On 7/28/2013 at approximately 16:22 the operator of V1 was traveling east bound on West Lake Okoboji in Smith's Bay.  Due to choppy water and a large wave, the operator lost control of his PWC and was thrown from the PWC. He landed on the front portion of the PWC and struck his head. The victim incurred a fractured skull, fractured vertebrae, concussion, and a broken shoulder.  The victim was wearing his life jacket. A passer by pulled victim to safety and transported him to shore.
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