Vessel 1 (Fishing Vessell) tied to sea wall.  Occupant, lost his balance and footing on sea wall ladder.  Witness attempted to grab subject and pull him to sea wall deck.  Due to the victim's size (300 + pounds), they were unable to lift him.  the victim fell into water between boat and dock wall.  Waukegan Fire and Rescue, on location, removed him from water onto swim deck of LCSO Vessel 5981 and then to launch ramp.  the victim was transported to Vista East Victory Memorial Hospital.

victim stated that he was up out of the boat with both feet barely on the ladder.  He lifted his left foot up, right toe slipped off ladder.  His left knee somehow curled and twisted under him.  He fell backwards with the boat captain, who was trying to support him and was pushing him up towards the dock.  As he did this, the boat pushed away from the dock and the subject fell into the water, hitting the side of the boat.  A life jacket and line were placed on subject while he was in water.  

He is presntly being treated for an injured leg.  His wallet was returned to him in the ambulance by rescue.
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