RedactedNarrative: On August 16 at approximately 5:10 PM I responded to a  river rescue involving a pontoon boat at the Batavia Dam (near 500 N. River St. Batavia).
  
  Upon arrival I met with Batavia Police and Fire, who stated that at approximately 4:54 PM a pontoon boat (vessel #1) occupied by 2 subjects lost power north of the Batavia Dam. The boat had drifted downstream and became lodged on the top of the dam resulting in a water rescue of the 2 subjects. 
  
  One subject was still on the boat while the passenger was in the water attempting to pull the boat to shore. Batavia Fire attempted to secure the boat and pull it away from the spillway but were unsuccessful due to river conditions.
  
  Batavia Fire deployed a rescue ring to Occupant1 who was in the water, at which time Operator voluntarily exited the boat and grabbed the ring before Occupant1. Subsequently, while Operator was holding the rescue ring Occupant1 grabbed ahold and forced Operator underwater, causing Operator to let go of the rescue ring and was washed over the spillway. 
  
  Operator was wearing a PFD at the time. Batavia Fire rescued Operator at the base of the spillway and transported her to Delnor Hospital in Geneva. Occupant1 was pulled to the shore. Occupant1 was treated for minor cuts to his legs and feet and refused transport to the hospital. 
  
  While in the ambulance I spoke with Occupant1. He stated that vessel #1 lost power approximately 200 yards up river from the dam. The current rapidly carried vessel #1 downstream causing it become lodged on the east edge of the dam. Occupant1 stated he exited vessel #1 and attempted to pull it to the shoreline with the bow line but the current was to strong. Occupant1 indicated that the vessel #1 was operating fine prior to the incident and was unsure why the boat would not start.
  
  Occupant1 was advised that it is the owner’s responsibility to remove vessel #1 from the river. 
  
  At 6:35PM I arrived at Delnor Hospital and spoke with Operator. Operator had suffered some contusions and minor cuts to her right leg.  Operator was able to collaborate Occupant1''s story and confirmed the events that had taken place. 
  
  Operator advised Vessel #1 was given to her by her neighbor, vessel #1 was not titled in her name and did not have valid Illinois registration. Operator stated that all the required safety equipment was on board. I also advised Operator that it is the owners responsibility to remove vessel #1 from the river.
  
  Due to the location of vessel #1 I was unable to inspect the watercraft for damage and probable cause for malfunction. It appears that operator error and inexperience was the main cause of this incident. Damage is apparent to the starboard pontoon where the stern section of aluminum pontoon ran aground striking large rocks and lodging vessel #1 at the top of the dam. The Batavia Dam is a dismantled dam and is only partially restricting the flow of the Fox River.
  
  I then cleared taking no further action at that time.
  
  On August 17,2020 I spoke with Occupant1 who advised he was attempting to secure a tow and removal of Vessel #1.
  
  On August 18, 2020 I spoke with Occupant1 about the removal of vessel#1. Occupant1 stated he was still working on removal and would contact me when arrangements have been made.
  
  On August 22,2020 at approximately 5:00 pm the watercraft operated Operator was removed from the Batavia Dam.
  
  Subsequent to the removal several attempts were made to have the owner and/ or Operator''s boyfriend 
  make plans for the recovery and removal of the watercraft that had been abandon after the accident on Aug. 16, 2020.
  Occupant had advised several times during the week that he was making arrangements for removal, the watercraft was finally removed by the order of the Batavia police Department by Dazzo''s towing 853 E. Wilson St. Batavia.
  
  