On the above date, time and location I was patrolling the area of Islamorada when I was dispatched to a boating accident involving a vessel versus bridge.  The call had a delay time of approximately one hour and all parties had left the scene.   I got in contact with the reporting party which advised me that he and the occupants aboard the vessel, all returned to their hotel room located at mile marker 75 in Islamorada.  Upon arrival I met with Subject and he informed me on the situation.  Subject stated that he rented a boat from Bump and Jump boat rentals, located at Bud and Mary's marina in Islamorada, FL.   The rentnal boat was a 2008, 22' angler center console boat with Florida registration of FL9971NS.  Subject explained that this rental boat broke down and would not start while he and three other occupants were on board.  The rental company was contacted which respond by sending out  vessel  FL4437NR with two occupants to tow the broken down vessel.  

Operator2 was operating the vessel (FL4437NR) which was towing the disable one (FL9971NS). Both vessels are owned and operated as rentals at Bump and Jump Boat rentals; registered owner GLF Islamorada INC.  As it states in all witness statements Operator2 towed the disabled vessel under Channel 2 Bridge where there was not enough clearance, causing the T-top of the disable vessel to hit the bridge.  This caused the T-top to rip off the deck, pinning Subject and his 3 occupants in between the T-top and deck of the boat.  The boat finally cleared the bridge and Operator2 asked if everyone was okay, everyone replied that they were.  Operator2 then directed Subject and his occupants to board his vessel so that they could continue back to the dock.  Once back to Subject's dock Operator2 left and failed to report this accident.  Subject2  was concerned as to why the rental operator did not call and report the boating accident so subject2 decided to call himself.  At this point I responded. No medical attention was needed by any of the occupants. They did state that they had some bruising and were shaken up.  Statement where written and pictures were taken.  Please see attached.
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