RP was interviewed, and a sworn written statement was collected. At approximately, 9:50 a.m. RP rented OP1 V2 and escorted her to Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill, ensuring that she arrived safely. RP left the restaurant and OP1. At approximately 12:06 p.m., RP received a phone call from OP1 regarding V2 not starting. OP1 attempted to start and navigate V2 southeast through Port Largo Canal. RP met up with OP1 approximately 100 yards south of Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill to assist her. RP attempted to start the V2 with no success. RP’s first observations yielded no findings or damages, and OP1 was taken back to the marina with no incident. RP hip towed V2 back to Atlantis Boat rental, where it was moored to a private dock. RP analyzed V2 a second time. Puncture and impact damages to the engine cowling and internal mechanical components could be observed. When the engine cowling was removed, the belt and its tensioners were broken and damaged. Additionally, scrape transfer marks as well as fiberglass gouge damage could be observed on the hull of V2, signifying contact with hard-bottom substrate during its operation. Damages were photographed, documented, and will be added to the incident summery report. OP1 was called, and a phone interview was initiated regarding the vessel incident. Throughout the interview, OP1 communicated that she was unaware of any damages and did not hit any objects during her operation of the V2. OP1 did not observe anyone striking V2 while she was at Sharkey’s Sharkbite Grill. She only called RP after she began having problems starting the engine. 
On 9/28/2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., RP arrived at boat rental and observed V2 approximately fifty percent submerged underwater. Pictures were collected, documented, and will be added to the incident summery report.

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