RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 Operator called to report that while they were boating today on Powers Lake, they hit something under the water that tore the bottom half of their outboard motor off. Operator stated says the motor then sunk to the bottom of the lake. 
  
  Operator says oil may have leaked into the lake because of this. Operator says this happened around 930 this morning. Operator says they are unsure of what they hit, as they were in 18-20' water when it happened. Operator was willing to point out the spot where it happened to a warden.  
  
  Officer spoke with the Operator, who stated he left the launch, got outside the slow no wake buoy, and attempted to get on plane.  Operator stated it sounded like he had spun a gear in his motor. At the time he stated he was only going between five and ten miles per hour. 
  
  When he checked his motor, the entire lower unit was gone. Operator stated he didn't believe he had hit anything. He stated it takes less than a quart of oil. Officer informed Operator that if the damage is more than $2,000 he has to self-report to the DNR. 
  
  Operator believed that it is possible when he had his boat in the shop last somebody forgot to tighten a bolt. Investigation by Officer, searched area and no objects found, no other complaints of anything in the water. This area is a high traffic area of the lake. Canvasing of water-front residents revealed no items in the water and no observed issues with other boats traveling through the water in front of their homes.
  