Vessel 1 was headed south into the mouth of the south canadian river on lake eufaula. Vessel 1 was following shoreline closely and operator failed to see over hanging tree protruding from shoreline.  Operator at last minute pulled lanyard kill switch and then lost all power in an attempt to stop but momentum continued them forward into over hanging tree.  Point of impact approximately 4ft east of east shoreline.  Point of rest at point of impact.  

Passenger was turned facing rear of vessel and was struck in the back of the head.  Operator was hit in hand then hit in the head.  Tree then struck motor and disabled it.  Operator called ok state game wardens and then walked down county road unitl he met wardens and pafford ems.  Passenger remained with vessel until other hunters in the area towed vessel back to private boat ramp where vessel was removed by operator.  Operator and passenger were both treated at the scene by pafford ems but refused transport.  Owner of vessel was contacted and he stated he had insurance on vessel but could not provide any information about insurance policy at the time.

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