RedactedNarrative: On May 27th 2023, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) dispatch center received a call that a vessel had struck a piling when exiting the Condominiums at approximately 1830 hours located on the Peace River in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County. 
  Vessel 1 was traveling at idle speed as it headed North out of the Emerald Point channel. The operator diverted their attention and the port bow of the vessel hit piling number 3 before the operator could correct the steering. There were no injuries or major damage to the vessel.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Peace River
NearestCityTown: PUNTA GORDA                   