RedactedNarrative: On 19 nov 2022 at around 2200, i officer, with nc wildlife received a call in reference to a motor vessel incident that included property damage only and no injuries.  At this time, i began my investigation at the location of the incident at the pier attached to goose creek rd sw ocean isle beach.  Upon arriving, i met the property owner.  The property owner stated he heard a noise come from outside near the location of his pier and boat lift.  At this time, the property owner noticed vessel one's all-around nav light in the middle of his pier.  The property owner noticed the damage and called the corresponding authorities.  
  
  Upon arriving, i officer noticed a 26 foot pro line that ran aground and sitting on the north side of the icw facing west.  The operator stated that he and two other passengers were fishing the shallotte inlet and ocean isle area and began travelling east on the icw headed towards holden beach.  
  
  Around 645 pm, vessel one veered toward the north shoreline and made contact impacting the pier near the shoreline.  Due to a falling tide, the vessel came to rest on the shore until the tide rose.  Vessel one stated that due to darkness and watching a new a fish finder garmin device, they never saw the pier.  
  
  There were no injuries as the front of the vessel took the blunt of the force.  Vessel one stated that due to the darkness and improper lookout are what contributed to the incident.  Vessel one was charged with 75a-10(a) careless and reckless operation of life limb and property.  
  
  *****end of report*****
  