On September 2, 2023, at around 12:48 hours, I responded to a non-injury boating accident call on the Cumberland River. Upon arrival I made contact with the owner/operator that explained to me that he was cruisng on plane at approximately 40mph down the Cumberland River from Buck Creek just above the Power Plant Energy Company when one or both of his out drives hit an object under the water surface that he cound not see. The vessel immedietly started to take on water from the rear aft engine compartment. The vessel was towed back to Burnside Island Ramp by Marine Assist were the vessel sunk completely and was a total loss . No one was injured on the vessel and only one other person was onboard as a passenger. No drugs or alcohol was suspected.

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cumberland river
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