RedactedNarrative: On June 26, 2017 at approximately 4:45pm, in the area of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, a personal watercraft (PWC) was traveling south toward the shoreline of Marler Park.  There were three swimmers in the water, near the shore, an adult and two young children, ages 7 and 4 years old.  
  
  The operator of the PWC came into close vicinity of the swimmers while operating above idle speed.  The operator turned his vessel to the left in an attempt  to avoid hitting the three swimmers.  The operator hit the three swimmers.  The adult was hit in the left arm, but did not sustain any injuries.  The two children were hit by the PWC on the left side of their heads. 
  
  The four year old was transported by EMS for a head injury, and because he went unconscious briefly.  The seven year old was taken to the hospital by a family member, where it was determined he had also sustained a head injury.  Both children were cleared of any serious injury, and were released from the hospital on the same day.
  
  There was no damage to the PWC.  The PWC is not insured. 
  
  7-year old victim was struck by a PWC and sustained a contusion over his left eyebrow.  He did not lose consciousness, and was transported by family to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Emergency Room to be evaluated.  After hours of observation, he was discharged. ; 
  
  4-year old victim was struck by a PWC, and sustained a contusion over the left eyebrow.  He lost consciousness briefly, and was transported by EMS to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Emergency Room to be evaluated.   He was not admitted to the hospital, and was sent home after hours of observation.
  