RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, July 18, 2020, at approximately 1123 hrs. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officers responded to a single vessel accident at Sanibel Island Beach, located in Lee County. 
  
  Two subjects were attempting to anchor a 2019, 21-foot Highwater Marine boat that was drifting close to the shoreline. The operator was onboard and the victim was in the water near the transom and outboard motor. 
  
  Operator started the motor, put it in gear and gave it forward throttle while Subject was attempting to climb on board when she was struck by the propeller. She was assisted to shore, rendered first aid and subsequently transported to Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers.
  
  Subject received numerous, deep lacerations to the left side of her body to include the shoulder, arm, leg and back. The extent of injuries included an open fracture of the hip and fibula. She sustained severed tendons, arteries, nerves and vessels. She underwent numerous surgeries to repair the damage and received multiple blood transfusions. The injuries were consistent with Subject getting struck by the propeller of the vessel’s outboard motor. She was treated for the injuries at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers. She was not wearing a personal flotation device at the time of the accident and knew how to swim.
  