Vessel 1(V1) operated by OP1 along with occupant entered the boat basin at the Eagle Harbor boat ramp. V1 approached a dock on the north side of the basin putting the starboard side of V1 against the dock. V1 came to rest alongside the dock. OCCUPANT who was at the starboard side bow attempted to secure V1 to the dock using a line. While doing so OCCUPANT lost her balance and fell overboard between V1 and the dock. During the fall OCCUPANT made contact with the dock causing injuries to her right shoulder, right arm and legs. Due to the shallow nature of the boat basin OCCUPANT was able to stand and walk out via the boat ramp. OCCUPANT stated she previously injured her right shoulder from a fall in March 2023. She said up until recently she had been wearing a sling on the right shoulder/arm. OCCUPANT was transported via ambulance to Bay Medical Hospital. In a follow-up I discovered the injuries included a sprain/strain of the right shoulder, numerous small lacerations/abrasions on the right arm and both legs. The shoulder injury will require further follow-up appointments with her orthopedic surgeon in her home state.; OCCUPANT:Strained right shoulder, several small lacerations/scraps on right arm and legs from impact with the dock during the fall . Previously injured the right shoulder in March 2023 and was recently required to wear a sling but not currently required to do so.
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