operator was operting his vessel in the Red River and was towing three persons on a tube while making a turn, the tube was swung towards a buoy floating in the river.  One of the passengers on the tube fell off and struck her head on the buoy causing minor to moderate injuries.  All passengers were wearing PFD's.  The operator failed to maintain a proper lookout and was cited for operating a watercraft in a reckless manner.
MARKSVILLE                    