On September 3rd, 2023, at approximately 2:25 p.m., I, Ofc. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police received a call for a vessel taken on water with four people onboard near Mallows Bay on the Potomac River. I responded aboard NRP 878 out of Aqualand Marina.

When I got to the area, the operator and his passengers had managed to beach the boat near Mallows Bay (38.45502 N - 77.26519 W). Towboat US was able to secure the boat and all its passengers. Towboat US took the boat and passengers back to the marina where they had launched from, Tyme N' Tyde Marina, located at 14603 Featherstone Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191. 

The vessel's operator stated while traveling south on the Potomac River at approximately 35 knots. He struck something submerged in water, causing damage to his out-drive and allowing water to enter the vessel. He did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the accident.
Additionally, I conducted a safety inspection on the vessel, and no violations were found.
No injuries were reported or observed.
He estimated the amount of damage to his vessel at $20,000
Case Closed

Potomac River
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