On 8/31/13 at approx 1600hrs i was conducting boat patrol heading north on lake mohave past katherine powerline cove when i was flagged down by a vessel that was stationary in the water near coyote cove. The vessel was a advantage pleasure craft and there was 7 people on board the vessel who all indicated to me that a child had been injured behind the vessel approx 10-15 minutes before i contacted them. All witness statements indicated that at approx 1530hrs injured party was riding a tube with 2 other children near desert cove when the tube went through rough waters and the victim bounced on the tube. Witnesses stated the injured person was complaining of lower back pain and would not let anyone see or touch the area. On board were both her parents. The parents indicated they were concerned that she may have sustained internal injuries. Operator was on the phone with 911 when i arrived on scene. I then trasported injured party and her parents to princess cove on my patrol boat where nps medical staff evaluated her injuries. Nps staff recommended that the parents self transport her to a hospital which her parents agreed to do. Alcohol was present on board, but the oeprator had not been drinking. Nothing further to report at this time.
BULLHEAD CITY