Boy, 5, miraculously survives being hit by boat propeller while at lake with family, loved ones say

A serious boating accident occurred at Patoka Lake. A 5-year-old boy was hurt when a boat's propeller struck him. He has been in the hospital for over a week.

The boy was with his family at the time of the incident. His father helped him after the accident. A conservation officer also assisted.

Further details about the accident are available from the source, including the events that unfolded after the boy was injured.