Vessel #1, a 21 ft. 2005 Moomba Outback, being operated by Owner was pulling 2 tubers, one of which identified as Tuber 1 near the South Shore State Recreation Area near the Fort Randall Dam on the Missouri River near Pickstown, SD.  The boat was headed SE towards the dam when it crossed a previous wake, causing the 2 tubers, including Tuber 1 to hit the rough wake, causing Tuber 1 to be ejected from his respective tube.  Upon ejection Tuber 1 complained of severe back pain and the inability to feel his legs and feet.  The accident was then reported and an ambulance was called to transport Tuber 1 to Wagner Community Hospital.

PFD's were being worn.  The other tuber was not injured.  There were no other objects involved in the accident.  Weather conditions were sunny, with winds of 25mph gusting to 35 mph out of the SSE.  Due to the close proximity of the dam, waves were 6 inches to 2 feet in height.  Alcohol/drugs were not a factor in the accident.
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