of Unit 2 causing damage to both units.


BARDID: SC-2023-0044
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 5/20/23 AROUND 3:30 IN THE AFTERNOON UNIT 1 operator AND HIS FRIEND WERE ANCHORED AT FORT SUMTER FISHING. 

THE WAVES WERE SPLASHING SOME WATER INTO THE BOAT, SO he TURNED ON THE WATER PUMP TO PUMP THE WATER OUT. WHEN  A CARGO SHIP CAME BY THE WAVES WERE TOO BIG AND STARTED COMING INTO THE BOAT. THE PUMP IN THE BOAT COULD NOT KEEP UP AND THE ANCHOR WAS STUCK. THEREFORE THEY WERE UNDABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE WAVES AND THE BOAT SANK.


BARDID: SC-2023-0045
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:05:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was traveling on Lake Marion, coming from Wyboo Pointe, around 5:05am on 05/21/2023 when they turned into the 3rd water cove (Faye's Cove) and struck a dock.


BARDID: SC-2023-0046
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Unknown
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/26/23 at approx. 10:00am on the Stono Inlet, unit 1 was attempting to go offshore, heading to Myrtle Beach. As they started to exit the inlet, the captain and passengers on board heard and felt a loud sound that the captain said was external to the boat and boat began to shake. 

The port side engine failed shortly after so the captain attempted to turn the vessel around. They noticed water inside the cabin, water began coming over the stern, and the starboard motor began to make the same noise. 

They notified USCG that they were sinking. As the vessel sank, it sunk stern first followed by the rest of the boat. The captain and passengers put on life jackets then exited the boat as it sank. They waited in the water for the coast guard Helicopter. The rescue swimmer retrieved them and transported them to shore.


BARDID: SC-2023-0047
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:02:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was docked at Papa Doc's restaurant.  Unit 2 was attempting to dock next to Unit 1.  Unit 2 failed to have proper lookout and struck Unit 1's outboard motor with the port side bow of the vessel.  No one was injured.


BARDID: SC-2023-0048
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling into the cove in which Unit 2 was docked.  

Unit 1 was traveling at a high rate of speed in the direction of Unit 2.  The operator of Unit 1 stopped accelerating and therefore had no control of his vessel.  

Unit 1 continued to drill causing it to strike Unit 2 resulting in scuffs to Unit 1's decal and sticker and scratches to Unit 2's surf gate.


BARDID: SC-2023-0049
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Winyah Bay
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was attempting to dock at Georgetown Landing Marina. Unit 2 was already docked with its bow pointed out. No one on board Unit 2.  Unit 1 was coming past Unit 2 under power.  The current was rising at the time and pushed Unit 1 into Unit 2.  A hand rail post on Unit 1's port side struck the bow area of Unit 2 just below the very tip of the bow.  This caused fiberglass and gel coat damage to Unit 2.  Unit 1 had no damage.


BARDID: SC-2023-0051
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on the Stono River between Wolf Island and Lime House bridge. Unit 2 was tied to the Grimball Gates community dock.

Unit 1 passed by the dock in a condition creating a wake that caused Unit 2 to move up and down in the water against the dock. Unit 2 starboard side rubbed against the dock and cleat causing gel coat damage in multiply places and well as cracking the rub rail and damaging the manufacturer emblem.

**Unit 1 was a transient boat. U2 owner was able to get minimal information on U1.  Investigating officer is still trying to obtain the missing information.


BARDID: SC-2023-0052
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 01:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 stated that while fishing adjacent to the "Game Warden Office" next to the shoreline, they observed an unknown vessel traveling south on Lake Wylie.  Unit 2 stated the boat turned towards them and at first thought that it was the Game Warden.  

Unit 2 stated that Unit 1 failed to slow and struck the stern of the port side and deflected north striking the cowling of their boat.  Unit 2 stated that Unit 1, occupied by an unknown white male, briefly stopped to speak to them and then fled the scene traveling north.  

Unit 2 followed unit 1 to a private landing and dock in Beaver Dam  Creek.  Unit 1 had fled the scene upon my arrival.  The operator of Unit 1 was located later that morning returning to his vessel; unit 1 stated that he did not remember what led up to striking Unit 2, he had stopped to check on them and then left.


BARDID: SC-2023-0054
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:20:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edisto River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Other
OtherAccidentEvent: vessel destruction
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling up river after putting in at Sullivans Ferry landing.  Unit 1 met four other vessels traveling down river.  Unit 1 hit the wakes of the other vessels and the motor came off of Unit 1 and went down into the river.  The motor was not recovered.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0056
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 stated that while traveling east along crowders creek after leaving his dock and rounding a bend, he noticed an unknown vessel traveling directly towards them.  

Unit 2stated that they were idling east and attempted to get Unit 1's attention by visual and audible signals (yelling) but Unit 1 continued towards them.  

Unit 2 stated that unit one struck them on the front/starboard side of their boat, pushing the starboard seat into the port seat.  The two occupants had to jump into the water to avoid being struck by unit 1.  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that he failed to see unit 2 until it was too late and could not avoid striking unit 1.  

Unit 2 stated that he "must not have been paying attention".  Unit 2 passenger suffered a laceration on the left arm and was later treated after leaving.


BARDID: SC-2023-0057
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS UNTYING AND LEAVING THE DOCK. A COMBINATION OF WIND AND CURRENT PUSHED THE PORT SIDE OF UNIT 1 INTO THE BOW OF UNIT 2. 

THE FOLDED BOW-ACCESS WINDSHIELD OF UNIT 1 COLLIDED WITH THE BOW/STARBOARD SIDE OF UNIT 2. THE GLASS OF THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED FOR UNIT 1. THE METAL FRAME OF THE WINDSHIELD COLLIDED WITH THE HULL OF UNIT 2 AND CAUSED GOUGING, SCRAPING, AND RUBBING. UNIT 1 THEN LEFT THE SCENE.


BARDID: SC-2023-0058
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was tied to the dock at High Falls Park when Unit 1 was trying to dock.  

According to Unit 2 operator, Unit 1 operator gave it some gas right before docking it and collided with Unit 2 pushing it against the dock causing damage to its starboard side motor.

Unit 1 operator stated that she had cut the jet ski off just before docking and hit Unit 2 with the rear starboard side and then hit the dock causing damage to the mirror.


BARDID: SC-2023-0059
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 07:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wateree
County: Lancaster
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/13/23, i, officer was contacted by sgt in reference to a possible boat accident in the cedar creek area of lake wateree. Upon arrival to cedar creek, we launched my 18 foot war eagle and proceeded to search for the vessel/occupants.  Approximately 1.5 miles downstream of the boat ramp.  We located a 18 foot sea pro center console beached on the fairfield county side of the lake.  Most of the boat was above the water, but the stern and most of the motor were under.  

Subject1 stated that he saw the subjects in the boat as it looked to be sinking.  He stated that they paddled to shore and the back end finally went down.  He stated that the subjects were safe and he then called to report it to dnr.  I then made contact with the owner/operator of the boat.  He stated that the bilge pump must not have been working and when he went in reverse, he took some water on.  He stated that he was unable to crank the motor and the boat began to sink.  He stated that they paddled to shore and the boat rested on the bottom.  After a safety equipment check of the boat a warning was issued for no type 4 throwable.  All other equipment was on board.  Wateree marina responded to pump the water from the boat and got it floating again.  A friend of operator’s arrived and towed his boat back to dutchmen’s creek marina.


BARDID: SC-2023-0060
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was cruising and unable to stop, causing a collision with Unit 1 which was docked. Unit 2 drove up on the stern of unit 1 damaging the stern and motor of unit 1. The hull of unit 2 was also damaged from the impact.


BARDID: SC-2023-0061
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
RedactedNarrative:
While on a jet ski tour in Little River SC, the operator of unit 1 was adrift in the Atlantic Ocean when a wave crashed onto the ski with the operator and her son on the ski. 

The wave caused the operator of unit 1 and the occupant of unit 1 to come off the ski. Once in the water the operator admitted she felt her right hip begin to have pain as it was twisted back. While in the water the operator of unit 1 began to panic. She was recovered by the tour guide and her family. Once on land she noticed the pain to have increased. Due to her pain and panic, she did pass out briefly. Grand Strand Medical Center came to the conclusion that her gluteus maximus was sprained.


BARDID: SC-2023-0062
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1's operator changed direction and tried to increase throttle.  As the vessel began to turn, water came over the transom and it began to quickly sink.  Both occupants were then in the lake as the vessel sank.  It was equipped with PFDs, however they were in the hatch and they could not get to them before the vessel sank.  Both occupants held on to a cooler and type 4 throwable until they were rescued and taken to the landing at Black's Fish Camp in Cross.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0063
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of unit one was backing the boat off the trailer when he started to have engine problems. The boat drifted sideways and towards the landing and dock. Subject1 waded in the water to help push the boat away from the landing and dock. The operator then put the boat in forward not knowing, and she was by the prop. The prop struck both of her legs. She was then transported to MUSC for medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2023-0064
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:50:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and vessel 2 were slowing down to enter the no wake zone. 

Vessel two was riding to close and got caught in vessel ones wave while slowing down. 

Vessel 2 then struck the back left side of vessel 1 causing damage to the bimini top. Vessel 2 suffered fiberglass damage to the front right part of the bow.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0065
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling due North and struck marker 63 from the South side. Restricted visibility due to two passengers were sitting on the back of the front bow of the boat which restricted the visibility of the captain from having complete 180 degrees visibility in front of him. 2 passengers created 2 blind spots.

When boat made contact with the mile marker passengers were thrown out of the boat making contact with the boat as they traveling in the air into the water causing a bruised arm, bruised leg and broken ankle.  The driver was thrown into the console of the steering wheel and bounced back ended up on the back deck of the boat in front of the motor but sustained no major injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0066
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashepoo River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on Horseshoe Creek on the Ashepoo River at approximately 30 mph when Unit 1 struck what was believed to be a stump sticking out of the water. 

The operator of Unit 1 was ejected off of the jet ski and into the water. Her husband that was behind her around the curve came upon the scene. By the time he jumped into the water to her, she was in and out of alertness.

 Unit 1 sank due to a breach in the hull. A good Samaritan vessel was able to tow it back to the ramp.


BARDID: SC-2023-0067
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ralston Creek
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling North on the Wando River at a high rate of speed, heading to Ralston Creek. Unit 1 turned into Ralston creek from the wando while continuing at a high rate of speed. 

The operator of unit 1 turned the vessel too much and smashed into Unit 2 which was tied to a dock at the entrance of Ralston Creek. 

No one was aboard unit 2 at the time of the collision. There was only one person on board of unit 1. The operator of unit 1 does not remember anything about the collision. Eye witnesses said the operator of unit 1 was slumped over and unconscious at the wheel as he began his turn into Ralston Creek. The operator suffered a head injury and was treated at MUSC. The operator of unit 1 admitted to drinking, and his blood is being tested for drugs and alcohol by SLED.


BARDID: SC-2023-0069
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Pee Dee
County: Florence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 struck a floating object at a high rate of speed.  Unit 1 veered to the right and the operator counter steered to the left and was ejected from the boat.  Unit 1 swamped and sunk.  The operator was unharmed and swam to the riverbank.


BARDID: SC-2023-0070
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were both launching at Scott's Ferry boat landing.  Vessel 2 reversed into the starboard side of Vessel 1, resulting in a dent in the middle of the starboard pontoon.


BARDID: SC-2023-0071
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:35:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Bowen
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Shift
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was approaching a no wake zone and was at a low rate of speed. Unit 2 was behind him going at a faster speed with the bow of the boat being higher and not on plane.  

Unit 2 was trying to slow down and thought he was in neutral but realized he was getting closer to Unit 1.  Unit 2 put his boat in reverse but the motor was not running and the bow of the boat came down on the motor of Unit 1 and onto the back port side of Unit 1 causing a dent.  

Unit 2 was able to get back to the landing by trolling motor because his regular motor would no longer work.


BARDID: SC-2023-0072
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Jasper
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
While boating near the back side of Daufuskie Island in Jasper county, SC. at approximately 3:30 pm, Operator was pulling his friends on a tube. The two hit a rough wave and Subject1's chin collided with Subject2's head. Subject2 began to go in and out of consciousness at approximately 5pm, to which her friends called 911. When the boat arrived at Thunderbolt boat ramp, Subject2 was evaluated by EMTs and transported to Memorial Health for observation.  She was conscious, alert, able to walk on her own, and able to  respond to questions. Subject2 under went a head CT and was told she had a mild concussion. 3 other passengers were on board, but declined to give their information. GADNR collected evidence and statements on scene before passing over to SCDNR.


BARDID: SC-2023-0073
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:41:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Combahee River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling up river on the Combahee river in Colleton County, near the Tea House, on Cherokee plantation. Operator throttled Unit 1 down to enter the no wake zone, but left Unit 1 in gear. Operator then lifted the tiller handle to kneel down on the rear, starboard side, to urinate out of the rear of the vessel. 

Unit 1’s wake caught up to the vessel, causing Operator to slip and fall out of the vessel. As Operator fell out of vessel, he grabbed the tiller handle, causing the vessel to throttle up. Unit 1 planned off with Operator on the front of the vessel, and traveled west into the wooded area at the edge of the river. No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0074
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:08:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was towing victim in an attempt to teach her to wake surf. As Unit 1 moved forward at approximately 2 mph, victim attempted to stand up, when she heard a snap and fell into the water. 

