On Sunday August 16 2009 at approximately 16:34, there was a boat accident on Boone Lake between Winged Deer Park and Sonny's Marina in Washington County. Operator 1 was operating a 1994 14' Sea Ray jet boat while towing Passenger 1 on a tube. Operator 1 was making large circles and during one turn there was too much slack in the tow rope. Passenger 1 stated that the tube rotated in the water and it allowed the tow rope to slip under his left leg. When the boat came out of the turn and the rope tightened. The rope and the carribeaner, attached to the tube, caught his left calf and tore it loose from the bone. The tear started in the bend of the knee and extended approximately 10 inches toward the ankle. Operator 1 called 911 and flagged down a pontoon boat and a speed boat for help. Two men loaded Passenger 1 onto the speed boat and took him to Sonny's Marina. Passenger 1 was transported to Johnson City Medical Center where he was admitted and had surgery on his leg. 
              Operator 1 had not completed a Boaters Education Course as required by law. The case file will be reviewed by the Washington County District Attorney's office to determine if there will be any charges.
JOHNSON CITY                  