RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1993, 19’ 6” Malibu Flightcraft Ski Boat w/200 hp Mercruiser Inboard Engine
   
  On 08/21/2016, at about 06:20 pm, this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Leslie Grove Park, located near Richland, WA in Benton county.
   
  According to the Operator the vessel was coming downstream in the Leslie Grove Park boat launch area.  He came around the bend and ran the boat aground in about 3 feet of water, about 100 yards from shore.
   
  The water at this location goes from 12-13 feet to about 3 feet of water before he had a chance to react.
   
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  Alcohol involvement is unknown
  The vessel was reported as a total loss.  The estimated value of the vessel is $10,000.
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD 
  The Operator did have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   
  NOTE:  The BAR indicates that there were 7 other passengers on the vessel – no information provided.
  