On 7-29-2023 at approximately 1800 I received a call for distress involving an overturned jet ski with two people in the water.  The call came in from another jet ski in the area.  The jet ski was reported to be north of Crab Island past channel marker Red 14.  Once on scene, I observed a jet ski capsized in the water.  The operator was assisted in my patrol vessel.  The operator stated he was traveling north and hit a wave and fell off.  In attempts to turn the ski over, it took on water and became partially submerged.  I assisted the operator by towing him and the ski back to the rental company.  

	On 7-29-2023 at approximately 1800 I received a call for distress involving an overturned jet ski with two people in the water.  The call came in from another jet ski in the area.  The jet ski was reported to be north of Crab Island past channel marker Red 14 in Choctawhatchee Bay.  Once on scene, I observed a jet ski, blue 11’ Seadoo, capsized in the water.  

	The operator was assisted in my patrol vessel.  The operator stated he was traveling north at approximately 20 mph, hit a wave, and fell off.  In attempts to turn the ski over, it took on water and became partially submerged.  I assisted the operator by towing him and the ski back to the rental company.  The ski had too much water in it to turn it over and was secured to my vessel.  Photos are attached to the report.  

	No other vessels were involved in this accident. No injuries occurred or were reported from this accident.  

	The ski and operator were left at the rental company.  Photos of the ski are attached to this report.  The rental company was notified of the ski and took possession of it.  The rental company was able to get in the water and turn the ski over. The rental company estimated the damage to be $10,000.00.
choctawhatchee bay
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