RedactedNarrative: Based upon all verbal and written statements:
  On September 11th, 2021 at approximately 5:00 p.m., Vessel #1 (2008 Sunchaser Pontoon) was being operated by OPERATOR 1 under the supervision of his grandfather and vessel owner. The vessel was traveling on Cherokee Lake in Grainger County between point 17 and 18 heading towards the Olen Marshall Bridge. The vessel was traveling between 0-10 miles per hour with seven people on board and towing two juvenile occupants on a tube. The vessel struck a group of rocks on the back side of TVA Circle Park that were submerged in water. At this time, boat owner took control of the vessel. The vessel started sinking on the starboard side. The juveniles that were in tow swam to the bank after the impact. Boat Owner navigated the sinking vessel to the nearby bank. All occupants were removed from the vessel and the vessel was secured to the bank. Occupant called Grainger County 911 for assistance. Grainger County Rescue Squad, Grainger County EMS and TWRA Wildlife Officer responded to the scene. There were no injuries. The vessel was secured. All persons on board the vessel were transported by water where statements were taken. The owner contacted Tow Boat US and the vessel was successfully recovered on September 12th, 2021. The vessel damage was assessed, and photographs were taken by the owner and Greenlee Marine.