RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1994, 17’ Bayliner Capri Open Motorboat w/1 Sterndrive Engine – 135 HP/ Towing an Inflatable Tube
  
  On 06/15/2019, at about 04:50 p.m., this vessel was docking/undocking on the Columbia River at Hydro Island (Road 52 Boat Launch) located near Pasco, WA in Franklin county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, the above vessel had been pulling an inflatable tube behind the vessel during the day.  Operator reported that the victim had boarded the vessel and the tube was secured for transit.  Operator indicated that he believed Victim was seated in the forward-facing rear seat on the port side of the vessel.
  
  Operator stated he started the vessel engine and engaged the forward gear.  The vessel reportedly lunged forward causing Victim to flip over the transom and into the water.  The prop of the boat caught on Victim’s knee-length athletic shorts and pulled his leg into the spinning prop.  Subject, who was sitting facing Victim in the vessel, reported that she attempted to grab Victim but was not able to keep him out of the prop.  
  
  Operator reported that as soon as he heard the screaming, he shut off the motor and jumped into the water to render aid to Victim, whose leg and clothing were wrapped in the prop of the vessel.  He reported that he used his pocketknife to cut Victim’s shorts from the prop in order to free him.  He then applied a tourniquet to Victim’s leg to help control the bleeding.  
  
  The incident location was on open water between Columbia Park and Hydro Island.  EMS was notified.  The Pasco Fire Rescue arrived and rendered Lifesaving aid to Victim.  Victim received a laceration to his right leg.  He was transported to the Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA for treatment.  Victim remains in the hospital at this time.         
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  The Operator was not a Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  