On August 27th, 2011, subject and his wife were each operating personal watercraft on the main body of Lake Sweetwater in Nolan County Texas at approximately 6:30 p.m.  Operator was traveling northeast toward the boat ramp when he stated he turned to look behind him because he was about to turn left.  Upon turning to face forward and then turn the watercraft to the left, he lost his balence, and according to him, began to be ejected from the watercraft.  As he began to be ejected, he started facing forward toward the water but believes his right foot was caught between the gunwhale and the main body of the watercraft causing his body to shift as he left the watercraft and landed in the water, back first.  His wife was close and he signaled her to his aid.  Operator was also aided by his son who was operating a vessel close by. Operator stated he was wearing a PFD.   Operator was transported by vessel to the boat ramp where he was met by EMS personnel at 7:34 p.m.  Operator was then transported to Rolling Plains Hospital in Sweetwater, Texas.   He arrived there at 7:59 p.m.  Operator had fractured both lower leg bones above his right ankle.  Staff at Rolling Plains Hospital determined he should be transported to Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas.  The transport to Midland was done at 11:57 p.m.
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