On 8/5/2012, at about 3:07 pm, a 1999, 20' Bayliner Runabout was anchored in Mayfield Lake, in Lewis County,WA about 20' from the shore facing out towards open water.  The boat owner was on the bow lifting the anchor to move the boat.  As Subject was lifting the anchor he requested that the boat operator put the boat in the forward position.  Operator, instead of putting the throttle in forward gear, hit reverse.  Subject realizing they were going in reverse again yelled "GO FORWARD", Operator continued to put the throttle in the reverse position.   

The boat was traveling at about 1-10 MPH in a clockwise motion from the 3 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position striking the 12-year old swimmer in the water.  Operator, realizing he had struck the victim, immediately took control of the boat and turned off the motor. 

Victim was struck by the propeller.  He was admitted to the hospital with injuries to his left upper thigh and lower stomach.  He was not wearing a PFD.  No apparent alcohol use was identified.  No boat damage was reported.

Mossyrock                     