Vessel #1 was towing Vessel #2 from St. Mary's shipping canal after loosing power.  During the docking attempt, Vessel #1 and #2 were bow to bow near the dock wall.  Vessel #1 was still in gear while Vessel #2 still had forward momentum.  Vessel #1 became wedged between boat #2 and the dock wall to the left.  Vessel #1 rose from the water at an angle and Operator Vessel #1 fell into the water.  Vessel #1 then fell on top of him and his facial area had contact with the operating, outboard, boat motor propeller, severely striking his face.   Passenger who was in Vessel #2,  helped Operator from the water.  He was transported to War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste Marie for head injury.  Passenger was treated for broken bones  in her hand at the same hospital. Operator was later transported to An Arbor Michigan hospital for further treatment.
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