RedactedNarrative: NARRATIVE AND INVESTIGATION
  I spoke with Subject over the phone on Sunday 7/14/2019, and he gave me the basic details of what occurred to the WILD WIND houseboat.  Subject identified himself as the operator of the WILD WIND when the accident occurred.  He stated that the left pontoon of the houseboat hit a rock dead center while underway.  Subject had stated that the WILD WIND had arrived back in Bullfrog on July 5, 2019, and at that time he contacted Off-shore Marina to make arrangements to get the houseboat pulled for repairs.  However, he didn't contact NPS Dispatch at that time and report the accident when I asked him.  He stated that it was pulled by Off-shore Marina and was now at Off-shore Marina waiting for insurance estimate and repair shop estimates.  I inquired with Subject why NPS Dispatch wasn't contacted at that time arrangements were made to pull the houseboat.  Subject contacted NPS Dispatch on 7/9/2019 and reported the accident.  He stated the damage mainly was the left front pontoon was cracked on both sides.
  
  Subject stated that there were 6 people on board at the time of the accident and no severe injuries reported.  Subject stated that he only suffered minor injuries.  Subject stated that is injuries were, "I had bruises on my right arm from hitting the ignition keys"." No other vessels were involved. Subject stated that they were traveling approximately 5 MPH.  Subject2 who was on board, stated in his witness statement, "We were traveling while under way in the San Juan River Arm of Lake Powell. My father was driving the houseboat. I was facing the kitchen island counter with my back to the front of the houseboat. I heard a loud boom, and was knocked to the floor, completely unaware, of what was happening since I was focused on setting up a cup game with my brother on the kitchen island. The impact knocked me onto my back, fortunately causing me no injuries. I was then informed that the port pontoon had struck a rock causing the abrupt stop".
  
  He stated the location of the accident was on the San Juan Arm of Lake Powell neat Alcove Canyon, but did not have GPS coordinates of the exact location where the accident occurred. A warning was issued to Subject for a violation of R651-223-1 (Failure to report accident immediately). I educated Subject on the reporting traveling in the State of Utah, and that BARD reports have to be submitted to the USCG within 30 days of the accident occurring. I also provided him a copy of the reporting requirements as well. See attached witness statements, pictures of the damage, insurance, and registration info, etc.
  
  CONCLUSION
  Additional follow-up was conducted and information gathered. Based on my investigation, pictures, and witness statements - rock hazards due to fluctuating water levels of Lake Powell were a factor. Possible operator inattention is also a factor. There was a delay in submitting this report, due to significant delays in receiving required information for the report despite multiple requests.
  
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