ON 5-22-12 at approximately 12:30 pm, I FWC OFC. was on marine patrol in Boca Grande pass when I was told by Boca Grande EMS of a man that fell in a boat in the area.  I made contact with that vessel on my VHF and found the vessel.  Occupant was holding his side and was later determined to have broken ribs.  He was taken to Englewood Hospital along with his brother to escort him.  I took the operator to a safe dock nearby for questioning on the incident.  He stated that they were engaged in fishing with a large fish on the line that swam abaft and under the boat while occupant was holding the pole.  He stated the line got caught up in the prop and when it broke, occupant fell back onto the gunnel and thus causing his injury.  They notified 911 thereafter, and this is when I found out and responded.  FWC. OFC went to the hospital to question and get statements from both the two occupant.  Their stories on the cause of the accident all matched and no further action was required.  ; occupant :Subject was fishing when his line broke causing him to lose balance and fall thus striking his rib cage into the edge of the gunnel.  This impact is what caused the injury.
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