On July 20, 2011 at approximately 13:20, a 2005 Hobie Cat sail boat was heading eastward from the Farmer's Beach (West Bank) area of Clear Lake, when the boat suddenly turned over.  Operator was moved from his operator's position and landed on the down-haul of the boat.  This caused pain in his lower back.  After righting the boat, both sailed back to the Lekwa Marsh area, in the south east corner of the lake.  Operator was still complaining of pain in his lower back and that he couldn't feel his legs.  occupant called 911 and an ambulance was dispatched to the southeast corner of the lake.  Operator was loaded into the ambulance and sent to Mercy Hospital in Mason City.
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