The Owner of Vessel 1 reported that Vessel 1 had been taking on water prior to the incident, however, she did not know where Vessel 1 was leaking.  Vessel 1 was in operation with two persons on board at the time of the incident.  The Operator of Vessel 1 turned slightly to port, striking a wake and causing Vessel 1's occupants to become ejected.  The Operator reported that the engine cut-off switch she was wearing did not disengage the engine on Vessel 1, and instead pulled Vessel 1 down on top of the Operator.  Shortly thereafter the engine cut-off switch lanyard broke, allowing Vessel 1 to continue on in idle speed, with Vessel 1 eventually striking both the Operator and Passenger a second time as it continued to circle.  The Occupant was then able to get back on board Vessel 1 and turn off Vessel 1 using the key which was still in the ignition.  The Occupant was then able to swim Vessel 1 to shore where she was able to get some bystanders to assist her with aiding the injured Operator.  The Operator was then transported to Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio by emergency services where it was determined that she had suffered a fractured pelvis in two places.
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