At approximately 3:30pm on the 6th of july, operator was towing victim in an inner tube on hyco lake.  Operator slowed the vessel to a stop to allow victim to climb back on board.  Although the operator thought he had shifted the vessel's motor into neutral, in reality it was still in gear.  Due to the high volume of lake traffic, he was unaware of this, as was victim.  While attempting to climb aboard the vessel using the rear ladder, a wake pushed victim away from the ladder and into the rotating propeller.  Based on first responder report, victim was cut on the left lateral inner leg at the knee area and also on his right lower leg.  Once cut, victim screamed for operator to cut off the motor.  Operator along with other vessel passengers helped victim into the vessel.  They maneuvered back to the dock.  Semora vfd was first on the scene followed by the caswell co ems.  Victim was transported to danville regional hospital where he underwent surgery on his leg.  He was kept overnight and was released in the afternoon of july 7th.  Through my investigation, it is my belief that no drugs, alcohol, or careless operation was involved in this accident.  Therefore no charges will be made.
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