On November 25, 2013 LWF Agents received a call in reference to a boat accident that occurred on 11/24/13.  Agents made contact with operator of the vessel.  Operator stated that he was cutting through the marsh near Wonder Lake when his motor struck a submerged pipe.  He stated that it caused damage to his lower unit.   He stated that he was with 5 other subjects and they were heading to assist another boater.  He stated that the following day four of the passengers were sore from the incident after being thrown when they struck the pipe along with himself.  Operator stated that they were wearing the proper Type III PFD's.  alcohol was not suspected in the accident.  on 10/26/13  Agents went to the area With Operator to take photos of the area.  Operator later that day contacted Agent and advised that he believed he found the pipe he believes he hit.  See attached   photos taken by Operator. On 11/25/13 subject went to ER for back, neck and rib pains.  The vessel is a center console with teleflex steering.
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