RedactedNarrative: Operator and occupant were returning from fishing in Kennedy Creek in Liberty County. They had motor problems and removed the motor cover to work on the engine. Once they started the engine they headed back to Larkin's Boat Ramp. They did not place the motor cover back on the engine. While in transit back to the ramp they struck a submerged object. The impact kicked the motor up and into Operator's arm. The fly wheel on top of the motor cut into Operator's left arm between the his elbow and wrist nearly amputating it.
  Shands hospitol later amputated his arm at the elbow as it could not be repaired