At approximately 9:00 am Operator and his daughter were traveling up the Jordan River when they were involved in a single vessel boating accident.  Passenger stated that Operator was attempting to put plug in boat when the motor suddenly accelerated.  She said the vessel begin taking on water and then capsized.  At that point they were both thrown into the river.  Passenger stated that Operator handed her a throwable device and told her to swim to shore.  She then stated that she lost sight of Operator Shortly after.

Officer stated the 25 horse power motor was still in gear and that vessel was not rated for that much horse power.  Officer also observed only one life jacket on board vessel when he arrived.

Passenger was rescued.

Violations that occured which no action was taken was 1) Child under 12 not wearing PFD and 2) Required number of PFD's on board.

Kiln                          