On 7/10/11, I, Sgt. was notified by dispatch of a boating incident which had occurred in Assumption Parish. After interviewing the operator and the passengers it was learned that the skier of vessel 1 performed an ariel stunt (360 degree jump) causing slack in the tow rope.  When the slack in the rope was tightened quickly it pulled arm out of socket. victim was transported to Teche Regional Hospital in Morgan City.  Field sobriety was performed on the operator and there was no sign of alcohol or drugs involved. PFD's were not worn by the operator or the passengers, but the skier was wearing a pfd at the time of the incident.
Lake Verrett                  