On june 23, 2013, at approximately 8:45 pm, operator of vessel 1 was cruising on the pamlico sound when he came in contact with a fishing net (pound net).  Operator stated in his attempt to avoid the fishing net, he rolled his pwc and was ejected into the fishing net.  His leg was entangled in the fishing net causing severe lacerations.  Operator stated he called 911.  While adrift on his pwc, he began yelling for help and subject responded to his call by directing him ashore at the rental property where he was staying.  subject and his two sons-in-law assisted operator.  subject contacted 911 to advise emt of his location.  Operator told subject that he had been drinking beer and advised subject of what happened.  Operator was airlifted to norfolk general hospital in virginia where he spent several weeks and later had his leg amputated.  No charges were filed.
FRISCO