OPERATOR1 was hunting with OCCUPANT at Farmington Bay when DWR officer OPERATOR2 approached vessel to check licenses and struck OPERATOR1 vessel.

OPERATOR2 approached OPERATOR1 vessel from rear but steering and wake caused his vessel to strike OPERATOR1 vessel stern port side.  This caused damage to both vessels at amount of 500 dollars to each.  OPERATOR1 vessel has scratch and will need paint work done as well as small screw replaced if it leaks water.  The scratch is just below two larger scratches that were caused by first owner who had trolling motor on vessel.  DWR vessel bow starboard corner has small dent which needs to be watch for weld weakening.

Weather conditions and steering of mud buddy engine is cause of accident  with wake causing collision.  No person was injuried.

Report requested because OPERATOR1 is officer for Clinton PD and DWR vessel is state owned and may want risk claim filed in future.

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