RedactedNarrative: Synopsis:
  On  August 14, 2021, I and Ranger responded to a boat running a ground at Marina on Strawberry Reservoir. One patient was airlifted to a hospital with injuries, all other involved parties had no injuries.
  
  Initial Call:
  On the above date at 22:21 a call was received from dispatch that a boat had ran aground at Renegade Marina with injuries. I responded that I would be enrout from Rock Cliff. As responding information about the patients came that all but one was alpha condition. There was one patient who was struggling to breath and concerned that he had a punctured lung. Airmed was notified and a county unit assigned to be landing zone contact.
  
  Response:
  Upon arrival at Renegade Marina I was able to make contact with the ambulance crews first. I was informed that all other patients were ok with minor bumps only. The patient of concern was currently being treated. I was able to contact the other patients who were involved. 
  
  Investigation:
  Individual 1 was able to tell me about her husband injuries. He was going to be transported by helicopter due to the possibly collapsed lung and severe  chest pain. 
  I was able to then ask all three what happened. All three told me the following.
  
  They were returning to marina from fishing near the main marina. It was dark and they were trying to follow the shoreline while checking the fish finder periodically. They saw some lights of other boats to the left, so Operator swung wide to the right. The boat was going about 20 mph when they felt the boat hit ground, bounce twice and stop. Operator and other were both bounced into padded seats. While individual 1 was bounced into the back of Operator and the dash of the boat. Operator was thrown forward on the steering wheel as well as had his wife bounce into him.
  Individual asked if everyone was alright, all replied yes but Operator who said no he couldn't breath well. When Operator asked what to do to help, Operator said pat his back, which she did. He was able to breath a bit better then and help gather personal belongings. 
  At this point another boat came to offer help. They were able to get all onboard their boat and call 911 for help. They were then able to transport everyone to marina. The witnesses were identified as 
  
  I was able at this time ask if life jackets were worn. Individual 1 said no, but they were available. I asked if any alcohol had been consumed or was on the boat. Operator both informed me they didn't have any on the boat or had any that day. I asked how experienced an operator was Operator. Individual 1 let me know he has been operating boats his whole life and most of it was on Strawberry Reservoir.
  
  Vessel Damage:
  Lower unit damaged. Out drive shaft most likely cracked, was in down right position and now in upright.  Scratched gel coating along bottom hull of boat, possible fiber glass damage as well. Skagg is chipped, scraped and needs replacing. The prop needs replacement. 
  
  Follow up:
  I contacted wife on Aug 21, 2021 to check on Operator condition. The injuries he had were a number of broken and displaced ribs and bumped head. He was recovering at home. The family had some friends recover the vessel.
  
  Conclusion:
  Operator was operating the vessel at high speeds for conditions when the vessel ran aground. The results of running aground were him breaking multiple ribs and displacing others. The vessel was recovered by friends.