RedactedNarrative: Unit 1 was traveling SE on Lake Hartwell in the Keowee River towards the Hwy 123 bridge at approximately 30-40 mph. 123 Bridge at approximately 30-40 mph. Operator was cruising and jumping wakes from passing boats when a large wake was struck resulting in the rear passenger being thrown into the water and injuring his back from the sudden impact. The operator was able to stay on board the jet ski and held the passenger next to the jet ski until Pickens County Water Rescue and EMS team arrived on the scene.
   
  Pickens County EMS assessed the passenger at scene and transported subject to the Twelve Mile Park Boat Landing where they were met by the RO. Due to subject having no feeling in his extremities and his history of back Injuries, the passenger was transported from the landing by ambulance to meet a waiting medical helicopter at the Ace Hardware store in Clemson, SC. The helicopter transported the subject to Greenville Memorial for treatment. RO sought out witnesses including family members who were in a nearby pontoon but was unable to locate anyone who witnessed the Incident other than the operator and passenger. The subject's wife, who was the operator of the vessel, was then transported back to her parent’s home on the lake by the RO and gave a verbal statement to the RO.
   
  RO contacted the subject and his wife on 8/24/14 and 8/25/15 to check on the medical status. The subject had much of his feeling return to his body except for his left hand and wrist. They further advised that he had three herniated discs in his neck and a neurosurgeon said that there might be some spinal cord damage. He was released from the hospital and will undergo further treatment and therapy in the near future.
   