This accident was reported after the fact and details are sketchy and have been difficult to obtain.  The victim state that vessel 1 was tied to another vessel while both were anchored.  The victim was swimming around the outboard motor at the back end of vessel 1.  The engine on vessel 1 was running.  As he swam around the engine to his left side, his left leg caught the propellor just above the left foot at the ankle.  The victim believed the propellor was turning at the time because of the extent of the laceration.  However, neither of the vessels were moving. Vessel 1 did have its engine running to keep the battery powered while playing the radio.  BAC of victim unknown. The victim admitted that alcohol might have played a factor on his part.
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