On the evening of 7/31/2023, the operator was traveling east with the current of the Boise River. The boat was transiting on plane at approximately 25 miles per hour. The operator was attempting to transit shallow water, the speed was needed to remain on plane. 

The river made a sharp bend to the left. While the operator was turning to the left, the outboard motor came loose from the transom (unknown why). The operator lost steering control and ran into the river bank. 

The operator was able to get off the bank, and continue transiting downstream utilizing the electric trolling motor. The boat began to take on water through the hull (unknown where). The operator beached the boat on the east shoreline. 

The boat was recovered on 08/02/23.
BOISE RIVER
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