Dispatch received a report of a boat that struck a log in the river. Deputies responded to scene and observed the boat was already in tow. The operator stated that he had hit a log in the river and his lower unit was missing. Deputies noticed a green can buoy submerged near the area where the accident occurred. It is the deputies' opinion that this is what the operator hit. Deputies followed the boat in tow back to the boat launch. They assisted the owner with loading the boat. When the boat was on the trailer, they observed the lower unit had severe damage.
Red Wing