V1 struck channel marker 23 of South Sound creek where it meets Largo Sound. The operator and passenger were ejected and were wearing type III PFDs. The operator suffered a fractured wrist and was transported to the hospital. 

On 11/10/12, at approximately 4:53pm I was approached inside John Pennekamp State Park, by an operator who stated he had been in a boating accident. Operator stated he believed his wrist was broken. I called for EMS and got Operator a blanket as he was shaking.

EMS responded and transported Operator to the Hospital. Operator's wife was a passenger on the PWC Operator was operating. Wife accompanied Operator to Maniers Hospital.

Operator stated he was inbound Southsound Creek where it meets Largo Sound, when the PWC engine began missing and not running properly. According to Operator while he was trying to accelerate the PWC suddenly and unexpectedly "took off" and struck channel marker 23. Both were ejected and recovered quickly by the other tour members and operator. Both were wearing PFDs. Including Tour operator, there were four PWCs total in the tour. Neither Tour operator or the other witnesses listed in this report saw the accident, or observed the Operators having any trouble with the PWC. When the accident occurred the Operators were the last PWC in the group. I could find no evidence of engine failure.



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