The vessel was being operated in Paugus Bay when a shirt worn by the son of the operator fell into the water. The operator stated that he believed that the boat was in neutral and allowed the boy to enter the water to retrieve the shirt. The vessel was in reverse and struck the victim causing serious leg and lower body injuries. The victim was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. 
 
The owner/operator of the vessel had not filled out an accident report after many attempts by the Marine Patrol to get this information. A Sergeant from the Marine Patrol was in contact with the owner/operator the date that this report is being filed, requesting more information when the operator stated he would like to discuss with his attorney prior to providing any other information.  
 
I am filing this report now due to the deadline being close and not expecting to hear from the operator in time.
Laconia