Based on interviews and statements provided, on 07/28/12 at approximately 4:30pm, a single vessel boat accident happened near point 11 on the Elk River of Watauga Lake in Carter County.  A 21'' Mastercraft boat was traveling upstream in the Elk River portion of Watauga Lake when it hit a submerged rock.  The boat came to an abrupt stop on the rock and a front passenger was ejected from the boat.  Victim impacted the boat with her forehead as she was ejected and went into the water.  There were 5 people on board the boat and the boat owner was being towed on a wakeboard.  Another occupant and husband to Victim, jumped from the boat into the water to assist his wife.  Victim was helped back into the boat and assisted with the bleeding from her forehead.  The boat occupants flagged down a passing boat and were towed back to Mallard Cove Marina.  Victim was taken by private vehicle to Jonson City Medical Center where she was treated and released.

At writing of this report, no estimate of damage to the boat has been reported to investigator.

BUTLER                        