RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS:
  I responded to and investigated a boat accident at the Bullfrog Covered Slips that involved a total of 4 vessels.
  
  INITIAL REPORT:
  At approximately 18:50 on Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Bullfrog, UT, I (Ranger, Boating Area Supervisor at Lake Powell) was notified by Ranger regarding a boat accident that occurred at the Bullfrog Covered Slips. The accident was reported to Aramark Executive Services, who then notified the NPS. It was reported as a houseboat that hit two other houseboats while docking into Slip. No injuries were reported. I responded to the Bullfrog Covered Slips with National Park Service Ranger. We stopped into the Aramark Exec. Services office before heading to the O dock to see if they had any information, which they didn't.
  
  NARRATIVE/INVESTIGATION:
  I arrived at and made contact with Operator1 who identified himself as the operator and owner of Vessel 1 (KNOT 2 WORRY) which was docking into Slip. He stated that he had been docking, and manuevering Vessel 1 into Slip  when the "wind took rear of houseboat into 2 houseboats on the port side damaging fiberglass waterslides. He stated there were 11 individuals onboard (Vessel 1 -KNOT 2 WORRY) and they were coming back from camping on the lake. He stated the speed of the houseboat was approximately 2 MPH and that he thought he had a 10 ft buffer away from the other houseboats, but he estimated the wind speeds were approximately 20-25 MPH and that they "blew him sideways". He stated it was a big gust of wind, and that he could see whitecaps when coming into Bullfrog. The 2 houseboats that were struck (Vessel 2 - SOGGY DOLLAR) and (Vessel 3 - FUNOMENON) were docked and unoccupied at the time of the accident. I observed a clear scrape line along the port side of Vessel 1, including some gouges as well. In addition 2 of the windows on the port side of Vessel 1 were broken as well. Based on evidence, pictures, and witness statements the port side of the vessel struck the stern of Vessel 2 and of Vessel 3. The tip of the bow and starboard bow railing on Vessel 4 were also struck. After gathering all necessary information from the scene, I returned to the State Parks office in Bullfrog and called the owners of Vessel 2 and 3. I left voicemails for both individuals describing briefly what happened and requested that they call me back.
  
  Damage to all 4 vessels is described in detail under the damage section of each vessel in this report.
  
  Conclusion:
  
  I cleared the scene after gathering witness statements, interviewing the operator and other individuals on board and taking pictures of the damage on all vessels involved. I stopped by the Aramark Exec. Services on my way and requested they email me the ownership information regarding the 2 other houseboats involved (Vessel 2 and 3). Both owners later made contact with me that day and I informed them of the accident and damage that occurred to their vessels. Based on my investigation, pictures, the interview with Operator1 and witness statements from the parties involved. I believe the strong winds during the time of the accident were a significant factor in this boating accident.