According to his statement, operator was with a group of friends on personal watercraft (PWC) in the Rainbow Cove Area of Bear Lake.  Operator decided to do a back flip off the stationary PWC he was operating during which he hit his head on the rear of the PWC. 

Operator and his group went to Cisco Beach.  Dispatch was contacted and I was notified (1824 hours).  I arrived at Cisco at 1840 hours.  Bear Lake County (ID) Marine Deputy was already on-scene (because it was originally believed the accident had occurred in Idaho) and was administering first aid.  An ambulance arrived shortly after I did. 

I spoke with two people who were with Operator.  Both said that they did not actually see the back flip but did see Operator come out of the water with blood on his face. 

There was no damage to the PWC which was a rental (Epic Rental).  It was returned to the rental company. 

Operator was evaluated by the ambulance crew.  He stated that he had had concussions in the past but did not want to be transported by ambulance.  After he was released from the care of EMS, I gave Operator a ride to the other side of the lake to where his friends were.  They agreed to take Operator to Logan to be evaluated.  I cleared the scene at 2005 hours. 

While Operator was being treated by the ambulance crew, I examined the PWC.  There did not appear to be any damage to it or anything about the vessel that would have contributed to the accident.  All paperwork and safety equipment was in order other than proof of insurance which I subsequently obtained from the rental company.
 
Operator drove himself to the hospital and got 7 stitches put in his head
LAKETOWN