RedactedNarrative: On May 3rd, 2020, operator was recreationally cruising on a personal watercraft (PWC) in the area of Lake Ida in Palm Beach County, FL. Operator was the sole occupant on board the PWC.  Operator operated the PWC out of the larger waterway of Lake Ida into a narrow channel to avoid the heavy vessel traffic when her PWC struck a boat lift behind a residence.  
  
  Operator was ejected from the PWC and was retrieved from the water by a Good Samaritan on another vessel.  Operator was taken to shore and treated by Delray Beach Fire Rescue and they later transported her to Delray Medical Center where she was treated for her injuries.
  
  Operator was wearing a personal floatation device (PFD).  Operator was properly wearing the safety lanyard to cut the engine upon falling off V-1.  The safety lanyard was attached to the PFD that Operator was wearing.  As a result of the incident Operator sustained serious bodily injury.    The injuries sustained were as follows: Neck and upper spinal fracture, laceration to left arm from shoulder to elbow, laceration to head, broken ribs, and head trauma.   Operator is still currently undergoing outpatient occupational therapy.
  