RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, July 2, 2017, I (Sgt.) of the Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to Camp Tuckwogh in Kent County in reference to a reported personal injury boating accident that had occurred on that date.
  
  I spoke with the operator of the vessel. OPERATOR1 stated that he was a staff member at Camp Tuckwogh. He described the following details:
  
  On July 2, 2017, in Sassafras River waters off of Camp Tuckwogh. at approximately 1500 HRS, he had been operating a 17 foot 2011 Boston Whaler, owned and registered to Camp Tuckwogh, bearing valid Maryland registration numbers 5726 CF. The weather was clear and sunny with a slight wind from the west or south/west providing a 6-12 inch chop. There was no boating traffic in the immediate area and light boating traffic on the river. 
  
  The vessel contained 6 juvenile camper passengers. The boat was fully outfitted with appropriate safety gear and all passengers and staff were wearing PFDs. No other gear or cargo was described aboard the vessel. No individuals onboard the vessel consumed alcoholic beverages on this date. 
  
  While the vessel was traveling along at about 20 mph, OPERATOR1 turned hard to the left. VICTIM had been attempting to hold onto the bow line to stabilize himself and was unable to keep himself upright during the turn. OPERATOR1 observed VICTIM's right ear hit the bow rail and then VICTIM called out to stop the vessel. VICTIM was then observed to be bleeding from his right ear. The voyage was terminated and the vessel was returned to Camp Tuckwogh. OPERATOR1 informed staff at Camp Tuckwogh of the injury and took VICTIM to the emergency room at Chester River Hospital in Chestertown, MD.
  
  I also spoke with the injured boat passenger and camper. VICTIM confirmed details described above and stated that he received four stitches in his ear to repair a laceration.
  
  A check of the manufacturer specifications for a 17 foot 2011 Boston Whaler 170 Super Sport indicates a 7 person 1150 lb capacity. Based upon observation of the campers and the description above, I do not believe the boat was loaded over capacity. 
  
  I recommend that this vessel accident be classified as an accidental fall with contributing factors
  