RedactedNarrative: On May 09, 2021, at approximately 4:10 PM, officers arrived on scene at Sandy Point State Park for a report of a PWC accident. When I arrived on scene both female subjects had been recovered and were being treated by Anne Arundel County EMS. I was advised by another officer to follow the subjects to Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis to collect witness statements. When I arrived at the hospital, I made contact with EMS members from Ambulance 199, who showed me what room the juvenile victim was being treated in. I was able to get a statement from OPERATOR 1. She stated that she was operating the vessel prior to it flipping over. She stated that they were not moving when it capsized, they were just floating. When the Jet Ski capsized she was pinned under it for a short period of time but was able to swim to the surface. She did have a PFD and engine cut off switch on. She also stated she did not possess a boater safety card and said it was the first time using the Jet Ski. A copy of the statement is attached to the report.
      I later spoke with PASSENGER 1 who was brought in by Medic 46. I was able to collect a statement from her as well. She stated the Jet Ski was not moving at the time it capsized. She stated after it flipped over she tried to flip it back over but could not get it. She grabbed on to the bottom of the Jet Ski and started to blow a whistle. She kept doing that until units were on scene and pulled her out of the water. Attached to the report is a copy of her witness statement. 
      All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
    On Sunday, May 9th, 2021, at approximately 1533 hours, Maryland Natural Resources Police was dispatched to a call for service regarding two individuals in the water that were clinging to their overturned SeaDoo, off of the small craft launch located at Sandy Point State Park, Chesapeake Bay. DNR dispatch was notified by park staff. Park staff reported that the two individuals were wearing life jackets, could not right the SeaDoo, and were drifting north. The SeaDoo and the two victims were approximately 600 to 700 yards off of the Sandy Point beach area. Units responded by land to get a visual at the small craft launch.
                  At 1539 hours, I notified dispatch that I was underway NRP894 and en route to the location. The weather conditions were as follows: winds south/southeast 10 to 20 MPH with gusts to 30, waves were 2 to 3 feet or greater, the water temperature was 62 degrees, and the air temperature was around 60 degrees. At 1542 hours, I arrived on the scene. The two victims were clinging to each other and were approximately 20 yards from the SeaDoo that was partially sunk. The GPS coordinates were N39.01591’ and W076.39020’. Immediately, I made contact with the two victims and could see that one was struggling more than the other. The first victim was taking waves into her face and inhaling water. She was struggling to breathe and to keep her head above the water. I tossed them a rope and pulled both of them to the starboard side of the vessel. I explained to the second victim that I would pull the first victim in and advised the second victim to push off from the boat so that the vessel did not get pushed over top of her due to the rough water. At 1543 hours, I notified dispatch that I had the first victim in the vessel. Then, I reset the positioning of the vessel to rescue the second victim safely. At 1545 hours, I notified dispatch that I had the second victim in the vessel. Then, I notified dispatch to contact Anne Arundel County EMS and have them respond to meet me at the Sandy Point State Park boat ramps. The first victim coughed up water numerous times. Both victims were having trouble using their limbs due to the cold water. I moved both victims to the forward seating of NRP894 to take them to be checked by AA County EMS personnel.
  
                  At 1603 hours, I met EMS personnel at the Sandy Point State Park boat ramps where first aid was administered. EMS personnel advised that they would be transporting both individuals since both were showing signs of hypothermia. Other officers arrived on the scene at 1610 hours and advised that they would be going to Anne Arundel Medical Center to gather witness statements and receive an update on the conditions of both victims. 
                  On Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, I made contact with Victim’s father, to check up on the status of his daughter, and passenger 1. He advised that both were doing well and still a bit shaken up. I advised that before he allows anybody else on the SeaDoo, he needs to make sure whoever operates it has a boater's safety certificate. I explained that they could take the course online. He understood. I provided him with my contact information in case he has additional questions.
                  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  