RedactedNarrative: On 09/06/2020 at approximately 2249 hours I received a call from DNR dispatch in reference to a vessel that was involved in a boating accident. DNR Dispatch advised the vessel was docking at Duffy Creek Marina in Georgetown with two subjects requiring medical attention.
  
  I arrived on scene at the marina at 2315 hours and met with EMS personnel who stated they were transporting two subjects to a nearby landing zone to be flown to Shock Trauma. EMS stated both subjects had serious head lacerations and the male subject had a large laceration on his back. I made contact with two other occupants of the vessel, identified as PASSENGER 1 and PASSENGER 2. Both PASSENGER 1 and PASSENGER 2 were not injured. While I interviewed the witnesses, another officer arrived on scene and gathered information from the two victims being transported by EMS.
  
  When asked about what happened, PASSENGER 1 stated they were in the Bohemia River watching fireworks on the vessel. After leaving the fireworks, the vessel was underway and hit a rogue wave causing the operator, who she identified as OPERATOR 1, and the other passenger, who she identified as SUBJECT2, to hit their heads on the windshield of the boat. PASSENGER 1 stated she did not know if the wave came from another vessel or if the wave was caused naturally. When the accident took place, PASSENGER 1 said PASSENGER 2 and her were seated in the rear of the vessel and OPERATOR 1 was standing behind the wheel teaching SUBJECT2, who was standing next to OPERATOR 1, how to operate.  PASSENGER 1 stated all four occupants had been drinking and she could not remember where the accident took place, she could only remember it was somewhere between the Bohemia River Bridge and the Sassafras River speed zone. PASSENGER 1 also stated that OPERATOR 1 was not using GPS or radar at the time of the accident, as they go off of memory. After speaking with PASSENGER 1 for several minutes, she stated she could not remember if they hit a wave or an unlight buoy. PASSENGER 1 said it was difficult for her to remember what happened due to being intoxicated. PASSENGER 1 provided a witness statement which is attached to this report.
  
  I spoke to PASSENGER 2 who stated OPERATOR 1 got sick while the boat was at anchor and stated that the boat did not hit anything. When asked how OPERATOR 1 and SUBJECT2 got the lacerations, PASSENGER 2 said he was unsure, however he was sure that they did not hit anything. PASSENGER 2 was highly intoxicated and said all occupants of the vessel were drinking alcohol. Due to his level of intoxication, PASSENGER 2 did not provide a witness statement.
  
  I spoke with another occupant of the vessel, GOOD SAMARITAN 1, who stated he was sleeping on his boat, which was anchored in the Sassafras River speed zone, when he heard a boat underway approaching the speed zone with passengers yelling for help. GOOD SAMARITAN 1 stated he swam over to the vessel and saw four passengers onboard, two of which were bleeding heavily from their heads. GOOD SAMARITAN 1 stated he could tell that all the passengers were intoxicated. GOOD SAMARITAN 1 instructed the passengers to call 911 and he proceeded to operate the boat into Duffy Creek Marina to meet EMS.
  
  The vessel was a 28’ Donzi Powerboat with Delaware registration 7989AK. The vessel is registered to OPERATOR 1. I inspected the vessel for signs of a collision and the only noticeable defect was orange/red paint transfer on both sides of the bow with light scrapes and abrasions near the paint transfer. It is unclear if this paint was on the vessel prior to the accident or if it is a result of a collision with another object. There were no cracks in the hull or other signs of collision located. There was a large amount of blood located throughout the boat, specifically near the operators console  There were also empty alcohol containers located throughout the boat, along with a trash bag filled with empty "White Claw" cans. Pictures of the vessel are attached to this report.
  
  On 09/07/2020 Maryland Natural Resources Police attempted to make contact with the victims at the hospital. Hospital staff advised both victims were discharged prior to his arrival. I attempted to make contact with OPERATOR 1 via telephone, with negative results. As of 1815 hours on 09/07/2020 I have not made contact with OPERATOR 1. I will provide supplement reports when contact has been made with OPERATOR 1 to determine more information regarding the accident.
  
  The investigation occurred in Cecil County however, it is unclear whether the accident took place in Cecil County or Kent County. This case is pending further investigation.
  
   On 09/14/2020 at 1430 hours I made contact with OPERATOR 1 via telephone. I inquired about the condition of both him and SUBJECT2. OPERATOR 1 stated they both suffered skull fractures, concussions, and facial lacerations but were recovering fine. When I asked OPERATOR 1 about the night of the accident and what happened he said he did not remember much from that night and neither did SUBJECT2. When asked, OPERATOR 1 said he could not remember where the accident occurred, who was operating the boat, or how the accident happened. He said he thought they were anchored and he hit his head on SUBJECT2's head when a wave hit the side of the boat, but couldn't be sure. 
  
      OPERATOR 1 said he recovered his boat from the marina the day after being released from the hospital. When asked about the paint transfer on the bow of his boat,  OPERATOR 1 said that it is from his trailer and has been on the boat for years. OPERATOR 1 said he did not notice any damage to his boat. OPERATOR 1 provided me with a telephone number for SUBJECT2. I tried several times to make contact with her but attempts were unsuccessful. 
  
       At this time I can not identify the operator of the vessel, whether or not it was at anchor or underway, and how or where the accident happened. The investigation is closed. No further action needed.