On 09/03/2023 at approximately 10:00 AM, I, Game Warden First Class (GWFC) with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division (GA DNR LED) was notified about a boating incident that occurred on Blue Ridge Lake in Fannin County, GA. More specifically, the incident occurred on C Dock at Blue Ridge Marina. Initial reports indicated the incident occurred on 09/02/2023 at approximately 3:00 PM. 

Later on 09/02/23, GWFC and I responded to Blue Ridge to look at the boats involved in the incident. The Marina staff informed us the owner of Vessel 1 (V1) was leaving his boat slip and attempting to leave when he stated he inadvertently gave the vessel too much throttle (gas) and hit Vessel 2 (V2) as it was docked. The front portion of V1's pontoon struck the outboard motor of V2 causing extensive damage to the oil pan area. GWFC and I documented all necessary information and took photograph of the damage. 

I then spoke with the owner and operator of V1 by phone call. He stated he had already spoken with the owner of V2  and informed her about the situation. 

Nothing further at this time.

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