RedactedNarrative: Vessel was traveling on plane eastbound with bowrider beyond gate (outside of vessel).  Vessel abruptly slowed speed for unknown reason. Occupant was ejected out of vessel.  Occupant went under pontoons and was cut by the propeller, causing less than serious bodily injury to victim.  Victim received five lacerations to his back and was discharged from the hospital.    
  
  I arrived at Bayonet Point Hospital to interview the operator and its occupants at approximately 1930 hours (Approximately three hours after the accident).  I learned all parties had the same recollection of the incident, as follows:
  •	Victim was standing on the bow of V1 (outside of the gate) facing the stern of the vessel, unrestrained.  
  •	Subject1 was preparing to take a picture of Victim when the vessel abruptly slowed. 
  •	The unexpected change of speed caused Victim to fall backwards off the vessel.
  •	Victim went under the pontoons as the vessel continued to travel forward.  
  •	The vessel’s propeller struck Victim’s back as it traveled over him. 
  •	After approximately ten to fifteen seconds, Victim appeared behind the boat.  
  •	Victim called for help and stated he could not swim due to his injuries.  
  •	No one could give a reason why the motor had shut off.  
  •	Subject2 had a difficult time trying to restart the motor.  
  •	After finally getting it started, Subject2 operated the vessel back to Victim.
  •	Victim was retrieved from the water.   
  •	Subject2 brought everyone back to shore while still having issues with the motor
  •	EMS met the crew at Gulf Harbors.
  •	Victim was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital.
  Victim received several stitches to his lacerations and was discharged shortly after being admitted.  
  
  Subject2 was drinking alcoholic beverages with Victim and the other occupants.  According to the witnesses, Subject2 and Victim were "tipsy" or more than "tipsy" from the alcoholic beverages they had consumed. Victim went beyond the gate of the bow(outside the vessel) to pose for a picture. Subject2 continued his speed during the photo opportunity and did not take any action to circumvent any possible accident from happening.  
  
  Subject received stitches to his five lacerations on his back.
  