RedactedNarrative: July 9, 2018
  On July 9, 2018, I Game Warden was contacted by National Park Service Ranger about a vessel (V1) that sustained damage from another vessel (V2) on July 7, 2018 on Lake Mead near Sandy Cove.  I contacted the owner of V1 and agreed to meet with him at his home and look at the sustained damage to V1.
     Subject stated that on Saturday, July 9, 2018, he took his vessel (V1), a Black Thunder 43 foot Series out on Lake Mead and beached it on shore at Sandy Cove.  There was a rental Houseboat (V2) also beached on the port side of V1.  Subject stated that at approximately 3pm, the wind picked up and V2 became dislodged from the anchors and started to drift toward V1.  Subject stated the occupants from V2 tried to push the houseboat back but could not due to the large size.  Subject stated it was obvious the operator was extremely inexperienced with operating a vessel.  He further stated the wind pushed V2 causing it to rub its starboard side against the stern of V1.
       Subject stated he tried placing objects between his vessel and the houseboat to minimize damage.  Subject admitted “words” were exchanged and it became heated and the occupants of V2 wanted to fight.  After a few moments V2 was able to move away from V1.  V2 departed the area without exchanging information. 
       Subject stated he contacted Callville Bay Marina on Sunday, July 8th regarding the vessel accident and informing them of the damage.
       I was able to examine the damage sustained on V1 and took pictures.  Subject pointed out the damage that occurred on July 9th, 2018, from any previous damage.  Subject stated V1 was custom painted and showed me the signature of the painter on the port side/stern.
  July 13, 2018
       On July 13, 2018, I contacted the Lessee of V2 by phone.  Operator2 stated he rented V2 on July 6, 2018 and spent the night on it.  Early on Saturday, July 7, 2018, Operator2 drove V2 to Sandy cove and brought the vessel to shore, anchoring it with the bow facing into the wind.  Operator2 stated he had the vessel anchored all morning with no problems.  Operator2 stated that approximately midafternoon V1 arrived and beached “very close” to V2 on the starboard side of V2.  At approximately 3pm, the wind shifted causing V2 to become dislodged from the anchors and break free from shore drifting and ultimately bumping into V1.
  
       Operator2 stated that he and the other occupants of V2 did their best to not bump V1, and to get control of the drifting houseboat.  Operator2 stated that words were exchanged with Subject while they were trying to control the houseboat.  Operator2 admitted that V2 did contact V1, however, Subject was yelling so much at the occupants of V2 and telling them to “get out of here!”  Operator2 stated he felt uncomfortable with how Subject was yelling at them so they just left.  Operator2 admitted he did not inform Callville Bay Marina or law enforcement that he had been involved in a vessel accident.
  
       Operator2 stated he did not see any visible damage to the V2.  Callville Bay Marina personnel corroborated Operator2s account, did not report any damage to V2.
  
       I informed Operator2 that under NRS 488.550, NAC 488.445, he was required to report the vessel accident within 10 days.  I further explained that I would not be charging him based on the fact that I was able to contact him within 10 days of the vessel accident.
  
  Damage Estimate
  Taking into account the industry approximate costs for repairs, I would value the cost for repairs for damage caused from the Houseboat on July 9th, 2018 to be approximately $6250.  
  •     Fiberglass repair:            $250          •     Rubrail replacement:     $1000          •     Paint:                    $5000
  **Note**  Subject also provided his estimate. (Attached)