RedactedNarrative: I, Wildlife Officer, and two other wildlife officers were patrolling the Intracoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach by boat at approximately 04:15 pm when we received a call from dispatch reporting a boating incident at Carolina Beach.  We then proceeded to Carolina Beach State Park to begin our investigation.  Upon arriving at the Carolina Beach State Park, we spoke with the owner of the rented PWCS (Vessels #1 and #3).  We then interviewed the operators and passengers of all vessels involved.  There were no other witnesses.
  
  On August 6, 2016 at approximately 03:00 pm on the Intracoastal Waterway east of N. Channel Haven Dr. Wilmington, NC, three vessels were heading south on the Intracoastal Waterway.  
  
  Upon investigation it was found that Vessels #1 and #3 were traveling south side by side on the Intracoastal Waterway in the same direction as Vessel #2.  Vessel #1 made a left turn toward the east traveling at a speed under 10 mph while Vessel #3 continued to maintain a straight course.  Vessel #1 then collided with Vessel #2 at an approximate 45 degree angle.  
  
  At the time of the collision, Vessel #2 traveling between 21 and 40 mph struck Vessel #1 with the starboard side bow impacting the port side of Vessel #1.  During the collision, the operator of Vessel #1 was knocked off the vessel and swam clear of the incident.  
  
  After the collision, the operator of Vessel #2 stated he turned hard left towards the east and pulled the emergency cut off switch.  Vessel #2 assisted pulling the operator of Vessel #1 onboard his vessel.  Vessel #2 then assisted in the towing of Vessel #1 back to Carolina Beach State Park boat ramp.  
  
  Basic first aid was then administered to the operator of Vessel #1, who had minor cuts on the fingers of his left hand as well as a minor cut to his right arm.  
  
  The damage done to Vessel #1 included a broken steering handle bar on the port side as well as extensive damage done to the fiberglass hull along the port side.  There were also black skid marks on the seat of Vessel #1 that appeared to be made by Vessel #2.  
  
  The damage seen on Vessel #2 included deep scratches, gouge marks, and scuffs to the fiberglass hull on the starboard side beginning at the bow and extending to the middle of the vessel above the water line. 
  According to Vessel #2, both Vessels #1 and #3 passed Vessel #2 a short distance on his starboard side.  The distance was unknown at the time of the investigation.  
  
  According to Vessel #2, Vessel #1 passed Vessel #2 a short distance and made a sharp left turn cutting off Vessel #2.  Vessel #2 stated that he had no time to stop to prevent the collision.  
  
  According to the operators of Vessels #1 and #3, they both passed Vessel #2 and stopped approximately 100 yards in front of Vessel #2 on the west side of the channel.  Both stated they had a conversation and decided to turn around to head north on the Intracoastal Waterway.  Vessel #1 then made a left turn and collided into the starboard bow of Vessel #2.  Vessel #3 continued to stay straight and was not involved in the incident.