On july 15 at approximately 8:00 pm glen canyon national recreation area dispatch received a report of a vessel accident in the area of padre bay where a vessel was stuck on a rock and taking on water. Officer and i arrived at the boat near cookie jar in padre bay at approximately 8:28 pm and identified 7 individuals who were trying to bail water from the vessel, a 2021 blue/gray cobalt r8 surf with colorado registration. 

The vessel was resting on a large rock that was submerged 10-14 inches under the surface of the water the owner/operator of the vessel, identified, stated that they had left their houseboat in face canyon, 30 minutes prior to striking the rock, for a sunset cruise. He stated that he was turning around to head back to face canyon, traveling approximately 20-30 mph when they hit the rock. He state that there were 7 total passengers onboard and no one was injured. He showed me that the outdrive of his vessel was taken off as a result of hitting the rock but that no other damage was visible at the time.  He also stated that the boat was taking on water. I advise operator to do his best to secure the vessel to the rocks and that it was not going to be pulled from the rock until the following day, 7/16/2023. He and his crew were transported back to their houseboat located inside the mouth of face canyon. On 7/16/2023 at approximately 9:45 am i was notified by him that apex was on scene at his boat and that they were going to tow it back to antelope point marina. He told me that apex was going to assist with loading the vessel onto operators trailer. Once on the trailer he sent me photos of the damage which included he broken and disabled outdrive, a large scratch on the keep, and damage to the starboard rear corner of the vessel closest to the stern.
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