Party began boating on the Guyandotte River in owner's jon boat at the river access below the Hickory Lane Bridge. Operator was operating the jon boat and owner was sitting at the front of the boat when they encountered shoals under the Us Navy Lcdr Helen Elizabeth Peck Memorial Bridge. While floating through the shoals, the jon boat made contact with a tree limb hanging over the riverbank resulting in the boat flipping over and ejecting both the operator and passenger. Neither the operator or passenger suffered injuries from the ejection. 

While attempting to flip the boat over to expel water from it, Owner fell into the boat causing his shoulder injury. Operator was then able to push the jon boat, with him inside the hull, approximately 1/4 mile down stream onto an embankment adjacent to the traffic light at the Main Street and Logan Blvd. intersection. Operator then left owner in the jon boat and ran to his vehicle which was parked near the Rev. Glenn White Jr. Bridge. After accessing his vehicle, he then drove to Logan Regional Medical Center to contact 911. Owner was then transported by EMS to Logan Regional Medical Center where he received treatment for his shoulder injury.
Guyandotte River
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