Operator just locked through the dam and was heading down river back to the Upper Boat Harbor Docks in Red Wing when his wife noticed water coming into the cabin of the boat. The operator said he then called for help on the marine radio and turned the boat and headed for shore. The boat was taking on water at a fast pace. The operator said that once the bow was on shore the boat took on water and the back portion of the boat was submerged in a few seconds. There was a 4" hole caused by the exhaust pipe (which was missing). When asked, the operator stated he didn't remember hitting anything.
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