RedactedNarrative: Operator on water most of the day for annual Yellowstone River Boat Float
  
  Operator struck submerged rocks causing extreme damage to hull and I/O engine
  
  Operator unaware that damage had occurred - beached vessel to socialize for a short time and returned to vessel and attempted to operate vessel which had already taken on water in hull
  
  Operator had engine trouble and vessel sank almost immediately after backing vessel off the shore (operator and passenger were picked-up by Sweet Grass County Sheriff Office vessel
  
  Operator claims insurance totaled the vessel
NameOfBodyOfWater: Yellowstone River
NearestCityTown: Reed Point                    