RedactedNarrative: On May 28th, 2020 at approximately 2100 hours, a small scout boats operated by a resident of Rockland Key was travelling southeast towards the canal system of Rockland Key when it struck an unoccupied derelict sailboat. 
  
  The subject operating the scout boat received scratches and bruises. The subject’s dog was ejected from the vessel during the impact. Unable to call 911 services, the subjects swam to shore for help and was then able to make contact with Sheriff’s Office dispatch for help. 
  
   At approximately 2100hrs, Operator was operating his 17’ Scout on the Gulf side of Rockland Key on plane in a southeasterly direction without the aid of radar. An unoccupied blue sailboat was adrift in the area and was not displaying any navigational lights to make other boaters aware of its presence. While trying to navigate through the area, Operator struck the stern of the blue sailboat, ramping up over the stern and coming to a rest on the starboard side of the sailboat with the Scout’s engine lower gear case wedged into the hull of the sailboat. 
  
  During the accident, the steel cable wires used to hold the mast in place broke and entangled themselves onto the Scout. The mast of the sailboat came to a rest on top of the Scout’s operator’s seat; 
  
  Operator sustained small abrasions to his shoulder. These abrasions likely came from the metal cable wires utilized to hold the mast of the sailboat in place. Operator was evaluated by Fire / Rescue and released on scene.
  