RedactedNarrative: On January 30, 2016 at approximately 1855 Hours, a single vessel accident occurred in the Manatee River approximately ½ mile west of Fort Hamer Park in Manatee County Florida.  Involved was a 1973 12' Appleby (V1) occupied by two male passengers.  V1 struck a submerged object in the water and rolled to the port side.  The collision caused both occupants to be ejected from V1.  The juvenile passenger became trapped on the motor and aspirated water causing serious bodily injury.  The passenger was lifeflighted to Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg and later transported to All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg FL.  The operator was transported by ambulance to Bayfront hospital and later released.
   
  