Leg severed in boat accident

Police are appealing for public assistance following a boating collision recently at Woy Woy where a man's leg was severed.

Police say a 23ft speed boat was towing a wakeboarder in Woy Woy Bay at about 5.20pm on Friday, January 20.

The boat turned sharply causing the 23-year-old wakeboarder to fall into the water.

The propeller of the vessel came into contact with the man causing severe lacerations.

The man was rescued from the water and the vessel was driven to the public wharf at Woy Woy, where first aid was administered by members of the public until ambulance officers arrived.

The local man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital where he underwent surgery including the amputation of his right leg.

The New South Wales Marine Area Command is urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact then on 93207499 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 17 Feb 2012 NSW Police Media