This happened on the Columbia River in Oregon, a huge, wide, body of water. It needs to be said, when someone suffers from elderly symptoms such as dementia, poor judgment, poor eyesight, poor mobility, etc. Their loved ones need to step up and take the keys away. This guy uses a scooter to get around because his legs are shot, he couldn't stand up an look over the bow. According to his son in law, he was goofing around on his cell phone. Afterwards, his primary comment was "well, no one was hurt badly, no need for a lawsuit".

That being said, I hope every one gets to fish and run their boat until they are 100 years old, as long as they aren't a danger to others. If they are, take them fishing, but keep them OUT of the driver's seat!