SYNOPSIS

     On 07/09/2011, at approximately 1500hrs, V1 was heading in a westerly direction out of the mouth of Jenkins Creek at approximately 15mph. At that time V1 struck an oyster bar and came to rest approximately 100yrds south west of the oyster bar on a grass flat. operator attempted to throttle the PWC off of the grass flat when it began to smoke and the motor shut off. 
     At approximately 1847hrs I, Officer heard three horn blasts come from the PWC's operator. Upon my arrival on scene there where no injuries and occupant was transported to Bayport boat ramp in my patrol vessel. operator stayed behind with the PWC to wait for Sea Tow to arrive to tow his PWC back to Bayport boat ramp.
HERNANDO BEACH                