RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1982, 15' Seaswirl Runabout Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Engine
   
  On 06/25/2017, at about 06:43 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was cruising toward the Boat Launch on Clear Lake located near Clear Lake, WA in Skagit county. 
   
  According to Law Enforcement, two swimmers had left the boat voluntarily.  The injured party, Victim, was wearing a life vest but was not a strong swimmer.  Victim decided to return to the boat.  She grabbed onto the port gunwale.  
   
  The Operator, Operator1, turned starboard to head toward the boat launch.  As the boat turned starboard Victim was sucked under the boat and the propeller struck her leg causing serious injury to the lower portion of her leg.
   
  Officers noted no violations on the vessel.
   
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No vessel damage was reported
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD
  The Operator did have a Boater Education Card
  