Vessel 1 was traveling westbound (down river) on the Illinois River approximately 700 yards east of the Marseilles Dam.  Operator #1 said he was traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour when he struck a submerged log in the river with the lower unit of his vessel.  The lower unit of Vessel #1 was damaged and began taking on water.  Operator #1 said his left shoulder was injured due to the crash, however, he declined to have medical treatment.  No other injuries were reported.
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