RedactedNarrative: Personal watercraft was being operated with occupant sitting facing the back of the PWC in order to observe tube that was being towed by PWC. The tube had three riders on it. Occupant told subject to go ahead and take off to begin towing the tube. 
  
  Occupant lost his balance upon take off and fell into the water behind the PWC. Occupant's left hand became entangled in the tow rope as the PWC accelerated. Occupant's four fingers on his left hand were severed at the knuckles. Occupant was transported to shore by another boat where he was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The incident was not reported to law enforcement for over a week until it became an issue at EMMC in Bangor, Maine. The operator stated that he thought it was reported since an ambulance was involved.  It is believed the operator and the injured had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately due to the incident not being reported for a week there was no way to prove.