RedactedNarrative: On 05/28/2021 at around 2000 hrs, Sgt. was notified of a boating incident which occurred off around the area of Jenkins Ferry on Lake Hartwell. The victim was in his tiller steer boat when his tackle box fell into the water. 
  
  Operator tried to retrieve his tackle box when he accidentally turned the boats motor and engaged the throttle. This action caused Operator to be ejected out of the boat into the water. The boat circled around and Operator was struck in the head and shoulder with the propeller. It was shortly after a boat containing  witness arrived on-scene after seeing Operator's boat going in circles. 
  
  Subject saw Operator floating in the water and threw him a life jacket. Subject and his passenger pulled operator into the boat. They took him to Jenkins Ferry boat ramp and made contact with Stephens County EMS. Operator was check out by EMTs. His injuries of a laceration behind his ear down his neck and bruising on his shoulder and arm where significant enough for Operator to be taken to NE GA Medical Center in Gainesville to receive treatment. Operator's boat was towed back to the boat ramp where is it was secured. Nothing further to report.
  