On 7/4/2023 at approximately 7:05 PM, Operator was operating on the Mississippi River Pool 16 in the backwaters of Andalusia Island. Passengers 1 and 2 were passengers on the boat. Operator was an inexperienced operator. The boat ran aground and Passenger 1 jumped off the back of boat. The boat was not in neutral and Passenger 1 sustained injuries to his lower leg from the propeller while trying to push the boat. At approximately 7:10 PM, CPO 2 and I (CPO 1) stopped the boat in Andalusia Slough. Passenger 1 was in shock from his injuries. I operated their boat back to the launch at Centennial Park in Davenport, Iowa. Passenger 1 refused medical treatment on Illinois side. Passenger 1 was transported by relatives to Genesis Medical Center for treatment. Operator has a mandatory Rock Island court appearance.
Mississippi River
Andalusia                     