Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 were being operated down the Tuscarawas River; neither Operator was familiar with the area or the lowhead dam on the river in Dover, Ohio.  As a result, both Vessel 1 and Vessel 2 went over the dam; Vessel 2 was trapped in the hydraulic and is considered a complete loss.  Both Operators were able to self-rescue with no injuries.
 
The primary contributing factor for the incident was noted as "Operator Inexperience" - in this case inexperience with the area/location.
Dover