RedactedNarrative: On July 4, 2017 at approximately 2235 hours Sgt. and I received a call in reference to a boat taking on water near Vanns Tavern park on Lake Sidney Lanier.  I responded and arrived on the scene at approximately 2245.  I observed a silver Yamaha sport boat taking on water.  Officer and I instructed a white male to put the bilge pump on and for all occupants to put on life jackets and to step into our vessel.  
  
  Operator advised me that he ran aground on the southern portion of the lake where two buoys are located.  He advised me that he ran between the poles that had buoys on them and continued operating to his current location.  He realized he was taking on water and proceeded to call for assistance.  I towed Operator's vessel to Vanns Tavern park and Officer and I beached it on the shoreline.  I observed moderate damage to the starboard bow portion of the vessel.  He advised me that he was going come back and remove his vessel from the area later.  ***END OF REPORT***
  