On 9/2/2001 1, the vessel SAUTE MOUTONS 14 (Official Number 823547) was involved in a person overboard in BELOW NIAGARA RIVER WHIRLPOOL GORGE-DEVIL'S HOLE, ONTARIO (ON).
The vessel, with 0 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/10/2001. Weather at the time was reported as clear.
At about 1815 eastern daylight time, while the water jet boat Saute Moutons 14 was proceeding in rapids, the forward half of the vessel became fully submerged. Two passengers were swept overboard. They were quickly rescued and suffered minor cuts and bruises.