On 8/4/12 at approx 1612hrs i was dispatched to the area of turtle island reference a boating accident. While enroute via helicopter mcso dispatch advised an unknown caller witnessed a boat flip. In was unclear the number of persons on board or injuries. Upon arrival, i boarded my patrol boat and began to search for wreckage site while mcso fox 4 assisted with air support. We unable to locate any wreckage and began asking boaters in the area for assistance. After contacting several boaters we were directed to lower burnt corral where i made contact with the owner/operator of the watercraft. He stated he was cruising in his boat at approx 55mph when he hit a swell. He stated the boat nose dived and he was ejected from the boat. He stated another boat transported him to burnt corral after the accident. I had difficulty obtaining any further information or witnesses of the accident or transporting party. He stated his shoulder was sore and he did not require medical attention. He stated he was the only person on board at the time of the accident. He stated he was the builder of the watercraft and indicated he had years of experience. He stated his watercraft was not insured. Fox 4 was later able to locate an oil slick and directed me its locations where gps coordinates were marked. It was determined his watercraft completely sank at this location. Nothing further.
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