INITIAL CALL

On June 27 2013 Park Service Dispatch received a medical call of a dislocated shoulder where the patient was located at Dangling Rope Marina.

ACTION TAKEN

Rangers boated to Dangling Rope Marina to meet the party and gather information.  Classis Lifeguard 3 crew had taken and loaded the patient, a 21 year old male, prior to their arrival.  Witness statements were given to the boat operator that drove to Dangling Rope Marina and passenger.

INVESTIGATION

The vessel driven by the operator was driving the vessel while towing a skier.  The skier was jumping a wake and when he landed he fell and dislocated his shoulder.  This accident happened in the San Juan River where the injured party was an then transported to Dangling Rope Marina via run about vessel.  The operator of the vessel at the time of the accident was not present at the dock.  When asked where he was located a passenger stated he was back at the camp.

DAMAGE


There was no damage that had occurred to the vessel.

Conclusion

According to the witness statements provided by the passengers I have determined this to be a skier mishap.
BULLFROG