07/29/2023 (Saturday)

On the above date, I was detailed to the Floats and Boats detail at Tice's Shoal, Berkeley Township, Ocean County. While on patrol, I was flagged down by numerous patrons who were shouting, waving, and pointing in order to direct my attention to a male that was in distress in the water. As I attempted to maneuver my vessel through the crowd, I noticed a white male in the water surrounded by a large area of blood. The male was found to have almost a complete amputation of his right lower leg. A tourniquet was immediately applied to his leg and Victim was placed onto my vessel for transport. Victim was relayed to the shore and was flown to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City via Hackensack Air Med  for further treatment.

Operator #1 Stated in effect: My son was in the back of my boat attempting to walk it out into deeper water. I then mistakenly hit the throttle causing the propeller to hit his leg. Investigation Revealed: Victim #1 was located behind (to the stern) of Vessel #1 in the water, attempting to walk Vessel #1 out into deeper water. At this time, Operator #1 placed the engine into gear, causing the propeller to strike the right leg of Victim #1.


BARNEGAT BAY
BERKELEY                      