RedactedNarrative: On june 2, 2020, operator was operating the vessel while the victim was wake surfing. The operator put the vessel in neutral to assist the victim when finished surfing with his lifejacket and rope.  
  
  The victim stepped backwards and slipped off the swim platform between the platform and the extended surf tab on the port side of the vessel.  According to the operator the vessel was still in "surf mode" where the surf tab was fully extended and submerged underwater from the full ballasts.  
  
  The victim resurfaced screaming in pain. The victim pulled himself from the water and first aid was rendered by the operator and passenger.  Ems responded to the operator's residence on the lake and the victim was transported to st anthony's hospital in crown point, in.  There was no damage to the vessel nor drugs or alcohol were determined a factor in the accident.  
  
  The victim suffered a golf ball size puncture wound to his left side below his rib cage.  The victim received several internal and external stiches. No broken bones or internal injuries.
  