Deputy was waiting to launch his boat at time of incident. The operator of the boat had been a passenger of the boat and was waiting in the boat while the previous operator backed the trailer to launch the boat. While the operator (who was previously a passenger) was sitting in the boat another operator of a different boat asked her to move the boat away from the dock so that they could land their boat. The operator backed away from the dock. When she placed the boat in the forward gear it appeared that she pushed the throttle completely forward. The boat accelerated rapidly and struck a rock reef that creates a safe harbor around the landing. The boat was freed and it was able to be loaded on the trailer. Once the boat was out of the water deputy observed several gouges and deep scratches over the front and right side of the hull. The deputy spoke to the operator, who admitted she had two drinks while on the boat. She did not appear to be intoxicated and alcohol did not appear to be a cause of the accident. The operator said that she does not have any experience operating boats and panicked when she tried to move the boat. None of the passengers were injured in the incident.
Oak Grove                     