RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling towards the mouth of Blue Creek from a residence that he and his family rented for the week.  While, traveling towards Blue Creek, Operator 1 was traveling through a shallow area and ran the boat aground, striking a tree and stump.  
  
  Operator 1 was not familiar with the area and lived out of town, however, Operator 1 stated that he had gone through the area numerous times during the week and made a mistake.
  
  Officer detected an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from his person and noticed that he was unsteady on his feet while walking around in the water, having to hang on to the boat.  Officer had Operator 1 conduct SFST''s and also noticed the operator''s eyes were glassy and blood shot.  Officer arrested the Operator for Boating Under the Influence and he was transported to the Tallapoosa County Jail without incident where he refused to provide a breath sample.  
  
  Tow Boat US was called to the scene to remove the boat from running aground and also transported the remaining family members to their rental for the night.
  