Operator of vessel #1 arrives at lake desmet for a bbq and jet skiing.  Operator and friends consumed alcoholic beverages throughout the day.  Operator took jet ski out on lake a few times before the accident.  At approximately 5:00 p.m., operator took jet ski out toward the middle of the lake and was coming back towards shore.  Operator admitted that he was having trouble keeping up on the jet ski and fell over several times before he came back.  As operator came close to shore where his friends were swimming and tubing, he fell off, but was holding on to throttle keeping it at approximately 50% and "dragging" himself behind.  Operator claimed he didn't realize that he had hit anything until he heard his friend yelling for help.  At this point, operator brought the jet ski to shore and assisted helping his friend with his injuries.  Medical help was requested immediately.  Injured friend was transported to hospital and admitted.  Injuries include:  six broken ribs and broke scapula.  Charges of bui, reckless operation of watercraft, interference with a peace officer and failure to immediately notification of a watercraft accident were issued.
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