RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 32’ Wooden Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Inboard Gasoline Engine – Vessel Year/Make/Model Unknown / Engine Make Unknown
  
  
  On 04/28/2019, at about 05:40 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Marker 79 located near Kalama, WA in Cowlitz County.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the Operator reported that the vessel was under power at the above location following close to the shoreline.  There were 4 people and a dog onboard.  The boat unexpectedly struck a wing dam throwing Operator from the boat.  The boat remained lodged on the wing dam. 
  
  According to one of the occupants, the boat was taking on water.  The occupants reported that there were 5 PFDs on the boat.  They threw 3 of the PFDs to Operator unsuccessfully.  One of the occupants then put on one of the remaining PFDs and swam the other one out to Operator.  
  
  Operator and the occupant were able to swim to shore.  The remaining 2 occupants remained on the boat with the dog until another boat was able to retrieve them.  Neither were wearing a PFD. They were then transferred to the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office boat and taken to shore to be evaluated by aide.  
  
  Occupant1 was evaluated for a hand injury that occurred during the collision.  Operator was transported to the hospital where he was admitted and treated for hypothermia.    
  
  2 Injuries / 0 Fatalities 
  Alcohol or Drug Involvement Unknown
  The Vessel was a Total Loss with an Estimated Value of $4,500
  No one on Board was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  