One person airlifted to Iowa City hospital following boating accident

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Fort Madison, IA-  Authorities say one person was injured and airlifted to Iowa City following a boating accident in Fort Madison.

TV Station WGEM reports that the Fort Madison Fire Department was called to the Fort Madison Marina at about 6:50 PM Wednesday, where it was reported that one person was struck and injured by a boat propeller.

First responders arrived and stabilized the person until the Air Evac helicopter arrived. The person was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.