RedactedNarrative: On 07/02/2022 Vessel 1 was at anchor and occupied by V1 Owner and V1 Passenger 2 in the Miller’s Bay area of West Okoboji Lake located in Dickinson County. Vessel 2 was tied-off to Vessel 1 and operated by V2 Operator; Vessel 1’s starboard side was touching Vessel 2’s port side. At approximately 5:00 PM, V2 Operator decided to leave Miller’s Bay and had forgotten he was tied-off to Vessel 1. V2 Operator tried to pull away from Vessel 1, but the rope attaching the two boats rope caused Vessel 2 to come into contact with Vessel 1. As a result, Vessel 1 sustained a dented and scratched hull to its starboard side. Vessel 2 sustained a scratched hull on its port side.
  
   V1 Owner contacted Conservation Officer (CO) 1 at approximately 6:02 PM at the Gull Point Lake Patrol Station and advised him of the incident. CO 1 followed up with V1 Owner at the Emerson Bay Boat Ramp. V2 Operator contacted CO 1 at 6:21 PM. CO 1 followed up with V2 Operator on Lake Minnewashta. V2 Operator advised CO 1 he was “at fault”.