RedactedNarrative: On september 5th, 2020 at approximately 14:00 i received a telephone call from a georgia dnr officer stating that there had been a boating incident on lake chatuge in north carolina. The officer gave me a telephone number to a boat rental company and stated on of their boats was involved.
  
  i called the boat rental company in georgia and talked to the owner. He stated two individuals, operator1 and operator2, had been in a small boat collision and his rental jet ski was damaged. Both operator1 and operator2 were with owner at that time. We all agreed to meet at gibson cove boat ramp in north carolina to discuss what happened. sargeant and master officer arrived to assist. We met all parties at the gibson cove boat ramp. 
  
  Upon talking to all parties, it was noted that the jet ski rented from young harris water sports in georgia  (vessel #1) was operated by operator1. The privately owned jet ski (vessel #2) was recently purchased and owned by operator1 but was operated by operator2.
  
  It was determined that operator2 and operator1 were sitting on the pwc''s between gibby island and lake chatuge dam while talking. They observed a red and black colored boat heading towards them from behind at a relatively close distance. To get out of harms way they motored forward to a speed of around 10-20 miles per hour. While trying to see where the red and black boat had gone both parties looked to the rear. At this time operator2 (vessel #2) veered to the right. In doing this the left rear of vessel #2 struck the right and middle side of the pwc operator1 was operating (vessel #1).
  
  Bothe vessels were immediately taken to shore to inspect for damages. It was noted that vessel #1 was damaged so it was taken out of the water and transported back to young harris water sports in georgia.
  Vessel #2 only received slight damage to the left rear which consisted of chipped paint and small black markings. It was not taken out of the water and was agle to be operated by its owner.
  
  The damage to vessel #1 was estimated by the owner to be around $6,000.00 or more. However, it looked as if the vessels hull was punctured all the way to the inside and may not be repairable. This could result in a total loss of the vessel. 
  
  Vessel #2 only received slight damages and was not rendered inoperable. Estimates would probably be from $800.00 to $1,000.00 for repairs but further appraisals would have to be conducted to give an accurate dollar amount in damages.