Once in the water, victim realized that she had suffered an injury to her right leg. Witnesses assisted in stabilizing victim who was taken to the nearest boat ramp and transported by EMS to AnMed hospital for treatment. Medical Staff at AnMed hospital advised that the victim had a compound fracture to her right femur.


BARDID: SC-2023-0075
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:46:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2023, at approximately 6:00pm, Unit 1 struck the Georgetown Bridge commonly referred to as the broken bridges in Georgetown. 

Unit 1 was accompanied by the operator, the owner of the vessel, and 2 additional passengers.  At the time of impact the roof frame hit the underside of the bridge. The framing of the boat collided with the underside of the bridge, ripping the entire frame off the boat and crushing the driver side windshield. 

There were no injuries involved. On July 2, the day after the accident, the owner of the vessel called and reported the accident, SCDNR, officers followed up with him on July 6 to take statements from both men.


BARDID: SC-2023-0076
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
As the operator was docking the houseboat, the wind picked up and pushed the boat towards the dock where the top deck awning caught the first pole on the covered dock.  This caused damage to both the top deck awning of the houseboat and the dock itself.


BARDID: SC-2023-0079
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Operator of Unit 1 stated that Unit 1 ran out of fuel around 6pm on 4/30/23 near Timberlake Marina.  After running out of fuel the operator stated that he anchored his vessel about 50-75 yards away from the island (off of Lake Vista Dr).  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that the vessel started taking on water, the bilge pump was in auto, and was unable to keep up with the amount of water the boat was taking on.  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that the boat started to sink after what he believed to be was an hour after running out of fuel.  Once Unit 1 started to sink, waves started crashing into the vessel.  

Operator of Unit 1 stated that he then cut the anchor, let the boat drift as close to the island as possible, and then jumped in to drag the vessel to land.  DNR was notified of the incident by dispatch after a caller advised of what appeared to be 2 boaters in distress about 400 yards from her residence on Lake Murray.


BARDID: SC-2023-0080
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of Unit 3 entered the Cove to the waterfall on lake Keowee where Units 1 and 2 were anchored near each other. 

The operator of Unit 3 moved between land and the port side of Unit 1 and  attempt to maneuver between Unit 1 and the land.  The operator of Unit 3 accelerated forward and hit the port side of Unit 1, he then threw it in reverse, accelerated, then threw it back in forward, accelerated, and hit the port side of Unit 1 again.  

This caused damage to the surfboard rack and a wake board.  Unit 3 then proceeded to make contact portside to portside down this side of Unit 1 scratching the port side hull. 

The operator of Unit 3 then proceeded to accelerate forward past Unit 1 and struck the bow of Unit 2 causing damage to the starboard toon and platform rail.


BARDID: SC-2023-0081
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling north on the little pee Dee river and attempting to plane out the hull by trimming the engine up. The prop was trimmed up too high (inexperience) out of the water causing air to get under hull and prop out of water (this is other causing the vessel to lose control and throw the subject out of the vessel (this is falling overboard). 

Operator was wearing PFD and kill switch and was able to swim back to the vessel and make it to shore. The vessel was displaying numbers registered to a High Tide. 

Unit went to hospital to interview the operator and another officer went to the boat landing to look at the vessel and meet with the owner of the vessel who was present at the landing. 

The operator had cuts on both elbows requiring stitches. It is believed that the injuries came from sharp corners of the seats inside the vessel before ejection. He was admitted to the hospital to get medical treatment for his cuts and possibly stitches.


BARDID: SC-2023-0083
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:25:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling Northbound on the ICW. Unit 1 crossed a wake and made a turn to starboard. 

Unit 1 struck the wooden fenders protecting the bridge pilings of Robert Grissom Parkway. The port bow of Unit 1 struck the wooden structure causing the ski to sharply turn starboard, resulting in the operator of Unit 1 to be thrown off the ski. 

The operators was pulled from the water and taken to the nearest dock for medical treatment by the Rental Company Ranger.


BARDID: SC-2023-0084
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:47:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wateree River
County: Kershaw
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Fall in vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 headed downstream at about 30 mph on the right side of the channel.  He had his navigation lights on as well as a LED light bar on the bow.  

Unit 2 was heading upstream at about 30 mph on the left side of the channel because he had some set/ bush hooks on that side of the river.  He had on his navigation lights as well as a LED light bar.  

As they encountered each other as they came around the curve both units tried to avoid collision.  Unit 2 struck the port bow side of Unit 1 with it’s port bow.  Unit 2’s bow rode up onto the gunwale of Unit 1 and the corner of the port bow struck the Victim in the neck and head area.  Victim was knocked towards the motor.  Realizing victim was hurt they put him in the bottom of the boat.  Unit 2 pulled along side and got out a first aid kit and started rendering aid. 911 was called and directed them to begin CPR, which they did.  Both boats went to the nearest boat landing at Patriots landing and met EMS and waited for DNR to arrive.


BARDID: SC-2023-0085
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashepoo River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Choppy
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling North on the Ashepoo River when the PWC ran aground causing the operator to be thrown off of the PWC onto the sandbar.  Unit 1 was cruising around 15mph with heavy rain restricting his vision, therefore causing Unit 1 to run aground.  The operator was able to get back on the PWC and drive to Edisto Marina where he received medical attention from Colleton County Fire and Rescue.  The operator was then transported to MUSC to be further evaluated.


BARDID: SC-2023-0086
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:31:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Electrical
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
In Lexington County, on June 16, 2023, at approximately 17:31, Operator was operating vessel V02. Operator just launched vessel V02 into Lake Murray from Rocky Point Boat Ramp (411 Rocky Ramp Dr, Chapin, SC 29036) and was traveling Northwest towards Dreher Island State Park. Operator stated she was operating at approximately 20 mph and made a large circle turning back Northeast to 149 Bogater Rd, when she noticed vessel V02 start smoking from the engine compartment. 

Operator began to slow the boat down, eventually turning the motor off. The smoke began to spread throughout vessel V02. At that time, Operator decided to put on a type III PFD and jump in the water. An individual with firefighting experience boarded vessel V02 with his own fire extinguisher and put out the fire underneath the steering compartment and the engine compartment. 

Vessel V02 was towed back.


BARDID: SC-2023-0087
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-18 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:48:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was heading toward Peachtree Landing on the Myrtle Beach ICW at approx. 25mph.  The operator looked toward his friend to take a group photo.  When the operator looked back at the path ahead, the vessel collided with a floating dock platform and then hit the walkway side of the dock.  

This caused one person to be ejected and the driver to suffer minor injuries.  When they came to a stop, they noticed that they were missing a passenger and turned the boat around and began to look for him.  The neighbor to the dock owner helped them tie off at the floating dock platform and helped search for the missing passenger.  The dock owner’s daughter was outside when this took place and immediately called 911 for assistance.  County rescue and deputies responded along with SCDNR.  Horry county’s dive team dove until late in the night and SCDNR’s dive team resumed the search the following day.  SCDNR’s dive team made the recovery.


BARDID: SC-2023-0089
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pee Dee River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/21/23 at approximately 11:30 am, Operator and four others were cruising the Great Pee Dee River near Jericho River in Georgetown, SC. As they were cruising, the motor abruptly shuts off causing everyone to shift forward and the unsecured rear portion of the T-Top to fall forward. 

As the momentum was moving forward, one person fell from his location (Port side of center console) down into the floor board in the front of the boat. As he fell forward, he hit the port side of the gunnel with the left side of his body and then was struck in the head by the T-top that was falling forward due to the momentum shift because of the loss of power caused by the motor abruptly shutting off. 

The others rendered aid to him and he stated that he was ok to continue their tour. After they completed their tour he drove himself to MUSC ER on Farrow Rd in Columbia to receive medical attention for his injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0090
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:41:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 12:42PM on July 1, 2023, UNIT 1 was traveling east on Lake Murray in Lexington County from Spence Island towards the Lake Murray Dam. 

UNIT 1 was at the back of the 4th of July celebration parade in choppy waters when the swells began to get too high, and the vessel took on water. 

The water entered UNIT 1 from the stern and UNIT 1 became completely submerged in a short period of time. 

2 passerby vessels noticed 4 occupants in the vessel taking on water and went over to assist them. 1 vessel provided 2 life jackets to the adults in the water, while the 2 children had their PFDs on. 1 vessel put the adult male and 1 child on board while a 2nd boat took on the adult female and 1 child. All 4 occupants were un-injured in a vessel with when I arrived on scene. 



- The owner of the vessel is unsure of the HP, and I am unable to find out due to it being at the bottom of the lake-


BARDID: SC-2023-0091
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On july 2, 2023, at approximately 21:15 a collision between unit 1 and unit 2 took place on the intracoastal waterway near the wake zone in the north myrtle beach portion of horry county. This wake zone is located near the north myrtle beach r.v. resort. 

Unit 2 was facing south near the wake zone listening to music coming from a restaurant named locals on the water. 

Unit 1 was cruising north towards the wake zone. The occupants of unit 1 stated that unit 2 did not have any navigation lights on. 

The occupants of unit 2 and several observers from the restaurant stated that unit 2 did have their navigation lights on as they had been close by the restaurant for thirty minutes. 

Occupants of unit 1 stated that they did not see unit 2 until just before the collision at which time they tried to correct their course. Occupants of unit 1 also stated they were looking at a house located inside the wake zone that is for sale just before the collision.

Unit 2 stated that they saw unit 1 coming their direction and one occupant was located on the bow of the boat and saw unit 1 coming in their direction and they quickly left the bow just before the collision. Unit 2 was cruising south in the wake zone before the collision at a slow speed.

After investigating the collision based on my observation of the operator of unit 1, i requested that he submit to a field sobriety test. The operator refused to submit to the tests. Based on my observations i placed the operator under arrest for boating under the influence.


BARDID: SC-2023-0092
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:19:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Restricted vision
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was heading SW into The Falls at Lake Keowee from the main channel at 1-9mph occupied x3. Unit 1 was traveling slightly port sided toward the bank on the left side of the cove prior to a bend in the cove. 

Unit 2 was exiting the Falls heading E at 10-19mph occupied x1. Unit 2 while exiting, steered to his starboard side to avoid an entering vessel.

 As unit 2 steered to his starboard side positioning him in the bend of the cove, unit 1 and unit 2 collided. 

Unit 1 was struck on its starboard side damaging the ski and striking the operator in the right lower leg. Unit 2 was struck on the starboard side with no noted damage other than scuffs and no injury to operator.


BARDID: SC-2023-0093
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (unknown origin)
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on Lake Keowee in Oconee County, cruising, when Unit 1 began to have engine trouble with the outboard motor. 

The engine then shut down. The operator/owner of Unit 1 then started to troubleshoot and get the engine back running. 

Upon doing so, the engine failed and began to catch fire. All 6 occupants on the vessel then jumped overboard into the water as the fire spread. The boat became fully ingulfed by the fire. A passerby picked up the occupants of Unit 1 on his boat and carried them Keowee Town Landing. Members of Salem Fire Department Responded to the scene and extinguished the fire with the fire department vessel. Salem fire Department then towed the vessel back to Keowee Town Landing. No one was injured.


BARDID: SC-2023-0094
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Beaufort River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was at anchor when Unit 2 and Unit 3 whom were moored together began to drift due to the shifting winds and tide. 

Unit 2's operator pulled anchor and attempted to move both Unit 2 and 3 with Unit 2's engine. Unit 3 struck Unit 1's port side causing damage. No damage was noted on Unit 2 or Unit 3. 

Unit 3 was unoccupied during this incident. No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0095
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 23:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause3: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling towards Greenpond landing and Unit 2 was traveling away from the landing.  Unit 2 did not have any bow or stern navigational lights on. Unit 2 struck Unit 1 on the starboard side of the vessel near the driver console causing damage to both vessels.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0096
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 4th, at approximately 1630, unit 1 pulled up to drum island in the Charleston Habor, anchored and turned off the motor. 

At that time a passenger went into the water to go to the bathroom. The anchor of unit 1 did not catch so the operator of unit 1 put the motor back on while the passenger was in the water. 

As the passenger tried to get back to the boat, she was struck by the propeller of unit 1. At that time, she was rushed to Remley's point where EMS transported her to MUSC. She sustained a propeller strikes on her Knee and foot and had to get stiches in both knee and foot.


BARDID: SC-2023-0097
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:38:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Skull Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was docked at skull Creek dockside with no individuals on board the vessel. 

Unit 2 was docked facing the opposite direction behind Unit 1. Unit 2 left the dock with an unknown number of individuals on board and tried to pull away from the dock. 

In the process, Unit 2 swung its bow into Unit 1's starboard motor cracking the motor cowling. Unit 2 fled the scene of the accident and neither the boat nor the owner has been able to be identified.


BARDID: SC-2023-0098
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mackay Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (non-fuel)
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was in operation when the power steering belt popped, and white smoke began to come out of the engine compartment.  The operator used the fire extinguisher to try and put the fire out, shut the engine compartment, and hailed that he was in distress.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0099
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was driving towards a channel marker and did not see Unit 2.  Unit 2 was driving around and did not see Unit 1 until they both collided.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0100
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:18:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Weather
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling between Parrot Creek and Morris Island when the motor stopped working.  Unit 1 began taking on water which forced it to capsize.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0101
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:52:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
ON 7-16-2023 AT APPROXIMATLEY 18:52 HOURS ON LAKE WYLIE IN YORK COUNTY SC, UNIT 2 WAS DOCKING, ATTEMPTING TO GET OFF THE PWC. UNIT 1 WAS STEERING TOWARDS THE DOC AND ACCELERATED TOO MUCH AND STRUCK UNIT 2. BOTH PARties HAD ON PROPER PFD'S.  NEITHER PARTY RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION.


