On 7/12/13 at or around 1615 hours, Vessel #1 was being operated at Canyon Lake.  Operator was pulling two tubes on the water just south of the "no ski" bouys when began to make a turn to travel back towards the main bay.  Operator stated he was approximately 10 to 20 feet from the shore line when he made the turn.  While making the turn, the outside tuber on the starboard side collided into the shoreline.  The victim sustained abrasions on her right leg and thigh.  She also complained of pain in her abdominal area.  The victim was transported by air to County Hospital for further medical evaluation and care.   Operator stated he was too close to the shore line and should not have made the turn.  Impairement was not a factor in this investigation.  Operator was cited and released for violating ARS 5-346B.  End of Report.
Apache Junction, AZ