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  Myself and Ranger towed and assisted a damaged houseboat back to Wahweap Marina. I investigated the accident and gathered all information to file a Boat Accident Report. 
  
  Initial Contact:
  
  At approximately 15:00 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 on Lake Powell, Rangers observed a house boat up against the rocks inside of Castle Rock Cut. We made contact with the individuals on the houseboat. They stated they were heading through Castle Rock Cut to Wahweap Marina when heavy gusts of wind (wind event) blew them up against the rock wall (pinning them against the wall).This pushed the houseboat up against the rock wall causing damage to the starboard side. They had been in contact with Aramark Executive Services regarding a pilot to operate the vessel back/tow. There were six individuals onboard, and no injuries from the accident. We advised them to stay in place until the wind calmed down and then return to the marina. They understood, and we then continued on patrol. 
  
  Secondary contact and assist:
  
  At approximately 17:00 the same day we made contact with the family again on their Houseboat, the CAPTIVA. They were still in the same location in Castle Rock Cut.  The wind had calmed down, and we offered to help pull them off the rocks with our vessel.  We attached to them and towed them off the rock wall. The vessel was wedged onto the rock wall, and more damage (scrapes and dents) were caused due to removing the CAPTIVA off of the rock wall. We then followed them into the slip once the Aramark pilot took control of the vessel. One engine failed coming into the slips - Aramark pilot stated that the anchor line got wrapped around the prop. The port side engine went out. 
  
  Investigation:
  
  Operator stated that the high wind and heavy traffic through the cut were both factors in the accident. The damage from the rock wall was evident with pieces of rock and debris present on the starboard side. I took detailed pictures of the damage to the CAPTIVA, mainly the starboard side and the stern of the vessel (where the significant damage occurred). I made a list and documented the damage that had occurred. The family stated they were co-owners with a houseboat timeshare group. All insurance and registration paperwork was in order. 
  
  
  