BARDID: SC-2023-0102
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-16 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:32:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Marion
County: Clarendon
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Unseen water hazard
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling north beside the dam towards Wyboo when it struck a fixed underwater object.  The impact ripped the outboard motor off causing major damage to the transom and bottom of hull.  This damage resulted in Unit 1 taking on water and it began to sink.  Another vessel was able to quickly get to Unit 1 and safely tow them to Randolph's Landing.


BARDID: SC-2023-0103
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: Hampton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was travelling south on the Savannah River and making a right turn on a bend in the river when the bow of the vessel dove into the water causing the occupants to be ejected from the vessel. Occupants swam to the shoreline and waited for the fire department to escort them to EMS for evaluation.  Unit 1 was able to be stopped and towed back to Stokes Bluff.


BARDID: SC-2023-0104
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:09:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Sumter
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Subject1 and his 15-year-old son were fishing in a private pond in Sumter County. Subject2 stated his dad began to wobble in the boat. He asked if he was OK, and his dad said yes. Subject1 leaned to the right again, causing the boat to capsize. Subject1 was struggling in the water and said he could not breathe. He then went under. Subject2 attempted to hold Subject1 up and could not. The Creek boat is a 2-person vessel rated by U.S. Coast guard formula (length x width divided by 15) for 300 pounds. Subject1 weighed 300 and Subject2 weighs 275. They also had fishing gear and a battery. The vessel was grossly overloaded. They had no PFD 's or any safety equipment on board. Subject1 recently had some issues with extremely high blood pressure according to his wife.


BARDID: SC-2023-0105
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Murrells Inlet
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 was headed South in Murrells inlet at approximately 25 MPH and unit #2 was changing directions from South to North.  

Unit #1's bow collided with Unit #2's front starboard side.  The operator of unit #2 was thrown overboard. 

Neither operator wanted medical attention. Unit#1 had fiberglass and plastic damage including damage to the motor leaving it immobile.  Unit #2 had fiberglass damage to the front starboard hull.  The operator of Unit #1 was charged with Negligent Operation Of A Watercraft. Nothing further.


BARDID: SC-2023-0106
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hull failure
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was cruising back to Ebenezer Park boat ramp after finding his right-side pontoon was taking water. Halfway to the ramp, another boat noticed what was happening and proceeded to tow Unit 1 to the dock at Ebenezer Park. 

Two ropes were able to be tied to the pontoon and onto the dock to prevent it from sinking further. Tow Boat US responded for assistance.


BARDID: SC-2023-0107
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Sampit River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was moored in Sampit River.  Unit 2 was traveling southwest on Sampit River and struck the rear port side of Unit 1 near the stern of the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0108
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with commercial vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling North on the Stono River on auto pilot. As it neared the Stono River Bridge it began to veer to its port side in a slow turn. 

The operator of Unit 1 was asleep at the wheel. One passenger on Unit 1 tried to wake the driver but was unable to in time to alter course or speed. 

Unit 1 collied with Unit 2 at the St. Johns Yacht Harbor floating dock just South of the Stono River Bridge. The bow of Unit 1 ramped onto the deck of Unit 2 and became stuck on a mooring post on Unit 2.


BARDID: SC-2023-0109
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW-Waccamaw
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was in the process of docking at Wacca Wachee Dry Stack.  Unit 2 was docked and unattended.  

Unit 1 was in reverse and became concerned about running into a log in the water, engaging a forward throttle more than necessary and striking Unit 2 on the port side of the bow.  Resulting in fiberglass damage and minor scrapes, no injuries occurred.


BARDID: SC-2023-0110
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 22:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Inadequate onboard navigation lights
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling West on lake Greenwood near the Riverfork road bridge. 

Unit 2 was traveling north to South on Lake Greenwood with no navigational lights. 

Unit 1 was forced to veer into the bridge column causing damage to the port and starboard sides of his vessel. Unit 2 fled the scene. Unit 1 was able to return to his dock without taking on water. No injuries were reported. Nothing further to report.


BARDID: SC-2023-0111
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-27 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Ashley River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit one was traveling southeast through the CSX train trestle no wake zone on the Ashley river. 

When unit one left the wake zone, it accelerated quickly into a planning speed. The wake created when accelerating caused multiple large waves to travel towards the dock unit 2 was tied to. 

The wake caused unit 2 to move up and down, cause scrapes to the port stern and the port rub rail. The wake also moved unit 2 with force enough to pull out a decking board with a cleat that was attached to unit 2. Unit 1 did not report the incident and left the scene.


BARDID: SC-2023-0112
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/1/23 around 6:00 PM an unidentified pontoon boat was seeking cover from a thunderstorm on Lake Keowee. The unidentified boat struck the dock with force upon attempting to enter the dock causing major frame damage and warping to the dock.

 The unidentified boat left the scene and did not report the incident. An attempt was made to identify the boat through an investigation but was unsuccessful. A witness witnessed the collision from the adjoining property but was unable to provide any individual characteristics of the vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0113
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Ignition of spilled fuel or vapor
AccidentEvent1: Fire/explosion (fuel)
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit one was conducting vessel maintenance on the interior of the vessel while tied to the dock. During this time an explosion occurred, throwing him off the vessel onto the dock. 911 was called immediately after the explosion, the operator of unit one was transported to grandstand hospital.


BARDID: SC-2023-0114
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On July 20th, 2023 at approximately 9:00am, the operator of Unit 1 was fishing in a canal off of the Waccamaw River that leads to Reserve Harbor Yacht Club, in Georgetown County. Shortly after, a witness noticed the boat drifting, with the motor running and in neutral, without an occupant. The witness had a nearby landowner call the marina. The marina sent two employees out to check on the situation, at which time they found a hat floating and called 911. First responders and dive team from Horry County recovered the victim in the canal after a brief search. It is unknown what caused the victim to leave the boat.


BARDID: SC-2023-0115
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling south on the ICW near the Robert Grissom bridge on a rented guided tour through Myrtle Beach Watersports.  The operator was making a turn to the starboard side.  The operator attempted to correct the path, but was not able to do so.  Once he noticed that he could not correct the direction he pulled he and his daughter off of Unit 1.  

Once the operator came off of Unit 1, it continued along the path and hit the dock causing damage to both the dock and Unit 1.


BARDID: SC-2023-0116
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was heading North on ICW in Little River and due to current and unfamiliarity of the new vessel, collided with vessel # 2 striking center bow damaging the anchor chain pulley system. Vessel 1 has damage on the rear port aluminum railing.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0117
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:35:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Anderson
WaterConditions: Very rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Storm
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was adrift during a severe thunderstorm.  Waves began to rock the vessel severely from side to side.  The operator stood up to move a loose item in the boat and the waves caused him to be forcefully ejected from the vessel.  Rescue attempts were made by his passenger.  Two passer-byers saw the passenger in distress and attempted recovery.  Another boat was flagged down to assist in the recovery.  They were able to get the operator of Unit 1 onto the deck of the vessel, attempt CPR, and transport him to the nearest dock where EMS attempted further life saving measures.  The operator of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on the scene.  COD is Drowning.


BARDID: SC-2023-0118
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Keowee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
While at a popular beach on Lake Keowee, 8yo and family were swimming near the shore.  This included swimming near a beached pontoon.  The operator of Unit 1 started the engine and attempted to leave the area.  Victim was immediately struck by the propeller.  Nearby good samaratins then assisted with transporting victim and his mother to Fall Creek Landing on their pontoon.  EMS transported victim via LifeNet to the Greenville Memorial Hospital.  SCDNR stopped Unit 1 attempting to leave the area. Neg Ops summons was issued.



***When entering the injured party the system made me select a vessel to go with the victim.  Please note that this victim is not associated with this vessel nor the people on it.  Attaching her to V1 was the only way to get her information in.***


BARDID: SC-2023-0120
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was reported to be travelling south on Lake Wylie when Unit 1 took on wake waves over the bow from another boat.  

It was reported that the boat was believed to be over capacity which led to the boat being swamped and eventually capsizing.  All 4 occupants were taken to Papa Docks and sustained no reportable injuries.  SCDNR were told that the occupants would be waiting at Papa Docks for them to speak with. 

 While en route, SCDNR requested assistance from the sheriffs department to hold the scene and collect witness statements until SCDNR could arrive.  Upon arrival, SCDNR spoke to the sheriff deputy and the tow boat operator who called in the incident.  Both the officer and tow boat operator stated that when the deputy arrived, the 4 occupants left the scene before contact was made.  TowBoat US recovered the vessel and has it in their possession.  Investigation is ongoing.


BARDID: SC-2023-0121
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-12 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:49:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Edisto River
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was traveling up the Edisto River when Unit 1 went to go around the starboard side of Unit 2 while in the curve of the river.  

Unit 1's port stern struck Unit 2's starboard stern which caused the bow of Unit 1 to then hit Unit 2 on the starboard side.  

Unit 2 caught back up to Unit 1 to make sure he was going to pay for the damages to his boat.  The operator of Unit 1 informed him that he never hit his boat and stated "sorry about his stuff."  

Unit 1 operator was taken into custody for BUI and refused BAT.


BARDID: SC-2023-0122
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 03:26:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Bay Creek
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was stolen from the C Dock in Big Bay Creek at Edisto beach in Colleton County. The 4 subjects on board then took Unit 1 to the fuel dock at Edisto Marina to disembark. 

While getting off, the operator reported that he tried to put Unit 1 in neutral, but left Unit 1 in reverse. This caused Unit 1 to take on water after it backed into the fuel dock. 

An Edisto PD officer was able to put Unit 1 in neutral and tie Unit 1 up. While in pursuit of the subjects, the officer left Unit 1. When he revisited Unit 1, it had flipped over however Unit 1 remained tied to the fuel dock. The operator was charged with negligent operation and no navigational lights.


BARDID: SC-2023-0123
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-15 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Richland
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was pulling a tube carrying 2 passengers.  One passenger fell off of the tube.  The other occupant remained on the tube.  While attempting to retrieve the person in the water, the operator turned the vessel allowing the tube to swing to the bow of the boat.  

The operator lost sight of the tube and the person on the tube.  As the boat continued to move forward, the vessel struck the tube with the bow and the tube slid to the stern on the starboard side where the victim went under the boat and was struck by the propeller.  Victims injuries include: prop cuts to the rectum, female perineum, and type 1 or 2 open fracture of lateral malleolus of left fibula.


BARDID: SC-2023-0124
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was travelling up the Waccamaw River at approx. 50mph when he lost control and his boat hooked left and ran into Unit 1.  

Unit 1 was idling at approx. 10mph down river when his vessel was struck by Unit 2 on the port side gunwale.  

Unit 1 has an approx. 4ft. hole in the gunwale and bottom of the hull is bent in.  Unit 2 is bent inward on the bow and the starboard gunwale. No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0125
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:25:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Waccamaw River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent3: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was pulling subject on a tube down the left side of the river around a curve at 20-29mph, while Vessel 2 was travelling up river on their right side at about 30-39mph.  While both parties were in the curve V1 saw V2 coming and continued to turn to their left into V2.  V2 turned to their right side.  Ultimately the 2 vessels struck almost head on.  The collision then sent V2 into the woods at a high rate of speed causing major injuries.  V1 was pulling a tube with no observer or mirror.  V1 has a busted bow and hull.  The vessel is totaled.  V2 has a bent hull and major damage to the port side gunwale and bow.  This vessel is totaled.  Operator1 had Cut to right knee that required stitches and a mild concussion. Operator2 had Level 1 trauma to head (currently on Life Support) Numerous broken bones 3 brain bleeds and other internal injuries Cuts and bruises throughout body. V2 occupant had Numerous broken bones throughout her body Amputated leg that was able to be reattached, Numerous fractured vertebrae, Numerous cuts and bruises.


BARDID: SC-2023-0126
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Little River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit #1 and Unit #2 were both mooring near the beach at Waites Island on the intercoastal Waterway. 

Unit #1 loaded up and began to leave, the anchor lines tangled and unit #1 pulled Unit #2 causing Unit #2 power pole to break. 

Unit #1 cut his anchor line and left the area. No reported injuries. Unit #2 Operator stated 7000.00 in damages were done to his power pole attached to his vessel. There were no reported damages to unit #1. No charges were filed.

The individuals on Unit 1 were Spanish speaking and so there was a communication issue with them.  The information that was obtained was the best the officer could do.


BARDID: SC-2023-0127
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Big Bay Creek
County: Colleton
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
While attempting to dock, the operator of Unit 1s' right hand hit the right throttle into forward motion.  

This caused the vessel to move forward and contact the dock and shore power station.  Unit 1 came to rest on top of the shore power station causing significant damage to it as well as the dock itself.  Unit 1 was removed from the dock with the assistance of another vessel.  No injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0128
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was approaching Unit 2 going approximately 20 mph and struck Unit 2 in the mid-port side. Operator of Unit 1 and passenger of Unit 2 fell into the water. Passenger of Unit 2 was taken to hospital for injuries - internal bleeding, ruptured spleen, and broken ribs.


