On Saturday, June 2, 2012, vessel-1 left out from Gronto Springs Boat Ramp around 1230 hours to go recreational cruising.  Upon returning to Gronto Boat Ramp at approximately 1300 hours occupant stood up and jumped from the moving PWC.  Operator continued to shore while looking back and did not see occupant surface.  Operator went back to the location where occupant jumped from the PWC and found occupant unconscious and face down under water.  Operator pulled occupant aboard the PWC, carried him to shore and started chest compressions until occupant started breathing. 911 was called and Dixie EMS arrived on scene and transported occupant to Trenton, Gilchrist County, where Air Med continued transport to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.
occupant: injuries caused damage to existing spinal injuries causing paralysis from the neck down.
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