Operator of Vsl #1 was heading up river just north of Grosse Ile toll bridge and struck a lighted green buoy and damaged vessel.  Operator beached vessel on shore  without injury to self and good samaritan contacted the U.S. Coast Guard, who announced the report via FHF radio and Wayne Co. Sheriff Unit 717 responded.  Vessel was towed to Riverview Boat Launch by tow boat U.S. where it was loaded onto trailer.  Vessel had 3-foot long hole in hull.
Riverview City                