RedactedNarrative: On 10/29/14, at approximately 1410 hours CST, Vessel 1 was traveling in a northeasterly direction in the Gulf County Canal located in Gulf County, FL. The operator was operating the vessel at cruising speed on the left side of the canal approaching the intersection of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). As Operator was operating the vessel, it struck a partially submerged tree / log on the port (left) side of his vessel. The impact caused both Operator and his passenger,  to be thrown down in the vessel causing minor injuries to Operator and a severe laceration to Occupant's head. The vessel received scrapes to the port side and significant damage to the underneath to where it was taking on water. The lower unit of the motor was also damaged enough to where is was not operational. Occupant was transported to the White City Boat Ramp by passing boaters where he was met by Gulf County EMS. The damaged vessel was towed in by additional passing boaters. FWC Officer responded by patrol vessel and later transported Operator to the boat ramp as well. Both subjects were taken to Bay Medical Center / Sacred Heart in Panama City, FL. for treatment.;