On 8/29/2011 at approximately 1700hrs a single vessel accident occurred on the north side of the Fuller Warren Bridge in the St. Johns River. Operator was fishing and anchored east of the center span bridge fender. It was an out going tide running very strong. At some point the anchor line fouled the prop of the motor, causing the stern of the vessel to face the out going tide. Water began pouring into the vessel over the stern causing it to sink. Operator entered the water and was caught up in the strong river current. After a search for Operator JSO Marine unit found him floating unconscious south of the Acosta Railroad bridge. JSO deputies performed CPR and turned him over to the Fire Rescue vessel. Operator was transported to Baptist Medical Center. At Time of this synopsis Operator was on life support in the ICU at Baptist Medical Center. Next of Kin has been notified.
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