RedactedNarrative: Watercraft #1 was traveling the river within the normal channel buoy markers. The channel buoy markers were currently not set appropriately due to low waters and barges becoming stuck/moving them. WC #1 struck a completely submerged channel marker buoy that was not visible from the surface, causing damage to the watercraft.
  
  Operator #1 has been operating in this body of water since he was young. He stated he knew the channel buoys were not laid out correctly but knew where the channel was supposed to be and was operating within that area. Operator #1 stated as he was traveling, he struck what he later learned to be a submerged channel marker buoy. Operator #1 stated he was able to use his secondary "kicker" motor to get back to the boat launch, as his primary motor was completely non-functioning. Operator #1 took a photograph of the submerged buoy and showed it to the deputy, proving the buoy was completely underwater and not visible. All that could be seen was ripples in the water. The deputy confirmed this the following morning and marked the submerged buoy.
  
  Life jackets were being worn and there were no injuries. Alcohol was not a factor. There was damage to the watercraft.