On 06/02/2023 at approximately 1430 hours, a single vessel incident did occur. V1 a 2007, 26 Ft fiberglass construction vessel. V1 was anchored between other vessels in the St Johns River at the north end of Bayard Point within Clay County Florida attending the Boaters Skip Day event.  For an unknown reason V1's anchor pulled free and V1 began to drift. The occupants of V1 began to assist in preventing V1 From striking any other vessels at the event. The Victim was in the water at the rear of V1 attempting to push V1 back into deeper water. The owner / operator yelled for everyone to get clear and started V1.  VICTIM was still in the water and heard V1 start. VICTIM felt his swimsuit get caught in the propeller. VICTIM was pulled into the propeller.  As soon as he felt the propeller hit his leg the propeller stopped turning. VICTIM boarded V1 and told OP1 he had been struck by the propeller and they needed to get medical treatment.
An occupant held pressure on VICTIM's wounds while occupant called 911. OP1 operated V1 where they were met by St Johns County Fire Rescue. VICTIM was transported to Orange Park Medical Center where he was treated for non life threatening wounds.

Nothing Further    ; VICTIM was at the aft of V1 pushing V1 from shallow water when the operator started V1. VICTIM was struck by the propeller on his right upper thigh and buttocks causing deep two lacerations. VICTIM was transported by EMS to Orange Park Medical Center for treatment.
St Johns River
GREEN COVE SPRINGS            