According to statements given by operator and victim ( who were the only occupants of vessel )  they were fishing from vessel. Victim was sitting in seat at the stern of vessel when she leaned port side to reach for coffee. Victim fell overboard, getting her left calf muscle caught on port side boat cleat. The muscle was almost completely torn from her leg. Operator was able to get victim back into vessel and transport her to Pates Ford Marina, where she was taken by Dekalb EMS to nearby landing zone. Victim was transported by Lifeforce helicopter to Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center for treatment.
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