On 08/19/2012 at approximately 2020 hours, The vessel WN2094RE a Bayliner open motorboat was operating in the Wolf Lodge Bay area of Lake Coeur d'alene. The operator was just starting out towing a wakeboarder.  Victim was just learning to wakeboard. Operator began to tow Victim and as Victim was about to get up on plane he fell down.  The vessel was still pushing water and was traveling under 10 mph.  As the vessel came around to pick up Victim from the water, he was screaming in pain. The individuals on the vessel were able to get Victim onboard. When Victim was onboard an individual called 911 and reported they were on their way to the 3rd street docks to meet with emergency medical services. The vessel arrived at the 3rd street docks at approximately 2040 hours where Victim received medical attention for a possible broken femur and was transported to Kootenai Medical Center.
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