RedactedNarrative: On 06-30-22 V1 was recreational cruising on the Alafia River near Williams Boat Ramp. V1 and occupant VICTIM were struck by lightning.  Occupant VICTIM fell into the water.  V1 occupant VICTIM was transported to Tampa General Hospital for injury treatment.
  Based on the physical damage and the statements obtained it was determined the following occurred:
  
  1.  Inclement weather was intensifying and approaching the area.
  2.  V1 was traveling east in the Alafia River.
  3.  V1 was approaching the Williams Boat Ramp at idle speed.
  4.  VICTIM was standing on the bow of V1 preparing a dock line.
  5.  V1 and VICTIM were struck by lightning.
  6.  VICTIM fell into the water.
  7.  operator jumped into the water and recovered VICTIM.
  8.  A nearby vessel brought operator and VICTIM onboard.
  9.  Life saving measures were performed on VICTIM.
  10.  VICTIM was transported to Tampa General Hospital for injury treatment.
  
  I spoke with VICTIM's attending physician about the injuries he sustained.  The physician advised VICTIM had muscle swelling in the left leg and superficial partial thickness burns to his back and left foot. 
  