Synopsis-
Ranger and I responded to a medical/boating accident at Newton Dam.  VICTIM suffered a head injury during a crash on while wakeboarding at Newton Reservoir.  Medical units transported VICTIM to Logan Regional Hospital for evaluation of a suspected concussion.

Initial Call- 
Ranger and I had just removed our boat from the water at Cutler Reservoir when Cache Dispatch requested that we respond to a medical/ boating accident at Newton Dam.  We were about five minutes out at the time the call came in.  Other Cache Sheriff's Deputies also responded along with rescue units from Cache County and Newton.  We were advised that the patient had crashed while water skiing and that he was suffering memory loss and was not full aware of his surroundings.  We were told that they would meet us on the boat launch.

Arrival & Initial Evaluation-
Upon arrival it was clear by his appearance and manner of speech that VICTIM suffered a head injury.  He was sitting up, still in the boat, but complained of being tired and wanting to go to sleep.  His wife was emotional and upset stating that VICTIM did not remember that his grandmother had just passed away, and she was afraid of telling him again.  She was also worried that his current state would be permanent.  We made VICTIM as comfortable as possible until medical units arrived to further evaluate him.

Accident Events- 
The operator of the boat and wife were questioned about what happened.  They stated that the boat was traveling about 17 to 20 mph and that VICTIM was wakeboarding behind the boat while wearing a life jacket.  He cut hard to gain speed to try to jump the wake.  He landed on top of the wake on the other side and then caught his front edge causing him to crash forwards hitting his head.  They stated that VICTIM got back in the boat and stated that it was a hard crash.  They stated that he then began to ask the same questions repeatedly over the next five minutes.  They then contacted 911 for help.  operator was provided a self report accident form and informed of his requirement to complete and return it.

Medical-
Medical personnel decided to transport VICTIM to Logan Regional Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.

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