RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 was traveling in the opposite direction in which the operator was sitting. The operator of vessel #1 did not see vessel #2 due to facing the opposite direction. The operator of vessel #2 could not paddle fast enough to get out of the way of vessel #1 when the collision happened. The operator of vessel #2 fell out of the vessel when struck by vessel #1. 
  
  The occupants of vessel #1 pulled out of the water the victim and brought him back to shore where he was still unconscious and bleeding from a wound on his head. Victim awoke and transported to the local hospital.
  
  
  Charges pending.