RedactedNarrative: The following was compiled from witness/occupant statements. 
  
  On 08/31/14 at approximately 1350, a pontoon boat (TN-5838-DM) pulled in a cove on the Holston River arm of Boone Lake. After the boat stopped, one occupant entered into the water to cool off and then got back onto the boat. Another occupant went off the back of the boat to use the bathroom. The boat was drifting in the cove when Victim decided to go back in the water a second time. The boat had drifted closer to shore. Victim did not look before he dove over the front right side of the boat into the water. When Victim dove into the water, he struck a submerged rock with the top of his head and sustained a large laceration. The occupants of the boat noticed the injury and jumped in the water to assist the victim, Victim. One occupant notified Sullivan County 911. The occupants were standing on the submerged rocks while holding victim when they realized he could not feel or use his legs. One occupant held "C-spine control" untill EMS arrived. Victim was transported to shore and then flown to Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) via medical helicopter for treatment. 
  
  At the JCMC Victim was told his neck had been broken and he would not be able to walk again. 
  
  Alcohol was not a factor in the accident.