RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS:
  I responded to a medical call at the Bullfrog Clinic that required a boat accident report and follow-up. Investigations was conducted and a report was filed.
  
  INITIAL CONTACT:
  At approximately 1500 on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Bullfrog, UT, I (Ranger, Boating Area Supervisor at Lake Powell) heard traffic from NPS Dispatch regarding a 20 year-old female who dislocated her shoulder while wake surfing neat the mouth of Knowles Canyon (buiy 107).  She was boated into Bullfrog by her family, and then transported to the Bullfrog Clinic by NPS ambulance.  I responded to the Bullfrog Clinic to get more details regarding the incident. Ranger (NPS) had arrived at the clinic, and was gathering information when I arrived.
  
  NARRATIVE AND INVESTIGATION:
  Victim's uncle identified himself as the operator of the vessel (2017 Red Malibu Axis). He stated that victim was wake surfing approximately three feet off the stern of the vessel. While wake surfing, she stated that she was thirsty and a passenger on board tossed her a water bottle.  The movement of catching the water bottle caused her significant pain, and her right shoulder to dislocate.  Operator stated to me that she has a history of shoulder dislocations.
  
  He stated victim was surfing behind our boat and asked for a bottle of water because she was thirsty. She reached above her head to catch a small bottle of water and when she caught it felt her shoulder pop out of place. She continued for about 30 seconds but the pain became so intense she just dropped into the water. She was not using or holding onto the rope at the time of the accident".  I confirmed with Operator that there weren't any other injuries to the other passengers on board and that there was no damage to the vessel. Operator said there were a total of twelve people on board the vessel and then Victim, a total of thirteen. He stated that he had the "cruise set on the boat" for approximately 9 mph while she was wake surfing. He said Victim started off being towed, but was not at the time of the injury. Victim received medical treatment from the Bullfrog Clinic. he said she was wearing a lifejacket at the time. There was a delay in receiving additional information (insurance information, registration, some passenger details, etc) from Operator.
  
  CONCLUSSION:
  Additional follow-up was conducted and information gathered. A boat accident report was filed due to the accident involving a towable device, as well as the accident requiring medical treatment beyond first aid.  Based on my investigation, interviews, and a witness statement from the operator, the injury certainly occurred while she was wake surfing. However the act of wake surfing itself didn't directly cause the injury.  Victim has a history of shoulder dislocations and the movement with her shoulder caused the dislocation.
  
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