On Sunday 4/29/12 operator was operating an airboat on the Withlacoochee River. She was attempting to drive the airboat on land and park it. She hit a shallow spot in the river causing the airboat to gain speed and slide in the shallow water. operator let of the gas and attempted to turn the rudder but without and power the airboat wouldn't turn. Vessel 1 struck a group of Cypress trees along the shore causing operator to be ejected. Upon impact she suffered 5 broken ribs and fractured scapula. They did not call or notify emergency personnel. Her boyfriend transported her to the hospital in Inverness where she was treated and later transferred to Shand's Hospital. Medical records indicated that her BAC at the hospital was .076. Charges are pending reference failure to report an accident and for reckless operation. She was not wearing a life jacket.

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The victim is a 43 year old female in good physical condition. She was operating an airboat when she ran it into the trees. She was ejected from the vessel and suffered a broken scapula and 5 broken ribs on her right side. She also had multiple contusions and bruising on her left side. She was taken to Inverness Hospital by her friends. She was later transported to Shand's Hospital where she was treated and released a few days later.
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