RedactedNarrative: According to the operator, Operator, he and his party were traveling east out of the roanoke river and into the albemarle sound at approximately 15 mph when they struck a submerged log. The log was located between channel marker 5 and 6 near the mouth of the river. When the vessel struck the log, it lost power. Operator stopped the vessel to raise the engine and assess the damage. He observed that the lower unit had been torn off by the submerged log. He then anchored the vessel and waited for assistance. 
  
  I was patrolling boating and fishing in the area when i observed the vessel flagging me down. When i approached, i observed 3 males and 3 females in a 22 foot stingray. The operator informed me what happened and i began to tow the vessel to mackey's marina. About halfway to port, i stopped because the occupants of the towed vessel informed me that they were taking on water. I then continued to port. When we got to mackey's marina, the occupants loaded the vessel onto the trailer and pulled it out of the water. Water had filled up the hull and was covering the battery. 
  
  No alcohol or drug use was suspected and no charges were filed.