RedactedNarrative: Operator1 (Vessel 1) was leaving the area known as Palm Tree Island around 2:30 pm on the 4th of July.  At the same time, he was backing off the sandbar, a swimmer (Victim) was in the water near Operator1' vessel and went under the surface.  Victim was swimming under the water and came up underneath Vessel 1.  Becoming disoriented, Victim swam out beneath the vessel and went towards the propeller.  While swimming out, he was struck by the propeller as Operator1 was backing off the sandbar. 
  
  Victim admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the incident.  Victim was struck by the propeller and suffered three lacerations to the upper right thigh.  The deepest laceration was on the back right thigh and was approximately 4 inches deep.  Victim was placed on Vessel 1 and transported to the Wrightsville Beach Access Area where he was transported to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment.
  
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