RedactedNarrative: A personal watercraft inhaled a piece of rope into the engine, causing the engine to stall. The vessel capsized, rolling towards the port side. The operator was able to roll the vessel back over, therefore, he attempted to board it from the stern. The vessel was taking on water and started to sink. While the operator was in the water, he inhaled saltwater. Once the operator was out of the water, he complained of severe chest pain, pain between the shoulder blades, throbbing headache, dizziness, and having difficulty breathing. The operator was transported to the hospital by EMS due to injury beyond first aid. The subject inhaled saltwater and vomited multiple times. Possible near drowning and/or shock.
  An estimate was obtained of $4000.00 - $6000.00 to repair the personal watercraft engine. ;