RedactedNarrative: On December 28, 2012 at approximately 8:30 am Operator was operating  an air boat with 5 other occupants coming back from the west weir in the slough south of Port Mansfield, Tx. When he attempted to go around a little island in the middle of the slough that normally has sufficient water thinking there was water underneath some algae. Proceeded to continue through it and struck bottom launching two people out of their seats. Victim1 landed on dry land breaking 2 ribs  in the process and his wife struck the air boat lacerating her Shin. The operator and the other 3 occupants suffered no injuries. The operator proceeded back to port an took the injured to get medical attention. The Two children on vessel were using the life jackets but the four adults were not. According to victim1  the operator appeared  sober and aware.
NameOfBodyOfWater: 8230 LOWER LAGUNA MADRE
NearestCityTown: Port Mansfield                