Two people were fishing a catfish tournament on the Mississippi River and were navigating upstream about an hour before daylight. As operator was negotiating the Cow island bend he exited the main channel to the east and hit a sandbar which was approximatly 1-2 inches below the surface,which made the vessel come to an immediate stop,subsequently throwing occupant forward into the bow area of the vessel sriking several items (rod holder,marine battery,and seat) which caused his injuries.
MEMPHIS