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07-09-2007, 01:41 PM #1
Tow rope accident
Last weekend my 10 year old son recieved a very nasty injury between the knee and ankle of his right leg. He was on a pontoon boat with a tube riding on the back of the boat and the rope was layed thru the walking area of the boat. I was following on a jetski and saw the tube fly back and catch water upsidedown. The rope wrapped around his leg and gave him second degree burns around his leg. The whole accident could have been a lot worse but also could have been prevented. Im beside myself with guilt that I wasnt on board that boat to check ropes, etc.
I cant stress enough to all of you to watch your tow ropes and lines. The ER staff that treated my son said they see torn muscles and amputations every summer.
My son will make a full recover and but will have a large scar on his leg. A constant reminder to be safe.Jim Hagen
Madison, Wisconsin
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