RedactedNarrative: On tuesday, june 8, 2022 at approximately 17:30, new hanover county sheriffs department notified wildlife officer to respond to boat incident behind a residence on figure 8 island.  
  
  Upon arrival, officer spoke with the operator of the vessel.  He stated that he was heading in a north direction in figure 8 channel.  He stated that he had the motor trimmed up and attempted to turn to the left to avoid the dock, but it was too late.  Just before hitting the dock, the back right side of the vessel hit the floating dock.
  
  After impact, operator and his passenger were ejected out of the right side of the vessel and into the water.  The vessel continued on with no one in the boat at a high rate of speed.  The vessel turned to the left going into the marsh grass and coming to a stop approximately 30 yards from the water with the motor still running.  Operator then swam across the channel to the boat to shut the motor off.
  
  Operator is unsure of the amount of damage to the vessel.  He was advised to get an estimate at a boat repair facility.
  
  No injuries were reported.  Subject was charged with careless and reclkess boating and not having a boater education certification.
  
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