"Vessel was pulled up to private dock to off-load passengers.  Vessel was not moored or tied to dock.  After three passengers had disembarked onto dock, victim attempted to jump onto dock after vessel had started to drift away from dock due to tidal current.  Victim fell into river and hit head on dock.  Another passenger jumped in river to pull victim to dock.  Bryan County EMS was called to the scene and transported victim to St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, GA.   Victim was treated for laceration and contusion over left eye, and was released.  Vessel operator and victim were interviewed by phone several days after boat accident --- no vehicle miles were incurred during investigation. ,"
HARDWICKE                     