Boat l was launched from Bennett Hill boat ramp on Glendo Reservoir at approximately 12:00 PM on July 16, 2023, with three males aboard. Operator1 was the operator of the boat, which belongs to his father. The boat then picked up three females from the Red Cliffs area and began water skiing. At approximately 2:00 PM the party decided to begin tubing. The tube was launched with all three females aboard. 

Victim was reported to be noticeably intoxicated at this point, however there is no indication that the operator was intoxicated. The boat got up to a speed of approximately 25-30 mph and took a right turn. At this point the tube flipped, ejecting all three riders. 

Based on the reports it is possible the tube flipped due to it being under-inflated. When the riders surfaced from the water, they saw blood running down Victim's neck and got her back to the boat. The party then rendered basic first aid and returned to the Bennett Hill boat ramp. 

Victim was then taken to the Glendo fire station to be seen by an EMT. Victim was transported via ambulance to Memorial Hospital of Converse County. She sustained a laceration under her chin, which likely resulted from collision with one of the other tubers after being thrown from the tube. Victim was given multiple stitches and released from the hospital.

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