On 07/02/2011 at approximately 4:00PM a boat accident occurred on the Mississippi River, Pool 16 in Andalusia Slough directly across from Ducky''s Lagoon (13515 78th Av W, Taylor Ridge, IL).  The accident involved 1 vessel and 1 person waterskiing from that watercraft.  Vessel 1 operator was identified and the idle skier in the water from vessel 1 was identified. Vessel 1 faced downstream and approached victim for another ski attempt.  As the operator closed the gap with victim on the starboard side, a large wake pushed victim into the motor of vessel 1.  The operator stated the motor was in neutral at the time of the impact.  victim struck the propeller of vessel 1.  He sustained a laceration to his left thigh and his right ankle.  victim was transported by ambulance to Trinity Medical Center where he received stitches and was released.  No enforcement action was taken in this case. 

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