The following accident occurred on July 28, 2010, at approximately 1700 hours.

The victim was at the back of vessel I, facing the stern.  He was preparing to observe a water skiier and was holding the tow rope.  Before letting go of the rope, the victim instructed the operator of Vessel I to "hit it".  The operator accelerated and the rope tightened around two of his fingers, ripping the pads off.  One of the occupants called 911 while the operator brought the vessel back to shore.  An ambulance transported the victim to Speare Hospital where he was treated and released.
Bristol                       