Investigation revealed: Vessel #1 and vessel #2 were operating on similar courses in Hereford Inlet near the Atlantic Ocean.  The operator of vessel #1 slowed his vessel so his passenger could check the water depth with his left leg.  The operator of vessel #2 turned his head to speak to his passenger, as he was following the wake of vessel #1, and did not see vessel #1 stopping in front of him.  Vessel #2 struck vessel#1 on it’s port side aft quarter, knocking victim’s #1 and #2 into the water.  Vessel #2 continued to travel forward and partially upward, causing additional damage to vessel #1.  Both victims were transported to Cape Regional Medical Center where they were treated and released.  There was no damage reported to vessel #2 or no injuries reported by it’s riders.
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