RedactedNarrative: SUMMARY:
  On July 17, 2018 I received a report of a visitor who wanted to report damage to his vessel, located at the Wahweap Ranger Station. I met with subject at the Ranger Station who told me that he and his family had struck a rock in Navajo Canyon.
  
  OPERATOR INTERVIEW:
  SUBJECT told me that he was operating his 2011 24'' Yamaha 24Z open bow vessel. SUBJECT stated that he and 6 passengers were underway near Navajo Arch when they came upon a rock hazard that SUBJECT described as "Just barely underwater." SUBJECT told me that he maintained his course rather than trying to turn in either direction just before striking the hull of his vessel on the rock. SUBJECT stated that no one on board was injured in the accident. SUBJECT stated that his vessel took on approx. 10-20 gallons of water after the accident; that he and other passengers were able to expel via bilge pump or bail device. SUBJECT stated that they returned to Wahweap to trailer the vessel after the accident. SUBJECT stated that he had been operating the vessel for approximately 4 hours prior to the accident.
  
  INVESTIGATION/FOLLOWUP:
  I went to the 14-day parking area near Lodge Building 8 to investigate the damage to SUBJECT''s vessel. I observed that the vessel was a blue and white 2011 24'' Yamaha High Output Jet Drive, Model 24Z bearing Nevada registration with a current registration sticker. I observed no damage to the hull above the waterline. I observed what I estimated to be a 10-foot total length gash in the center keel from mid ship to stern. This gash was down to bare fiberglass. I observed other deep scratches in the gel coat on the port side of the keel mid ship to stern. I could not see other damage that may have been underneath the running boards of the vessel''s trailer. I took photographs of the damage and the vessel as it sat on its trailer. I estimate the damage to the vessel to be in excess of $2000.00 USD.
  