The vessel carrying the victim was traveling northbound in the ICW when it passed a larger vessel, measuring approximately 40 to 45 feet with multiple decks.

The wake from the larger vessel caused the victim to be lifted from her seat.  When she landed she fractured a vertebrae.

None of the other passengers were injured as a result of the wake and no one was able to recall any other details about the passing vessel.

The victim was transported to Home Port Marina where she was met by EMS personnel who transported her to the hospital.

 Victim was tossed into the air as a result of another vessels wake before landing on her seat and fracturing her L1 vertebrae.  Victim was immobilized by family and transported back to the marina where she was met by EMS personnel.    Victim was taken to a local hospital by EMS.  Victim had to have several vertebrae fused together.

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