Dock owner visited his cabin on 8/28/11 on Parksville Lake after a two week absence and noticed his dock had been destroyed apparently by a vessel running into it.  Through an investigation with assistance by part time boating officer it was determined that operator ran his vessel into the dock on 8/20/11.  Operator stated it was very late at night and he thought he hit the shore or a tree near the shore.  Operator was charged with Failure to report a Boating Accident.
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