Vessel 1 with 2 occupants proceeded in northern direction heading out of Herron Bayou on plane when the vessel struck a submerged object causing the vessel to stop abruptly.  The operator and passenger were thrown forward in the vessel and landing in a heap in the bow of the vessel.  Upon recovering from the sudden stop, the operator then rowed the vessel back to the boat ramp.  ; occupant :Facial fractures (2) on right side of face, dislocated jaw, dislodged tooth and laceration to lip.; Operator sustained a bi-lateral fracture of the jaw and a knee injury.
WEST PENSACOLA