The boat operator was driving towards Lock and Dam No 3 from above the lock when he made a turn heading back up river.  The operator thought he was traveling at approximately 40 mph when he made the turn.  Witness reports the back of the boat came out of the water and the bow dove in to the water.  All 13 people onboard the watercraft were ejected out of the boat.  Witness reports also stated that the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed. The two children were the only ones wearing PFD's.
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