On 5/24/2009, Operator 1, Passenger 1, Passenger 2 and Passenger 3 were cruising east on Cedar Bluff Reservoir, heading towards the South Short Cabin area to meet some friends.  At approximately 1750 hours Operator 1 attempted an extreme turn while operating his PWC between the South Shore Cabin area and Paige Creek Cove.  While performing the turn he was thrown from the PWC and landed in the water.  

The three other individuals traveling with him did not see him fall since Operator 1 was traveling in the back of the group.  They did notice shortly after Operator 1 had been thrown from his PWC that Operator 1 was floating upright in the water and that Operator 1's PWC was no longer in operation.  All three went to see if Operator 1 was alright.

Good Samaritan, who was fishing from his pontoon boat had observed Operator 1 being thrown from his PWC while conducting an extreme turn.  Once Operator 1's three friends noticed that Operator 1 was hurt they waved at Good Samaritan to assist in getting Operator 1 to shore for medical attention.  Good Samaritan transported Operator 1 to the South Short Cabin area.

At approximately 1809 hours Trego dispatch contacted Officer 1 about the accident.  Officer 1and Officer 2 arrived at the South Shore Cabin area at approximately 1820 hours and rendered first aid.  During Officer 1’s initial evaluation of Operator 1 he observed an approximate 6" laceration to the top of his head.  Operator 1 was observant, responsive, and was fully aware of his surroundings.  Operator 1 complained of neck pain and being cold.  Cedar Bluff Park Manager and Cedar Bluff Park Officer arrived at the scene at approximately 1830 hours.  Officer 1 stabilized the neck while Park Officer continued to evaluate Operator 1 for injuries.

While waiting for EMS to arrive, Operator 1 stated to Officer 1 that he remembered hitting the water, however Operator 1 did not recall what he hit once entering the water.  Operator 1 stated that he believes that he struck a submerged tree.

Operator 1 was transported to Trego Memorial Hospital in Wakeeney, KS for further examination.  Operator 1 was later transported to a Wichita Hospital to check for possible neck and spine injures.

Officer 1 inspected Operator 1's PWC and interviewed once Operator 1 had left the scene.  Officer 1 traveled to the approximate scene of the accident and could not find the object that Operator 1 had struck.   However, Officer 1 did notice several submerged objects on the depth finder near the approximate area where Operator 1 had fallen.
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