RedactedNarrative: On thursday, 11/11/2021, at approx 14:00 hrs, subject was cruising the icw on his efoil near salters haven marina when he fell off and was struck by his vessel.  Efoils are relatively new but can be described as a surfboard with an electric motor.  There are two wings on both sides of the propeller.  One in the front and one behind that sit below the water.
  
  Officers were notified around 15:00 hrs on 11/11/21 of the incident.  Officers arrived at new hanover regional medical center to speak with victim at 17:30 hrs.  I was determined that victim had been cruising on his efoil that day for a period of time already and was on his way back to where he launched.  Victim decided to see how fast he could go and pushed the electric motor to maximum speed.  As he reached maximum speed, he became unsteady and knew he was going to fall.
  
  Victim jumped off attempting to clear his vessel, but was unsuccessful.  In the process of jumping into the water, one of the wings or board struck victim on the left side of his head.  He was unable to see out of his left eye.  Bleeding and in pain, victim was not wearing a pfd but was able to stay above the water and alerted a nearby boater for help.  The boater assisted him by transporting him to salters haven marina and called 911.
  
  Victim was transported to new hanover regional medical center where he received four staples on the left side of his head.  He has regained vision in his left eye and was able to speak coherently at the hospital with officers.