07/23/2009 at approximately 1900 dispatch asked me to search for a vessel that had hit a rock and was taking on water. When I arrived on scene, there was a good Samaritan that was already attached to the disabled vessel. It was getting late and dark and the wind had suddenly picked up to where it was causing major waves.
I asked the good Samaritan if he could tow them back and he replied he could.
I took 7 of the passengers from the disabled vessel to the docks, by this time it was dark out side and wind was still picking up. I returned to see if I could assist the disabled vessel. The good Samaritan pulled the vessel all the way to the main dock, and I took the accident report, took pictures, and contacted NPS about leaving the vessel on the docks for the night next to the shore because it was taking on water. Damage couldn't be seen to anything but the prop, but I could hear the bilge pump running and see water seeping into the engine compartment.
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