Operator1 was operating the boat at approx 20 mph, downstream, in a straight line, towing subject1, who was water skiing on two skis. There were three other people in the boat as observers including Operator1's wife and son. Subject1 fell forward face first. When Operator1 went to retrieve subject1 from the water they saw he was motionless lying face down and the back of his head was bleeding. Subject1 was also missing a ski. Sam and Operator1 jumped in and retrieved subject1 and brought him to shore with the help of a bystander for medical attention. Subject1 was flown from the area to the hospital and sustained a cracked skull and a concussion.
Chippewa River
Willard                       