On 6/9/12 at approximately 10:30am, victim was wakeboarding in stonehouse creek on lake gaston.  The vessel with 7 persons onboard was being operated by operator.  Operator stated that victim fell after attempting a jump while wake boarding.  Operator turned the vessel around to pick up victim.  Operator stated that it was apparent that something was wrong.  He stated that victim was conscious but was not moving or swimming.  Victim complained that he could not hear and that he could not move and then victim began to panic.  Operator jumped into the water and pulled victim over to the boat.  Victim needed assistance getting into the boat.  Operator pulled the boat to the shoreline  near outdoor world and called 911.  Halifax ems one responded and victim was transported to halifax regional medical center.  He was later transferred to vidant medical center in greenville.  Victim sustained a fractured skull and brain bruising and swelling from being hit by the wakeboard.  Victim was wearing a type iii pfd and alcohol was not involved.
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