RedactedNarrative: Operator of vessel was traveling towing water skier when the tow rope broke from the boat causing water skier to fall hard on his left side on the water. Skier was able to slowly swim and get into the boat himself. Once in the boat skier fainted and had pain to his left side rib area. He was transported to shore via the vessel and later transferred to Lewis County Hospital for injuries. Follow up at Lewis County General Hospital indicated he sustained fractured ribs. No damaged caused to vessel.