RedactedNarrative: Vessel one was backing out of a wet slip, traveling northbound, at less than 10 mph. The starboard stern struck a piling causing the vessel to take on water and capsize. Both occupants entered the water and swam to shore. There were not any injuries reported and the damage to the vessel was estimated at the value of the vessel, which was $9500. The operator was arrested for boating under the influence.
  
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  Operator stated he was operating the vessel, backing out of a wet slip at Helen Back Café, when the starboard stern (right rear) struck a piling. When asked, he was docked in a wet slip facing south in the southern most part of the canal. He was unable to give an exact location. After striking the piling, water started coming into the vessel causing the vessel to start sinking and eventually capsizing. Once the vessel capsized, he and his passenger went into the water and had to swim to shore. 
  
  Operator was very short with his story. When asked, Operator stated he was not looking behind his vessel while backing up. He was unable to show me the exact piling he struck. He was only able to say is was on the west side of the canal. He continued to say he was surprised when he struck the piling because he did not realize it was behind him. 
  
  When asked, he agreed to provide a sworn written statement (See attached), which I collected. The statement was collected on board my patrol vessel. Operator did not report any injuries. 
  
  While speaking with Operator, it was very obvious he was intoxicated. His steps were staggered, had a strong odor of an unknown alcoholic beverage coming from his breath, had blood shot eyes and spoke with slurred speech. While he was standing stationary, he was swaying side to side / back and forth.