V-1 was under way at idle speed in vegetation on Lake Okeechobee. After exiting the vegetation the operator turned off the engine and raised the motor out of the water. The operator kneeled on the transom in an effort to remove vegetation wrapped around the propeller. While the operator was kneeling on the transom a wave washed over the transom swamping the vessel. Both the operator and occupant went into the water with type 3 life jackets on.
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