Vessel #2 was drifting while operator and passenger were fishing. Vessel #1 was cruising. Vessel #1 entered cove on North side headed West into cove at more than 20 mph on plane. According to witnesses fishing on bank at campsite, Vessel #1 was traveling too fast and too close to shoreline. Vessel #1 turned left to exit cove and slowed speed. As vessel began to speed back up to plane, Vessel #1's bow rose up and vessel #1 struck vessel #2. Witnesses on shoreline stated he was standing and still never saw vessel #2 until after vessel #1 struck vessel #2. Passenger one, Vessel #1, stated she saw vessel #2 but it was too late. Passenger #1 was on front deck of vessel #1. Operator of vessel #2 stated he was standing and yelling to vessel #1 prior to impact. POI was approximately 30 yards East of West shoreline, approximately 130 feet East of North road and approximately 0.36 mi North of West side boat ramp on Stroud City Lake. Vessel #2 rendered aid.
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