On the above date, time, and location, operator of vessel one (V1) (tour airboat) was traveling southwest along the southern shore/trail (no passengers on board)  and vessel two (V2) was traveling northeast on the southern shore/trail when they encountered a head-on situation.  The operator of V2 turned to his starboard side and the operator of V1 turned to his port side and collided with V2. The impact of the collision caused both the operator and passenger of V2 to be ejected. The operator of V2 was ejected into the water, while the passenger of V2 was ejected onto the back seat (port side) of V1.  The operator of V1 was not ejected and remained in the operator seat throughout the collision.    

The operator of V1 sustained lacerations/puncture wounds (beyond first aid) to his right ankle and right shoulder (see attached pictures).  The operator of V1 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

The operator of V2 appeared to have sustained broken bones above his left hand.  The bones punctured through the skin and were bleeding profusely (beyond first aid).  The operator of V2 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

The passenger of V2 complained of back injury.  The passenger of V2 refused first responder aid and EMS.  

Operator1 later received six stitches to his right shoulder.; Operator2 refused treatment from first responder aid and EMS.  Operator2 s appeared to have broken bones protruding through the skin (compound fracture) just above his left hand.  Operator2 was bleeding profusely from the wound.  Operator2 also complained of shoulder pain.  Operator2 later underwent surgery due to the extent of the compound fracture and was admitted into the hospital. ; V2 occupant refused first responder aid and EMS.  V2 occupant complained of back pain.
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