RedactedNarrative: On 04/08/20 at approximately 1:00 P.M., I, Cpl. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call from DNR Communications in regards to three people jumping off of a boat in the Rhode River, near day marker "6" outside of Cadle Creek. 
  
  DNR advised that it was reported that the people were screaming for help. I subsequently responded from the West River as I was already on boat patrol. Upon arriving on scene, I observed 2 individuals clinging to each side of red day marker "6." 
  
  I maneuvered patrol vessel 144 alongside day marker "6" and immediately threw out a life-saving ring so they could grab it but neither would let go of the day marker. I instructed occupant to grab onto the starboard side of the patrol vessel and assisted him to the stern of the patrol vessel. Once Occupant reached the stern of the patrol vessel, I pulled him onto the patrol vessel. I then maneuvered patrol vessel 144 back to red day marker "6" where I instructed Occupant2 to grab onto the starboard side of the patrol vessel and I assisted him to the stern of the patrol vessel. I then instructed Occupant2 to put his feet onto the starboard outboard engine and I tilted the engine up to assist him onto the patrol vessel. I then confirmed with both Occupant and Occupant2 that all individuals were accounted for, to which they responded "yes." 
  
  They stated that the other individual who was onboard the vessel swam to shore and was safe on a nearby dock.  I operated my patrol vessel over to the dock. All three individuals were examined by EMS personnel that arrived at the scene. 
  
  Occupant was then transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center with complaints of head soreness and dizziness. I then observed a white, approximately 17' vessel, up on the rocks of a nearby homeowner's waterfront property. 
  
  The vessel would be later fully identified as a 17' Carolina Skiff, white in color, equipped with an 80 horsepower Yamaha outboard engine, bearing MD registration 3129 DB. The Carolina Skiff was resting at an approximate 45 degree angle on the riprap, with the bow sticking up and the stern partially underwater. I then talked to Operator, who was the owner /operator of the Carolina Skiff. Operator stated that he, along with his brother Occupant and their friend Occupant2, departed Holiday Hill Marina, located on Whitemarsh Creek off of the Rhode River, at approximately 12:30 P.M. 
  
  Operator stated that it was his first trip out this year and neither he, nor Occupant and Occupant2 had ever been on the Rhode River before. Operator stated that their goal was to try and find a viable fishing location. Operator stated that they explored different parts of the Rhode River before they decided to head out towards the mouth. It should be noted that Operator was located at the helm (operator's position) while Occupant2 was sitting directly in front of the helm and Occupant was sitting up on the bow of the Carolina Skiff. 
  
  Operator stated that they got almost to the mouth of Cadle Creek when he realized it was going to be too rough out in the bay and decided to turn back. Operator stated that he was travelling approximately 25 knots when he made a sharp, port-side (left-handed) turn. Operator stated that as soon as he made the turn, he, along with Occupant and Occupant2, were ejected from the moving Carolina Skiff. 
  
  Operator stated that when he surfaced, he observed the Carolina Skiff performing a series of left-handed turns towards shore before it ultimately ended up launching onto a nearby homeowner's shoreline riprap. Operator could not accurately determine the speed in which the Carolina Skiff was turning, but stated it was at such a speed that he didn't feel comfortable with the idea of trying to swim back to the boat. 
  
  Operator stated that he was approximately 50-100 yards away from a homeowner's dock, and being that he was a fairly confident swimmer, decided to swim to it. Operator, believing that neither Occupant nor Occupant2, were that good of swimmers,   About the time Operator swam to the dock, the homeowner of the aforementioned dock, was in her house when she heard a series of cries for help. Homeowner stated that she looked out her window and saw the Carolina Skiff spinning in a series of circles and further observed Occupant and Occupant2 clinging to the day marker. Homeowner stated that she ran out onto her dock with life jackets and met with other neighbors who also responded with life jackets. Homeowner stated that she then ran back to her house to grab blankets and by the time she had returned the individuals were already out of the water.
  
   Homeowner's neighbors both saw the Carolina Skiff spinning in circles and grabbed life jackets to assist the 3 individuals in the water. It should be noted that none of the witnesses I talked to ever saw the 3 individuals in the Carolina Skiff before the accident.       
  
  Operator stated that he had only looked at the temperature before departing the dock; he had never looked at the wind or water conditions. I went aboard the Carolina Skiff and could only find 2 serviceable life jackets; the 3rd life jacket was not serviceable due to the inflatable padding being completely flat and the USCG certification label being completely worn off. I could find no Type IV PFD or a sound producing device. 
  
  It should be noted that Operator stated that he did not check for safety gear prior to leaving the dock and was not wearing a "kill-switch" at the time of the accident. Furthermore, it was discovered that Operator has never obtained a boating safety certificate.  Approximately an hour had elapsed before I completed my investigation. At about 2:50 P.M., the Carolina Skiff slid off of the riprap as the tide came in and the water level rose. 
  
  We were able to tow the Carolina Skiff back to Holiday Hill Marina on Whitemarsh Creek. The only damage sustained to the Carolina Skiff were some minor gouges to the fiberglass on the bottom of the hull. The Carolina Skiff would not start because the battery was ruined due to the water but the outboard engine appeared in serviceable condition with no apparent damage. 
  
  The damage to the fiberglass on the bottom of the hull was estimated to be around $200.00.  Operator was issued 2 citations; 1 PFD short and failing to obtain a boating safety certificate. Operator was also issued 3 warnings for not displaying a current registration sticker, registration not in possession, and equipment violations (no Type IV PFD and no sound producing device). 
  
  Occupant was transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center, where he complained of head soreness, numbness in both legs, neck stiffness, and dizziness. Ofc. Washington, of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, responded to the Anne Arundel Medical Center and obtained a written statement from Occupant. Written statements were also obtained from both Operator and Occupant2. It should be noted that the water temperature was between 53-55 degrees Fahrenheit and none of the 3 individuals were wearing life jackets when they fell overboard.  
  
  Overall, the accident resulted in minor property damage to the Carolina Skiff and Occupant sustaining minor injuries. All individuals onboard were accounted for and the Carolina Skiff was towed back to Holiday Hill Marina, where it was put on a trailer.This case is closed.All events occurred in Anne Arundel Co.
  