On 04/13/2023 at approximately 09:50 a.m., a boating incident occurred on lake norman near point of view drive.  Vessel-1 was a 19' carolina skiff operated by v1 operator and accompanied by v1 passenger 1 and v1 passenger 2.  Vessel -2 was a ranger 690 fisherman operated.  

The operator of vessel one was traveling east at idle speed towards a buoy located approximately 100 yds west from the bank of fern haven lane.  All occupants of vessel-1 were located in close proximity to the center console of the vessel.  Vessel-2 left a pier and approached from the south heading north further into the creek.  The occupants of vessel-2 were seated at the helm and passenger position of the vessel.  Vessel-2, traveling north at approximately 40 mph struck vessel-1 in the rear corner of the starboard (right) side of vessel-1.  After impact, the occupants of vessel-2 were ejected over the port (left) side of the vessel.  A safety lanard was not in use.  Therefore, vessel-2 continued traveling unoccupied for approximately 600 yds before coming to rest on a wooded bank between two trees located in close proximity to winston way lane.  The occupants of vessel-1 then assisted the occupants of vessel-2 out of the water.  The occupants of both vessels then met rescuers at a dock located at point of view drive.  In vessel-1; first responders treated minor injuries with first aid at the scene and all further medical treatment was refused.  Vessel-1 returned to pinnacle access area after the scene was cleared.  Vessel-2 was recovered by boat tow us and was returned to stumpy creek access area.  No other injuries or damage was reported at this time.

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LAKE NORMAN
MOORESVILLE                   