On 3/24/2023 at about 1826 hours, I responded to Lake Pleasant for a subject calling in stating his boat was taking on water and was asking for emergency assistance. The location was originally given as Scorpion Bay but we then were given GPS Coordinates of 33.85673 -112.26173. This put the boat near the east side of the lake near Honeymoon Cove. Several units on and off duty answered to respond. Peoria Fire was also called to respond via their Fire Boat.

While in route, a passing boat stopped and assisted Operator1 and between them and the Pleasant Harbor Tow personnel, the boat was taken to a nearby shore and the tow group transported Operator1 to the Pleasant Harbor Marina to wait for me to arrive. Operator1 stated he had no injuries due to this incident.  

I contacted Operator1 at the Pleasant Harbor side of Lake Pleasant. I used my office BWC during this incident when I contacted Operator1.

Operator1 stated that he put his boat in on the Scorpion side of Lake Pleasant. He stated his boat is a 1996 Star Craft 14ft aluminum fishing boat. He stated that he was wearing his life jacket while boating. When he set off, he headed towards the east side of the lake. Near the GPS coordinates he decided to stop and do some fishing. 

Operator1 stated that after fishing he felt he needed to head to shore. When he started the boat the front rose very high into the air. The back of the boat took on a lot of water and continued to take on water to the point that he was standing in knee deep water in the boat. Operator1 found it futile to continue with the boat with all the water. Operator1 stated that the water swells were two to three feet high and the wind had been as high as 20 to 25 miles per hour and that the two together contributed to water continuing to enter the boat.

Operator1 stated that at that time he flagged down a passing boat for help. They assisted him by taking him on board. Operator1 stated he did not have any injuries due to this incident. He also stated that the boat motor, battery, and three gallon fuel tank were still in tact. Operator1 stated there was no spillage of fuel or oil into the lake. 

The tow service from Pleasant Harbor Marina assisted Operator1 by responding to the scene and assisting him with the boat being taken to shore. They will also help him by responding back to the boat and towing it to the boat ramps at Pleasant Harbor so Operator1 can retrieve his truck and trailer to recover the boat. He stated he lost some fishing tackle, rods and some other things that went into the lake.

In total Operator1 stated that the reported loss and/or damages are estimated at $5,0000.00. 

Operator1 stated that he does not have insurance for the boat.

I will complete an Arizona Game and Fish Boating Accident Report and when it is approved, I will complete a supplement and attach it to that supplement.

Operator1 was advised that this report was taken for informational purposes only. 

The report is taken for informational purposes only.

LAKE PLEASANT
Peoria, AZ                    