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  I investigated and did a boat incident report for a ski boat that struck a rock. There were no injuries, only damage to the vessel involved. Report was filed. 
  
  Initial Call:
  
  At approximately 09:15 am on Saturday, September 3rd, in Bullfrog, I (Ranger, Boating Supervisor at Lake Powell) spoke with NPS Dispatch. Dispatch advised that a ski boat hit a rock near the entrance to Smith Fork Canyon. NPS Dispatch emailed me the following details:
  
  "23' Regal RX, black/white, 6ob, struck rock at entrance of canyon, taking on water, Exec Services enroute"
  NPS Dispatch confirmed that Bullfrog Executive Services was en-route. I requested an ETA and went on local area boat patrol (holiday weekend), while waiting for the vessel to arrive. 
  
  Initial Contact:
  
  NPS Ranger was on boat patrol and advised me the vessel was north of Bullfrog Bay (being towed by Aramark Executive Services). He confirmed that they would meet me at the Bullfrog North Ramp for the report. 
  
  As I arrived at the top of the North Ramp, I observed the ski boat being side towed by Aramark Executive Services. The operator had gone to retrieve the truck and trailer, after I explained that once he's retrieved the boat, we'll get everything figured out. He asked "what is there to figure out"? I further explained boat incident/requirements. 
  
  I spoke with individuals on the ski boat. One female (later identified as the vessel owner asked "do you guys not mark hazards"? I explained the NPS policy for marking hazards on Lake Powell. She stated that the vessel basically wouldn't go into gear after they struck rocks. 
  
  Investigation/Interview: 
  
  The only vessel involved - Vessel 1, was identified as Black 2019 23 ft. REGAL BOATS 23RXSURF. The ski boat was pulled and I met the party at the side of the Bullfrog North Ramp to gather further information. The operator was identified. Operator and the group were visibly frustrated and slightly abrasive. I explained that I was trying to help, and the importance and requirements of a boat incident report. Owner understood, and per my request stated she would gather a list of the passengers on board. 6 people were on board at the time of the incident, and they confirmed that were using "spotters" at the time of the incident.
  
  The group had struck a "rock mountain" near the entrance to the mouth of Smith Fork Canyon (in the canyon), while looking for a campsite, the night prior (09.02.2022). Operator stated the rock they struck was approximately 3 ft. down and provided me the general location description/GPS coordinates. Operator stated that damage to the boat included damage to the outdrive, broken seal and damaged/bent prop. The vessel had been taking on water, but no other damage as Operator stated. No hull damage was observed/reported. No individuals on board were wearing PFD's, and there were no children on board. Operator provided me a copy of the vessel registration. Owner provided me an insurance card that had a vehicle listed, but not the vessel. She stated it was on the same policy, I requested she sent me a copy of the insurance card for the vessel that had it listed. Owner agreed to do so and was cooperative throughout my investigation. 
  
  Below is the statement Operator provided to me:
  
  "We were travelling out of the canyon and struck a ledge underwater while traveling towards the main channel. We were travelling approx. 15 mph. Damage was sustained to outdrive only." 
  
  Owner returned with the list of passengers, with the beginning of one name scratched out. She stated that one of the group members did not want to identify themselves and provide name, DOB, etc. I explained to Owner and Operator that I was required to list/identify all passengers in the boat incident report. Operator continued to be frustrated a
  