RedactedNarrative: The sheriff's office received a report of an injury accident on the lake and the victim, who was struck by the prop, was being brought to a boat landing in a park. The deputy was at the landing when the watercraft, with four people on board, arrived. The victim was seated on the port side with his leg wrapped in a towel. He was able to walk to the bow and onto the dock without any help. He was assessed by the fire department. The towel was removed, the laceration was not bleeding at the time. An ambulance arrived and first aid was provided. Victim denied further medical attention and was transported to the emergency room by private vehicle. The deputy went to the ER and took statements from the others who had been on board at the time of the incident. 
  
  One passenger stated that she, and the other passengers met the operator at the park to go tubing. They headed to the north end of the lake. One passenger had been on the tube and was in the water. The operator stopped the boat and the tuber climbed on board. Once on the boat, he said he needed to go to the hospital. The others then saw the injury and began providing first aid, called 911 and drove back to the landing. She said the operator had not been reckless when operating the boat. She said she and the other two passengers each had a beer, but the operator had none. 
  
  The Deputy then spoke with another passenger, who said they met at the park to go tubing. The victim was the first to ride the tube, and he fell off twice. After the second time, he swam to the back of the boat to board by the ladder. Once he was back in the boat, he said he needed to go to the hospital. She also stated that they each had a beer, except for the operator. The deputy then spoke with the victim. He said he has known the operator for 3 years and does not know him to drink alcohol. He had offered him a beer prior to the accident, but the operator declined. The victim said he had a beer and the other two passengers each had a beer. He said he rode on the tube first, falling off two times. After the second time, the operator circled around to check on him. The victim told him he wanted to get back on the boat. The operator stopped the boat and he swam to the stern. The boarding ladder was up so he swam past the lower unit to reach for the ladder. When he did this, he felt something hit his left leg. He didn't know he had been injured until after he got on the boat and looked at his leg. Once he saw the wound, he told the operator that he needed to go to the hospital. Life jackets were being worn by all involved.
  