On Thursday, July 7th, 2011, Vessel #1 was traveling Southwest on Lake Michigan attempting to enter inside the breakwall at the chicago light.   Once Owner/Operator observed the chicago light, he proceded to the north of the lighthouse where he believed the opening in the breakwall was.   At that time,  Owner/Operator struck the breakwall at approximately 15MPH causing victim 1 to be ejected from the boat and land on the breakwall.  Victim 2  was seated on the vessel and was violently shaken inside the vessel.   Shortly after striking the breakwall, the boat began to take on water and became partially submerged in the water.  All four occupants had life vest on and were able to hang onto the side of the vessel until Chicago Police Marine Units were able to rescue them from the water.

Victim 1 and Victim 2 were admitted to Childrens Memorial Hospital in Chicago after complaining of minor back injuries.  Victim 1 and Victim 2 were released shortly after being admitted with no additional treatment.

The boat was removed from the water by Tow Boat US.

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