On May 5, 2013 I Officer was on state water patrol when I received a call from our dispatch informing me that there was a boating accident on the Manatee River involving a single personal water craft and the subject was in the water unconscious. After further investigation by talking to his wife and next door neighbor I learned that they saw Operators personal water craft, V1 FL 4648 PM, floating by the dock of the house and Operator was floating face up wearing a life jacket right by his vessel, V1. I then learned that the next door neighbor swam out to Operator and pulled him to shore while wife called 911. Operator was then transported to the hospital by ambulance where I met with him. At the hospital I asked him what had happened to which he stated, " I really don't remember, all I remember is launching my Jet Ski and that is it". I examined the vessel, V1, and the dock closest to where Operator was found and didn't find any damage to either. The following day I proceeded back out to the residence to gather statements. After talking with Operator some more I learned that he remembered that he hit a wave with his vessel and got ejected. Operator did not remember the speed at which he was going and no one saw the accident take place. He was released later that day with no outstanding injurries.
BRADENTON