On August 25, 2023, at approximately 1930 hours, the operator of vessel 1, later identified as OP1, was on a sandbar in Sunshine Key when he was ejected from the vessel and struck with the propeller. FWC and MCSO arrived on scene at approximately 2000 hours. OP1 was flown to Jackson South due to his injuries. OP1 sustained lacerations to his left arm, wrist, and shoulder, and an open fracture above his left knee. In OP1’s sworn written statement, he stated that he was on the sandbar near Sunshine Key, and he turned the vessel too quickly while operating and fell into the water, where he was struck by the propeller.
	The occupants of V1 were on the vessel heading back to Sunshine Key. When OP1 made the sharp left turn, OP1, OP1 and PAX 1 were ejected from the vessel. The vessel turned around and struck OP1 before the remaining occupants of the vessel were able to turn the vessel off. FWC documented the accident.; OP1:OPEN FRACTURE ON KNEE  LACERATION OF LEFT HAND  LACERATION OF LEFT SHOULDER

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