RedactedNarrative: While navigating from Russells Point to Chippewa Marina, the two piece tow bar disassembled and struck an Occupant on board Vessel 1 while Vessel 1 was underway.  The Victim suffered a bump, bruise, and laceration on the head.  The other Occupants aboard Vessel 1 immediately treated the Victim and called 911; the group travelled on to the marina where EMS treated the swelling and a family member drove the Victim to the hospital for treatment.  The Victim received 5 staples to the head as a result of the incident
   
  During investigation of the incident, it was determined that a fastener was missing from the two-piece towbar.  Pictures revealed that a fastener was missing in the towbar nearest the stern of the vessel.  The officer found circular markings, suggesting a fastener with a washer once occupied the hole.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Indian Lake
NearestCityTown: Huntsville