On July 16, 2012, at 1019hrs, rangers were notified by dispatch of a vessel accident and that the vessel was taking on water.   No injuries were reported.  The vessel had run over rocks in shallow water while going between two islands which caused damage to the bottom of the hull and prop. The operator pulled the vessel over to the shore and set anchor to look at damage.  The operator noticed damage to the prop.  The operator got on his friends vessel to return to the marina in order to get a new prop out of his truck.  When they returned to the vessel they noticed that water was in the cabin and on the deck.  They then called 911 and contacted rangers to report the accident.  The operator was unsure of his location   Rangers met the operator at Hemingway launch ramp and took his statement and helped arrange for salvage of the vessel.  Park aircraft located the vessel near the Saddle Islands and advised that it was submerged just below the water line.  The vessel was salvaged the next day and photographs were taken.
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