SYSNOPSIS:
On 08/12/23 at approximately 1338 hrs, there was a single watercraft incident, which caused the watercraft to become submerged. The operator was informed of his responsibility to remove the watercraft from the river. 

NARRATIVE:
On 08/12/23 at approximately 1339 hrs, I responded to the area for a watercraft taking on water. 

While en route, dispatch advise the vessel was submerged, but all subjects on board had gotten off the boat and were on shore. 

Upon arrival, I observed the bow of the vessel to be the only part above water. I was advised the subjects who were on the boat were on the dock directly to the east. 

I proceed to the dock and made contact with operator. Operator1 advised me he was operating the vessel and had recently purchased it. Operator1s stated he had yet to register it in his name. I asked Operator1 what occurred. Operator1 stated he was traveling south on the Colorado River and began to heard the sound of rocks under the boat. Operator1 stated he slowed down and asked his passengers if everyone was ok. Once everyone stated they were, Operator1 began to accelerate water began to come into the boat over the engine bay. Operator1 stated as he accelerated, the bow of the boat came up and the boat began to take on water. Operator1 stated everyone on board jumped off and was assisted to the shore. No injuries were reported. 

The U.S.C.G. was contacted and informed of the situation. The U.S.C.G. stated removal of the boat was the responsibility of the vessel owner. This information was relayed to Operator1. 

Operator1s and his passengers were brought on board my boat and transported to the Veterans Memorial launch ramp. 

Axon recorded. 

Nothing further

COLORADO RIVER-BULLHEAD CITY
Bullhead City, AZ             