On 7/29/2023 a single vessel incident occurred on Douglas Lake in Muddy Creek. Sisters rented a pontoon for H2O watersports. While in Muddy Creek, Operator pulled in the rope and tube to get ready to depart from Muddy Creek. Victim was standing beside of the seat at the helm on her phone. Operator took control of the vessel and put it in gear. She asked if "everyone was ready?" and accelerated. When she accelerated Victim fell backwards and hit the rear pontoon seat. this collision broke 4 ribs on her left side. Victim yelled stop and was gasping for air. She was transported to Jefferson Memorial Hospital via EMS. This incident occurred in Jefferson County, TN.
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