RedactedNarrative: On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 12:45pm, a single Personal Watercraft (PWC) accident occurred offshore of Palm Beach Island. The operator of the PWC (vessel-1) was knocked off V1 by a large wave in the surf zone near the beach. While attempting to push V-1 through the surf, a subsequent wave caused V-1 to knock into the operator. The operator sustained spinal injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s hospital. The injuries were, C6/C7 – Compression, with a fracture to the C7, T3/T4 – Compression with Spinal Edema throughout.;While attempting to push V-1 through the surf, a subsequent wave caused V-1 to knock into the operator. The operator sustained spinal injuries and was transported to St. Mary’s hospital. The injuries were, C6/C7 – Compression, with a fracture to the C7, T3/T4 – Compression with Spinal Edema throughout.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atlantic Ocean
NearestCityTown: PALM BEACH                    