RedactedNarrative: On June 13, 2022, at approximately 1533 hours, I, Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was dispatched to Mattawoman Creek (38.5734 -77.1772) for a vessel taking on water. Upon arrival, I located a white and yellow Stingray vessel with VA 7832 CD registration tied to Tow Boat US.
  
  The operator of the Stingray was identified by his driver's license. Operator stated while traveling south on Mattawoman Creek at approximately 20 knots. He struck a submerged sandbar in 1 foot of water causing damage to his outdrive and allowing water to enter the vessel.              
  
  Charles County Fire Board  did pull Operator and his passenger free from the sandbar. No injuries were reported or observed.  
  
  Operator did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the accident. Additionally, I conducted a safety inspection on Operator's vessel, and no violations were found. 
  
  Tow Boat US was able to tow Operator, his passenger, and the boat safely back to the port of launch, Captain John's S Beach Marina in Virginia.      
  
  Operator provided a copy of the estimated damage to his vessel in the amount of $16,733.
   
  
  All events occurred in Charles County, Maryland.  Case Closed.
  