On 5/27/13, at about 1400hrs, i was notified by ncwrc dispatch that a possible boating accident had occurred on lake gaston , and a 12 year old boy was being transported by ems to halifax regional medical center due to difficulties breathing.
Officer and myself met with Operator and victim at the hospital.  Operator stated that he was pulling victim on a tube behind his pwc when victim fell off the tube.  Operator stated that victim was complaining of pain in his left side and having difficulty breathing.
Victim stated to officers that he was on a tube being pulled behind a pwc by operator when he fell off the tube.  Victim stated that he heard something pop when he fell off the tube, and that the left side of his body was hurting.  Victim stated that he was having hard time breathing.
Both involved parties stated that there was no else on the pwc or tube.  Both parties also stated that there was no collision with any other boats or objects.
All xrays and tests that were performed on victim came back negative.  Victim was treated and released from the hospital.  Victim was advised to take tylenol for any pain or soreness.
LITTLETON