Operator was operating upstream in Ish Creek on Ft. Loudon Lake when he struck a submerged object (likely a rock pile).  Two occupants got in the water to check the drive systyem and found that the props were bent.  They went a bit farther up into the creek and dropped anchor.  Later on they realized that they were taking on water.  They pulled up anchor and tried to return to Fox Road Marina.  Instead they diverted to Choto Marina where myself and Officer got to them.  They were able to move on to Fox Road Marina that night.
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