RedactedNarrative: I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Law Enforcement, responded to a boating incident on 08/16/2020 at approximately 1730 hours. I was advised that the incident took place at approximately 1453, there were no injuries,  and that the vessels were located at one of the subjects residence.
  
  Upon arrival, I met with the operator of vessel one (FL1866RM). Operator1 advised me that he was North bound in the ICW nearing the mouth of the Fort George River when a South bound vessel struck them. No one was ejected or injured. Operator1 stated that both vessels attempted to make evasive maneuvers to avoid collision, however one the vessels made an incorrect maneuver causing the vessels to collide. 
  
  Operator1 also advised me that the operator of vessel 2 (FL1613NM) and his father were present and exchanged information. Operator1 and Subject came to an agreement for Subject to purchase vessel one for $19,000. 
  
  Operator1 issued Subject a Bill of Sale and the title for the vessel. In addition, Operator1 is going to issue Subject a power of attorney for the vessel so Subject can take care of the insurance claim while Operator1 is on deployment as he is active duty and ships out later this week. Both parties were satisfied and were mutually agreed to this arrangement. 
  
  While speaking with Operator2,  he stated that he was South bound on the ICW near the mouth of the Fort George River where he stated he was as far starboard as he could be. Operator2 added that the ICW was heavily congested and he had a vessel 20 feet away to his starboard. Operator2 then stated he observed a vessel approaching head on. Operator2 attempted an evasive maneuver to avoid collision. Operator2 added that Operator1 also attempted an evasive maneuver. 
  
  It is unclear who made the incorrect maneuver based on both testimonies from both operators. However, both testimonies stated that both vessel one and vessel two attempted an evasive maneuver. No citations were issued.
  
  The vessel collided on their portside bows in a glancing blow. Vessel one sustained moderate fiberglass damage, puncturing and ripping through the hull near the gunwale and a busted rub rail. Vessel two suffered minor damage displaying striations on the portside bow.
  