On sunday july 3, 2011, at approximately 3:30pm, a vessel was traveling on kerr lake near hibernia state park.  There were 8 adults on board the 18ft powerboat.  occupant had recently been wake boarding and the group was traveling south down the lake.  Witnesses suggested that occupant stood up to walk to the rear of the boat as the vessel was traveling approximately 25 mph.  Occupant's hat blew off and he jumped up to try and retrieve the hat.  When he did this, he fell to the rear end of the vessel and landed on the tube which was tied to the transom.  The victim then fell into the water and the rope which was tied to the tube was wrapped underneath his arms.  Operator  realizing the passenger had fallen overboard, put the vessel in neutral and the victim struck against the rear of the boat.  Passengers assisted the victim back onto the vessel and soon after called 911.  Emergency dispatch advised the operator to take the boat to satterwhite point and medical assistance met them on the shore line.  Occupant was transported to mariah parham medical center for treatment to his back and chest for possible internal bruising, fractures, and burn marks from the rope.  Alcohol was not a factor with the operator. However, the passengers and the victim had consumed alcoholic beverages.  Type iii pfds were on board but not used by the survivor.
HENDERSON                     