The Victim and her husband (the Operator) were on board Vessel 1 fishing.  When they finished fishing, the gear on board Vessel 1 was secured and the Operator began operating back to the ramp.  The Victim had recently had knee surgery and complained of leg cramps.  On the way back to the ramp, Vessel 1 was at plowing speed when the Victim stood up to stretch her legs; in doing so, the Victim fell overboard.  Following the Victim's fall overboard, the Operator of Vessel 1 operated back to the site where the Victim had fallen at which time he heard a noise and the motor on Vessel 1 stopped.  The Operator of Vessel 1 then jumped overboard in an unsuccessful attempt to find the Victim.  Following the attempt to find the Victim, and after much difficulty, including pulling on the hydraulic hoses at the transom of Vessel 1, the Operator was able to reboard Vessel 1.  Upon reboarding, the Operator tried to call 911 but found that his cell phone was wet from being in his pocket earlier in the water.  The Operator then used visual distress flares and an air horn to signal for assistance.
 
The Victim was recovered by an underwater dive team where investigation revealed that the victim had suffered multiple prop strikes.
 
None of the parties involved was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident and alcohol does not initially appear to be a factor.  Still awaiting coroner's report at this time.
Springfield