At approximately 10 pm on August 6, 2011 a boat returning to Sandpoint from Willow Bay Marina executed a u-turn in the narrows of the Pend Oreille River on the Laclede Ferry Crossing.  The boat struck a submerged object along the south shore of the river, which the boat began to sink.  The driver beached the boat.  Excessive speed and alcohol were contributing factors.
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