RedactedNarrative: The operator of the vessel saw pod of dolphins and put the vessel in gear to see the dolphins up close. While the vessel was in motion two of the passengers jumped in the water and got hit by the vessels propeller. Both passengers received injuries beyond first aid. 
  
  I spoke to the operator of the pontoon vessel. Operator advised they were out in the Gulf looking at dolphins. They were situated about 100 yards from the pass, dead center, facing northwest. She also advised she was operating the vessel. They spotted a pod and she began turning the vessel towards the port side to get closer. Operator advised the vessel was just in gear going as slow as it could go (idle speed). Operator advised that she suddenly heard a splash and realized two of the girls had jumped in the water to take a closer look at the dolphins. Operator said that as soon as she realized the girls had hit the water she had taken the vessel out of gear. However, immediately after that she realized the girls had gone down and had been sucked under by the current and hit the propellers. 
  
  After speaking to the mother of both girls, Subject advised the girls jumped from the platform in the front of the boat and that they were not wearing life jackets. Subject advised she immediately jumped in the water to get the girls but the current was too strong to bring them back. She then yelled for help and another adult jumped in to help her with the girls. Both received propeller injuries. The girls were placed back in the boat and taken to Salty Pontoon Rentals to be taken to the hospital and receive treatment for their injuries. They were transported to Gulf Coast Medical Hospital. 
  
  Victim1 received two lacerations to her right knee and some scrapes to her forehead.  Victim2 received several lacerations to the side of her head, neck, back and arm.