At approximatley 1455 hours, eyewitnesses observed operator southbound in the Savannah River near Griffin Landing. The eyewitnesses were on their property at the river's edge eating lunch. They stated Operator appeared to strike something in the middle of the river and was ejected several hundred yards north of Griffin Landing. Operator was not wearing a PFD and struggled to avoid being struck by his boat. They stated he called for help and subject launched a canoe to render aid. Within moments a jon boat arrived. They grabbed Operator, who was not responsive and face down, and pulled him to the bank. Subjects performed CPR on Operator for approximately 15 minutes.
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