cook7200

Just joined but thought I would tell my story. I hope this never happens to anyone! Was fishing late at night with FIL had a great night with him. We were trailering the boat, I attempted to get back on the boat after backing the trailer down and did not notice my foot control for trolling motor had flipped upside down. I climb in and slipped on the back side of the control. I flew up and parallel to the ground. My lower spine landed on the gunwale. I bounced off of it and landed in 12" of water on top of a 10" rock. I lost consciousness with my head below the water line. My FIL realized what had happened and grabbed me out of the water. I came back awake in pain. The boat began floating, thankfully I had a rope tied to the front. I grabbed the rope and gave it to my FIL. Cracked rib and spine, two weeks in bed, and the opportunity for my wife to say, now do you think it's wise to go fishing by yourself!!!! I'm glad my dad was with you. I am to. Valuable lesson learned that night