After Duck Creek fireworks vessel 1 operator was Northbound in Grand Lake and struck Goat Island Lighthouse. Operator did not report accident but took vessel to his dads house and placed it on lift. Vessel was owned by operators father. Owner called dispatch approximately 1 hour after accident to report it. Lighthouse has not been located as of yet. Estimate $20,000.00 damage to vessel and $7,000.00 to GRDA Lighthouse. Operator stated he had consumed at least 4 beers before accident. From damage to vessel, it is apparent vessel was traveling with bow in the air quite high. Damage is near water level and no damage to upper part of bow, then Lighthouse fell on top of vessel.
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