RedactedNarrative: On January 26th, 2020 at approximately 1400 hours, a single vessel accident occurred on Dunns Creek within Putnam County. (V1) a 17’ aluminum hull, powered by a single 75hp engine, bearing Florida registration numbers FL. 7461 NV. V1 was occupied by three adults, operator/owner and two passengers. Weather conditions were clear, 0 to 6 mph winds out of the west with a calm sea state.
  Owner/operator was cruising south towards Crescent Lake at approximately 30mph when passenger had a panic attack when a green lizard appeared from the side console next to her. OP1 attempted to catch the lizard and in doing so removed his hands from the steering wheel. Once OP1 took his hand off the steering wheel the boat immediately turned hard right. OP1 attempted to gain control of the vessel, but by the time he realized V1 was off course V1 crashed into the trees. 
  Passenger called 911, Putnam County EMS arrived on scene and transported the three boaters to Dunns Creek State Park where they were cleared by Putnam County EMS and released. No injuries to operator and passengers and life jackets were not worn. V1 was removed the following day and I have nothing further to report.
  