RedactedNarrative: Based on statements taken from the victims and evidence at the scene the following events occurred on 4-14-18 at approximately 6:15 a.m.: Vessel 1 was traveling north on the Tensaw River. The boat struck an unknown object underwater that was not observed by the operator. Once the operator noticed the boat was taking on water, he turned to starboard bank and steered towards the east bank. He was then able to tie the boat off to a tree before the boat completely sank.  A passing boater then took operator and his passenger to the Mt. Vernon boat launch were they contacted Trooper directly. All legally required safety equipment was present on the boat and both the operator and passenger were wearing personal flotation devices.