A man lost one of his legs in boating incident at Lake Nacimiento Sunday afternoon.
According to CAL FIRE SLO, emergency crews responded around 5:30 p.m. to reports of someone in need of medical attention near the Heritage Ranch boat ramp.
The man's leg got caught in a boat propeller while he was out on the water, officials said.
@CALFIRE_SLO Engine OES 389 enroute from #BridleIC to the Heritage Ranch boat ramp for a reported medical aid due to boating accident.
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) August 17, 2020
When emergency crews reached the patient, he had a tourniquet around his leg.
The patient was airlifted to an area hospital for further treatment.
This is a developing story, check back later for details.
