On 05/27/2023 at approximately 1711 hours, while at the Canyon Lake Aid Station within the Tonto National Forest, a male reported that he was involved in a boating collision on Canyon Lake. Operator1 advised that the other boater was nowhere to be found. 

Operator1 told me the following information in summary.

Operator1 stated that at approximately 1600 hours, he was boating in his boat a 21'' fiberglass Malibu (Vessel 1) a few curves from the rear Sandy Beach area when another boating (Vessel 2) in front of his lost a skiing tube. 

Operator1 was unsure where he was exactly. Operator1 stated that he picked the tube up and got the attention of the other boater to return the tube to him. 

Operator1 stated that the male started to approach his boat and appeared to be going too fast. Operator1 stated that his boat was floating and not moving, and the other boater was moving towards him. 

Operator1 stated that Vessel 2''s starboard side struck the bow of his boat causing damage to the bow and the starboard side of the Vessel 2. Operator1 stated that there were no injuries and both vessels agreed to return to the Palo Verde boat ramp. 

Operator1 further stated that the operator of Vessel 2 was operating unsafely in his opinion. Operator1 further stated that the operator of vessel 2 did not seem to know where he was going. Operator1 stated that once at the palo Verde boat ramp he began loading his boat onto his trailer and Vessel 2 was tied up to the dock. Operator1 stated that after he loaded up his boat he looked back and did not see where Vessel 2 was. Operator1 then came to the Canyon Lake aid station and reported the incident. 

Operator1 stated that there was approximately $10,000.00- $15,000.00 worth of damage to his boat. I observed damages to the front bow of Operator1''s boat to include scuff marks and paint transfer. Further on the under side of the bow there appeared to be damage under the trim. Operator1 stated that there may be a small hole there. 

Operator1 stated that he took pictures of Vessel 2 and I observed that it was a white Sea Ray with blue and green accent colors. Further there was 5 individuals onboard including the operator who was a Hispanic older male. In the picture I could see damage to the starboard side consistent with Operator1''s account of the incident. 

Upon a Boaters registration records check, I found information on v2’s owner. Upon and MVD records check of the registered owner, I was able to view an MVD photo from 2009. The MVD Photo I observed, closely matched the picture Operator1 provided me of the operator of Vessel 2. Utilizing Law Enforcement databases, I attempted to find contact information, but I was unable to locate any. 

Attached is the boating diagram.

Nothing further.

CANYON LAKE
Apache Junction, AZ           