RedactedNarrative: Ranger 1 was on patrol on Bear Lake  when he observed a PWC not observing Speed and Proximity.  He attempted pull the PWC over and while trying to get along side the PWC it struck the starboard engine on the patrol boat.  It damaged the motor.  I was called in to take a report as an outside Agency.  I went to Bear Lake and pulled the boat out of the water to photograph and report on the damage to the vessel.  While there I talked to Ranger 1 about the incident.  He stated he was patrolling and observed a few PWC's.  One PWC was doing donuts around another and also came to close to multiple other vessels in the water.  He tried to get the PWC to come along his vessel so he could talk to them.  The PWC operator was struggling to get along side his vessel and struck the engine as it was approaching.  They were eventually able to get the PWC to the side of the boat  and Ranger 1 performed a vessel safety inspection.  He found it was a rental from a nearby company.  Ranger 1 got the operators information and issued a warning to the operator. 
  
  I was able to contact V2 Operator who was the operator of the PWC and talk to her.  I had V2 Operator fill out a witness statement form of her observation of the event and what happened.  V2 Operator stated she was confused by the officer because there were multiple vessels around and she didn't see any lights on the patrol boat and didn't hear any sirens.  V2 Operator stated she was not sure if the ranger was motioning her or someone else.  V2 Operator did state that she did hit the patrol boat with her PWC and took blame for the collision between the two vessels.  She stated she would pay for damages to the vessel.
  
  I contacted Bear Lake Watersports the owners of the PWC and talked to Employee.  Employee stated that there was no damage to the PWC when they brought it back. He stated that V2 Operator did not get the insurance on the rental when they rented it so they assumed all responsibility for damage occurred during operation.
  
  From all of my investigations it is obvious that V2 Operator was at fault for the incident and admitted that to me and stated she would take responsibility for the incident.
  
  The Salt Lake Shop for the Division of Recreation was able to get me a quote for the damage to the motor covers and it is attached to this report.
  
  