On 8-4-12 at approximately 1100 hours, Vessel-1 was traveling south in the Marco River near Angel Wing creek. Vessel-1 approached a large wake from an unknown vessel. As Vessel-1 attempted to go over the wake it went airborne, as the vessel landed Operator-1 struck his head on the steering column. As a result Operator-1 suffered serious injury. Operator-1 suffered a skull fracture, orbital fracture, and injured his sinus cavity. Operator-1 was transported by ambulance to Physicians Regional Medical center where he was evaluated. The Victim was then transported via helicopter to Ft. Myers Hospital.  The victim also suffered bruising of his brain. The victim underwent three surgeries to correct these injuries.
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