On June 14, 2009 at 1635 hours, I, Ofc was dispatched by Tawes Communications to respond to Action Watersports in the area of 52nd Street for a reported boat accident which had resulted in a personal injury. At 1640 hours, I arrived at Action Watersports and met with the reported victim. Prior to my arrival, staff from Action Watersports had provided first aid in the manner of bandages to Victim's left knee.

Victim stated that she and her sister had a rented a personal watercraft, ski#6, from Action Watersports, and were operating that PWC in the Isle of Wight Bay off of 52nd Street. Victim stated that she had fallen from the vessel while making a turn. Sister was seated on the vessel with the ignition off as Victim attempted to climb onto the vessel from the rear. Victim pulled down the padded step on the rear of the vessel, then placed her knee on the step. As Victim placed her knee on that step, her knee cap was cut. Victim was immediately brought back to Action Watersports where first aid was administered.

Action Watersports staff provided me with information regarding the vessel, a Kawasaki STX 15F bearing Maryland registration MD 2089 LB. Inspection of the stern of an identical vessel found that the metal housing at the rear of the jet nozzle bore a very sharp edge that could conceivably cut a person if their skin made contact.

On June 16, 2009, I made contact with Victim via telephone. Victim informed me that after leaving Action Watersports, she was taken by a private party to Atlantic General Hospital. Victim stated that she received a tetanus shot, and six (6) staples as a result of the incident.
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