Operator of vessel #1 was backing his vessel off of a boat lift. Upon backing the vessel off the lift the operator was having difficulty operating the vessel. He was attempting to dock the vessel when he bumped into another boat slip. This collision caused the operator to fall forward hitting the throttle. The vessel turned and headed across the canal and struck a piling causing the vessel to flip over. The operator was caught underneath the vessel. A witness jumped into the water and pulled the operator out from under the vessel. The operator sustained a laceration to his head . He was taken to the hospital where he received 15 stitches. No alcohol was involved. No charges were brought on operator. Value of damage cannot be determined at time of report due to vessel still capsized, waiting for commercial assistance.
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