A 25-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious cuts from a propeller after a boat backed up over her in Chimney Beach late Tuesday morning. 

The accident happened around 11:30 a.m.

Care Flight was called in, and traffic was temporarily stopped on the roadway to load her onto the medical helicopter where was flown to Renown. 

Nevada Department of Wildlife officials tell us the woman's injuries cover a portion of her back. NDOW also says she was wearing a life vest, that helped save her life.

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