RedactedNarrative: On September 19, 2017, FWC NW Region received a call regarding a boating accident occurring on Panama City Beach involving a single individual onboard a single personal watercraft.  Tallahassee Regional Communications Center (TRCC) received the inquiry and was advised that a single person was transported to Bay Medical Sacred Heart Hospital in Panama City.  I was issued the call shortly before 6:00 PM on 9-19-2017. I proceeded to the hospital, where I was able to meet with the mother of the injured individual.
  
   The family was visiting from Georgia for the week, and rented PWC's for their two boys to ride. During the ride, operator was operating the PWC solo, and made an abrupt turn while cruising at speed between 30 -40 mph.  In addition to the maneuver, sea conditions were moderately choppy, and he caught a wave during the turn which exacerbated the abrupt change of direction resulting in his injury.  While being ejected, he impacted the front helm/handle bar area of the PWC with his lower abdomen. The resulting impact caused an internal hernia and he was transported to hospital to ensure no internal organs were ruptured.
  
  He was admitted overnight for surgery and recovery. 
  