Operator of vessel 1, was towing the victim (the skier/victim), into shore.  The victim had released the tow rope and was skiing into shore.  When he started to sink into the water the single ski popped out of the water striking him in the left eye.  The victim received a two and a half inch cut above his left eye from the front portion of the ski.  The victim lost consciousness and was taken to Southern Maine Medical Hospital for treatment.
Lyman