On the above date and time, LA 2217 EF was approaching a fallen skier at an idle speed when a large unidentified bay boat passed by at a close distance and threw a wake that struck LA 2217 EF contributing to throwing multiple passengers overboard and the fractures of a 3 year old child's left leg.  Drugs and alcohol are not suspected in the contribution to the accident.  Vessel LA 2217 EF was adequately equipped with PFD's and all minor children aboard were properly fitted with type III PFD's.
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