The following accident occurred on August 9, 2012 on Lake Winnipesaukee in the area of the Witches.  The operator of vessel 1 was traveling westerly at approximately 22 miles per hour when he navigated to the wrong side of a navigational marker and struck submerged rocks.  After striking the rocks, he was able to power the vessel to Thurston's Marina where the vessel was removed from teh water.  The damage was estimated at $12,000 and there were no injuries as a result of the crash.  Marine Patrol was not notified until the following day after the vessel had been removed from the water.
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