RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS
  I responded to a medical call at the Bullfrog Clinic involving a boat accident with injury involving a Lift efoil board (electric-powered surfboard). Investigation was conducted and a report was filed.
  
  INITIAL CONTACT
  At approx. 1500 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020 in Bullfrog, UT, I (Ranger 1, Boating Area Supervisor at Lake Powell) heard traffic from NPS Dispatch regarding a male who suffered a "prop cut" and lacerations from an electric-powered surfboard. The bleeding was controlled. NPS Dispatch stated the patient was going to be transported to Main Ramp by a wakeboard boat (Red Malibu). NPS Ranger 2 and NPS Ranger 3 responded with the NPS ambulance (Medic 5). I advised NPS Dispatch of my response. After waiting for approx. 15 mns. at the Main Ramp, NPS Dispatch advised that the injured party was actually at the Bullfrog Clinic. I responded to the Bullfrog Clinic.
  
  NARRATIVE
  I arrived at the clinic and made contact with the patient's friend in the waiting room of the Bullfrog Clinic. The patient was receiving medical treatment from the clinical medical staff. His friend was identified as Bystander.
  
  Bystander described what happened, and stated Operator/ Injured was learning how to use the Lift eFoil board and that he was trying to stand up on it. Bystander stated that the eFoil is dangerous, and that when you fall, you have to push away the board as the foil is sharp. Bystander stated Operator/ Injured fell off the board, and it flipped over, making contact with Operator/ Injured and caught his finger and chest. Bystander said that Operator/ Injured was on his knees on the board attempting to stand up, he started to fall and then jumped away from the board into the water. The board made contact with him, and the sharp edges on the sides of the bottom of the eFoil board caused the lacerations.
  
  The patient, Bystander's friend was identified as Operator/ Injured. Operator/ Injured was the sole occupant/operator of the Lift eFoil board was wearing a life jacket. Operator/ Injured confirmed that his speed was about 15-20 mph when the accident occurred. Bystander stated the location where the incident occurred was about Buoy 102 on the right side (going down lake). He said he had mentioned how dangerous the board was to the group and also sent out a safety video of the board to the group. He said it was a generic video that described the board, its capabilities, etc. Bystander said the board only operates on a charge for an hour, and then it had to be charged again. He stated the board was an E-2 eFoil board, was black in color and approx. 6 ft. long.
  
  Bystander stated in his witness statement, " Operator/ Injured (friend from college) was riding an E-Surf Board (Foil). Operator/ Injured was learning how to ride and fell off. The Foil clipped him and cut the tip of his finger off and also received lacerations to his chest and arm from the Foil".
  
  DESCRIPTION OF HOW BOARD WORKS
  The eFoil uses an advanced lithium-ion battery to power a silent electric motor that's mounted on an all carbon-fiber-hydrofoil. Controlled by a wireless Bluetooth hand remote. It allows you to ride for over an hour at 25 mph on a two hour charge. They are defined as "These boards are essentially a surfboard with a hydrofoil that extends below the board into the water. A hydrofoil is a long and hydro-dynamically designed fin with wings. The board rides above the surface of the water with the foil working in the water. "The prop" is contained, and has a cage/guard around it.
  
  Bullfrog Clinic staff stitched  the end of Operator/ Injured's left pinky. It had been amputated below the knuckle and joint. There was exposed bone on the finger. They also stitched two deep lacerations on Operator/ Injured's left arm and left side of his upper chest near his shoulder (13 total stitches). Photos of the injuries are attached to this report. Attached to this report are pictures of Operator/ Injured's injury, a witness statement, and a copy of Operator/ Injured's DL.
  
  CONCLUSION
  Additional follow-up was conducted and information gathered. A boat accident report was filed due to the Lift eFoil board being considered as a vessel, as well as the accident requiring medical treatment beyond first aid. Based on my investigation, interivews, and witness statements, operator inexperience with the Lift eFoil board was a factor in the accident. The sharp edges of the E-Foil board caused the injuries to Operator/ Injured, as he tried to push away from the board while falling. Report is complete.
  
  End of report.