Operator had just locked through Lock and Dam 3 and was heading down river at a speed of approximately 10 to 15 mph. The operator of the boat stated that it was raining and he noticed a water leak in the front windshield of the boat. The operator stated that he was attempting to find out where the windshield was leaking and was not paying attention to the navigation of his boat. The operator stated that he looked back out the window and observed the boat was too close to shore. The operator powered back the engines when running aground on the shore embankment that was covered by rock. The accident occurred at mile marker 496. The boat was towed back to Bill's Bay Marina.
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