On Tuesday June 7, 2011 Operator was travelling upstream by Trices Landing in Clarksville, TN. He had been fishing and was returning to McGregor park where his truck and trailer were parked. He was the only person in a 12'' crestliner aluminum boat with a 9.9HP tiller handle motor. He said he hit something in the water and the motor pulled to one side and threw him out of the boat. He did not have the kill switch attached and the boat continued moving in circles around him. he reached out and grabbed the boat and the boats prop came up on him cutting his stomach, chest, chin, mouth, and nose. He pushed the boat away and swam to the southern shore of the river/lake. He was wearing his boots and no life vest. There was alcohol on board and he did submit to a blood test while at Gateway hospital in Clarksville.  He was rescued by a couple from Kentucky who were in clarksville for lunch. They were travelling on the river for a day cruise when they spotted him.

after discussing the accident with the District Attorney and Assistant District Attorney and at their recommendation no charges will be filed.
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