BARDID: SC-2023-0129
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:55:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Huspa Creek
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
On July 22, 2023, at approximately 7:55pm, Unit 1 was in front of Paige Point Landing on Huspa Creek in Beaufort County and occupied by five people. 

The operator of Unit 1 engaged and revved the throttle with the boat in gear and motor trimmed up. This caused the bow of the boat to suddenly lift, and the stern depress quickly and ejected a passenger over the transom and into the water at the prop. 

The operator had been drinking alcohol and admitted to having marijuana in his possession. The victim suffered a laceration to his head and was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, by EMS, where he was treated for his injuries and later released. The operator was arrested and charged with Felony BUI, No Type IV throwable device, and Simple Possession of Marijuana.


BARDID: SC-2023-0130
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Lyman
County: Spartanburg
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/14/2023 after cruising on Lake Lyman in Spartanburg County at approximately 8:44 pm, the operator of Unit 1 was seen docking Unit 1 at his residence. At approximately 9:00 pm or later, the victim fell hitting his head and fell into the water. 

The fall left a laceration to the victim’s head between his eyes. This incident was not seen by a witness and there were no other parties involved. Statements were collected from last persons to speak or see the victim. The following morning Unit 1 was found floating in Lake Lyman and towed back. On the morning on 8/15/2023 the son of the victim returned home, attempted to locate the victim, and reported the victim missing. 

At approximately 9:15am on 8/15/2023 the victim was located in the water deceased by the Spartanburg County Lake Warden. An autopsy and toxicology were performed on the victim and results are pending. At the autopsy, the pathologist determined there were no signs of foul play.


BARDID: SC-2023-0131
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-25 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Secession
County: Abbeville
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/26/2023, Victim was found floating deceased by two fishermen on Lake Secession in Abbeville County. Shortly after, the two fishermen located Unit 1 adrift on the lake. On the evening/ night of 8/25, the victim operating Unit 1 was cruising on Lake Secession alone. 

During this trip, Unit 1 ran out of gas. While adrift on the lake the victim entered the water from Unit 1. Being unable to swim the victim was unable to get back to Unit 1 or the close shoreline. The victim was not wearing a PFD. 

An autopsy was performed on the victim and water was found in the victim's lungs. Through a presumption test, the victim tested positive for alcohol. At this time, the autopsy and toxicology results are pending as well as the cause of death.


BARDID: SC-2023-0132
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:55:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was coming towards Amos Lee Gourdine boat landing in Russellville to dock their vessel. Passenger jumped off unit 1 to use the restroom, when doing so she jumped to the back of the boat and was cut in two places on her legs by the propeller. She was transported to Trident Medical Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. **The operator having under 10 hours of operating skills was found lacking in his abilities due to the fact that he was not paying attention to his passengers, nor did he cut the motor in time to avoid an injury.**


BARDID: SC-2023-0133
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wando River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Sailboat instructor with 3 other children were heading out of the Charleston harbor Marina in unit 2. 

Leaving the Marina in unit 2 the moderate winds and inexperienced children onboard caused unit 2 to collide with unit 1 while making a portside turn out of the Marina. 

Unit 2 contacted unit one possibly three times before adjusting their heading. The collision caused minor scraping and scratching along the starboard hull side of unit one.


BARDID: SC-2023-0135
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:35:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Thurmond
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On 9/2/23, unit one was towing a wakeboard. On the second run of the day Subject fell from the wakeboard and when he was pulled back into the boat his parents noticed blood on his hand and once he got in the boat they noticed a cut on his head. 

They called 911 on the way back to the boat ramp at Clarks Hill Park where they were met by medics to check him out. The bleeding had stopped but needed to go get stitches and evaluated so he was transported to the emergency room at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia.
 
**It is assumed that he struck his head on the board.  No information on why he fell from the officer completing the BAR.**


BARDID: SC-2023-0139
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was tied off and docked on the east side of the dock, with no passengers on board. 

Unit 2, with two passengers on board, was reversing into the landing area from the Cooper River in order to fight the current and weather to locate a useable docking area. 

A passenger on unit 2 stood up in order to jump off of the vessel on to the dock to assist unit 2, causing the captain of unit 2 to lose concentration of the changing winds and currents, and striking unit 1 on the starboard bow from the rear port gunwale of unit 2. Unit 1 had cracked and exposed fiberglass under the starboard bow rub rail, and unit 2 had epoxy damage and rub rail markings on the rear port gunwale.


BARDID: SC-2023-0140
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-01 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calibogue Sound
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Equipment failure
AccidentCause2: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause3: Weather
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 had an electrical malfunction which caused the bilge system to fail. In the rough wind and waters, while the captain and another passenger were assessing the damage, the vessel began taking on water over the gunwale. Unit 1 was unable to pump the water out, and Unit 1 capsized in the Calibogue Sound at the mouth of Bryan Creek. During the attempt to assess the damage, the operator went into the water where he sustained a laceration to his right leg above the knee.  EMS was able to treat the operator and release him.


BARDID: SC-2023-0141
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:47:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: Allendale
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 08/20/23, at approximately 15:46, subject was operating his vessel on the Savannah River. After leaving a sandbar on the river, Subject along with his passenger brought the vessel up on plane. Subject described that the vessel took a hard right turn toward the shore. 

The vessel ran aground, collided with multiple trees and came to rest with only the stern remaining in the water. Subject was ejected from the vessel. Occupant suffered a fall within the vessel. 

Operator suffered broken vertebrae in his neck and numerous lacerations and contusions. Occupant suffered a broken pelvis, multiple broken ribs, a punctured lung, and numerous other lacerations and contusions. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. Medical records are pending.


BARDID: SC-2023-0142
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Overloading
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was traveling South on the Keowee River section of Lake Hartwell near Issaqueena dam when it encountered a large wake from another boat. 

After cresting the wake, the nose of unit 1 went under the water, causing unit 1 to flood and capsize. After all occupants were found to be safe and accounted for, good Samaritans helped Unit 1 to right the boat and another Good Samaritan towed unit 1 back to the boat ramp. No witnesses were able to give a description of the boat that caused the large wake.


BARDID: SC-2023-0143
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:05:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Savannah River
County: Aiken
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 travels upstream on Savannah River at night in an area with no artificial illumination and moonrise had yet to occur. 

Operator unit one noticed pilings immediately to his front. Operator unit 1 made a hard turn to starboard to evade the pilings, only to run aground on the bank at speed, striking a tree, ejecting himself forward through the windscreen and ejecting front port passenger and rear passenger into the river.

 Damage to the port bow hull is catastrophic with transom buried in the mud.


BARDID: SC-2023-0144
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:36:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was attempting to pull into a dock slip at the Freeport dock on Daufuskie island when unit 1 struck unit 3's motor with the bow of his boat as unit 3 was attempting to dock. 

Unit 1 continued to get into a dock slip when he struck unit 2's bow that was tied up to the dock. Unit 1 left the dock after several attempts. Unit 1 captain denies hitting any boats and the damage was from a recent storm while being tied to a dock. There were no reported injuries.


BARDID: SC-2023-0145
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 was anchored and fishing at the Charleston South jetties.  The waves were about 3-4ft.  The occupant heard what sounded like a wave breaking.  They looked and saw a rogue wave that was in the process of breaking over the boat.  The wave broke over the top of the T-top, filled the boat with water and capsized it.  the occupants were able to get to shore safely.  The vessel was then washed on top of the south jetty where the T-top and console were broken out of the boat & extensive fiberglass damage was done to the top side of the hull.


BARDID: SC-2023-0146
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:50:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Lexington
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 and UNIT 2 were traveling East on Lake Murray in Lexington County near Sandy Beach. 

UNIT 1 was traveling in the water off the port side of the bow of UNIT 2 and made a sharp right turn to come to a stop. UNIT 1 was drifting from the wake of his jet ski and the bow of UNIT 2 made contact with the starboard side and steering column of UNIT 1. 

The operator of UNIT 1 was able to go to the stern of the jet ski and was uninjured, the operator of UNIT 2 was uninjured as well. The boating incident occurred at approximately 1750 hours and the Department of Natural Resources was notified by the owner of UNIT 1 at approximately 1941 hours. The operator of UNIT 2 was issued a citation for negligent operation, no proper lookout.


BARDID: SC-2023-0147
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:42:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Clarks Hill Lake
County: McCormick
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On August 28th, 2023 at approximately 4:40pm, operator and his wife was drifting in their pontoon around the Hawe Creek area, near channel marker 72, on Clarks Hill lake in McCormick County. Operator decided to get in the water and cool off due to the heat. It is unknown how he became separated from the vessel. His wife stated that he could swim but was not an active swimmer anymore so, he would usually just hold on to the rear tow bar and not let go while he dipped in. 

He did have pre-existing health issues.  He did have pre-existing health issues including a pacemaker, congestive heart failure due to A-fib, and multiple stints including two in each leg. As he got separated from the vessel, his wife tried to render aid by getting in the water and taking him a pool float. He instructed her to get in the vessel and come get him. 

Before she could reach him with the vessel, he went under water, resurfaced, and then went under once more and was not seen again. After multiple attempts to locate the victim, his wife called 911. The deceased victim surfaced and was recovered around 10:30am on August 31st, 2023 after an extended search.


BARDID: SC-2023-0148
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Calibogue Sound
County: Beaufort
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On September 30th at approximately 1806 SC DNR responded to an accident involving two personal watercrafts (PWCs) in the Calibogue Sound near Hilton Head Island SC, in Beaufort County. Upon arrival of SC DNR Officers, Hilton Head Fire Rescue and Beaufort County Sheriff Department was speaking with the owner of the rental company on the dock with one of the PWC’s involved in the accident Unit 2. 

Operator was already transported to HHI hospital prior to DNR’s arrival. SC DNR took pictures of Unit 2 then proceeded to Low Country Water sports were other PWC and party involved as located. SC DNR spoke with the operator (Unit 1) that struck Unit 2. 

Operator was identified. Operator1 stated that was riding next to his cousin where he realized he was too close to her and turned away from her when he struck the other jet ski. After gathering statements from Operator1, his cousin, and the employee of Low Country Water Sports, DNR officers proceeded to HHI Hospital. 

Upon arrival, the operator Identified by his son and drivers license was in getting imaging done.  Victim returned to his room but was moaning in pain and stated he was giving multiple medications for pain management. 

SC DNR officers obtained witness statements from Operator2’s son that was riding next to him before and after the collision.  SC DNR officer made contact with Operator2 the following day and was informed he been moved to Intensive Care unit in Savannah Memorial Hospital due to four broken ribs, lacerated liver and punctured lung. 

SC DNR arrived at Savannah Memorial and spoke to Operator2 that stated he was sitting at idle speed moving West (on Unit 2) when the other jet ski (Unit 1) was coming south when he nearly missed the back of his son’s jet ski and struck him on his right side. 

Operator2 stated that the front of the other jet ski (Unit 1) struck him on the right side of his ribs and threw him into the water. Operator2 stated that Fire and EMS were called and he has taken to the closest dock for medical treatment.


BARDID: SC-2023-0149
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:41:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jocassee
County: Pickens
WaterConditions: Calm
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
UNIT 1 WAS COMING BACK TO THE DOCK AFTER SEEING THE SUNSET IN LAKE JOCASSEE. UNIT 1 CAME AROUND THE POINT TOWARDS THE DOCK AND RAN A GROUND. HE THEN STATED THAT HE “FLOORED” THE THROTTLE AND DROVE TO THE DOCK THAT WAS CLOSE BY. HE LOADED THE BOAT ON THE TRAILER. HE LATER ADVISED THAT HE STRUCK A ROCK WITH HIS PROP. THE PROP WAS DAMAGED.


BARDID: SC-2023-0150
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-30 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Orangeburg
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
AccidentEvent3: Flooding/swamping
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Operator bought the above listed boat a few months back, and had some motor work done to it. He had not used this boat much at all. On 9-30-2023, Operator pulled the boat to a family owned private pond to try it out. According to his life 360 app on his phone, Operator got to the pond at 1640 hours. Operator’s wife could not contact Operator by phone and rode over to check on Operator. 

In a statement, she stated she called Operator shortly after 5 pm and did not get an answer. She called again after 7:00 pm and did not get an answer that time either. She then rode over to the pond looking for Operator and did not see him or the boat. She then went across the street to another house and got Subject1 and his grandson to go back to the pond with her. Subject1 saw the boat up against the bank on the far right side of the pond. 

Operator was found deceased with his left arm up in the back compartment of the boat near the battery. He was face down in the water and the rest of his body was in the water. Subject1 got in the water and pulled Operator’s body up onto the bank. Operator was nude from the waist down. Operator’s underwear was wrapped around the propeller of the boat. The boat was found off but in forward gear. The engine cut off switch was pulled loose. There was a good amount of water in the back of the boat. Operator was found at approximately 730 pm. Upon inspection of the vessel there was no safety equipment found.

The victim had multiple lacerations on the lower left leg around the ankle area. The lacerations were consistent with propeller strikes.


BARDID: SC-2023-0151
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:25:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lynches River
County: Florence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
On the morning of October 4 around 10am, the victim went fishing from a private landing near his house. When he wasn’t back by nightfall, his family called in a missing boater report. SCDNR was dispatched and found a hat that belonged to the victim floating near the private landing. A search on the water resulted in finding the victims boat washed up on land. He was recovered near the private landing later that night.

After an autopsy, it was determined that he was not a well man unbeknownst to him and his wife. How he ended up in the water is unknown. Coroner stated that he suffered a major cardiac event.


