Watercraft #1 was pulling a skier. Skier let go of the rope near a dock on the west side of the lake. Watercraft #1 continued on, and struck Watercraft #2, which had been trolling about 150 - 200 feet from shore, but stopped to take a fish off his line. He was unable to move or get his boat out of the way. Watercraft #1 did not appear to have any damage. Watercraft #2 sustained moderate to severe damage on the starboard side and was taking on water after the crash. It was determined to be a TOTAL LOSS (although it was less than $2000 damage). There were no injuries. The operator of Watercraft #1 received a citation for careless/reckless operation.
Sauk Centre