RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2001, 23’ GKO G3 Open Motorboat w/1 Mercruiser Gasoline Inboard Engine – 320 HP 
  
  On 08/04/2018, at about 03:42 p.m., this vessel was cruising on the Snake River just below Ice Harbor located near Burbank, WA in Franklin county. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was operating near Strawberry Island outside of the navigational channel.  While outside the channel the vessel hit some rocks with the prop of the inboard engine causing the seal around the rudder to break.  
  
  A private company towed the vessel to the Walla Walla side of the river.  Once attached to the shore, the back of the vessel became submerged in the water.  The water at the back of the vessel was about 8 feet deep. The vessel was Air Bagged up and a trash pump was used to get the water out of the boat.  The boat was then towed into Hood Park.  
         
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $10,000
  The Operator was not Wearing a PFD
  The Operator has a mandatory Boater Education Card
  
  NOTE:  The BAR indicates that there were 8 people on board who were wearing a PFD.  Those 8 people were not identified on the report.
  