The operator of vessel #1 said he was east-bound on the Columbia River enroute to Clover SIalnd from McDougal Bay, doing approximately 45 mph, in the center of the river almost to the Blue Bridge between Kennewick and PAsco when the outdrive of his vessel struck a log floating in the river.  His vessels engine immediately died, and it began taking on water, P1 said he and P2 then Donned PFDs and P1 Called 911.
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