RedactedNarrative: On June 28, 2020 at approximately 1527hrs I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a boating accident that occurred at Passage Key. The accident occurred when a vessel identified as “Tequila Knot” (V1) was attempting to pull anchor and leave the area. 
  
  Based off witness statements the operator of V1 retrieved his anchor and V1 began drifting. Operator1 was distracted by getting his anchor secured in the vessel’s bow anchor roller. During this time, V1 drifted close to nearby swimmers and vessels. Realizing this Operator1 began trying to maneuver V1 away from the vessels and swimmers. He also asked the nearby swimmers for help in pushing V1 away from the other vessels. Some swimmers did assist but were not able to control V1 for Operator1. They stated it appeared V1 was in reverse and they could not push V1 because it was still under power. 
  
  Subject was nearby when this occurred. She realized her children were behind V1 as it continued to get closer to them. She then went behind V1 to get her children out of the way. In doing so she was struck by the propellers of V1 due to Operator1 not keeping a proper lookout. 
  
  Subject was transported from Passage Key to Anna Maria City Pier by Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit Deputy Judy, then taken to Blake Hospital by Manatee County EMS. Officers both with FWC responded to Blake Hospital to determine the extent of Subject’s injuries. Subject sustained several deep lacerations to both legs caused by the propellers of V1. Her injuries were photographed by Officer’s while at the hospital. She later underwent surgery for her injuries. 
  
  Operator1 was issued a citation for improper lookout. There is no further information related to this incident at this time. 
  