RedactedNarrative: On May 26, 2019, at approximately 1800, I, Officer with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on water patrol in Marco Pass, Collier County, Florida. I received a call from dispatch that a person was possibly drowning on the south side of Keewaydin Island. Officers (FWC) were on a vessel in Marco Pass and responded to the call.
  
  I asked Operator what happened, and she stated that they were on the PWC together (Operator operating the PWC and Subject1 on the back) getting ready to tow the wakeboard. When she increased the throttle, Subject1 started saying that the rope was on her leg and it hurt. Operator stated that, the PWC did not take off like it should but the engine was revving. She said, Subject1 was saying that it was hurting more as the engine continued to rev. Operator stated that once she let off the throttle, Subject1 fell into the water. I asked Operator if she had been drinking any alcohol and she denied consuming alcohol. Based on my observation I do not believe Operator was impaired. I asked Operator if she would write a statement on what happened, and she agreed (see attachment).
  
  After investigating the accident, I believe that the tow rope was possibly sucked into the PWC’s intake causing the rope to tighten around Subject1’s leg as Operator increased the throttle. I also believe that alcohol use on Subject1’s part may have led to improperly handling the tow rope.
  
  I issued Operator a citation for towing a skier without a wide-angle mirror/spotter and, a written warning for no boater safety ID card.
  
  No further action at this time.
  The tow line from the wake board wrapped around subject's leg, cutting off the circulation and ejecting her off the PWC.
  