RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling on Tampa Bay when it suddenly made a hard turn. The two operators onboard went overboard. As Vessel 1 continued in this turn, it came back around and the female operator was struck by the propeller. She was eventually taken to shore where she was transported by ambulance to the Hospital. On Friday March 30th 2018, Operator 2 picked up Operator 1 and began heading to Pine Key, Tampa Bay. As they began heading south towards Pine key the Captain, Operator 2, allowed Operator 1 to steer the vessel. By actively steering the vessel Operator 1 became the Helmsman while Operator 2 remained the Captain. At approximately 9:45 p.m.some point as they were heading south, Operator 1 let go of the boat steering wheel. The boat turned hard to the starboard(right) and Operator 2, Operator 1 and her dog were ejected out the port(left) side into Tampa Bay.
  
   The boat remained in a turn and headed back towards the operators. Operator 2 was able to avoid the boat, however Operator 1 was not. As the boat approached OPERATOR 1 she grabbed her dog and dove under the water. The Boat propeller struck OPERATOR 1’ right arm, nearly amputating it.
  
    OPERATOR 2 was able to climb back into the Boat and gain control. He pulled OPERATOR 1 and her dog from the water and wrapped a t-shirt around her injury.  OPERATOR 2 drove the rest of the way to Pine Island.  911 was called and someone recognized the severity of the situation and drove the Boat with OPERATOR 1, OPERATOR 2, and the dog to shore. They arrived at shore at approximately 10:30 p.m.  OPERATOR 1 was assessed by EMS and at approximately 10:45 was transported to Tampa General. ; OPERATOR 1:Two large laceration from the propeller to the right arm.  Broken right arm. Extensive reconstructive surgery to right arm.