RedactedNarrative: This report summarizes a single vessel serious injury boat accident in which the victim received major lacerations to both thighs.  The operator of vessel 1 was assisting his downed tuber when his inattention allowed the vessel to get too close to the person in the water.  A wake created by a passing watercraft pushed the motor of vessel 1 into the victim.  The victim’s injuries were caused by the propeller of vessel 1. 
   
  The victim was wearing a Type III personal floatation device at the time of the accident.  All other required safety equipment was present on the watercraft.
  
  The operator was given the BAR operator form which he completed and a copy is attached to this report.
  
  More detailed information is included in attached field report number 2016-5-400-020B S1.