On 8-17-13 at approximately 1150 hours I observed V1 drifting in Port Everglades Turning Basin. I went over to see if the boat had lost power and the operator said the boat had just stalled out. I noticed a female passenger who appeared to be in discomfort laying on the front starboard side of the boat. I asked if she was sea sick and Operator said that her back went out. I asked Operator if they wanted me to notify EMS and he said yes. I advised dispatch to have EMS meet me at the coast guard station. I towed the vessel (FL2126MZ) over to USCG Fort Lauderdale. Operator said they were heading out of Port Everglades Inlet when they hit a wave that bounced victim in her seat and caused her back to go out. EMS arrived and transported victim to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.; Victim fractured her P12 vertebrae.
FT. LAUDERDALE