RedactedNarrative: On Wednesday April 07, 2021 at around 18:00 a single vessel traveling upstream on the Nolichucky River with 2 occupants on board struck a metal object just below the water line. The passenger was ejected from the vessel and the operator was thrown forward into the vessel. The metal object tore a hole in the vessel causing it to flood and sink.
  
   Both occupants were wearing a PFD and were able to swim to shore. The passenger suffered severe bruising on the left side of her body and the operator suffered a broken arm that required surgery. 
  
   *** On Wednesday April 07, 2021 at around 18:40 I received information from Lt. of single vessel accident on the Nolichucky River in Greene County. I was informed that both individuals onboard had been injured and were being treated by EMS at this time. Upon interviewing the operator Operator he stated at approximately 18:00 his vessel was traveling up stream on the Nolichucky River, in the middle of the channel, when it struck a metal object just below the water line. 
  
  The passenger Subject was ejected from the vessel and Operator was thrown forward into the vessel. The metal object had tore a hole in the vessel causing it to flood and sink. Both occupants were wearing a PFD and were able to swim to shore. Operator stated they were able to flag down a vehicle on a nearby road and call 911. Both occupants were transported to the Johnson City Medical Center by ambulance. 
  
  The occupant suffered severe bruising on the left side of her body and the operator suffered a broken arm that required surgery. Upon inspection of the river the following day I was able to observe the object that was struck due to the river falling several inches over night. The object that was struck was an old bridge pylon that the operator knew about but misjudged its position in the river.   
  
  *** Toxicology results came back with no alcohol in operators system. No charges will be sought.
  