The following boat accident occurred on July 20, 2012, at approximately 1048 hours.

The operator of Vessel I was attempting to dock his personal watercraft with his four-year-old daughter sitting at the front.  The passenger grabbed the throttle, causing the vessel to jerk forward.  The operator swerved to avoid hitting bystanders, and collided with the dock instead.  Both occupants were thrown over the front of the vessel and landed on the dock. The operator then slid into the water.  The operator ultimately suffered lacerations on his face and knee and a contusion on his chest. The passenger sustained lacerations to her cheek and lips, requiring approximately 30 stitches, and had to have eight teeth pulled.  Estimates for damage to the vessel ranged around $10,000, with the vessel being totaled.
Laconia                       