RedactedNarrative: Vessel operator was heading into the wind at about 15 mph with a partially secured tow tube on the engine cover.  The tube was being unhooked for an attempt of the tube to be resecured for travel.  Control of the tube was lost by both passsengers sitting in their respective stern quarters.  Loss of control let line slip thru their finger which caused lacerations.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Elephant Butte Lake
NearestCityTown: Elephant Butte                