RedactedNarrative: The operator was coming down the center of the river and turned his PWC portside to approach the island. The operator was approaching the island when he felt a bang on the bottom of the hull approximately 40 to 50 feet out from shore. The vessel struck a person in the water who was attempting to exit the water and had his shoulders exposed.  Victim sustained injuries to his head and mouth and had a broken neck.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Housatonic River
NearestCityTown: Shelton                       