RedactedNarrative: While the operator of the airboat was maneuvering around a sunken vessel, a patch came loose on the hull of the boat causing the boat to hook to the left.  A passenger was ejected to the right of the boat in less than two feet of water.  The passenger was immediately picked up and taken to the hospital with minor injuries. A ruptured left ear drum and contusions to his right thigh and back.  Victim was admitted to the hospital and observed and given pain medications for his injuries.  He was released from the hospital at approximately 0500 on July 17.