RedactedNarrative: Vessel –2016, 25’ 8” Pontoon Boat w/Gas Outboard Engine, 150hp
  
  
  On 07/30/2022, at about 11:22 p.m., the vessel was cruising in the Moses Lake, located near Moses Lake, WA in the county of Grant. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the vessel, operated by Operator was cruising at approximately 5 mph when he heard a thumping sound. He believed he had just hit the bottom. He looked around the boat and noticed Injured was no longer in the boat. He was told by passengers that they had seen Injured dive off the bow of the boat while cruising. He sustained hits to his arm needing stitches to close several wounds. It appears that Injured was hit in the arm by the propeller causing his injuries. Operator stated the victim had become highly intoxicated during their ride. Alcohol is believed to play a role in his decision to dive from the front of the boat. He later admitted he was highly intoxicated and left the boat voluntarily. He said he jumped over the front of the gunnal, but doesn’t remember the rest of what happened.  He was transported to the local hospital and treated for his injuries. 
  
  1 Injuries/0 Fatalities
  Alcohol Involved
  Vessel Damage: None
  Vessel Operator and Passengers were not wearing PFD’s
  Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card: Yes