Witness was driving his pontoon boat around the end of the slip when he observed the victim pull his small johnboat into the slip and start to step on the dock. He stated as the victim went to make the step from the small vessel to the dock, the vessel kicked backwards out from under the victim, causing him to lose his balance and fall into the water. Witness also stated that he thought the victim had struck his head on the dock as he fell. Victim was recovered from 35 feet of water. No alcohol was involved, and no pfd was worn.
JAMESTOWN                     