RedactedNarrative: 8/26/2018
   
  Operator #1 stated: 
       I was anchored and exited my boat to attempt to free the anchor line.  When I entered the water the boat was still in gear and the prop cut my stomach. 
  
  Witnesses stated:
         All witnesses statements were congruent with the statement of operator number #1. 
  
   
        On this date, I was detailed to investigate the report of a vessel accident in Mad Horse Creek in The Township of Lower Alloway Creek , Salem County.  Lt. of Delaware Fish Game and Wildlife contacted the Bivalve Station. Same advised that an accident occurred in our jurisdiction at the above location. Lt. advised that he had limited information but believed the victim was at Christiana Hospital. 
  
       Investigation revealed, Vessel #1 was anchored in the Mad Horse Creek. Same believed the anchor line may have been tangled in his propeller. Operator #1 exited his vessel at the stern. Upon entering the water he observed the engine was still in gear. Operator #1 was struck by the propeller causing lacerations to his left leg and abdomen.   Operator #1 was helped back onto Vessel#1 and drove himself to Augustine beach in Delaware.  Operator #1 was treated at the scene by Augustine EMS and transported to Christiana Hospital.   Same was given what he believed to be ten stitches per laceration and released.  The victim was contacted to give his account of the accident.    
  
      Due to the fact that all witness, victims, and the operator statements concurred I was unable to determine the operator at fault and no summonses were issued at this time.