RedactedNarrative: On 07/11/2022 at approximately 23:00 a vessel carrying 2 individuals was traveling downstream on Watauga lake in Carter County. The vessel was traveling approximately 35 mph when it struck a floating log. The log created a hole on the starboard side of the hull and the vessel began flooding with water. The occupants were able to flag down another vessel for assistance and the damaged vessel was towed to a marina. 
  
  *** 	On Monday July 11th, 2022 at approximately 23:55 I was notified of a single vessel property damage accident on Watauga Lake in Carter County. I responded by vehicle to Mallard Cove Marina where Officer was located. Officer advised the damaged vessel had been towed to this location by a passing pontoon boat. Upon my arrival I interviewed and took statements from the occupants.
  
  	The operator stated, at approximately 23:00 he and subject1 were traveling downstream towards Butler bridge at 35 mph when they struck an unknown object in the water. Upon striking the object the boat came to an immediate stop. The vessel began to quickly fill with water and began to sink. Operator made several phone calls to 911 and family members advising them of the situation. They attempted to retrieve PFD''s from the vessel but the impact made it impossible to open the compartments. Then both occupants exited the vessel and swam toward the object they had struck, which turned out to be a large log. While sitting on the log, the occupants were able to flag down a passing pontoon boat that towed their damaged boat into Mallard Cove Marina. 
  
  	Upon my arrival I assisted the occupants with tying the vessel to the dock until family members could bring their trailer from Watauga Dam boat ramp. While waiting I checked for safety equipment on the vessel and found everything needed except for wearable PFD''s due to the compartment being stuck. The occupants showed no signs of impairment, and no alcohol was found on the vessel. When the trailer arrived, we were able to load the vessel onto the trailer and pull the vessel from the water. Upon removing the vessel from the water, a hole measuring 16in by 17in was located on the starboard side hull and multiple rivets were missing on the port side of the hull. Photographs were taken the vessel was released to the owner. 
  
  No violations were found.
  