BARDID: SC-2023-0152
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Wylie
County: York
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On October 6th, 2023 Officers were dispatched to a boating accident on Lake Wylie (SC), located in the county of York. Upon arrival Officer spoke to the parties involved. 

Operator1 stated that “he was looking at his Garmin GPS” which was mounted on his boat and when he looked up he saw the pontoon and tried to swerve to the right. Unit 1 and Unit 2 were traveling south from Tega Cay Marina when Unit 1 struck unit 2 on the stern and starboard side of the vessel.

Damage to Unit 1: PORT SIDE AND HULL OF VESSEL
Damage to Unit 2: STARBOARD SIDE OF MOTOR; STERN AND STARBOARD RAIL


BARDID: SC-2023-0153
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-07 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Jocassee
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause3: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On 10/7/2023 at approximately 6:15 pm, the operators on V01 (victim) and V02 were kayaking from the remote ramp to the primitive campsites on Lake Jocassee. During that time, the operators of V01 (victim) and V2 were paddling into a strong head wind with rough water condition. The operator of V1 (victim) was also towing an inter-tube with personal belongings and a dog. 

At approximately 6:15 pm, V01 capsized and the operator (victim) fell into the water. While attempting to help the operator of V01 (victim), the operator of V02 entered the water. The operator of V01 (victim) went underwater and did not resurface. 

The operator of V02 was able to call 911 and hold on V02 until emergency personnel arrived. The operator of V01 was found on 10/09/2023 in the water by the SCDNR A.I.R. Team. Both the operator of V01 and V02 did not have PFD’s while kayaking that day on Lake Jocassee.


BARDID: SC-2023-0154
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Private Pond
County: Florence
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Around 7:15 neighbors saw Subject with his vehicle & boat on the trailer at the pond. Around 8:08pm, neighbor found Subject’ boat capsized in the middle of the pond. He went out to assist Subject but did not see him. When he started moving the boat toward the bank, he found Subject under the boat. At that time Subject was taken to the bank and subject2 started CPR while 911 was called. When EMS arrived, they continued life saving measures and took Subject to MUSC Florence. Later that night, Subject passed away.


BARDID: SC-2023-0155
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:24:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Black River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Fall in vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 traveling upstream towards Brown’s Ferry landing. Operator came through a bend in the river on plane. He was looking at his phone for a playlist and did not notice how close he was to a floating dock. 

When he did see it he corrected abruptly to the left throwing out the victim, who was seated near the starboard bow area. Another passenger was thrown into the bottom of the boat striking his head rendering him unconscious or stunned for a bit. 

They circled and attempted to find the victim. A couple people jumped in and tried to locate the victim. They called 911 and tied off at the dock and continued searching for the victim and waited for police to arrive. The Horry County Fire Dive team responded that night, but no recovery was made. I notified our dive team and they dove that Sunday and no recovery was made. The victim floated over night on Sunday and was recovered by DNR on Monday morning as they began their surface search.

The operator was arrested for BUI; he had a BAC of .10. **Due to statements and other investigative measures, all parties on the boat had consumed alcohol that day to include the operator, victim, & other injured party.**


BARDID: SC-2023-0156
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:15:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Sudden medical condition
AccidentEvent1: Falls overboard
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Operator and her daughter were riding a rented PWC in the Atlantic Ocean on a guided tour when Operator fell off of the PWC and began panicking and stated she had asthma and couldn’t breath. When the Ranger made it to her she was unresponsive face up in the water. She was put aboard the companies scuba boat that was equipped with oxygen and an AED. First aid was rendered to no avail. She was then boarded onto USCG’s vessel, which just happened to be in the vicinity and transported to the landing for EMS.


BARDID: SC-2023-0157
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel #1 was under sail power and headed South in The Atlantic Ocean near the entrance of Winyah Bay, when it struck an unknown submerged object (possibly the North Jetty). 

Operator then attempted to head West into Winyah Bay before the vessel began taking on excessive water. As the vessel sank, occupants notified the US Coast Guard and abandoned the vessel. 

Coast Guard arrived on scene at approximately 1830 hrs finding the two occupants in the water and only the mast of the vessel out of the water. Both occupants were transported to Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital where subject was treated for a 3 inch laceration on her right wrist.


BARDID: SC-2023-0159
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:57:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Mt. Pleasant
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Person departed vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On October 5th, 2023 Unit 1 was fishing at Sewee Bay and Intracoastal Waterway near Garris Landing in Charleston County. The operator of Unit 1 lost track of time and how low the tide had dropped while getting ready to head back to the boat landing. The operator realized the boat had become stuck on an oyster bed. He got out of the boat and tried to push it off of the oyster bed. While trying to push the boat he slipped and fell onto the oyster bed in which he sustained minor lacerations on his hand and leg. He was seen by EMS on seen and was released by EMS to go home.


BARDID: SC-2023-0160
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wando River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Fall in vessel
AccidentEvent2: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
On October 13, 2023, I was called to report to a boat accident at the Wando River Grill. Upon arrival a boat that was on top of the floating dock. He stated that as he was undocking his boat he stepped towards the center console and slipped. 

This caused his hand to hit the throttle which then caused the boat to thrust forward. By the time he could regain control of the boat it was already stuck on top of the floating dock. No injuries were sustained. There were damages to the boat as well as the dock and a light fixture that was on the dock.


BARDID: SC-2023-0161
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling south bound on the ICW. The wake from Vessel 1 caused Vessel 2 to collide with a dock. 

The wake from Vessel 1 also caused Vessel 3 to capsize and sink. The wake from Vessel 1 also caused property damage to sea wall, sidewalk, and floating dock.


BARDID: SC-2023-0162
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: ICW/Myrtle Beach
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
MachineryFailure: Engine
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were anchored on Milliken Cove on the ICW. 

V1 pulled the anchor up and started to drift. The operator of V1 was unable to get the engine running in time to gain control of his vessel, and the anchor beam on the bow hit the port side of V2 near midship. 

Once the engine started working, V1 then left the scene. As V1 was leaving the scene V2 was able to get a name and phone number for the operator. The owner/operator of V2 contacted SCDNR and reported the accident. Several attempts have been made to contact the operator of V1 to no avail. No further information was able to be obtained on V1 other than the vessel name.


BARDID: SC-2023-0163
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:11:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pee Dee River
County: Horry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
Vessel 1 was traveling down the Pee Dee river and Vessel 2 was traveling up river. 

The operator of V1 stated he saw V2 through some trees because of a bend in the river. V1 operator stated V2 appeared as they were going across the river. V1 went to the left side to allow V2 to pass on the right. V2 then turned hard right and the vessels collided. 

The initial impact appeared to be bow to mid port side based on the damage. The vessel owner/passenger in V2 was thrown overboard and recovered deceased by Horry County Fire/rescue dive team approximately five hours later. 

Preliminary autopsy results were that multiple traumatic injuries caused his death. The operator of V2 was taken to Grand Strand Trama unit with severe head injuries. He had surgery for multiple broken bones in his facial area. The operator of V1 was not injured in the incident. The required safety equipment was on board both vessels. The operator of V2 was not wearing the engine cut off lanyard.


BARDID: SC-2023-0164
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-11-02 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 21:30:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Rough
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the boat was traveling from Charleston to Georgetown in the ocean at night and struck the north jetty. The vessel was grounded on the north jetty and sustained tremendous damage to the hull. At this time it appears that the boat is beyond repair.


BARDID: SC-2023-0166
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-11 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 05:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Murray
County: Newberry
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Poor
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 11-11-2023 I Officers responded to Dreher Island in Newberry county in reference to a grounded vessel call.  Upon arrival we made contact with the operator of the vessel, who stated that he and the two occupants put in at Koon Landing and headed towards the Dreher Island tournament ramp to check in for the fishing tournament.  

He was having a hard time seeing due to the poor weather conditions.  Around 5:43am the vessel struck ground and would not move, and then the boat began to take on water.  They were picked up by a passerby.  No injuries reported.


BARDID: SC-2023-0168
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 11:03:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Wando River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Drug
AccidentEvent1: Person departed vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 1 left Georgetown to check on the Operator’s sailboat he had recently purchased and had moored in Hobcaw creek in Charleston. The passenger had been drinking along the way. Since it was cool weather both of them had on their PFDs. The passenger had gotten a little loud and boisterous from drinking and was moving all around on the boat and took off his PFD.  The Operator told his to put it back on and to Shut up and sit down because they were almost to the sailboat and he was about to get back on plane. 

The passenger then jumped off the port side into the water. The operator turned around and pulled along side the passenger. The passenger held onto the boat fender on the port side and scooted his way back towards the transom and locked his arms over the top of the gunwale. The operator grabbed the passenger and pulled him into the boat. 

The passenger was mumbling when he reentered the boat and laid in the bottom of the boat. The operator got up on plane and as he approached his sailboat he asked the passenger to secure a line to the sailboat. The passenger didn’t respond and the operator went to the passenger and shook him and called to him. When he didn’t respond the operator knew something was wrong and he called 911 and DNR. EMS responded and pronounced the passenger dead at the scene.

Coroner ruled his death having to do with arteriosclerotic coronary disease. There was also psilocybin hallucinogenic mushrooms present in his tox and his BAC was .245.


BARDID: SC-2023-0169
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:57:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Charleston Harbor
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Congested waters
AccidentCause3: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
V02 was operating in the Charleston harbor marina when the current caught V02 and pushed him into V01 leaving scuff marks and an indention along the starboard side of V01 that was tied to the dock. V02 reported no damage to their vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0170
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Great Pee Dee River
County: Georgetown
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Thursday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Restricted vision
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Operator was traveling along Great Pee Dee River. Operator attempted to turn vessel. Due to duck blind and hunting gear operator was unable to complete a turn of the vessel. This resulted in the vessel colliding into a pylon, upon impact the passenger was thrown from the vessel. 

The operator assisted the overboard passenger back into the vessel. The passenger was in the water for approximately 15 seconds. The operator and passenger determined that the vessel was operational and proceeded back to the landing, where the boat was trailed back to the operators house and stored. No injuries reported. Damages to boat include large dent to starboard bow as well as dent & scratches to starboard hull mid-vessel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0171
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Stono River
County: Charleston
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
Unit 2 was attempting to approach the fuel dock at St Johns Yacht Harbor. Unit 2 did not account for wind and tide and struck Unit 1 which was docked. Unit 1 had damage to stanchions (bent), broken solar panels, and fiberglass damage to stern of vessel. Unit 2 had bent stanchions.


BARDID: SC-2023-0172
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-14 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 20:28:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Greenwood
County: Laurens
WaterConditions: Choppy
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
V1 was traveling along the Greenwood County side of Lake Greenwood, when it made a right turn towards the Laurens County side at a consistent speed. While traveling towards the bank of Laurens County, V1 struck a small dock on its front port side. 

During the collision, the operator was steering right. After the initial collision, V1 continued striking another dock, where it became stuck. The operator reversed off the dock, and then left the scene. Officers located the vessel the next day where little to no damage was observed (scuff marks/scrapes and minor fiberglass damage to hull). The operator was issued two summons.

The two docks damaged belong to the Marina. The docks received major damage to include 2 broken support pylons and broken deck boards.


BARDID: SC-2023-0173
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:45:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Cooper River
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: No wind
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentEvent1: Collision with floating object
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
The operator of the vessel was going duck hunting before sunset at bushy park saltwater ramp. After launching the vessel and getting on plane going between 25-30 MPH. He struck a partially submerged pipe knocking the motor off and cracking the keel of the boat. At which time the boat started taking on water. After calling 911 the vessel was taken back to the boat ramp and loaded on the trailer under the power of the operator. When the Sheriff’s office, fire, EMS, and DNR arrived the operator was unharmed and safe. Damage to boat includes broken motor brackets and fractured keel.


BARDID: SC-2023-0175
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-11-05 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:09:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Moultrie
County: Berkeley
WaterConditions: Unknown
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
On Nov 5 two fishermen found a floating hat in the canal while fishing.  When they approached, they noticed the hat was floating beside a floating body face down with a capsized kayak nearby.  They notified the authorities and waited on first responders to arrive.  The decedent was last seen by the fish camp workers around 10:45pm launching his kayak.  There are no known witnesses of what led to this incident.  victim had a .23 BAC


BARDID: SC-2023-0176
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-12-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:44:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Hartwell
County: Oconee
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Drug
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
At approx 16:44 two people witnessed an individual struggling in the water.  They called 911 and reported the incident.  One went out in his pontoon to help the victim.  As he was throwing a life jacket out to help the victim, he went under and never resurfaced.  SCDNR dive team recovered the body a few days later.  Coroner autopsy results are pending. **Toxicology showed methamphetamine and amphetamines were found in his system**


BARDID: SC-2023-1000
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-19 00:00:00
State: SC
NameOfBodyOfWater: Little River
NearestCityTown: Myrtle Beach
WaterConditions: Rough
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Unknown
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Excessive Speed
AccidentCause2: Force of wake/wave
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by propeller
CoordinatesConfidence: NC
RedactedNarrative:
A 24 foot recreational Bowrider was making way behind a sport fishing boat that throttled down to reduce wake for an anchored commercial fishing vessel while both were traveling northbound on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Little River, SC near mile marker 345. 

The bowrider attempted to overtake the sport fishing boat on its starboard side and traversed over the wake, causing the bow to submerge as it came down the front side of the wave. 

