RedactedNarrative: On, 05 November, 2015, at approximately 1539, I Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrived  to the St. Johns River south of Sisters Creek, Jacksonville, Florida to investigate a boating accident which took place at channel marker 25 in th St. Johns River at approximately 1519.
  
  I met with the Boat operator/owner, and interviewed him. There was only one other occupant on board when the accident occurred. I spoke to the occupant, and there were no injuries to report. 
  
  The boat was being towed by Jacksonville Fire Department, Marine Unit when I arrived. The boat was taking on water around the out-drive seal.  The owner and the occupant were able to bail water from the hull while their boat was in tow.  The boat was towed to the St. Johns Marina where it was hoisted from the water.
  
  During my inspection of the boat, i could not find signs of previous damages. 
  
  The damages which occurred during the accident included damage to the bottom of the hull, the propeller was damaged, the propeller guard rail was damaged, and the out-drive seal was damaged.  
  
  The operator stated the water was 34' deep at the time of impact and it sounded as if it hit something submerged and hard.  He then felt a vibration from the bottom of the boat. occupant went below deck and identified they were taking on water.  
  
  The boat and the operator and occupant were able to make it safely to the marina with the help of the Jacksonville Fire Department.
  
  My determination and findings matched what the operator stated and I could not find any signs of negligence.  I believe the boat struck something submerged in the channel which caused the damages.
  
  Case Closed.
  
  End of Report.