RedactedNarrative: Operator #1 stated in effect: I just got the boat and launched it for the first time. I was adjusting the
  motor because it was running rough. The throttle revved and I fell off the boat. I was sitting on my life
  jacket at the time. I couldn't swim any longer and was rescued by someone.
  
  Investigation revealed: Operator #1 was underway on Lake Hopatcong in the area of
  Chestnut Point, Mount Arlington, Morris County. He was operating a 15' Jon Boat, with a 15 hp
  outboard motor. OP1 fell overboard and was not wearing a life jacket. The vessel and motor were
  not fitted with an engine cut-off switch and as a result the vessel continued traveling in a circular
  motion, at full throttle. OP1 was pulled from the water by a witness. OP1 was relayed to shore by the undersigned and then transported to St. Claires'
  Denville for complaint of headache and exhaustion. Officers were able to
  stop the driverless vessel by throwing line into the prop, which caused the motor to stop. The vessel was
  then towed to Elba Point Beach Club and secured to a dock.
  
  
  