Nine of the twelve passengers on the bowrider were ejected and one passenger was struck by the propeller and died as a result of the injuries. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and USCG investigation continues.


BARDID: SD-2023-0002
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-04-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityTown: OACOMA
County: LYMAN
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Congested waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was in the process of loading his boat after a fishing tournament that was taking place on Lake Francis Case. O1 was near the Cedar Shore Boat ramp, this is in Lyman County, South Dakota. After dropping off his fishing partner on the dock to get the truck and trailer, O1 was backing away from the dock slowly to stay out of the way. While backing up, a different boat was coming from the dock area and was approaching O1. O1 did not see O2. O2 hollered to get O1's attention. While turning to look, O1 accidently pushed the throttle further in reverse. O1 over corrected and pushed the throttle all the way forward. The sudden burst forward knocked O1 to the floor of his vessel, and O1 was unable to get up to reach the throttle. The boat did a few circles, and eventually hit the dock.  O1 was wearing heavy clothes at the time of operation and claims it was hard for him to operate the throttle. O1 also mentioned the wind was pushing his boat around.


BARDID: SD-2023-0004
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-20 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:46:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE CAMPBELL
NearestCityTown: BROOKINGS
County: BROOKINGS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 5/20/2023, at approximately 16:46, a collision between two PWCs occurred on Lake Campbell in Brookings County, South Dakota. Two witnesses from shore heard the collision and saw O1 and O2 in the water. O1 was holding onto O2 and waving for help. The two witnesses responded by calling emergency personnel and used a pontoon to bring O1 and O2 back to shore. O1 and O2 were wearing PFDs. When the witnesses arrived at the accident scene, O2 was unconscious. O2 started to become responsive after O2 was placed into the pontoon and brought back to shore.

Moody County SO, Brookings County SO, and Moody County ambulance arrived on scene at approximately 17:03. At 17:14, the Moody County ambulance began transporting O2 to the Brookings Hospital. O2 was then taken by helicopter to Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. 

WCO arrived on scene at approximately 17:15. Before WCO arrived, the witnesses returned to the accident location to retrieve V1 and V2. While WCO waited for V1 and V2 to be returned to shore. WCO spoke with deputies about O2. The deputies noted possible injuries of a broken collar bone and jaw. WCO was told the deputies could smell the odor of alcohol from O2 when O2 was lifted into the ambulance.

WCO spoke with O1 about the accident. O1 told WCO that O1 had two alcoholic beverages. O1 stated he did not have any injuries. WCO checked O1 for impairment through field sobriety tests. WCO saw no signs of impairment. O1 had a PBT of .008.

The following information is based on O1’s statement given to the investigating WCO:
O1V1 was floating facing northwest while waiting for O2V2. O2V2 travelled northwest and arrived behind O1V1. O2V2 splashed O1V1’s port side by making a sharp port side U-turn. O2V2 continued traveling southeast. O1V1 followed O2V2 to attempt a similar maneuver towards O2V2. O1V1 was approximately 10 feet behind the starboard side of O2V2. O1V1 and O2V2 were travelling in a southeast direction at approximately 40-45 mph. O2V2 made a sudden starboard side turn. O1 attempted a port side turn to prevent a collision with O2V2 but collided with the starboard side of V2. O1V1 went over the top of O2V2. O2 was struck by V1 and ejected from V2.

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On 5/22/2023, WCO visited with O2 and O2’s family at the Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. O2 was conscious and stable. O2 did not remember how the accident occurred. WCO received consent from O2 to receive O2’s medical records. WCO noted O2’s injuries for the investigation. O2’s medical records also indicated that a blood sample taken by Sanford Hospital at 20:03 contained a blood-alcohol content of approximately .025%.

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WCOs examined V1 and V2. WCOs determined the damage observed was consistent with the statements given by O1. Based off the statements and evidence, the investigating WCO wrote citations to O1 and O2 for careless operation of a vessel.

EOR


BARDID: SD-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-05-27 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH WAUBAY LAKE
NearestCityTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Weather
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 8:15 AM on 05/27/2023 Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs) for South Dakota Game fish and parks were notified by the Day County Sheriff’s Office (SO) of two boats that were both taking on water and were beached northeast of Kanago Boat Access on South Waubay Lake in Day County, South Dakota. 

V2 was occupied by O2 and P4 and P5.  V1 was occupied by O1 and P1, P2 and P3 (all passengers on both V1 and V2 were juveniles except one adult). 

At Approximately 9:00 AM WCO located the two boats at latitude N 45.39916 and Longitude W -97.46704. WCO contacted O1 of V1, a 1990 Stratos 274 Runabout. O1 stated that V1 was swamped due to the prevailing wind out of the Southwest at 13- 24 MPH and V1 was stuck in the shallow water. O1 then had P1, P2, and P3 transfer over to V2 (1993 Nitro 190DC, piloted by O2, O1’s brother). 

O2 of V2 then tried to tow V1 and O1 out of the location they were stuck. This and the prevailing winds out of the Southwest at 13-24 MPH caused V2 to become swamped, shorting the battery of the boat and making it inoperable. Soon after V2 became stuck in the shallow water.  O1 of V1 and O2 of V2 and all passengers were able to wade in shallow water and make it to shore safely.  WCO and SO assisted in collecting personnel items from the vessels before returning them to their vehicles located at the Kanago Boat Access.


BARDID: SD-2023-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:48:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE FRANCIS CASE
NearestCityTown: GEDDES
County: CHARLES MIX
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On June 6, 2023 at approximately 1:48PM, V1’s trailer was in the water on the east side of the Pease Creek dock. O1 of V1 was approaching the trailer traveling South Southeast in an attempt to load V1 onto its trailer. 

O1 of V2 had just dropped off P1 of V2 on the end of the dock. O2 of V2 began to back away from the dock traveling North in reverse. V2’s port stern struck V1’s starboard side approximately midship just below the gunnel.


BARDID: SD-2023-0007
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-05-23 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 09:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityTown: LOWER BRULE
County: HUGHES
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
AccidentEvent2: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent3: Capsizing
RedactedNarrative:
O1 was traveling east near North Bend on Lake Sharpe at approximately 20 miles per hour and struck a submerged rock pile with V1. 

O1 and P1 put PFD's on after striking the submerged rock pile as V1 was taking on water. O1 and P1 attempted to make it back to the boat ramp until a friend arrived and attempted to tow them back to the dock. 

As O1 and P2 were being towed, V1 took on more water, which ultimately ended up capsizing V1. O1 and P2 jumped out of V1 when it capsized. There were no injuries and V1 was beached on shore. V1 suffered damage to the transom, which is were the water came in. V1 was retrieved the following day.


BARDID: SD-2023-0008
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: SHADEHILL RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: SHADEHILL
County: PERKINS
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WCO WAS NOTIFIED OF MINOR BOAT ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON JULY 1ST, 2023 ON SHADEHILL RESERVOIR.  V1 WAS DRIFTING ON THE SOUTH END OF SHADEHILL RESERVOIR.  O1 WAS DRIVING V2 TOWARDS V1.  O1 GOT TOO CLOSE TO V1 AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN AWAY.  O1 ACCIDENTALLY COLLIDED WITH V1 AND P1 AS P1 WAS CLIMBING UP THE LADDER.

INJURY TO P1 OCCURED WHILE CLIMBING THE LADDER OF THE BOAT.  P1 BRUISED HER KNEE AS IT HIT THE LADDER.


BARDID: SD-2023-0009
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-06-24 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 17:23:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA LAKE
NearestCityTown: RAPID CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On 06/24/2023 at approximately 1723 hours O1 was paddling an inflatable kayak close to the swim beach area on Pactola Lake in Pennington County SD. O1 capsized the kayak and went underwater. O1 may have shouted for help and then did not resurface. No PFD was present on the kayak nor was O1 wearing a PFD.


BARDID: SD-2023-0010
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-06-17 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KAMPESKA
NearestCityTown: WATERTOWN
County: CODINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Excessive speed
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On Saturday June 17th, 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm WCO thought he heard two Vessels strike each other on the southwest portion of Lake Kampeska.  

WCO observed two personal watercrafts (PWC) sitting side by side.  Both occupants got on their vessels and conversed briefly.  Vessel 1 (V1) a blue and orange PWC headed to shore.  Vessel 2 (V2) a green and white PWC was sitting there with another PWC.  

The other PWC left V2 sitting there as it took off as well.  WCO drove his boat over to V2, to see if they needed assistance.  Operator 2 (O2) of V2 stated that V2 would not start.  WCO asked O2 if he and Operator 1 (O1) of V1 had struck one another.  

O2 said that he and O1 had run into one another.  O2 stated that O1 had to get to shore as V1 had a hole in its hull.  WCO asked O2 where they had had hit.  O2 pointed to an area around the numbers of the port side of V2.  There wasn’t much damage to the area pointed to.  WCO towed V2 and O2 back to O2’s dock near Lynnwood boat access.  WCO asked if O2 knew who O1 was.  O2 stated they knew each other and had cabins not far apart.  The owner of V1 was waiting at the dock of V2.  WCO took photos of V1 and V2.  WCO also took statements from O1 and O2.

O1 stated he and O2 were heading north bound when they collided.  O1 stated they were off the point east of Lynnwood boat access.  O1 stated he looked over and saw O2/V2 heading right towards him.  When asked how far this was, O1 pointed to a location approximately 20-30 feet away.  O1 said he cut the power to V1 and was yelling and screaming at O2 right before they collided.  

O1 said his vessel was dead in the water, but still drifting forward.  O1 stated that O2 was looking back over his shoulder when he first saw O2 coming directly at him.  O2/V2 struck O1/V1 on the starboard side of V1, just slightly ahead of the midpoint of V1.  O1 was thrown to the port side of V1 and landed approximately 20 plus feet in the water from V1.  When O1 resurfaced, he remembers facing east and looking at the port side of the PWC with Stoney Point development in the background.  O1 did not remember seeing O2 in the water at that time.  


O2 stated he and O1 were heading north bound when they collided.  O2 stated they were off the point, just east of Lynnwood boat access.  O2 stated he went to make a port side turn and during the turn is when he saw O1/V1.  V1 and V2 struck each other during the turn.  This collision would have led to a bow-to-bow type of collision rather than the bow to starboard side type of collision that happened.   O2 was unable to explain how V1 was struck on the starboard side at the midpoint of the vessel.  When asked how fast O2 was travelling, O2 stated not very fast as he was conducting a turn.  WCO explained that it takes a lot of force to create a hole in the fiberglass of V1 like there was.  WCO asked if O2 was looking behind when he struck O1/V1.  O2 said he may have looked back at the third PWC for a brief second, but then looked back forward.  When asked which direction from the PWC he was ejected, O2 stated he was thrown off his PWC to the port side of the PWC.  

Witness 1 (W1) stated V2 invited him out to ride with them.  W1 said he found them in the general area of where the accident had occurred.  W1 stated that V2 pulled slightly away from V1, approximately 20 feet and was doing a donut.  W1 stated V1 took off towards V2 and that he thought for a second they weren’t going to hit each other.  But about half to three quarters of the way through V2’s turn, V1 and V2 struck each other.  WCO asked which direction V2 was turning.   W1 stated V2 was turning to the Port side.  WCO asked if V1 turned at all before the collision.  W1 stated he couldn’t remember that things happened so fast.  The type collision explained by W1 would have led to a bow-to-bow type of collision rather than the bow to starboard side type of collision that happened.

WCO inspected both vessels the next day once they had been removed from the water.  V2 had compression damage to the port side of the vessel, along with striation marks on the port side bow.  There was a gouge on the starboard side of the bow with a paint transfer from V1.  After documenting the outside damage to the bumper, the owner of V2 removed the bow bumper.  The port side bumper screw was bent to the port/stern direction.  This showed the path of engagement.  There was also compression damage to the fiberglass on the port/ bow side of V2.  On the starboard side, there was no damage under the bumper.

WCO inspected V1 for damage.  There was a penetrating blow to the mid-section of V1 on the starboard side of the vessel.  The path of engagement for the penetrating blow entered at the mid-section of the vessel and travel towards the bow of V1 slightly.  There was transfer material from the bumper of V2 stuck in the cracks of the fiberglass on V1.  There were transfer marks in the C quadrant of V1 from the bumper of V2.  There was induced damage in the hull, in the area where the foot well ended in the stern of the V1.  
After looking at both vessels and the damage sustained to both.  It was determined that V2 struck V1 on the starboard side of the vessel, in the mid-section of vessel (T-boned) as referred to by the owner of the PWC.  This collision is what led to O2 being ejected to the port side of the vessel.  

As V2 came to a sudden stop, O2 continued in the direction he was travelling prior to the collision.  With the hole left by the penetrating blow, it was determined that V2/O2 were still traveling at a high rate of speed.  O1’s recollection of events, more closely follows the damage sustained by both vessels.  O2 was driving V2 and was not paying attention or was looking away, at the moments prior to collision.  O2 heard O1 yelling and let off the throttle, causing the bow of V2 to lower in the water and strike V1 in the hull.  At the same time O1 knew there was going to be a collision and tried to avoid being struck by jumping off the vessel.  Between O1 jumping and V1 being struck, O1 was thrown 20 plus feet from V1. 

Causes for the incident include careless operation of the vessel, Failure of V2 to give way to V1 as it was not under power at the time of the incident.


