RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling approximately 30-35 mph in the Slough Creek arm on Perry Lake when it hit an undetermined submerged object, causing significant damage to the lower unit on his starboard engine. The submerged object also created a hole near the keel, and vessel 1 began to take on water thereafter. The owner/operator was able to drive vessel 1 to his slip at the Perry Yacht and Marina club. After taking the occupants to their residence, the owner/operator returned to the lake later that evening and discovered vessel 1 had partially sunk in the slip. He reported the incident to Jefferson County Dispatch thereafter.
  
  At approximately 10:25 PM on 8/1/22, Jefferson County dispatch left a message on my cell phone regarding the incident. On 8/18/22, subject accompanied me on my patrol boat, in an effort to determine where the incident occurred on Perry Lake and to attempt to identify what he may have hit with his vessel. We were unable to identify the specific submerged object. We were also unable to determine the exact location. Based on my knowledge and experience, I suspect he hit a submerged tree.
  