RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 20’ Open Motorboat – No other information at this time
  
  On 08/05/2019, at about 10:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River at Chinook Channel located near Chinook, WA in Pacific county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was navigating a narrow channel when he struck the submerged river bottom.  Operator1 was thrown from the stern to the front of the vessel upon the sudden stop.  
  
  Operator1 was picked up by a USCG Helicopter and transported to an un-named Hospital where he was admitted.  Coast Guard advised that Operator1 possibly sustained broken ribs.   
  
  1 Injury
  0 Fatalities
  Alcohol or Drug Involvement Unknown
  Unknown Vessel Damage 
  Operator PFD Wear Unknown
  Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card Unknown
  
  NOTE:  Pacific County Sheriff’s Office indicated that the US Coast Guard was the only response to this incident.  BARD will be updated with any additional information that is received.
  