On Tuesday, August 3rd, operator was operating his pontoon boat on the Cypress River area of Caddo Lake pulling five (5) juvenile skiers/tubers.  A passing boat's wake created a swell causing two of his five skiers to lose their balance and fall into the water.  As operator turned around to pick up his two skiers, another bass boat was approaching from behind. operator2 stated that he saw only one fallen skier near the middle of the river and swerved to his right to avoid him.  During this maneuver, it is believed the prop or skeg of operator2's boat motor struck the second fallen skier causing a laceration to the victim's foot.  operator2 left the accident scene, but stopped shortly after at nearby boat ramp with operator1.  Both operators, passengers and witnesses submitted statements.  

Investigator from TPWD completed the report.
Karnack                       