RedactedNarrative: V1 was fishing just outside of the Destin Pass when a large sport fish vessel came by in close proximity of V1 creating a large wake, causing it to swamp V1 with water. O1 drove the vessel to the beach so his vessel would not sink.
  On September 5, 2021, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a report of a vessel running aground on the beach on the west side of the Destin Pass. Upon arrival, I observed FL 7622 LB grounded in the beach surf and the hull was full of water. I also observed OP1 standing on the beach close to his vessel. I asked OP1 what happened, and he stated that while he was fishing on the outside of the west jetty, a large vessel operating close to his location came by creating a large wake. OP1 stated when the wake reached him, it filled his vessel with water. OP1 stated he tried to get the water out of his vessel by getting it on plane, but the water kept coming into it from the waves. OP1 stated he did not want his vessel to sink so he drove his vessel onto the beach to be able to get water out. I was not able to observe any damage to OP1’s vessel due to it still being in the water when I arrived.
  We helped OP1 and the other occupant put their stuff in the back of my patrol truck. We drove both individuals to Highway 98 so they could get a ride and we drove their belongings to the road as well. OP1 stated he would come back and remove his vessel in the morning. 
  When I came on duty the next day I checked to see if the vessel was still on the beach, and it had been removed. 
  On November 04, 2021 FWC made contact with the vessel owner and was advised that the vessel had been totaled by the insurance company due to salt water intrusion of the electrical systems and outboard motor. The replacement cost of the vessel was valued at $26,000 by the Allstate insurance adjuster.
  