According to operator and witness statements, Operator was pulling up to dock the boat at the Wheeler State Park Boat Ramp.  subject had her left hand on the side of the boat as she reached out with her right hand to catch the dock.  The tip of one finger on her left hand was pinched between the boat and the dock and was amputated.  Rodgersville Fire Department responded and Mrs.
victim and the severed appendage was transported to Athens-Limestone Hospital.
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