RedactedNarrative: On July 3, 2022, at approximately 8:00 PM, I, CPL and OFC of the Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to the Potomac River near the entrance of Broad Creek regarding a report of a boat accident. At the scene, we found a 23 ft motorboat (MD 7466 BC) with 4 occupants on board. The stern of the boat was partially submerged, and the vessel was taking on water.
  
  Shortly after our arrival, Prince Georges County Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene. Prince Georges County Fire and Rescue was able to pump out the boat and slow water intrusion using a personal flotation device.  
  
  Due to impending nightfall and the risk of the boat sinking, I towed the vessel back to Ft Washington Marina. The boat's occupants were transported to Ft Washington Marina by PG County Fire and Rescue. The vessel was trailered at the marina.
  
  During my interview with the boat owner/operator, Subject1 advised that he traveled through very shallow water while leaving the marina and may have hit something at that time, causing the boat to take on water.
  
  There were no injuries reported.
  
  On July 25, 2022, I visited D&S Marine of Waldorf, where the boat is trailered. The repair technician advised that the boat’s engine overheated, causing the exhaust boot to burn up, which then caused the boat to take on water. There was no damage to the hull of the vessel. Repair costs will be approximately $8,000.00.  The boat is not insured.
  
  All events occurred in Prince Georges County.
  