BARDID: SD-2023-0011
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE OAHE
NearestCityTown: PIERRE
County: SULLY
WaterConditions: Choppy
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/1/2023 O1 was traveling west at approximately 15mph on V1 just south of the okobojo swim beach. O2 was traveling parallel to O1 on V2 at a speed of approximately 15mph. V2 was on the starboard side of V1. 

An unidentified black pontoon was traveling southwest headed toward O1 and O2 at a high rate of speed. The pontoon was closing in on V1 and V2 at a distance of approximately 25 yards. O

1 made a sharp starboard side turn to avoid being over run by the pontoon. O2 did not see O1 make the turn and remained on course. V1 and V2 collided causing severe damage to both V1 and V2. The pontoon did not collide with any vessel and proceeded out into the lake.


BARDID: SD-2023-0012
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 7/1/23, V1 and V2 were traveling west side by side on Angostura reservoir having just left Breakers Beach. After V1 and V2 cleared the No Wake zone, they both began accelerating. 

As they were accelerating, both V1 and V2 changed direction leading V1 to strike V2 at an angle on the right hand side. The collision cause O2 and P1 on V2 to be thrown from the vessel. 

O1,O2, and P1 were all wearing life vests. Alcohol was not involved. Both V1 and V2 were still operable and were driven back and loaded on trailers. P1 sought medical attention the next day due to deep bruising on hip.


BARDID: SD-2023-0014
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-09 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 08:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA LAKE
NearestCityTown: HILL CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
MachineryFailure: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/09/23 at 8:00 Am O1 and V1 was helping with the Pactola swim race on Pactola lake in Pennington County South Dakota. O1 launched the vessel from the south ramp. O1, beached his vessel on the south beach and launched at the beginning of the race. 

O1 noticed that the swim deck was underwater. When O1 noticed this O1 started back for the south boat launch. The boat then lost all power and started to sink rapidly. O1 got assistance from the Johnson Siding Fire Department. 

Johnson Siding towed V1 to the south ramp and beached it on shore. WCO’s noted that the plug was in when they got V1 on the trailer. WCOS could not see any obvious holes or cracks or failures that would lead to the boat sinking. Based on there observations WCO's believe that the incident occurred due to an unseen mechanical or equipment failure.

WCO did not get the information of the 2nd occupant who was on scene.


BARDID: SD-2023-0015
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-03 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:46:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: Lake Madison
NearestCityTown: Madison
County: Lake
WaterConditions: Calm
CongestedWaters: Y
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Congested waters
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Skier mishap
AccidentEvent3: Person struck by vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On July 3rd, 2023, WCO was called to a jet ski accident with injuries on Lake Madison, in Lake County South Dakota at approximately 2:50 PM.  WCO Symens responded to the address.  At that residence, WCO observed several individuals coming from the shoreline pulling a tube with the victim lying on top.  WCO observed a severe head laceration to the back of victim’s head, later determined to be a fatal injury.

At approximately 2:46:16 PM V1 driven by O1 was pulling P1 and P2 on a tube inside Peninsula Point.  

O1 began making a turn from the south shoreline northbound.  While O1 operated northbound, there were two pontoons that were immediately placed several yards from V1's port. 

At 2:46:27 PM, O1 made adjustments to his path and drove northwest to create distance from a PWC inside the bay.  At 2:46:30 PM, O1 observed V2 directly off his port and maneuvered V1 northbound.  O1 pressed the throttle of V1 to avoid collision.  V2 still traveling eastbound collided with P1 at approximately 2:46:32 PM.  A tuber was struck by the vessel and suffered fatal injuries.


BARDID: SD-2023-0016
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 15:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: BELLE FOURCHE RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: BELLE FOURCHE
County: BUTTE
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Other
OtherAccidentCause: Passenger/skier behavior
AccidentEvent1: Skier mishap
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2023, at approximately 3:00 PM, vessel one (V1) was operated by operator one (O1) on the Belle Fourche Reservoir with four passengers on board and one passenger (V1P1) pulled on a wakeboard. 

V1P1 was wearing a PFD. V1P1 had gotten up onto the wake board and attempted to pull himself in closer to V1 with the tow rope. The tow rope was draped over V1P1's arm as he fell off of the board and into the water. The tow rope wrapped around his arm causing him to be drug underwater for a short amount of time. O1 observed V1P1 fall off the board and brought the vessel off plane.

V1P1 returned to V1 and thought his arm may be broken. V1 returned to the boat ramp and loaded off the water to transport V1P1 to the hospital for medical care.

Last 2 passengers were minor children.


BARDID: SD-2023-0017
AVesselLoss: -1
Date: 2023-07-28 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: DRY LAKE 2
NearestCityTown: WILLOW LAKE
County: CLARK
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Strong
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Capsizing
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
WCO was dispatched to Dry Lake 2 in Clark County on July 28, 2023 at 1:00PM. WCO was advised by SO V1 had been capsized on the lake. Upon arrival, SO advised WCO that O1 and P1 where in the water and no PFDs on. 

O1 and P1 were pulled from the water from a nearby boater and brought to shore. WCO arrived on scene to visit with O1 and P1. O1 advised he was cruising south to the boat ramp with a strong NE wind creating hazardous wave conditions. 

O1 observed the docking area getting hit with strong waves. O1 turned the boat back to the NE into the strong waves to attempt to cruise to the north shoreline where the waves were not as treacherous. O1 turned back into the waves at a low rate of speed, V1 took on a wave over the boat. 

V1 was a 17 foot shallow boat. O1 said it immediately filled the boat with water and more waves continued to fill V1. O1 and P1 ended up in the water as V1 capsized on the water. 

O1 and P1 were picked up by another boat and taken to shore. V1 had all proper safety equipment on board. The PFDs in V1 were still attached to the back of the boat seats once the boat was flipped back over and brought to shore.


BARDID: SD-2023-0018
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 10:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PACTOLA RESERVIOR
NearestCityTown: RAPID CITY
County: PENNINGTON
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Carbon monoxide exposure
RedactedNarrative:
On 07/22/2023, Vessel 1 (V1) was in operation on Pactola Reservoir in Pennington County, South Dakota.  V1 was occupied with an operator (O1), and three passengers (P1, P2, P3). V1 is a 2003 Mastercraft equipped with an inboard drive. 

At approximately 10:30 AM,  P1 was seated on top of the transom with feet resting on the swim platform. P2 was riding a boogie board style device near the rear of V1. P2 was wearing a PFD. Half of the boogie board was in the water while the other half was resting on the swim platform. 

P1 was holding onto the boogie board as P2 was positioned on the boogie board. O1 operated V1 at low speeds for approximately five to ten minutes while P2 was on the boogie board near the swim platform. 

O1 stopped V1 and P2 got off the boogie board and entered into V1. P2 started complaining of stomach aches and was feeling unwell. 

P3 recognized something wasn't right with P2 and called emergency services at approximately 10:45 AM.  V1 relocated to the south marina to meet emergency services. At approximately 11:14 AM, medical emergency services arrived and had P2 lay down. A short time after P2 had laid down, P2 went unconscious. Medical aid was given and P2 regained consciousness. P2 was transported to Monument Hospital by medical helicopter. Medical professionals determined P2 suffered carbon monoxide poisoning from riding near the rear of V1 for an extended period of time.


BARDID: SD-2023-0019
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-01 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE KAMPESKA
NearestCityTown: WATERTOWN
County: CODINGTON
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Unknown
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: People on gunwale, bow, or transom
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On July 1, 2023, at approximately 6:15 pm WCO was patrolling Lake Kampeska.  WCO observed vessel one (V1) heading south along the east shore of Lake Kampeska.  V1 had two young individuals sitting on the bow of the V1.  

WCO initiated a stop on V1 for careless operation (bow riding).   As V1 was brought to a stop by Operator 1 (O1), passenger 1 (P1) was thrown from the bow of V1.  P1 hit her head on the bow of V1 as she fell into the water.  WCO yelled at O1 to stop V1.  

O1 put V1 into reverse.  WCO yelled at O1 to raise the motor.  P1 came out just to the port side of the motor, only a moment after it had been in reverse.  

P1 swam back to V1 and was brought into V1 by O1.  WCO explained the reason for the stop on V1 to O1.  O1 agreed that is for the best and it will never happen again.   

P3 stated that P1 was starting to bleed from the back of her head and may require stitches.  WCO gave P3 a gauze bandage to place onto the back of P1’s head.  WCO issued a warning to O1 and broke contact, so they could get P1 to the hospital to be examined.  The whole incident was captured on WCO’s body camera.  There was a total of eight people on V1.

On July 1, 2023, at approximately 8:00 pm, WCO call O1 to see if P1 had sought medical treatment.  O1 said that P1 had to have three staples placed into the back of her head.  WCO informed O1 that a boat accident report needed to be completed.

On July 2, 2023, at approximately 4:00 pm, WCO filled out a boat accident form for the incident.


BARDID: SD-2023-0020
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Operator inattention
AccidentCause2: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Grounding
RedactedNarrative:
VESSEL 1 (V1) WAS BEING OPERATED NEAR THE ROCK SHORELINE NEAR THE DAM GRADE AT ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR.  V1 GOT TOO CLOSE TO SHORE AND RAN OVER SOME SUBMERGED ROCKS.   V1 SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE PROP AND LOWER UNIT AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTINUE UNDER POWER.  V1 WAS TOWED INTO THE MARINA AND TURNED OVER TO THE RENTER.


BARDID: SD-2023-0021
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-07-29 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 19:30:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: ANGOSTURA RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: HOT SPRINGS
County: FALL RIVER
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Saturday
AccidentCause1: Alcohol
AccidentCause2: Improper lookout
AccidentCause3: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Collision with recreational vessel
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
O1 HAD JUST PUSHED V1 OFF THE SHORE APPROXIMATELY 20 YARDS AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET ON MACHINE AND TAKE OFF.  

O1V1 WAS STRUCK BOW-TO-BOW BY V2 AS V2 WAS ENTERING INTO THE NO WAKE ZONE.  V1 WAS SITTING JUST OUTSIDE THE NO WAKE ZONE.  

V2 STRUCK V1 AND CONTINUED ON TOWARDS SHORE.  O1 WAS KNOCKED OFF V1 BUT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES.  O1 THEN PULLED V1 TO SHORE.  NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED ON V2.  

V1 FAILED TO REPORT THE ACCIDENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO REPORT AND CARELESS OPERATION OF PWC.   V2 WAS CONTACTED AND ARRESTED FOR BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.


BARDID: SD-2023-0022
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-06 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 18:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: PICKEREL LAKE
NearestCityTown: ROSLYN
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On August 6th, 2023 at approximately 6:00PM V1 was being operated by O1. O1 was traveling eastbound when V1 struck a wave. The front of V1 went under the wave and ejected O1 over the front of the V1. O1 struck his left knee on V1. O1 was taken to the local hospital where the cut was cleaned and stitched up.


BARDID: SD-2023-0023
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-08-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:20:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: WALL LAKE
NearestCityTown: HARTFORD
County: MINNEHAHA
WaterConditions: Calm
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Friday
AccidentCause1: Improper lookout
AccidentCause2: Navigation rules violation
AccidentEvent1: Person struck by vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On 8/04/23 shortly before 7pm, Wildlife Conservation Officer (WCO) was off duty and contacted via cell phone about a boating accident at Wall Lake. WCO came 10-8 within minutes and contacted State Radio Dispatch and Metro Communications in Sioux Falls regarding the accident to try and gain more information. 

WCO learned that the accident happened a couple hours before he was contacted, and the victim (V1) was already at Sanford Emergency. WCO also learned that no parties were present at Wall Lake anymore. At this time WCO proceeded to Sanford Hospital. WCO was accompanied by a park ranger (PR) who was on duty. WCO knew at this time the reporting party was D1, who is identified below. 


Upon arrival to the emergency room at approximately 730pm, WCO met with victim and his mother. Tests were still being conducted on victim by doctors, but at that current time on 8/04/23, injuries consisted of a possible broken left collar bone, bone fracture behind left ear, and a small brain bleed. WCO was not able to visit with emergency room doctor due to seeing other patients. 

WCO asked Victim if he could talk about the boating accident. Victim agreed and made the following statements - victim was at the lake with four other friends who were on an inflatable tube at the time of impact and were witness (W1, W2, W3, W4) to what happened. Victim stated they were on the raft that afternoon in the swim zone at Wall Lake. 

The wind would push the raft out of the swim zone, and they would swim the raft back inside the swim zone and drift out again. This was done an unknown number of times. Victim did not remember seeing, hearing, or feeling the jet ski (V1) that hit him while sitting on the tube. Victim remembers “them” getting him back to the public boat dock, but he still did not know what was going on. Victim stated the kid who hit him and dad were with him at the dock. Victim stated he was in the vehicle of D1 for a time then jumped into W3’s truck who took him to the emergency room. D1 and W2 were also present in W3’s truck as they traveled to the hospital. WCO asked victim if police or rescue were ever at the lake. Victim said no. Victim indicated the accident happened around 4:30pm. Mother of victim advised WCO that D1 told her that O1 is 13 years old and very shaken up over the accident.  

WCO ended the conversation with victim and his mother at Sanford Emergency Room and proceeded to an address in Sioux Falls to visit with W1, W2, W3, and W4. These witnesses in total stated the following information – victim, W3, and W4 were on the tube when struck by V1. 

W1 was in the water swimming backwards pulling the tube backwards into the swim zone. W2 was in the middle of the tube, in the water also swimming and pushing the tube back into the swim zone. W2 was sitting on the tube but at the time of impact, was in the middle swimming and pushing the tube. 

