On the afternoon of Monday May 30, 2011; Operator rented a personal watercraft from BNB Jet Ski Rental for two hours. BNB Jet Ski Rental is located inside Cedar Hill State Park and at Joe Pool Marina. He along with his passenger were out riding around in the northern part of Joe Pool Lake near the Dam. The winds were very strong and blowing at almost 30 mph. The two Jet Ski occupants traveled to an area just south of the Dam where the waves were reaching 3-4 feet in height. The waves were heavily crashing the rocks along the shoreline of the Dam. At approximately 4 pm the two fell overboard and Operator washed up on the rocky shoreline of the Dam. He told Occupant that he could not breathe and felt like he was having a stroke. Occupant drove the Jet Ski back to Cedar Hill State Park where he notified the other members of their party. They notified Wardens of the incident. The two wardens along with Texas State Guardsmen immediately traveled to the area of the accident. Operator was located and Staff Sgt. along with Petty Officer were able to carry Operator onto Warden’s Vessel. Operator was transported to Cedar Hill State Park Boat Ramp where Cedar Hill Fire Department Paramedics were waiting. He was transported to a local hospital where it was determined Operator suffered a Panic Attack. There was no damage to the Personal Watercraft. There were no injuries reported by Occupant (Passenger).
Cedar Hill, TX                