RedactedNarrative: Operator explained that he was operating the vessel approximately 15-20 MPH near Black Island. At approximately 1252 hours they hit a submerged sand bar with their motor causing it to shut off and it began to leak oil. Operator stated he was able to start the vessel back up and beach it off the shore of Black Island. Operator then called NPS dispatch to advise them of the accident.
   
  Game Warden then conducted a safety inspection. Operator was unable to produce a Type IV throwable in violation of NRS 488.193. Game Warden advised Operator to have himself and the three other passengers to put on a lifejacket and that we would tow their vessel into Hemenway Harbor where they had launched from.
  
  At approximately 1342 hours, Game Warden and I towed the vessel back to Hemenway harbor from Black Island. At approximately 1423 hours we arrived at Hemenway Harbor. Operator was instructed to remove the vessel from the water onto his trailer to see the damage done to the vessel. Once the vessel was removed a hole could be seen in the lower unit of the vessel with oil coming out of it and the aluminum propellor was damaged. The estimated total damage to the vessel is $2150. 
  
  Photographs of the vessel and the damage were taken. A witness statement was gathered from the operator and information was taken from the other three passengers. 
  
  Game Warden issued a citation to Operator for failing to carry a Type IV throwable (Citation# 102795)
  
  Information on how to review the accident report was provided to Operator and Game Warden and I cleared from the scene with no further action.