RedactedNarrative: Hennepin County Water Patrol was dispatched for a call for service on Lake Minnetonka. While deputy was responding with lights activated he struck a water skier with the sheriff's boat (WC #1) as the towing boat (WC #2) crossed the bow of the sheriff's boat. 
  
  The skier was recovered from the water and taken to the hospital by ambulance. The skier was wearing a life jacket. Alcohol was not a factor. The case was given to Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office to investigate to avoid any conflict.