Vessel 1 was traveling north on the Suwannee river when a 60-70lb Sturgeon jumped out of the water and struck victim in her face, upper chest, and arms causing her to become unconscious.   The impact knocked her out of the vessel.  subject brought her back into the vessel and drove her to Manatee Springs State Park where 911 was called.  victim was transported to Shand's Hospital.  She suffered compound fractures on both arms between the elbow and shoulder, 3 broken ribs, liver laceration, broken clavicle, 4 teeth knocked out of mouth, lacerations to the head, and abrasions to upper chest.
CHIEFLAND                     