Operator of the vessel was docking boat at the time of accident. The engine was running but not in gear. As the boat was drifting into the dock with 3 passengers already disembarked, the victim jumped out of the boat at the stern. Upon entering the water the victim struck the propeller or lower unit of the boat. The victim was treated at the scene by Glen Arbor Fire. The injuries were non-life threatening and consisted of 2 minor lacerations behind the right knee. There was no severe bleeding at the scene. The victim was being conveyed to Munson Hospital by her father at a later time. The victim received 12 and 13 stitches to the two lacerations. No other injuries were reported. No damages to the vessel were reported.
Glen Arbor Twp