Subject was cruising in his Vessel across Lake Okeechobee from Port Myakka to Clewiston for a overnight stay on the way to Venice, FL.  While crossing on Route 1 approx. 40' West of the Channel Marker #5, Operator ran aground puncturing the hull of his vessel. No injures reported, Operator estimated $20,000 of damage to his vessel, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to remove both subjects from vessel and bring them to shore.
BELLE GLADE                   