RedactedNarrative: Watercraft #1 was traveling northbound near Diamond Bluff when it came upon a barge traveling in the opposite direction. The barge started to swing toward the opposite side of the channel, pointing toward WC #1. 
  
  Due to additional traffic wake, and the wake of the barge, WC #1 was steered in a direction that they could either make contact with a green river marker or risk hitting the barge. After hitting the green river marker, it appears as if the chain on the marker got wrapped around the prop and lodged the green marker under the swim deck. 
  
  WC #1 was essentially dead in the water, as the operator could not steer or move any further at this point. They were able to contact someone to come get them off the boat after Tow Boat USA was unable to free them. They later made arrangements for a larger boat (with a crane) to come get their boat. The crane operator was able to lift WC #1 and cut the chain off and tow WC #1 back to the marina. Life jackets were available, but not in use at the time. There were no injuries. Alcohol was not a factor. There was damage to the watercraft.
  