RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel broke the pull cord on the outboard motor while trying to start the motor. Operator removed the cover of the motor and manually wrapped the cord around the flywheel. The operator pulled the cord and started the motor while it was in gear. The vessel lunged forward, the operator fell overboard and the vessel circled in the water, striking the operator.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Marshy Hope Creek
NearestCityTown: Federalsburg                  