On 7-5-13 Off. responded Mt. Hope Boat Ramp for a report of a sailing accident that occurred in the Mt. Hope Bay area. He met with Bristol Harbor Master who had transported the victim aboard their vessel.  Off. assisted them with docking and getting the patient off the boat.  The injured,  had a laceration to the forehead and visible swelling on her left forearm.  She was slightly disoriented but able to walk.  Off. spoke with her friend who stated that a gust of wind caught the boom and struck Victim in the back of her head knocking her overboard.  Victim’s son grabbed her immediately and pulled her back onto the boat.  Bristol Harbor Master was first on the scene who then transported Victim to Mt. Hope boat ramp.  She was subsequently transported to Rhode Island Hospital by Bristol Fire/Rescue.
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