At approximately 3:30pm on june 6, 2012, Operator1 was traveling north on the icw, at approximately 40 mph, when a boat traveling in the same direction pulling an innertube cut in front of him.  Operator1 stated he had to put his boat in reverse in an effort to avoid a collision.  Damage to the engine occurred as a result of shifting into reverse while traveling at a high rate of speed.  Operator1 believed that the boat pulling the inner tube did not see him and was not aware that he had almost caused an accident.

Wildlife officers searched the area for the boat pulling the inner tube, but they were not successful.

There was approximately $9500.00 in damage to Operator1' motor.

CAROLINA BEACH                