RedactedNarrative: Based on operator statement:
  
  On 04/14/2019 at approximately 12:00 a.m., the operator of vessel #1 and passenger were traveling in the rocky hollow / oak grove area of cherokee lake in grainger county. The operator advised they were traveling at approximately 35 mph when they ran aground and struck a group of rocks. The operator advised there were no injuries. The vessel was unable to be recovered and damage was unable to be assessed at time of report. Operator is waiting for lake level to rise to retrieve the vessel. The vessel has been secured. 
  
  This incident was reported the next morning by a complainant in a nearby subdivision within sight of the point of impact. The operator advised he had consumed "six or less beers". Several hours had passed before contact was made with the operator therefore he was not asked to perform field sobriety tasks.
  
  The vessel was retrieved on 04/21/2019. The owner / operator took photographs of the damage. The vessel was taken to sexton''s marine for damage / repair estimate. Estimate = $13,263.93.
  
  Photographs and estimate attached.
  