Vessel a was following vessel b. Colquitt ga into the sandy branch area.  Both vessels slowed and the bow of the 19' fiberglass bass boat operated by operator1 blocking his view of the vessel in front.  When the bow settled, his vessel struck the engine cowling and slid right where the bow eye struck the right side stern of the 15' 8" aluminum vessel operated by operator2 overturning it and dumping he and the passenger into the water.  V2 occupant had a laceration behind her right ear and one on her neck.  She was trasnported by clay county ems to the southeast alabama medical center in dothan al for treatment.  She was treated and released later the same evening.  Operator2 had a bruise on his head but refused any treatment.  No injuries were reported from the other vessel.  Sea tow was contacted, they recovered the overturnd vessel and assisted in loading it on the trailer.  The damaged vesel was released to operator1 with the permission of the operator2.
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