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  I investigated and did a boat incident report for a houseboat that struck a rock. There were no injuries, only damage to the houseboat involved. Report was filed. 
  
  Initial Call:
  At approximately 09:00 am on Monday, May 30th in Bullfrog, I (Ranger, Boating Supervisor at Lake Powell) spoke with NPS Dispatch. Dispatch advised that a houseboat that hit a rock in the Escalante was at the North Ramp courtesy dock. I gathered more information from NPS Dispatch, the vessel had been towed. Services to Bullfrog on Sunday, May 29th. The initial incident occurred on May 28th, and was reported to NPS Dispatch by individuals on board. Initial call notes state "Vessel taking on water, pumping out water, 7 people on board, oldest 53 yom, and youngest 24". Assistance was provided Saturday evening.  I notified NPS Dispatch that I would respond and take the boat incident report/investigate. 
  
  Initial Contact:
  
  As I arrived at the top of the North Ramp, I observed the houseboat tied up at the North Ramp Courtesy Dock. An Off-Shore Resort semi-truck, and boat trailer arrived shortly after to pull the houseboat off the water. 
  
  I spoke with individuals from the houseboat O1 identified himself to me, and stated he was the operator/one of the owners of the houseboat. He stated that he struck a hidden rock shelf with the houseboat, and that a gust of wind "pushed him" into it.He stated they were going to pull the vessel off the water, and that it would go to the Marina dry storage for repairs. I explained that I would gather some additional info from him, including a witness statement/detailed description of what occurred; after the vessel had been pulled. O1 was directly involved with the pulling of the vessel. I spoke with other individuals in the group, and gathered additional information. It was confirmed there were only 2 passengers on board at the time of the incident. 
  
  I spoke with vessel representatives. stated he went down to the Escalante Arm on Saturday evening (05.28.2022) and brought a pump. The operator/owner had radioed emergency and called Captain plugged the hole on vessel (with a sponge/shammy), and stabilized the vessel. Boat was taking on approx. 110 gallons a minute of water, more than bilge pumps on board could handle, prior to. Services arrival. The vessel had struck a rock shelf, causing damage to the drive shaft, resulting in the hole and the vessel taking on water. Captain described the location of the incident as the second turn in on the left-hand side, on the Escalante Arm (GPS coordinates included in report). The location was about a quarter mile in from the main channel of Lake Powell. 
  
  Captain went back Sunday morning 05.29.2022, and towed the houseboat involved to Bullfrog. Due to heavy wind conditions, he stated he put the boat at the Gas Dock in Bullfrog. 
  
  Investigation:
  
  The (only vessel involved - Vessel 1), was identified as White 2008 77 ft. Majestic Yachts Houseboat. The USCG documentation is current and active. A mechanic that works on the houseboat for the family was also involved in monitoring the houseboat while it was pulled. The mechanic was identified. The vessel was successfully pulled, and driven to the top of the Bullfrog North Ramp. While there, myself, owner and members of the family surveyed the damage. See the report for a more detailed list of the damage. The starboard engine drive shaft was broken/bent and had "popped" out.  The starboard rudder and prop were both bent as well. 
  
  I provided Owner my business card (and he gave me his), I requeste