RedactedNarrative: On July 8, 2018 at appx 10:40, the New Hanover County Sheriff's office dispatched a Jet Ski incident near the North End Jet Ski Rentals.  Wildlife Officers, New Hanover Country EMS and Fire also responded to North Sea Breeze Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. 
  
  Upon speaking to the Vessel 1 operator, he and his friend, Vessel 2 operator, were both heading North on the ICW appx ¼ mile North of North End Jet Ski Rental.  Vessel 2 was ahead and to the right of Vessel 1.  Vessel 2 turned to the left to do circles, when Vessel 2 turned left it crossed into the path of Vessel 1 which was heading north.  Vessel 2 turned to the right just before impact to attempt to avoid a collision. 
  
  Vessel 2 made impact to Vessel 1 on the front right causing slight paint transfer and fiberglass damage.  Both operators were tossed into the water after impact.  
  
  Operator1 swam to Operator2 to help him, but was unable to get him onto a jet ski because of the nature of his pelvic injury.  Operator2's and Operator1's wife took their jet skis back to the rental facility to get help.  
  
  A passing boat saw the men struggling in the water and assisted them back to North End Jet Ski Rentals.  They were unable to take Operator2 out of the water until EMS arrived.  
  
  Operator2 suffered a broken pelvis and has internal bleeding.
  Operator1 was charged with Careless and Reckless operation of a PWC.
  
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