Vessel 1 had left the area of Papa Boos and was idling toward Leibs Island.  After traveling approximately 500 yards, the operator of vessel 1 felt an impact.  The operator of vessel 1 stated that he did not hear another vessel motor but found that a second vessel (vessel 2) had hit his vessel.  The operators of the two vessels exchanged some heated words and then left the scene in different directions.

The only description of vessel 2, which was consistent between the operator of vessel 1 and a witness, is that it was a dark-colored ski boat with a v-shaped front and railings which had been traveling westbound down the lake.

The witness also confirmed that both vessels had their navigation lights on at the time of the incident.
Buckeye Lake
Thornville                    