V1 in neutral while S1 enters water.
After S1 enters water, operator strikes  S1 on the right arm with the propeller as engine engaged.
At approximately 1530 we arrived at Lower Keys Medical Center and spoke with the injured person.  VICTIM said he was with his wife.  The two were on their 17'  Boston Whaler center.  VICTIM entered the water at the port side stern of the vessel to search for Spiny Lobster while OP1 was operating the vessel.  After VICTIM entered the water, he was struck by the vessel’s propeller on the right arm near his elbow. VICTIM climbed back onto the vessel.  OP1 notified 911 and headed towards Cudjoe Garden Marina.  
	After obtaining VICTIM’s statement and description of the incident, I waited at the hospital for OP1 to arrive.  At approximately 1600 hours,  OP1 arrived at the hospital. I confirmed that she was the operator of the vessel at the time VICTIM was struck by the propeller.    OP1 said she observed VICTIM exit the boat.  Without checking where VICTIM was OP1 put the motor in gear to move away from him. After striking VICTIM with the propeller, the engine stalled or "cut out". This alerted OP1 to the accident and she assisted VICTIM onto the boat. From there, first aid was provided and she transported VICTIM to Cudjoe Garden Marina.  No further action was taken that day.;VICTIM sustained minor lacerations that needed stitches. He was discharged from the hospital later that same day.

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