On July 29, 2023, at approximately 7:19 P.M., I, Ofc. along with Cpl., both of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, received a call for service from Sgt. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. Sgt. observed a vessel that was against the rocks on the west side of Tilghman Point. Sgt. observed the vessel with 4 occupants, all wearing personal floatation devices (PFDs.) The vessel would be later identified as a 2005 Polar 23’ Pleasure vessel displaying Maryland registration. The passengers and operator would be later identified by their driver’s licenses and are attached to this report. Cpl. 

    At approximately 7:30 P.M., Cpl. and I arrived at the scene where I set up a tow-line, so we could pull the vessel off the rocks. At approximately 7:40 P.M., I requested all individuals back on the boat and to remove the anchors in preparation to pulling them off the rocks. Cpl. pulled the vessel off the rocks to a distance far enough away that I could properly set the vessel up for stern tow. Cpl. maneuvered the patrol vessel to allow me to board the disabled vessel. After securing the line to the bow of the boat, I boarded the patrol vessel again. Cpl towed the vessel to the east side of Tilghman Point where the sea conditions were more favorable and into less than 2ft of water. While towing the vessel, I communicated with the occupants via cellphone and requested them to contact Tow Boat US to arrange for a tow.  

    At approximately 7:55 P.M., both vessels arrived to the east side of Tilghman Point, where three occupants of the vessel board the patrol vessel. While waiting for Tow Boat US to arrive, myself and occupants of the vessel continuously pumped/bailed water out of the vessel. Tow Boat US arrived at the scene at 8:28 P.M., where they utilized an electric pump to remove the water from the vessel.

    All occupants and vessel was transferred to Tow Boat US where they departed the area enroute to Cove Creek on Kent Island where the Wright’s vehicle and trailer was located. The vessel and all occupants arrived at the boat ramp on Kent Island at approximately 10:15 P.M.

    All events occurred in Talbot County, Maryland.

Eastern Bay-Tilghman Point to 
Claiborne                     