V1 was floating in shallow water when it began to drift towards the shore.  V1 operator started the engine to move back out into deeper water.  According to the operator, she gave a verbal warning and began to back up.  Victim was in the water swimming approximately 10 feet behind V1 and began to swim toward V1.  V1 struck the victim, lacerating his right arm and abdomen, dislocating his elbow and causing contusions to his chest.
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