V1 had anchor off bow that was attached and secured to the bottom of ICW.  Tidal current was swift and inbound. V1 operator threw second anchor off stern, starboard side of vessel.  V1 operator, instructed a child, to jump off back of V1 and secure anchor to bottom of ICW in approx. 2-3 feet of water. The tidal current took the child, swimmer into the starboard engine and the child's right foot and ankle area struck the prop.  V1 operator had engines in reverse gear and turned hard to starboard. The child received one laceration to the outside ankle, as well as a hairline fracture to the Fibula in this area.  The child also received two lacerations on the top of his right foot.  Child and mother were taken by FWC boat to Sailfish Marina in Palm Beach Shores where ambulance and paramedics awaited.  Child and mother were transported to St. Mary's Hospital in West Palm Beach.
PALM BEACH SHORES