Journal Published Online: 01 July 2000
Volume 45, Issue 4

Motorboat Propeller Injuries

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The authors anlayze the case of an Albanian refugee who was killed by the propellers of the outboard engine of a rubber dinghy while illegally attempting to reach Italy. The finding of multiple parallel, deep clear-cut injuries is uncommon, but highly characteristic of the object producing the lesions. These are typical and cannot be mistaken with those produced by sharp objects or shark bites. The description of the injuries is vital for establishing the position of the victim with regard to the propellet that struck him.

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Di Nunno, N
Università degli Studi di Bari, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
Di Nunno, C
Università degli Studi di Bari, Policlinico, Bari, Italy
Pages: 3
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Stock #: JFS14798J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14798J