RedactedNarrative: Operator capsized his boat after launching from Steck Park.  He indicated that he crossed under the train trestle and he turned to go back to Steck Park due to mechanical problems.  The operator said that the throttle stuck and when he turned to go back to boat flipped over.  A witness was able to get to the accident scene and assist the operator of the vessel.  The operator's foot was caught inside the boat but he was able to grab the boat and pull his head up and breath until he was assisted by the witness.  The witness took the operator to Steck Park and then returned to tow the vessel.  Washington County paramedics checked the operator, the operator was transported to the hospital by a family member.  
  Officers arrived on scene and the boat was already loaded on the trailer.  There was obvious damage to the interior, the wind sheild was broken, and the engine cowling was missing.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Snake River
NearestCityTown: Weiser                        