RedactedNarrative: This boating incident occurred on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at approximately 6:15pm. The victim was standing in the water near the shoreline at Beer Can Island, located in Hillsborough County, FL. The victim attempted to push a vessel (V1) from the shoreline. The rear of V1 swung in the direction of the victim, where he was struck by the propeller causing serious bodily injuries to his leg.
  V1 was at the shoreline of Beer Can Island, at the Southeast edge of the island. V1 was facing North with its port side parallel to the shoreline. BYSTANDER was standing in the water at the Port side of V1. VICTIM was standing in the water at the Port side aft of V1 (See diagram attached drawn by BYSTANDER in Sworn Written Statement). BYSTANDER and VICTIM were pushing V1 to get it loose from the sand. The bow of V1 came free, the operator of V1 engaged the throttle and turned V1's steering to Starboard. This caused the stern of V1 to swing into BYSTANDER and VICTIM. BYSTANDER was able to keep his hands on the outside of V1 and kept pushing his body away from V1. VICTIM lost his footing and started to fall backwards. The propeller of V1 struck VICTIM on the upper right leg causing serious bodily injuries. BYSTANDER was able to get VICTIM to the shore, where tourniquets were applied to VICTIM's right leg. Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene. VICTIM was transported to Tampa General Hospital for his injuries. 
  CONCLUSION
  Based on evidence and information gathered to date, along with the witness statements provided, this incident occurred when V1's propeller struck VICTIM's right leg. BYSTANDER and VICTIM were both standing outside of V1. The operator of V1 had the engine running, engaged the throttle, while turning to starboard, in an attempt the leave to the island. The stern of V1 swung in the direction of BYSTANDER and VICTIM, causing the propeller to strike VICTIM on the right leg. ; VICTIM sustained severe laceration to inner right thigh which was caused by a propeller strike. Propeller strike was severe enough to classify as serious bodily injury and cause permanent disfigurement of limb.
  