RedactedNarrative: On August 31, 2019, at approximately 2225 hours, I, Corporal, was dispatched to respond to Garrett Regional Medical Center in reference to a subject being treated for an injury caused while boating.  I arrived at the hospital emergency room at approximately 2300 hours, and made contact with the victim.  Victim acknowledged that he had been injured while on a boat, and that he was able to speak with me.
  
       Victim stated that he had been staying with friends in the area of Paradise Ridge, when an unidentified man with an unidentified personal watercraft stated to the group that anyone may operate the personal watercraft if they wish.  Victim stated that at approximately 1730 hours, he got onto the personal watercraft, donned a personal flotation device, and left the area of Four Hoop Pole, toward the southern main body of Deep Creek Lake.  Once out in the open area of the lake, Victim stated that he was traveling North at approximately 40 miles per hour in a straight line, when he suddenly encountered a large wake.  As Victim struck the wake, he was thrown forward on his vessel, causing him to strike the handle bar area with his ribs.  Victim stated he felt that the wind had been knocked out of him, and he took a minute to catch his breath before boarding the vessel once again.  Victim returned straight back to the dock he had left earlier, and tied the vessel up.  Victim stated that his young daughter was on the shore as he arrived, so he didn't say anything about being injured.  Victim stated that he didn't say anything to the man who let him operate the vessel, and could not describe him or the vessel when asked.
    
       Victim bore a strong odor of alcohol on his person as he spoke to me, and his eyes were found to be rather bloodshot. When questioned, Victim stated that he had consumed two beers prior to the incident on the lake, but that he had consumed a lot of alcohol after the injury in an attempt to numb the pain.  Victim's wife eventually convinced him to go the hospital, and transported him via personal vehicle.  Victim stated that hospital staff had x-rayed him prior to my arrival, but had not returned with the results as of yet. Victim stated that he had completed a Boater Safety course several years ago, and had quite a bit of experience operating traditional vessels in his life, but very little experience on a personal watercraft.  Victim stated that he was the sole occupant of the vessel at the time of the incident, and that there were no witnesses he was aware of.
  
       Victim was issued one written warning for a violation of the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road (Fail to operate at a safe speed).
  
       All these events occurred in Garrett County, Maryland.
  