On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 1130 hours, a single vessel crash occurred in North Sound Creek. The vessel had one individual on board and was at final rest approximately 15 feet inside the line of vegetation.
Op1 launched his vessel on Friday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 1030 hours from the dock at his residence. A short time later, Op1 was behind the helm, actively operating his 20-foot center console vessel through North Sound Creek. The vessel was on plane, traveling north at approximately 20 miles per hour. Op1 observed another vessel traveling south through the creek, the other vessel was producing a large wake while on plane. Op1 turned his vessel into the wake of the other vessel and lost control. Op1 attempted to steer out of the wake but was unsuccessful. Vessel 01 collided with the mangroves on the west side of the creek at approximately 1130 hours and stopped approximately 15 feet into the line of vegetation.
NORTH SOUND CREEK/ DANGEROUS B
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