RedactedNarrative: On june 1, 2014 at approximately 4:45pm, wildlife officers witnessed a boating accident that occurred on the icw just south of masons inlet. 
  
  The accident occurred when operator1 was traveling south on the icw. Operator1 was traveling at approximately 15 mph going in a southern direction on the western side of the icw when his boat ran aground landing on a sandbar. The vessel came to a sudden and complete stop. 
  
  Vessel 2 operator was also traveling in the same direction and was approximately 50 yards behind vessel 1. Operator2 stated that he did not see vessel 1 hit the sandbar and came to a stop until it was too late to avoid impact. Just before impact, vessel 2 turned to the right in an attempt to avoid the collision. Vessel 2 made contact with vessel 1's starboard, stern side, just above the swim platform. Vessel 2 drove up onto the rear portion of vessel 1 then slid off the right side gunnel causing visible damage to the ladder on the swim platform of vessel 1 and a gouge into the fiberglass on the hull of vessel 2. 
  
  Wildlife officers made sure all parties involved were not injured. Both vessels drove to wrightsville beach access area and filled out the accident reports.