RedactedNarrative: On september 4, 2022, at approximately 1500 on lake james a single vessel incident occurred near the mimosa boat landing.  The vessel was a 10 foot 8 inch bombardier sea doo operated by the owner.
  
  The operator and one passenger were traveling upstream when they came upon a large wake.  When the operator slowed down to take the wake, his passenger was unaware of the sudden stop and lurched forward.   Once the wake had passed, he accelerated and his passenger began to fall back.  When the passenger began to fall backwards, he grabbed onto operator’s waist pulling them both into the water.  They made contact with the water and the passenger's wristwatch made contact with opeator’s head inflicting a laceration which required stitches.  Personal floatation devices were worn and used and alcohol was not a factor.  No citations were issued.
  
  
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