Vessel number one was in Lake Washington approx. 200 yards from shore and were traveling at a full plane (northbound in the East Channel).  At some point, the large play toy (innter tube) became unsecured to the rear of the vessel.  As the lin paid out, it became entangled around both legs of the victim and ejected her from the vessel and into the water.  Victim was wearing lifejacket at the time of the incident.

Victim suffred bilateral, open fractures, to both of her lower extremities with a partial amputation to her right foot.  Victim was puleed form the water by her parents and transported to shore for further treatment and transport to hospital.
Mercer Island                 