While at a popular beach on Lake Keowee, 8yo and family were swimming near the shore.  This included swimming near a beached pontoon.  The operator of Unit 1 started the engine and attempted to leave the area.  Victim was immediately struck by the propeller.  Nearby good samaratins then assisted with transporting victim and his mother to Fall Creek Landing on their pontoon.  EMS transported victim via LifeNet to the Greenville Memorial Hospital.  SCDNR stopped Unit 1 attempting to leave the area. Neg Ops summons was issued.



***When entering the injured party the system made me select a vessel to go with the victim.  Please note that this victim is not associated with this vessel nor the people on it.  Attaching her to V1 was the only way to get her information in.***
Lake Keowee