RedactedNarrative: Summary:
  I responded to a report of a vessel that struck rocks, I took a boat accident report.
  
  Assignment:
  On 4/8/2017 at 1850 I was on patrol within the legislative boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, within the District of Arizona, at Katherine Landing.  I was advised by Lake Mead Interagency Communications Center of a boat that had struck a rock with seven people on board off of Arizona Telephone Cove
  
  Observations:
  Upon arrival to the area, I found the vessel floating about 50 to 100 meters off shore.  They signaled me with their lights.  Ranger and I responded via boat to the area.  LMICC told me that the vessel was able to make it to shore and that the people on board were going to load the boat.  I returned via land.
  
  I found the vessel beached on the sand beach at North Arizona Telephone Cove.   I spoke with the owner of the boat.  He told me that they were wake boarding and struck a rock.
  
  The damage was to the keel of the boat, near the front and about 8 inches long.  There was damage to the left rear bottom of the hull as well.  The drive shaft was bent to the right of the rudder.  The propeller''s four blades were all damaged as well.  The damages were consistent with a collision with rocks.
  
  Interviews:
  I spoke with operator about the incident.  He told me that they were towing a wakeboarder at the south end of telephone cove.  He said that he suddenly saw some rocks underwater and attempted to avoid them by placing the boat into reverse.  He told me that they ended up striking the rocks with the bottom of the boat.  He told me that nobody was hurt.  He told me that he was operating and that he had not consumed any alcohol or drugs.
     
  Evidence:
  Photographs were taken.
  
  Actions Taken:
  Information was gathered for a report.
  
  Disposition:
  Case Closed with a boat accident report
  
  Charges Pending:
  None
  
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