RedactedNarrative: On thursday august 25, 2022, at approximately 0130 hours, operator hit a floating dock that was not secured to land on lake wylie in the south fork river.  It is unknown where the floating dock came from, but it was floating in open water near the osprey nest island across from the allen fishing area.
  
  Operator reported the incident to wildlife master officer around 0900 hours that day.  At that time it was not apparent that the damage would be $2000, and operator planned to get a quote on the damage.  On saturday 27, 2022 i, wildlife officer, was notified by master officer to contact operator.  After speaking with operator by phone, sergeant and myself drove to kings mountain to speak with operator and see the vessel.  At that time, we discovered operator had already made repairs to the vessel.  Operator showed us pictures from the night of the incident.  I observed the floating dock on september 1, 2022, at lake wylie.
  
  Operator reported he was cruising approximately 28 miles per hour in the dark going to scout a fishing spot for an upcoming tournament.  As he was traveling north in the south fork river, he did not see the floating dock until it was too close to avoid hitting. The vessel struck the floating dock and went over top of it.  Operator reported going air born and the vessel cutting off due to the kill switch lanyard being pulled loose.  He stated that he hit his arm during the incident but did not seek medical attention. After hitting the floating dock, the two men pulled the floating dock to the nearby island and secured it there. There is a distinct line and damage across the floating dock where the vessel went over it. The vessel's hull and prop showed damage from the incident.  Operator also reported damage to the rod holder stand on the back of the vessel.
  
  It is determined that lack of visibility due to darkness, and an object floating in the water that is not normally in that location contributed to the incident. No alcohol was involved. Personal flotation devices were not used during the incident. 
  
  No injuries beyond first aid were reported. 
  
  No charges filed.
  
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