The subjects involved were fishing below Wheeler Dam in an 18 foot bass boat. The dam flood gates were open creating a waterfall situation. The current was pulling them toward the waterfall and they did not realize they were in trouble until the current over-powered their trolling motor. Victim tried to start the out-board but it flooded out and failed to start. Subjects were wearing inflatable Type III PFD's but Victim was unable to pull the activation cord once they were caught up in the turbulance. Victim suffered back and neck injuries and was transported to ECM Hospital in Florence.
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