On December 16, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am, two bass boats collided in the no wake zone at the beatty's ford access area on lake norman. 

The motor cowling of vessel 1 and the trolling motor propeller of vessel 2 made contact.  The collision resulted in damage to the motor cowling of vessel 1 and damage to the trolling motor propeller of vessel 2.  Both vessels were underway at the time of impact.  It is unclear which vessel would be the stand on or give way vessel.  The waters were congested with boat traffic.  No alcohol was involved and no pfds were used.  The damage estimated to the motor cowling on vessel 1 is $2,768.80.  The owner of vessel 2 estimates the damage to his trolling motor propeller at approximately $200.00.  

The incident was reported to officer several days after the incident occurred.


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LAKE NORMAN
DENVER                        