RedactedNarrative: On 07/22/2017, at approximately 1700 hours, Vessel 1 (Unknown) was leaving the beach of Ft. McRee.  While attempting to leave the beach of Ft. McRee, Vessel 1 was backing off the beach and had his engines turned to his port side causing Vessel 1 to strike Vessel 2 (FL1918NJ).
  
    The owner of v2 was in the water trying to keep Vessel 1 from striking Vessel 2.  While attempting to stop Vessel 1 from striking Vessel 2 V2 owner was pushing Vessel 1 away from Vessel 2 when his right index finger was smashed between the hull of both vessels causing him to lose his index finger just below the finger nail.  
  
  	On 07/24/2017 V2 owner called Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to report the boating accident.  Officer tried to contact V2 owner that morning and was unable to make contact.  Officer2 also tried to make contact with V2 owner that afternoon and was unable to make contact. 
  
  	On 08/13/2017 V2 owner came to the FWC field office in Pensacola Florida to speak with an Officer.  None were available at that time and Officer set up a meeting for the next day.
  
  On 08/14/2017 Officer met with V2 owner and got a sworn written statement from him describing the incident above.  Officer also was given a phone number and possible insurance information from the subject that could own Vessel 1.  
  
  	Officer has tried to call the number several times but has been unable to reach anyone.  At this time Vessel 1 will be unknown and the operator of Vessel 1 is also unknown.