On 7/05/09, at approximately 7:00pm, Agent was notified by dispatch of a boat incident that occurred in Blind River.  At approximately 6:55 pm operatorB was operating vessel 2, LA5641FF, which was towing in vessel 3, LA5563EX south down Blind River.  Vessel 1, LA7912FP was  attempting to pass vessels 2 and 3 on their port side.  As vessel 1 was attempting to pass, the motor on vessel 1 struck a submerged object.  Upon impact with the submerged object , vessel 1  bow struck  vessel 2 starboard side, causing fiberglass damage on vessel 2.  After vessel 1 made contact with vessel 2, vessel 1 bow struck vessel 3 bow.  Vessel 1 had damage to the in/outboard motor upon impact with the submerged object and some fiberglass damage from the impact with the other vessels. Vessel 2 sustained damage to port side rub rail where the cap was slightly seperated from the hull.  Vessel 3 had minor damage to the bow causing a few scuffs and stress marks on the bow.  No alcohol or drug use suspected.  All vessels were equipped `with proper PFDDs and killswitch was worn by the operators.
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