Victim and female companion were swimming at masonboro inlet.  They were using a noodle for flotation.  Victim noticed a boat headed toward them.  He attempted to shove the female out of the way and dove under the water.  The boat's propellet struck him in the back causing a laceration and puncture would.  Victim was transported to the coast guard station where he took a cab.  Victim later went to the hospital where he received 28 stitches.  Victim was unable to provide any information as far as the female subject's name, or a description of the boat.
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH            