RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel 1 was cruising at approximately 30 MPH downstream on the Sangamon River at approximately 5:00 pm on 06/21/2014 during a severe thunderstorm. Operator stated he struck a submerged object with the lower unit which threw him toward the bow of the boat. Vessel 1 then made a drastic right turn grounding on the right bank descending with the starboard bow striking a tree. Operator received a 7 CM laceration of the right heel from an impact within the boat. Damage estimate by operator was approximately $6000.00. 
  
    
  
  On 06/27/14 operator was issued a written warning for careless operation of a watercraft.   
  
  Case Closed