The accident occurred in the canal/cut that leads out to the ICW  from their home address.
The victim identified as VICTIM was hanging off the vessel’s starboard stern waist deep while the operator OP1 was attempting to dock.
The prop of the starboard motor struck VICTIM’S ankle causing a laceration. This injury was determined not an SBI. 
	On April 1st, 2023 we responded to a report of a vessel prop strike that occurred in Palm beach Gardens. I met with the reporting party at their home address.
	The accident occurred in the canal/cut that leads out from their home address into the ICW. The victim was hanging off the vessel’s starboard stern waist deep while the operator was unaware and was attempting to dock. The prop of the starboard motor struck VICTIM’S ankle causing multiple lacerations. 
	VICTIM was taken to St Mary’s hospital in West Palm Beach. FWC responded to the hospital and confirmed that the injury was not an SBI.
	When I arrived at the above address, OP1 and VICTIM were at the hospital. I was met by two witnesses who were on board at the time. VICTIM sustained two lacerations to her left foot and ankle. The laceration located on the top her left foot was approximately 3 inches in length. The second laceration located above the first laceration, where the foot and leg meet were approximately 4 to 5 inches in length. The second laceration was significantly deeper than the first, exposing more tissue.

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