Synopsis-  A personal watercraft was pulling an inflatable tube.  The passenger on the tube landed hard after going over a large wave, dislocated his shoulder.  He was transported to Logan Regional Hospital for further evaluation.

Accident Investigation-  The operator, and passengers  provided the same information about the accident stating that while operator was operating the personal watercraft that was towing an inflatable tube ridden by her husband, and that victim hit a large wave landing hard back on the tube.  He realized that he was hurt and then fell off of the tube.  He was picked up by the watercraft and taken to shore.  All three were wearing Type III PFD's.  I verified registration and safety equipment requirements, the owner stated that she would contact me with insurance information.  

Transport-  Local medics transported the patient to Logan Regional Hospital.

Follow Up-  operator contacted me to inform me that her husband's only injury was a dislocated shoulder.  She also stated that she had discovered that the watercraft was not currently insured as she thought that it was.    

Cache Dispatch case number 11PK-17.

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