Operator #1 stated in effect: I was going in reverse to pick her up once she fell into the water and the propeller was still turning when she swam onto the boat. 

Investigation at the scene revealed: On this date (07/01/2023), Troopers were detailed to the area of Greenwood Lake Marina in Passaic County reference to a victim being struck by propeller. It was reported that a female was tubing and being towed by Vessel #1, when she had fallen into the water. The operator attempted to go in reverse to pick Victim from the water as she also attempted to swim back onto the vessel, when the propeller of the vessel struck Victim on her left knee. Operator immediately realizes what had occurred and brought Victim back onto the vessel. Operator then drove back to Greenwood Lake Marina to get Victim medical attention. West Milford First Aid squad treated and relayed Victim to St. Anthony's Community Hospital for further medical evaluation. There were no further injuries. Vessel #1 bearing NJ registration is a rental at Greenwood Lake Marina where it was docked for the remaining of the day. 

Greenwood Lake
West Milford Twp              