V1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON THE CHIPOLA CUT OFF FROM DEAD LAKES WHEN HE STRUCK A STUMP IN THE WATER. OPERATOR ESTIMATES HE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN HE STRUCK THE STUMP WITH THE STARBOARD SIDE OF HIS VESSEL. ENGINE ON V1 QUIT WHILE operator WAS TRYING TO BEACH IT ON A SANDY AREA OF THE RIVER BANK. operator THEN USED THE TROLING MOTOR TO REACH SHORE AS V1 STARTED TAKING ON WATER.
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