W2 advised he would have also been hit if he had been sitting on the tube and not swimming it back into the swim zone. W2 advised W5 was close and witnessed the accident from their boat and came to help. 

W5 boat pulled victim out of the water and transported him and W1 back to the public boat dock. O1 had a brother, who was driving a second jet ski and tied a rope around the tube with W2, W3, and W4 still aboard and pulled them back to the swim zone at the same time W5 was taking victim and W1 to the boat ramp. 

These witnesses stated the V1 was going fast and the impact happened very quickly. W4 and others stated they were approximately 10 yards outside the marked swim zone. W2 and W1 stated they could both clearly read the writing on the swim zone buoys. 

When victim was hit, he ended up being knocked out, his body was still mostly on the tube, but head and part of upper body were in the water. W2 picked victims head up out of the water while he was not conscious. W2 stated victim regained consciousness very quickly, within about 20 seconds. W1 and W4 advised O1 turned the V1 around and was right there but just watched as if he was in shock. 

W1 stated at the dock D1 was very concerned about victim. D1 was very respectful, was trying to calm victim down and was trying see if victim had a concussion. W1 stated D1 refused to drive himself the hospital and had to go with them. W2, W4, victim and D1 rode to emergency room together. Victim, W1, W2, W3 and W4 arrived at the lake at approximately 3:18pm and the accident happened at approximately 4:30pm. Witnesses stated the lake was not busy with many other watercraft. W2 stated he did see V1 coming toward them and noticed O1 was not looking forward but to the side and appeared to be trying to get his brothers (W6) attention. W2 stated I could plainly see his (O1) head was turned away from us. WCO ended the conversation with these witnesses and drove to the GFP office in Sioux Falls where O1 and family were waiting to talk. 

WCO met and talked with O1, D1 and W6 reference the accident and the following is what they said – O1 stated that he and W6 took off from ramp together and started going around the lake. O1 stated he was looking at his brother (W6), “I saw him, and I was just driving and heard a thump.” 

O1 advised he looked back, stopped, and saw a tube with multiple people on it that I hadn’t seen before. D1 was at the parking lot with his wife parking the vehicle and empty trailer when he got a call from W6. W6 stated the incident happened within a couple minutes of launching their jet Ski’s. W6 stated the accident happened at least 100-150 yards west off the swim zone buoys. W6 states that W5 boat was between the buoys and the accident, and the accident happened west and north of there yet. D1 advised 

W6 called him at 4:21pm as victim was being loaded onto the W5’s boat. D1 stated told W6 to “bring victim back to the boat ramp and he would see if he needed to go the emergency room or what.” D1 stated W5 brought victim back to public boat ramp, victim got out of the boat and was asking what happened. D1 tried to assess victim’s injuries and if they needed to go to the hospital or call 911 and get an ambulance. D1 stated victim wanted to look at himself in the mirror so he walked with victim to the public bathrooms but there was no mirror. D1 said victim sat in his vehicle and looked into a mirror. D1 “asked victim if he could take him to the hospital because at this point, he was going to take victim into the emergency room.” D1 stated victim’s friends pulled up at this point to take him to hospital and D1 went with in W2’s vehicle with victim to Sanford Emergency room.  D1 did not want to leave victim alone. At this point WCO ended the conversation with D1 and family and called W5 on the phone, who helped victim to public boat ramp. 

W5 stated the following (WCO failed to get body camera turned on for phone call so there no video evidence of the conversation) – W5 stated he did witness the accident and immediately drove his boat over to try and help. W5 helped victim into his boat and took him to the public boat ramp. W5 stated V1 was going fast but could not give WCO a speed approximation. W5 stated the accident happed approximately 30 yards off the swim zone buoys. W5 loaned W6 a rope to pull tube and passengers back to the swim zone.


BARDID: SD-2023-0024
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-13 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 14:54:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE SHARPE
NearestCityTown: FT THOMPSON
County: BUFFALO
WaterConditions: Rough
HazardousWaters: Y
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Wednesday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Weather
AccidentCause3: Equipment failure
EquipmentFailure: Auxiliary
OtherEquipmentFailure: Bilge pump
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
RedactedNarrative:
On September 13, 2023 at approximately 2:54PM, O1V1 was traveling approximately 5.2mph downstream towards North Shore Boat Ramp. This is in Buffalo County, South Dakota. V1 began to take on water from rough waves at the bow of the boat. O1 slowed to 4.49mph attempting to reach the boat ramp while still taking water from rough waves. The bilge pump failed resulting in V1 to become swamped. V1 drifted to the east shoreline where O1 and P1 called for help.


BARDID: SD-2023-0025
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-09-04 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 16:00:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LAKE VERMILLION
NearestCityTown: MONTROSE
County: MCCOOK
WaterConditions: Choppy
Wind: Moderate
Visibility: Fair
DayofWeek: Monday
AccidentCause1: Weather
AccidentCause2: Operator inattention
AccidentCause3: Operator inexperience
AccidentEvent1: Collision with fixed object
RedactedNarrative:
At approximately 4:30 PM on 09/04/2023 Wildlife Conservation Officers (WCOs) for South Dakota Game Fish and Farks were notified of a boat accident on Lake Vermillion in South East McCook County South Dakota. The one vessel V1 was already trailered and out of the water when WCO was notified. According to O1, V1 was at rest along the East side of the West boat ramp dock. P2 was holding the bow of V1 close to the dock with a rope running off the port bow. A large gust of wind swept the aft end of V1 around slamming V1 into the corner of the dock near the abeam to port.


BARDID: SD-2023-0026
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-10-22 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 06:15:00
State: SD
NameOfBodyOfWater: LOHNER VINCENT GPA
NearestCityTown: WEBSTER
County: DAY
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Operator inexperience
AccidentCause2: Overloading
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
AccidentEvent3: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
On October 22nd, 2023 at approximately 6:15AM V1 launched from the road right-of-way near the intersection of 149th street and 440th avenue. V1 was a 14ft long and 4ft wide Jon boat carrying O1, P1 and P2, who were all wearing waders. V1 was equipped with a 14hp Mud-Skipper motor, which had a 7ft drive shaft. V1 was also loaded down with ammo boxes/bags with ammunition, three personal backpacks, three shotguns, approximately 3 dozen floating decoys, 6 Mojo's and was equipped with a boat blind that was attached to V1. 

O1 was situated at the stern of V1, while P1 was located in the middle and P2 was located at the bow of the boat. It should be noted that P2 was the largest occupant out of P1 and O1. 

V1 was traveling NW at approximatively 5mph  and had traveled approximately 170 yards before it began taking on water at the bow of V1. P2 was directed to move further to the rear of V1 to help distribute the weight better. In a matter of seconds of V1 taking on water V1 began to sink. O1, P1 and P2 were not wearing life-jackets at that time V1 was sinking. After V1 sank O1 put on 1 of the 2 life-jackets that was found with V1. P1 and P2 where able to swim to shore at two different locations. O1 has minimal swimming experience and stayed clinging to V1 until WCO's arrived and retrieved O1 from V1.


BARDID: TN-2023-0003
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-01-15 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: SOUTH FORK HOLSTON RIVER
NearestCityTown: BRISTOL
County: SULLIVAN
WaterConditions: Unknown
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: Y
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Hazardous waters
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
AccidentEvent1: Flooding/swamping
AccidentEvent2: Sinking
RedactedNarrative:
On January 15th at around 1pm Operator was operating his Clackacraft on the South Fork of the Holston River while guiding two other trout fishermen. He came upon a rapid and chose to manauver his boat to the right side of the river through a narrow channel. He got too close to a rock on the right side which caused the boat to take on water at the stern and sink. All occupants exited the vessel and swam to shore unijured. *** On January 15th at around 1pm Operator was operating his Clackacraft on the South Fork of the Holston River while guiding two other trout fishermen. He came upon a rapid and chose to manauver his boat to the right side of the river through a narrow channel. He got too close to a rock on the right side which caused the boat to take on water at the stern and sink. All occupants exited the vessel and swam to shore unijured.

On January 16th while patrolling the South Holston Tailwaters officer and I were told that a paddlecraft had overturned yesturday and that TVA had shut the water down so it could be recovered. We did not have any knowledge of the incident or the location of the boat. The water was off during this day when it should have been on.Later this day we arrived at the Big Springs access area and noticed two paddlecraft coming down to the ramp. The first boat operator said that he had just recovered his boat with the help of his friend coming in behind him. He said that he had two clients on board and that the boat sank while trying to manauver through a rapid. He struck a rock which caused water to come over the stern which immediately sank the boat. All occupants exited the boat and swam to shore uninjured. While at the ramp we took photos of the boat damage the side and bottom of the hull. Statement were taken fromt he owner/operator and the person that helped recover the boat. The boat is still functional but has damge that needs repairs. Photos were taken at the scene by the owner. The informaiton from the occupants was obtained and statements will be obtained. Officer made contact with both of the occupants and learned that all guides and familiar with the water. Occupant was paddling until about 10 minutes before getting to the rapids and then Operator took over operation. Operator proceeded to go to the rights side to keep from getting in the fishtails  in the rapids on the left. He entered the shute between two large rocks and struck the one on the right which  turned him sideways in the current and water came over the side. The occupants tried to shift the weight but the boat sank and they swam to shore. The boat continued down stream underwater for approximatley 100 yards and lodged upright.  Occupant stated to officer that Operator should have back rowed instead of forward rowed. The boat had damage to the chines with gelcoat gashes and scratches. There is a 16 inch crack in the hull inside the boat on the right of the stern. The boat was reovered and floated from the resting location to the Big Springs access area. There are no charges to be placed.


BARDID: TN-2023-0004
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-21 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:28:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: PERCY PRIEST RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: LA VERGNE
County: RUTHERFORD
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Tuesday
AccidentCause1: Unknown
AccidentEvent1: Capsizing
AccidentEvent2: Person ejected from vessel
CoordinatesConfidence: C
RedactedNarrative:
On February 21, 2023 at around 1220 TWRA dispatch received a call for a kayaker that had flipped his kayak and gone under water at Hurricane Creek Boat Ramp in Rutherford County. The victim was identified as 35 year old. Statements were collected by LaVergne PD before I arrived on scene. Officer arrived on the patrol boat at around 1330 and we started using side scan looking for the body we marked an object that was consistent with a body and was confirmed with the ROV operated by Cpt.. The next of kin has been notified.


BARDID: TN-2023-0005
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-19 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 13:00:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: MOUNT JULIET
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: N
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Machinery failure
AccidentCause2: Sharp turn
MachineryFailure: Steering
AccidentEvent1: Person ejected from vessel
RedactedNarrative:
(operator) and (occupant) were coming out of the no wake zone from Davis Corner Boat ramp in Lebanon TN. As Operator came onto plane he started to make a small left turn to head toward the river channel. 

The boat did not respond to this left turn, so he kept turning the steering wheel more to the left which then engaged the motor to turn left at a sharp angle throwing him into the water. 

He was wearing his life jacket and kill switch cord. Occupant was able to maneuver the vessel over to Operator where another vessel was able to help get him out of the water and back into the boat. Operator was transported in a personal vehicle to Sumner Regional Hospital to be checked out. No major injuries were sustained, just minor bruising.

The vessel was taken to the shop where it was diagnosed with a blown seal in the Hydraulic Steering Cylinder.


BARDID: TN-2023-0006
AVesselLoss: 0
Date: 2023-02-26 00:00:00
Time: 1899-12-30 12:30:00
State: TN
NameOfBodyOfWater: OLD HICKORY RESERVOIR
NearestCityTown: MOUNT JULIET
County: WILSON
WaterConditions: Calm
StrongCurrent: Y
HazardousWaters: N
CongestedWaters: N
Wind: Light
Visibility: Good
DayofWeek: Sunday
AccidentCause1: Excessive speed
AccidentEvent1: Collision with submerged object
AccidentEvent2: Person struck by propeller
RedactedNarrative:
TWRA Dispatch was notified by Wilson Co EMA at approximately 1230hrs of a boating incident that occurred on Old Hickory Lake near the mouth of Cedar Creek.  Initial reports were that the vessel impacted a submerged object resulting in the outboard motor breaking off and landing on top of the operator causing critical injuries.  Initial TWRA units began response to the scene. *** TWRA Dispatch was notified by Wilson Co EMA of a boating incident that occurred on Old Hickory Lake near the mouth of Cedar Creek.  Initial reports were that the vessel impacted a submerged object resulting in the outboard motor breaking off and landing on top of the operator causing critical injuries.  Initial TWRA units began response to the scene.
Upon TWRA officers arriving to the scene, the patient (operator) was already being transported to Vanderbilt Hospital via life-flight for treatment.  Officers secured the involved vessel and conducted witness interviews.  Sgt. went to Vanderbilt Hospital to contact the operator and any family members.  Officer arrived on scene to coordinate with the operator’s family and friends on obtaining the boat trailer for the involved vessel.
Sgt. then contacted me to request I take over the incident investigation and be en route to the scene to help secure the vessel and its transport to the Stones River Boat Incident Compound (SRBIC).  
I arrived on scene at approximately 1500 hours and gathered the witness statements and all necessary paperwork from the initial responding officers.  I then transported the involved vessel to the SRBIC for inventory and initial photos.
It is still undetermined if the object that was hit was a floating object or a stump/log below the surface water.
More information will be provided as this incident is under further investigation.


