Operator2 was operating a fishing boat on plane southbound and Operator1 was operating a pontoon boat at a slow cruising speed westbound. Operator1 and his passengers saw Operator2 operating toward them and Operator1 put his boat in neutral in an attempt to slow down. Several passengers on the pontoon stood up, waved their arms, and yelled at Operator2 to get his attention. Operator2 corrected to the right in an attempt to avoid collision. 

The front left side of the fishing boat struck the front right side of the pontoon boat and went up and over the pontoon boat. One person was ejected from the fishing boat and sustained a large hematoma on his left side. 

Several passengers of the pontoon were transported to the hospital but later released with no injuries or minor injuries.  Damage estimates are estimates only. Blood draw results for both operators were submitted to the wi state lab of hygiene and results are pending.

Pokegama Lake
Lac du Flambeau               