Three people were floating a section of water on the south side of the island on the Cleawater River, near the county line.  The operator of the 16 foot drift boat chose a course where there were several rocks to navigate around.  At the last moment the operator decided to alter course, where the vessel then struck a rock and the weight shift of passengers along with water flow caused the vessel to over turn.  All subjects ended up in the water, and Clearwater County Marine were contacted to help.  Clearwater County picked up one subject who was clinging to the boat and the other two had swam to the north side of the river where they were picked up.  One subject was transported to the hospital for possible cold water immersion treatment, and the others declined any medical attention.  None of the occupants were weraring any PFDs at the time, or after the accident.  The vessel was removed the following day.
Peck                          