Watercraft #1 was pulling a tube with 2 occupants and had 3 other passengers on board. Operator was taking a large left turn on the water, going about 10 MPH, when the tube he was pulling went airborne. The 2 people on the tube were thrown off while airborne and fell into the water. The Operator turned the boat around and picked up both tubers, who appeared to be fine. He drove to the beach area, and everyone got out of the boat. As one of the fallen tubers was getting out, she stated her back went out. Medics were called and she was transported to the hospital. A witness on shore corroborated the Operator's statement. Life jackets were being worn and alcohol was not a factor. There was no damage to the watercraft. The Operator was cited for not having his current registration (that he had already purchased) on the watercraft. The 2nd Tuber is listed as a passenger on the People Tab.
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