On Saturday August 11th, 2012 at approximately 11:50 I was dispatched to a boating accident where a vessel struck two scallopers.  V-1 was traveling North near  Gomez Rocks. V-1 struck two persons who were snorkeling for scallops. My investigation  revealed that the swimmers were approximately 138 ft (46yards) from their anchored vessel when they were struck. During my investigation I was also able to determine that the swimmers did have a dive flag up at the time of the collision. After the collision V-1 turned around,offered assistance and called 911. Both swimmers/snorkels were injured and transported to Seven Rivers Hospital.
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