On June the 19th at approximately 5:30 AM three people were returning to Myrtlewood boat landing after a night of fishing.  The boat was traveling north on the Tombigbee River when the boat suddenly lost steering and took a sharp turn to the right.  occupant was sitting on the middle seat and was thrown overboard when the boat made the sudden turn. operator said that he "tried to kill the engine but it would not turn off".  The vessel continued to make the sharp right turn when occupant1 noticed that they were headed for a large stump that was protruding about 5ft above the water line.  Just before impact occupant1 attempted to jump over the stump and was knocked overboard.  Upon impact operator was thrown into the console.  occupant1 swam to and pulled occupant2 to safety in shallow water.  All 3 individuals recieved medical treatment at Brian Whitfield Hospital and were released.
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