RedactedNarrative: Synopsis:
  
  I responded to a report of a boat sinking by the Halls Crossing Ferry Ramp. There were no injuries, and everyone on board was able to get safely off the vessel. Investigation was conducted and a report was filed. 
  
  Initial Contact:
  
  At approximately 15:45 on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Bullfrog, UT, I (Ranger 1) I was in my office when I heard emergency traffic from National Park Service (NPS) Dispatch regarding a boat sinking near the Halls Crossing Ferry Ramp. NPS Dispatch stated they had gotten a 911 call, from someone who came into the marina to call 911 at the request of the party in distress. NPS dispatch stated there were children on board as well. I activated my emergency equipment (lights and sirens) in my patrol vehicle and responded to the Bullfrog Government Docks. I advised NPS Dispatch of my response. Prior to my arrival Halls Crossing District Ranger 2 was on scene at the Halls Ferry Ramp and advised he was out with the party, and the vessel was low in the water. He confirmed the vessel was still floating and not sunk. 
  
  Narrative and Investigation:
  
  I arrived on scene at the Halls Crossing Ferry Ramp with my seasonal employee. NPS Ranger 3, Ranger 4 and Ranger 5 were already on scene in two different NPS patrol vessels. Ranger 4 and Ranger 5 were already on boat patrol, and responded from the mouth of Moqui Canyon. I observed the vessel sitting low in the water, with the engine compartment cover open, and the bilge running. I arrived at the Ferry Ramp and made contact with several individuals in the party. The vessel involved was identified as a 2017 SEA RAY BOATS SURF 230-W - Vessel 1. 
  
  I spoke with Passenger 1 who explained what had occurred. She identified her husband as the operator of Vessel 1, as Operator. She explained that the truck and trailer was parked in Bullfrog, and that he had gotten a ride over there and was now en route to Halls Crossing from Bullfrog with the truck and trailer so they could remove the vessel from the water. Aramark staff had already transported most of the family members back over to the Halls Crossing Marina, while several of the adults waited at the Ferry Ramp. Passenger 1 confirmed there were no injuries. 
  
  She stated there were 10 individuals on board the vessel.  Passenger 1 said they were tubing in the Main Channel, approximately by Buoy 95, they were pulling two tubes with 4 individuals at approximately 12-15 mph. She said they were pulling 2 kids and 2 adults, and confirmed all four were in lifejackets.  Passenger 1 stated they heard a water alarm in the boat going off. She stated they checked that the plug was still in, and it was. The bilge was running on auto, they opened the engine compartment and observed it full of water. Passenger 1 stated Operator emptied the ballast tanks. The group was able to make their way over to the ferry ramp and safely unload everyone. Passenger 1 stated they had observed the water flooding over the back of the boat. She said they later looked, and noticed the prop shaft was completely gone, and there was a hole/gap where it used to be in the fiberglass hull. Passenger 1 stated they had blown an engine gasket. Due to the engine compartment being flooded and submerged, there was significant damage to the engine, with the engine likely needing to be replaced. Passenger 1's father later spoke with me as well, and agreed with the engine damage concerns, and engine replacement. 
  
  Employee with Aramark Exec Services at Halls Crossing also arrived at the scene, and assessed the damage to the vessel. He stated he would get a pump to pump out the water in the engine compartment while the family waited on the truck and trailer to arrive. He was worried about the vessel batteries going dead, and thus the bilge pump would stop working.