"On 04/23/2023, Marine patrol responded to a call about an injured person at the Savannah Boathouse. Upon arrival, Victim was being treated by EMS. Operator1 stated that she was driving the boat, with Victim, (mother) as a passenger, in the St. Augustine Creek. As they were making their way around a curve, she observed a large charter boat traveling in the opposite direction. 

Operator1 stated that she took the turn wide to keep a safe distance. She then stated that she saw a very large wake behind the vessel and hit it before she could avoid it. When she made contact with the wake, it caused her boat to rise and fall rapidly, throwing Victim up and then slamming her into the seat causing possible injury to her back. 

The boat also shut off and could not be restarted. Operator1 called the Savannah Boathouse who in turn called EMS and sent a boat to tow them to the marina. Victim was transported to St Joseph's Hospital for treatment, The Marina staff stated that the impact caused the battery to disconnect. There was no other damage caused. Operator1 stated that she believed the charter boat "Bella" was now docked at the Bull River Marina."

I, Game Warden received this statement from Chatham County Marine Patrol officer. Due to the complainant seeking medical attention a report was done by the GA department of natura resources.

Operator1 also stated that she was unsure if she came off the throttle or not.
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