Operator #1 stated in effect: My nephew was standing on the bow of the boat when we were pulling into the slip. The boat stalled and he put his leg infront of the bowso the boat would not get damaged from hitting the bulkhead.

Investigation  revealed:  Vessel #1 stalled while pulling into a bot slip at tiny's Tavern . At that time the victim proceeded to place his right leg out in front of the bow of vessel #1 to
protect same from any possible damage incurred upon impact. This resulted in a fractured ankle.
Hopatcong