On August 8, 2009, I was patrolling Lake Harding when I noticed a white male on a yellow PWC trying to get my attention.  As I approached the individual, I recognized the passenger.  I have known Victim for several years.  Victim informed me that he had just fallen off the vessel and hurt his knee.  Victim said that he was slowing the PWC down, trying to come to a stop.  He stated the vessel was an older model which would turn over once it stopped.  Victim claimed that while the PWC was slowing down to a stop, he attempted to jump off of it.  He said that his knee and left leg bent awkwardly while jumping into the water.  Victim stated that he had recently purchased the PWC and this was the first time he had taken it out.  Victim informed me that he had owned boats before, but a PWC was new to him.  After speaking with Victim, he seemed to be alright.  He stated that he was going to drive back toward the boat landing due to the weather.  I informed Victim that if he went to get treatment for his knee, then he needed to let me know.  At approximately 0730 hours, Victim contacted me by phone.  Victim informed me that his knee became very swollen and he could not put any weight on his left leg after he got home.  Victim decided to go to the Columbus Medical Center E.R. to get it checked on.  Victim informed me that the Physicians at the E.R. suspect that he tore his meniscus.  
      On August 11,2009, I went to Victim's residence to speak with him about the incident.  Victim is wearing a knee brace on his left knee and having to use crutches to get around.  Nothing further.
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