Vessel #1, Fl1534NC, a 23foot Pontoon Boat was rented from New Winds LLC in Cape Coral by operator.  Operator was operating the vessel in the Caloosahatchee River, Lee County when another 60foot vessel passed by them throwing a wake which caused Occupant to fall and injure her right ankle.  Either occupants of Vessel #1  could provide any information on vessel #2 except that it was approximately 60 foot. The operator drove the boat to the Cape Coral Yacht Club where she was transported to Cape Coral Hospital for treatment.  No damage was incurred to the rented vessel. Both individuals reside in Switzerland and spoke German so a language barrier caused details to be limited. occupant spoke no English and Operator was not familiar with the area.  He did not know what direction he was going.  Through my investigation I concluded the incident occurred in the Caloosahatchee River near channel marker 78.  No charges were filed in this incident. 
Occupant fell in the vessel when encountering a large wake and fractured her right ankle.

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