Upon arrival I observed a drifting vessel surrounded by Miami Beach PD Marine Patrol, US Coast Guard, Miami-Dade Marine Patrol and Sea-Tow, who were also on scene. Miami Beach Marine Patrol Officer was in the water with a young female victim, who appeared to be stuck towards the transom between the propeller and the cavitation  plate on the lower unit. The responding law enforcement agencies were also taking part in the rescue efforts. At this point I noticed that there was another victim that appeared to have injuries. With the help of Sea-tows special equipment, the propeller was taken off the engine and both victims were transported with Sea-tow's vessel to the Mount Sinai Hospital seawall. Both victims accompanied by their parents were transported  by City of Miami Fire Rescue to Ryder Trauma Center for treatment.  

According to the operator, he and his family were out tubing around the area where the accident happened, when the victims got waked out by another boat and (victim 5y/o) fell in the water. Victim2 tried to swim after him and also let go of the tube. Operator stated that he saw his young son's head going under the water and backed up the vessel towards them until he was approximately four feet away from them. Operator also stated that he put the engine in neutral and jumped  in the water to retrieve his son. He stated that he pushed his son back in the boat when he noticed that his daughter Victim2 was trying to get back on the boat on the transom side and slipped, causing her left leg to get wedged between the propeller and the cavitation plate. Operator said that he assisted his daughter to keep her head above the waterline until help arrived. 

Victim1:The subject had a small laceration to the right ankle. The was treated at Ryder Trauma  Center. ;, VICTIM2:Subject was taken to Ryder trauma center with lacerations to both legs (left upper leg, back of right knee).
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