On the early morning of June 15, 2012 two vessels, V1 and V2 had set out from two different locations in Islamorada for a day of offshore fishing.  At approximately 08:40 hours and approximately 12 miles offshore of Islamorada, V1 collided with V2.  At the time of the impact V1 was cruising in a southeast direction at approximately 30 mph on auto pilot while V2 was trolling south bound for Dolphin at approximately 6 mph. V1 ramped over V2 causing V2 to roll to starboard sending one passenger into the water.  Once V1 slid off V2, the operator from V2 jumped in the water to rescue Victim1.  Once Victim1 was situated on the deck of V2's stern area, both vessels began heading back to shore.  As Operator2 took the helm of V2 and pushed the throttles forward he realized he had injured his right hand. Subject took over and resumed heading to shore.  At approximately 5 miles out both vessels were intercepted by USCG.  Victim1 was rendered oxygen at the time then they continued on their way to Whale Harbor Marina where Islamorada Fire Rescue, Monroe County Sheriff's, and FWC awaited.  Once V2 was secured safely to the dock, Fire Rescue boarded V2 and began rendering first aid to Victim1.  Victim2 was able to exit V2 and was placed on a stretcher for treatment.  Both were safely transported to Mariner's Hospital.  Victim2 was treated and discharged with a broken right hand and broken toe on left foot.  Victim1 was air lifted to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center for further treatment.
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