RedactedNarrative: On 08/18/2018, I, OFC, was contacted by Sgt. in regards to a vessel accident that occurred on Deep Creek Lake. Hospital staff at Garrett Regional Medical Center contacted NRP and advised a female had been treated and released earlier in the morning after a water skiing accident. I was able to gather contact information for the victim and her family from medical staff.
  I met the victim and her family at their residence. Victim's father was operating the vessel that morning and described the accident. Around 0700 hours, the family took their Ski Nautique vessel into Paradise Cove/Four Hoop Pole area to waterski before "the tourists came out". The scene was described as overcast with mild winds, smooth water and the vessel was the only operating vessel in the cove. Around 0730 hours, operator was operating their 1997 Correct Craft/Ski Nautique, while his daughter (an experienced water-skier) took her turn skiing behind the vessel.
  Observing the skier were three people. During Victim's ski run, she lost her balance and hit the back of her head on the edge of one water ski, creating a small gash and minor blood loss. The family transported Victim to Garrett Regional Medical Center for treatment where she received three staples in her scalp. Victim was relaxed and comfortable during our interview.
  No charges were filed and all events occurred in Garrett County, MD
  