RedactedNarrative: On 03/16/2019 at 0758 hours Game Warden Corporal responded to a boating accident at the Highland Marina boat ramp. 
  
  	Operator1 advised he was the operator of Vessel One. Operator1 was traveling North West exiting Highland Marina. Operator1 increased his speed so his vessel was on plane. Operator1 did not see Vessel Two and the bow of his boat impacted the starboard quarter of Vessel Two. The damage to Vessel One was the fiberglass bow and the trolling motor.  Operator1 was not injured and did not have any passengers in his boat.  
  
  	Operator2 advised he was the operator of Vessel Two. Operator2 was traveling North East in the main channel of the lake. Operator2 observed Vessel One traveling towards him. He attempted to avoid a collision with Vessel One but was unsuccessful. The Bow of Vessel One impacted the starboard quarter of his vessel. The damage to Vessel Two was the fiberglass on the starboard quarter, bilge pump, and motor housing. Vessel Two was taking on water. Operator2 was not injured and did not have any passengers in his boat. 
  
  	I took photographs of the damage to Vessel One and Vessel Two. Operator2 and Operator1 were able to trailer their vessels and remove them from the scene. They were both advised how to obtain a copy of this report and to contact the Department of Natural resources with any additional information. Body camera video and audio is available for this call.
  