Boat 1 at anchor was struck by Boat 2.  Operator2 estimated that his speed was approximately 30 - 35 MPH.  

Both, Owner1 and Operator2 agree that Operator2's boat had the required navigation lights.  Operator2 stated that Owner1 did not have his required anchor light on while at anchor.  Owner1 stated that he was having trouble with his lights after previously being struck by lightning but thought they were working at the time of the accident.  When the first responders arrived from Seabrook Fire Department, Owner1's lights were not operational and the switch had to be manipulated to get the lights on.

In Owner1's statement he stated that Operator2 left the scene when he attempted to call for help on his VHF radio.  Owner1 also stated that he observed after the accident that Operator2's boat was circling and unmanned.  Apparently Operator2 was thrown into the windshield and reappeared to take control of his vessel.  Owner1 reported that Operator2 was incoherent or dazed from the impact.  Owner1 also reported that Operator2 "kept telling me" that he was bleeding and that his dog was in the water.  At this point, Operator2 left the scene.

In Operator2's statement he stated he feared that his boat was sinking and that he needed to get the boat back to his slip.  He stated that after the impact, he was very confused.  He also stated that he was very distraught about his missing dog.  Operator2 claimed that he lost track of time due to his head injury.  In his statement, Operator2 stated that once he "came to" he returned to the scene to look for his dog and the boat he struck.  He also stated that he had "every intention" to take care of the damages to the other boat.

When myself and Game Warden arrived at the scene at approximately 7:30 a.m., we were met by Seabrook Fire Department.  They took us to the scene of the accident in their boat.  We interviewed Owner1 and then started our search for the other vessel.  As we approached a nearby marina, two Pasadena Police Officers were flagging us over.  They were with Operator2 at the shore.  Operator2 had returned to the scene of the accident looking for his dog and the boat that he struck.  He was confused and pointing at two sailboats that are usually anchored in the lake.  Operator2 had two very large lacerations across his forehead and a black eye.  There was also lots of dried blood on his body.  The Pasadena Police Officers transported him back to the marina where his boat was slung. Myself and Warden returned to our vehicles and met Operator2 at his boat. 

When we arrived, Operator2 was being tended to in the back of an ambulance.  We went to his vessel and found severe starboard bow damage and lots of dried blood.  Operator2's vessel was not sea worthy at the time that we observed it.  

Operator2 was transported to St. John's Hospital for treatment.  He received 38 stitches in his forehead.

Operator2 was very distraught over his dog and its recovery was his main focus.  The Pasadena Police Officers stated that he did not care about his injuries and only wanted to find his dog.  The nurses at the hospital stated that he was very upset over the loss of his dog.  While myself and Warden were in the room emergency room with Operator2, he broke down and started crying over the possible loss of his dog.

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