RedactedNarrative: On 03/04/2017 at 1051 hours, I Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), happened upon a vessel accident while on off-road patrol. The vessel (Florida registration #FL1206PK) was green Diamondback airboat occupied by 4 individuals. 
  
  The operator stated that while attempting to navigate a bend in the airboat trail the vessel "didn't catch"  when he attempted to steer the vessel. The vessel struck a tree and came to rest along the levee. One occupant reported the operator was ejected from the vessel when his foot was struck by the tree and wedged between the rudder control and the tree. The operator denied any injuries, but was visibly bleeding from scrapes on his arms and legs. All other occupants reported no injuries.
  
  On Monday 03/06/2017 at 0900hrs, the operator called to report that he was at the emergency room with injuries from the airboat accident. The operator reported he had a fractured rib and spine. He stated that the doctors released him with medication for pain and that he would not need surgery for his injuries.
  