On 08/13/2010 at approximately 4:45pm CPOs responded to the report of an injured skier being transport by boat to the 9th Street boat ramp.  When we arrived at the ramp at 5:05pm injured skier was already loaded for transport.  

At the ramp, boat operator reported at approximately 4:43pm he was starting to tow 51 year old, beginning skier victim north east of the Wolf Creek Island using victims 2006 Crownline boat.  operator reported he was increasing his speed to pull victim up on his skis when victim fell as they were reaching plane.  Witness' advised victim continued to hold on to the ski rope after falling.  Observers notified operator  and he immediately throttled down.  Passengers on the watercraft  loaded victim and transported him to the 9th Street boat ramp.  victim was further transported to Shelby Memorial Hospital by Shelby Ambulance Service for further treatment.  Passenger victim's wife advised victim stated he did the "splits"  when he hit the water and heard a loud pop. 

Witness statements supported operator's account of the accident.

I spoke to witness again on 08/14/2010.  wife stated victim was treated for a suspected torn muscle in his left hip and released from Shelby Memorial Hospital.  victim was to see his doctor for further evaluation.

operator was provided a copy of the BAR at the scene.
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