RedactedNarrative: On August 27, 2022, I Ofc. of the Maryland Natural Resources Police was on patrol in Berlin, Maryland. I heard a call for Bishopville EMS (Run # 22005167) to respond to Shell Mill boat ramp in Bishopville, Maryland for an injured subject. Through further investigation, it was found that an injury was sustained while on a vessel. I met the ambulance at Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) where the patient was transferred. 
  
  At the hospital I met the individual injured, and her husband. She stated a total of 6 people went out on a pontoon boat (2018 QWEST), leaving Shell Mill boat ramp for a joy ride. While headed into the St. Martins River storm clouds began to form, along with thunder and lightning. They decided to head back to port to get off the water before the storms set in. They were approximately 200 yards from the dock, going between 6-10 knots, when the rain began to fall heavily.
  
  Victim was sitting in a seat to the left of the captain. Victim went to hand operator a towel to dry the steering instruments. At this time, Operator gradually slowed the vessel to prepare for docking. The change in speed, along with the wet slick deck caused Victim to fall onto the deck floor on the vessel. She stated that she immediately knew something was wrong as she was in pain. The individuals on the boat called Bishopville EMS while comforting Victim on the deck of the boat as she was in too much pain to move. The boat was docked at Shell Mill boat ramp, and individuals assisted Bishopville EMS in loading Victim into the ambulance. 
  
  The final diagnosis, a broken left hip, was made by ER doctor at AGH.
  
  All events occurred in Worcester County Maryland.
  This case is closed.
  