Operator on water most of the day for annual Yellowstone River Boat Float

Operator struck submerged rocks causing extreme damage to hull and I/O engine

Operator unaware that damage had occurred - beached vessel to socialize for a short time and returned to vessel and attempted to operate vessel which had already taken on water in hull

Operator had engine trouble and vessel sank almost immediately after backing vessel off the shore (operator and passenger were picked-up by Sweet Grass County Sheriff Office vessel

Operator claims insurance totaled the vessel
Reed Point                    