On september 9, 2011 at 5:30pm, the owner of the vessel decided to jump into the water while in the icw.  Operator took control of the vessel at this time.  The current separated swimmer from the vessel and operator moved the vessel in order to get closer to the swimmer.  While trying to get back on the vessel, swimmer slipped and fell back into the water, hitting the propeller.  He got back into the boat and eventually passed out due to his injury on his leg.  Operator drove the boat back to surf city where ems was waiting.  Swimmer was transported to new hanover regional hospital via life flight.  He is expected to fully recover from his injuries.  Alcohol played a major role in this accident.  Both swimmer And operator were impaired.  Operator was charges with operating while impaired.  There was no evidence of any other substance, other than alcohol.
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The officer's report does not specify the bac for swimmer.

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