RedactedNarrative: On June 27th, 2018, at approximately 1422 hours, I Ofc., of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to a vessel in distress call in the area of Rock Hall, Kent County, Maryland. The vessel was a 21 foot Bayliner, Blue and White in color, bearing Maryland registration 1960 CS. The owner of the vessel, and his wife, were onboard the vessel at the time. 
  
  Subject1 explained that he was headed from the Corsica River to Rock Hall to secure his vessel for the night. Subject1 stated he underestimated the severity of the weather leaving the Chester River. At that time there were 3-4 foot waves with strong winds, approximately 20-25mph heading northeast. Subject1 made it roughly ¼ mile from the Rock Hall Marina when he ran out of gas and lost power to his engine. He attempted to anchor his vessel to wait for assistance from Tow Boat U.S. His anchor held for a while but began to drag due to the severe force of the wakes and wind. Subject1’s vessel drifted into the rock jetty just north of Rock Hall Marina. His vessel started taking damage from the rocks bashing up against the starboard side. Subject1 and Wife remained on the boat until Tow Boat U.S. arrived on scene. Tow Boat U.S. attempted to float a tow line to Subject1 and his vessel. Tow Boat U.S. then propelled forward and mistakenly sucked the tow line into its jet propulsion unit. Tow Boat U.S. then became stranded alongside Subject1’s vessel. Tow Boat U.S. gave Subject1 5 gallons of fuel to fill his vessel with. After filling his vessel with the gas, Subject1 made one attempt to remove his vessel from alongside the rock jetty. During his attempt, his lower unit and propeller sustained severe damage from the rocks due to the force of wake pushing him back into the jetty, incapacitating his vessel. After the attempt to remove his vessel from the rock jetty, Tow Boat U.S. maneuvered Subject1’s vessel on the opposite side of the towboat to prevent any further damage. 
  
   I arrived on scene at approximately 1530 hours and observed both Subject1s vessel and Tow Boat U.S. stranded on the rock jetty. I made sure everyone was accounted for and ok. I was unable to provide any towing assistance due to the inclement weather. Tow Boat U.S. advised me that two more Tow Boats were on the way to remove and secure both vessels. Subject1 advised me later that both vessels were towed to and secured in Rock Hall Marina. 
  
  Subject1’s vessel had moderate hull damage on both the port and starboard side from rubbing against the rocks. The lower unit of the engine along with the propeller was severely damaged also from hitting the rocks.(See attached images). Other than the tow line being sucked into the jet propulsion unit, the towboat did not receive any structural damage.
  
   Subject1 is awaiting a damage estimate from his insurance company. A supplement report will be added once the estimate is given.
  
   All events occurred in Kent County, Maryland.
  
  On June 4th, 2018, Subject1 contacted me, Officer, via email stating a week has passed and his wife, Wife's elbow, back, and knee were in pain from the incident. Subject1 did state that she got knocked around the inside of the boat while being stranded on the rock jetty but did not complain of any concerning pain at the time. Subject1 advised me that he will be taking her to MedStar Harbor Hospital for an X-Ray and CT Scan.
  
   Once the information is gathered, a supplement will be completed that will include a damage estimate, insurance policy number, and the extent of Wife's possible injury's.
  
  On July 27th, 2018, Subject1 contacted me via email to inform me that the total damage estimate to his vessel was approximately $8,495. Subject1 also informed me that his wife was diagnosed with a severe sprain to the elbow, back, and knee. He said she was treated with medications and released the same day from Medstar Harbor Hospital on July 4th, 2018.
  
   Subject1s Progressive Boat Insurance Policy 
  
   This case is closed.