RedactedNarrative: On May 31, 2021, at approximately 19:45 hours, Corporal and I were conducting a vessel patrol on Lake Worth and observed a vessel towing another vessel with its bilge pump activated. We contacted the owner of the towing vessel who stated the vessel being towed had struck an unknown object after travelling into a hazardous area, above the north sandbar on the Flint River. We escorted the vessels to Cleve Cox Landing to assess damage and injuries.
  
  Upon arrival, we assisted Subject and the other vessel occupants with trailering both vessels. I asked who was driving the towed vessel and a subject stated he was driving the vessel when it was rendered inoperable. Subject stated he and his vessel occupants were uninjured in the incident and did not require medical attention. 
  
  When inspecting the towed vessel, I identified the vessel as a 2006 white and black 17-1/2 ft. Sea-Ray 185 Sport (HIN: SERV1217F506 & GA Reg# GA0118HM). I observed the lower unit of the stern-driven motor was severely damaged with a cracked metal housing and broken PTO seal. I photographed the damaged parts and documented contact information for all occupants of the damaged vessel for witness statements.
  
  After receiving the witness statements, it was determined Subject navigated the vessel north on the Flint River into a (unknown to him) hazardous area and attempted to change course to head back south, in attempts to exit the hazardous area. While attempting to do so, the vessel struck an unknown underwater object, damaging the propulsion system of the vessel. Subject stated that his approximate speed at the time of the incident (18:30 hours) was 20 to 25 miles per hour. Subject and the occupants of his vessel verified Subject and his passenger’s statements, due to them witnessing the event when it happened and coming to their aid.
  