RedactedNarrative: On 08/14/21 at approximately 1030 hours I, Conservation Officer 1, responded to a report of a boat accident on Lake Cumberland near Greasy Creek.  I was advised that the Vessel, a 2020, 22 foot rigid inflatable made by Zodiac had malfunctioned in some way and caused all four occupants of the vessel to be thrown overboard.  The vessel then began to spin in circles in Greasy Creek.  
  
  By the time I arrived at Lake Cumberland the vessel had already been stopped by ropes that people had thrown in front of the vessel that got tangled in the propeller.  Sgt. 2 responded to the Russell Co Hospital and spoke with the owner and operator of the vessel, and an injured passenger named Passenger 3.  Both subjects were transported by EMS to the Russell County Hospital.  Passenger 3 had a head injury that she sustained while being ejected from the boat.  Operator had general soreness and just wanted to be examined at the hospital to make sure he did not have any serious injuries.  
  
  Both Passenger 3 and Operator gave the same account as to what occurred.  Both subjects stated that they were in some type of boat parade near Greasy Creek.  Both advised that they were leaving the idle zone and going on plane when the boat suddenly and sharply turned to the right.  This caused all occupants of the boat to be ejected.  Once ejected, the boat began to go in circles because the operator was not wearing a kill switch lanyard.  All passengers of the vessel were able to swim out of the way of the circling vessel and nearby boaters aided the subjects out of the water.  Both Passenger 3 and Operator were transported to Jamestown where EMS picked them up and took them to the hospital.  Sgt. 2 was able to get written statements from both subjects.
  
  By the time I arrived at the Lake the vessel was already stopped by nearby boaters by throwing rope into the propeller.  The boat was then towed to State Dock where it was located and photographed.  The vessel appeared to have a disconnected hydraulic line leading to the motor.  This potentially caused the operator to lose control of the vessel and also caused the boat to turn sharply to the right.  While looking for the vessel, I was able to get the phone number for Passenger 2, a passenger ejected from the vessel.  I got the phone number from an individual at State Dock.  Passenger 2 advised that he was at Grider Hill and could meet with me there.  
  
  Once I arrived at Grider Hill I made contact with Passenger 2 and Passenger 1.  Both subjects also gave the same statement as to what happened.  Both subjects advised that the boat suddenly turned sharply and caused everyone to be ejected from the vessel.  Once in the water, they swam out of the path of the circling vessel and were rescued by nearby boaters. Both Passenger 1 and Passenger 2 stated that they were somewhat sore, but did not need medical attention.  I was able to get statements from both subjects.  
  
  In conclusion, it is believe that the broken steering cable that was observed on the vessel is what caused the ejections.  The sudden loss of control of the vessel could have caused the sudden turn which caused all occupants to be ejected.
  