RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2013, 24’ Smoker Craft Sunchaser Aluminum Pontoon Boat w/1 Yamaha Outboard Engine – HP Unknown
  
  On 07/03/2020, at about 02:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Lake Cavanaugh, located near Mount Vernon WA in Skagit county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel, after cruising at the above location, was coming back to dock.  About 100 yards from shore, one of the occupants went to the bow of the vessel to prepare for docking. Victim slipped off the bow and fell into the water.  Others on board the vessel stated, that at the time of incident, the vessel was travelling at about 10 mph.
  
  Victim was struck by the propeller.  His left arm and jaw were seriously injured.  The vessel came to a stop.  The operator and one of the occupants jumped into the water to rescue Victim.  A PFD onboard was secured onto Victim.  He was pulled onto the boat where they proceeded to dock and call 911.
  
  The Operator had consumed alcohol, however his level of intoxication was not high and a PBT reading onsite was .05.  He did voluntarily submit to a blood draw for the investigation (return pending).  
  
  Per contact with the Owner, there were no mechanical issues with the vessel.  Victim was airlifted to Harbor View.  His injuries required surgery to repair his arm and jaw.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD 
  The Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  