A rented 18' Glastron  was cruising on Deep Creek Lake.  The operator, who had minimal  boating experience, hit a wake.  His wife, sitting in the bow, was tossed up and came down hard on the seat.  She complained of severe back pain and was subsequently transported by EMS to a local hospital where she was  provided  an X-ray for possible spinal injury.  She was subsequently released.  No alcohol was involved and no charges were filed.
Oakland