Vessel 2 was anchored outside of Diversey Harbor with an inflatable tied to the stern of it.  Two people were laying on the inflatable.  One was on the starboard side of the inflatable with the other on the port side.  Vessel 1, while at idle speed, was attempting to make a turn near the inflatable being occupied by the two victims.  During the course of Vessel 1''s turn, the inflatable was struck along with the two occupants.  
Due to the collision, the inflatable was torn and deflated, thus causing the victims to slide toward the slice and closer to Vessel 1''s course.  During Vessel 1''s course of travel after the impact, one person was struck in the head and the other suffered minor abrasions to her legs.  The first was treated for head injury and released, the other refused treatment.
Chicago Marine Patrol responded to the accident and issued the operator of Vessel 1 a citation for Careless Operation of a Watercraft.


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