RedactedNarrative: Operator of Vessel 1 struck vessel #2 on it's starboard side causing the operator of vessel 2 to be ejected from the boat.  Operator of Vessel 1 was incarcerated under boating under the influence.
   
  Almost two weeks later, the body of a missing boater has surfaced at Elephant Butte Lake. 
  
  State police say campers found the body on Friday night, a week and a half after the Albuquerque man's boat crashed with another boat on the lake. 
  
  Despite being an avid and experienced boater, operator2 was not wearing a life jacket the day of the crash. 
  
  An El Paso man was charged with misdemeanor BUI in the crash by state police. Those charges were dropped before thebody was found. 
  
  No word if state police plan to refile charges.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte                