RedactedNarrative: Watercraft was approaching shore. The operator thought he was near his residence. Operator said that he began turning the boat to the right and then struck the dock. After hitting the dock, the boat went air born and then struck the rocky shore and came to a stop. The operator of the boat walked to his residence which is located approximately 1/2 mile south of where the accident occurred. As a result of the accident, the dock and the boat sustained damage. The operator later returned and insurance information was given to the property owner. The operator said he got lost because of darkness which contributed to the accident.
  
  The incident was reported to the county sheriff's office at 0909 hours. The county contacted the boat owner and went to the residence with the damaged dock. While looking at the damage, the boat owner arrived. The deputy questioned the boat owner about what happened. The owner stated that he was on the lake and returning to his residence. He saw a light on and thought his mother had left the light on so he would know where to return. He said as he went through the reeds, there was a mist in the air and he had difficulty seeing. He said he turned the boat to the right and then struck the dock. After striking the dock, the boat went air born and then came to a stop after hitting the rocky shoreline. He then walked out to the road and down to his residence. The officer asked if he had been drinking and the operator said he had not been drinking at the time of the accident. The operator had cuts on his face and said he was going to go to the hospital to be treated for the injuries he had suffered in the accident. The operator had not been wearing a life jacket. Because the incident was reported 7 hours after it occurred, it is unknown whether alcohol was actually a factor.