RedactedNarrative: On June 25, 2017 at approximately 2100 hours, officers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a call from FWC dispatch about a boat accident on Grassy Island near Pepperfish in Dixie County. Airboat was heading north along the west side of grassy island just south east of Pepperfish Island.  Operator explained that he could not see the rocks because they were flush with the top of the water.  He explained by the time he seen the rocks he was already on top of them.  He stated that everyone was ejected from airboat and the only severe injury happened to victim with his face and nose being cut from the rocks. Vessel had damage to bottom and side of Hull from the rocks, and visible damage to the rigging inside of vessel (bent rigging).  Owner states that his estimated damage is approximately $8,000.00 for a new Hull and stainless rigging.
  
  Victim had facial injuries (nose cut open) from impact with rocks and bruise on forehead, superficial scratches on lower right back and shin and superficial scratches on right forearm.
  