RedactedNarrative: On July 21, 2018, I Game Warden was on patrol aboard my patrol vessel with Game Warden on Lake Mead.  National Park Service (NPS) Rangers were combing the shorelines for any people in distress due to a large storm that just passed through the area.  NPS asked for my assistance, requesting me to check the shorelines from Callville Bay to the south.
  
       I drove to Callville Bay and followed the shoreline around to the south.  At approximately 1328 hours I pulled into Lovers Cove and observed two swamped vessels on the shoreline and a large group of people on shore.  I approached and contacted owner of one of the vessels.  He told me everyone was safe and uninjured and requested assistance getting his group back to Callville Bay.
  
       His vessel was on the beach swamped, nearly fully submerged, and was inoperable.  12 women and children boarded my vessel, all wearing PFD''s, and I transported them to the Callville Bay courtesy dock.  A friend picked up the remaining individuals from the shore and transported them to the Callville Bay Courtesy dock as well.
  
       Later that day, Tow Boat USA/Vessel Assist recovered the vessel and turned it over tosubject.
  
       Subject explained that he saw a large thunderstorm building and did not have time to seek shelter at a marina before the storm hit.  He pulled into Lovers Cove and unloaded all the occupants onto the beach and anchored the vessel in about 12 feet of water, with the bow facing out, into the wind and incoming waves.  Subject stated the winds and waves became too strong.  He estimated the waves to be about 6 feet high.  He said the waves were breaking over the bow of his vessel, ultimately swamping it and pushing it to shore where it lie when I arrived.
  
       On August 7, 2018, I contacted Farm Bureau Insurance who informed me they considered the vessel a constructive total in the amount of $47,973, due to swamping.  Damage included engine failure, electronics failure, and major fiberglass repairs.
  