Subject was traveling north in the Joseph's Harbor Canal.  Subject stated that he belives that he blacked out, and ran into the rock breakers along the east side of the canal.  This caused him to strike the steering console, breaking his leg.  He was then ejected from the vessel.  The collision caused damage to his hull, and the prop shaft of his motor.  Subject was transported to the Cameron Hospital for treatment.  Subject's vessel was equipped with adequate PFD's.  There were no indication of intoxicants.

Subject was cited D513518 for Reckless Operation of Watercraft.
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