Officers arrived at the scene of this boating accident to find 2 females and three males in the water by the vessel that had run ashore. While interviewing the individuals at the scene they admitted to drinking alcohol and were manifestly under the influence. The individuals gave the name of the driver of the vessel, but operator of vessel was nowhere at the scene of the accident. A unidentified person arrived at the scene after giving the operator a ride to his cabin and eventually the operators father arrived at the scene to secure the belongings of the vessel. The records from dispatch indicated that at the time of the accident there were three males and one female involved. The statement s from the individuals interviewed indicated six people were on the vessel at the time of the accident. One person on board came back to the scene of the accident and was arrested for being intoxicated. Officers also found a cooler that was placed up on the bank in the bushes and had several empty beer cans stored inside.  When the scene was cleared, six persons were arrested for being manifestly under the influence of alcohol and take to the county jail. Due to inconsistent statements from those on the scene and other witness there is not a clear indication o the persons that were on the vessel at the time of the accident. The use of pfd's is unknown, but alcohol was involved. No injuries were reported.
SCOTTSVILLE                   