07232011 at around 7:50p on the San Bernard River, Vessel 1 (19ft Gulf Coast, TX 4310 JE) was traveling upstream and vessel 2 (red ski boat) was traveling downstream; neither vessel was acting irregular so no one paid much attention to them.  But it appears that vessel 1 hit the wake of vessel 2; the bow of vessel 1 dug in and quickly turned to the port side.  The operator and two grandchildren were thrown out of the vessel.  The operator was thrown right in front of the motor and his leg, foot, and arm were struck by the prop.  Both children were wearing a pfd and they were not injured.  The wife and one grandchild remained in the vessel; The wife gained control of the vessel and started checking on everybody.  She realized prior operator was badly injured and threw him a pfd and flagged down another vessel for help.  People nearby called 911 and helped get them to shore.  The B.C.S.O. and EMS arrived and transported operator to the helicopter then he was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.
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