On 10-13-2023 at approximately 730 PM, I Texas Game was patrolling the Port Aransas Jetty when I noticed a Jet Ski smoking in the channel. I proceeded to the location on land and noticed the jet ski had capsized and was unable to right itself. The operator was in the water with his PFD on. I called to him and had him swim towards the jetty. I grabbed Operator and pulled him onto the jetty and asked if he needed any medical attention. Operator stated no. Operator stated that he had been using the jet ski all day no problems. H was headed in for the night and the jet ski started smoking and went into limp mode. Operator stated that he took off the seat to see what was going on and noticed all the water in the engine compartment. Operator stated that within 2 minutes the vessel capsized, and he was unable to right the ski. USCG was notified of the navigational hazard in the Ship Channel and Tow Boat US was called to retrieve the vessel. The vessel was recovered and taken to the Port Aransas Marina.
6096 CORPUS CHRISTI CHANNEL
PORT ARANSAS                  