Vessel #1 was traveling at a slow speed, southbound Hardy Pond, 1/2 mile south of the Big Bend Launch.  The victim (8 y/o) was dangling his legs over the front of the vessel while it was in motion and apparently fell in the water.  The victim struck the propeller, causing the injury.  No one on the boat saw the victim fall in.  A thud was heard under the boat.  Witness #2 was sitting beside the victim but did not see him fall in.
The victim/boy and 8 family members were all on the boat. Family members removed him from the water and proceeded toward the park while calling 911.  Rescue workers at the launch were not able to revive him.
Big Prairie Township          