Passenger, was sitting on the bow (bow riding). His girlfriend walked forward to sit with him. While Getting into the seated position on the bow, she slipped and fell off the bow and into the water. He jumped off the bow and into the water in an attempt to save her. Both victims floated underneath the pontoon boat between he pontoons and were struck by the propeller. The vessel was traveling at 6 mph in a no wake zone at the Cavalier Yacht Club. Operator, stated that the engine was in gear because it happened so quickly. Both victims had multiple lacerations from the propeller. Both were transported to Virginia Beach General Hospital for treatment and released. The vessel was rented.
Linkhorn Bay
First Landing State Park      