Operator1 was sitting in his fishing boat, IA registration 2162BJ on Saylorville Lake.  He heard a boat coming towards him from the south.  Operator2 was driving a fishing boat, IA registration 9971AY.  V2 occupant and Operator2 saw the light on Operator1's boat, however due to the calm water conditions they thought the light was on shore.  Operator2 continued north and struck Operator1's boat on the port side of the bow with the center of V2 occupant boat.  The collision ejected Operator1 from his boat and V2 occupant from his boat.  Both men made it back to into their respective boats and went to Lincoln's access where they were met by Polk County Sheriff's Deputy who collected information about the accident.  Both boats sustained damage, however all three men involved were not injured.  Operator2 was cited for negligent operation of a vessel.
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