On 7/30/2000 , the vessel SAUTE MOUTONS 5 (Official Number 815415) was involved in a bottom contact in LOWER NIAGARA RIVER, ONTARIO (ON).

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was none pollution.

On 30 July 2000, while nearing the end of a one hour long trip, the fully loaded passenger v/l "SAUTE MOUTONS 5" struck a rock while applying power to the water jets. The water level was reportedly lower. V/L inspected, minor damage sustained. . Damage to the vessel was indicated as MINOR

Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the N at 0.00 knots. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 9/19/2000 .