On 05/21/2023 at about 1416 hours, Vessel #1 was in the area of Prudential Rock at Canyon Lake. Vessel #1 is a PWC and was towing a tube. There were two subjects on the tube and two on the PWC. 

The vessel came to a stop and they were going to switch positions. While switching the positions they left the PWC running which caused the tow rope to be sucked up into inlet. As the rope got pulled into the inlet the tow rope got wrapped around the left ankle of victim. 

He was transported to the ER via helicopter for his injuries. None of parties involved were impaired. There was no damage to the vessel.
CANYON LAKE
Apache Junction, AZ           