On Sunday September 2, 2012 at approximately 10:00 p.m. a vessel was operated northbound along the south east boundary of Hickory Hammock W.M.A and the Kissimmee River.  The vessel was on the Highlands County side of the river and was operated at approximately 5 to 10 MPH.  He operated the vessel and had four passengers onboard.  He was also legally hunting for alligators.  The vessel manufacturer specifications recommended a maximum of 4 people with a combined weight not to exceed  550 pounds.  The vessel had five persons onboard with a total person approximate weight of 830 pounds.  Operator made a sharp turn to the right and since the vessel was overloaded approximately 300 pounds based on the manufacturer's specifications, it took water over the starboard gunwale and swamped.  The vessel capsized and five subjects were ejected into the river.  The vessel was later up righted but capsized a second time with an injury to one of the passengers resulting in medical attention beyond first aid.  Inhalation of water resulting in near drowning and further injuries from impact with the vessel during the capsizing incident led to a brain bleed and the subject was transported to Peace River Memorial Hospital located in Port Charlotte.;
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