RedactedNarrative: The operator of the vessel was trying to pick up additional people from the beach.  It was rough and windy.  The operator was in reverse backing up to the beach.  The occupants came to the rear of the vessel to get in the boat. A wave hit the boat pushing the vessel into the swimmers, cutting both of them with the propeller. 
  
  One person received 12 stitches in her left leg below the knee.  The other person received 21 stitches in her left ankle and on a small cut on her right foot just above her big toe.  
  
  
  