May 18, 2012 around 11:40 PM operator was traviling West in the main channel of Lewis Smith Lake. He struck a log floating in the water, ripping his outboard engine off his vessel. The engine flew foward over the bow of the vessel. Parts of the engine struck operator in the back of the head, back, and arm. subject was fishing near by and rendered aid to operator. He tied his boat up and and took him to his home in Battle Creek. subject said they saw the log floating nearby operator's vessel. operator was transported to UAB Hospital. He was treated and released the next day. 

 The 250 hp Mercury Outboad Engine was a complete losse. It is in approximetely 200 feet of water.
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