On July 4, 2023, Texas Game Wardens in Bell County were dispatched to Westcliff Park on Lake Belton regarding two vessels and two individuals that were involved in an incident that resulted in one person injured that needed medical attention.

The owner of both vessels was operating V2 while towing V1 occupied by the injured person identified.  After V2 became disabled near the falls, they retrieved it with V1 and a tow rope.  Upon entering the cove at idle speeds, both individuals advised the ramp was busy and waited for the congestion to clear approximately 50' away from the ramp.  When they decided to tow again, Injured's left hand became entangled between the towline and the rail of V1 which caused the 'degloving' of the middle digit.

EMS was preparing him for transport, and I requested follow up information which I never received.  When I initiated this report about a week later, I experienced multiple accessibility issues which were resolved at a much later date.

Prior to completing this report, I attempted to contact him for an update on his injury but did not receive a call back.

NFI
0061 BELTON (BELL CO)
Temple                        