RedactedNarrative: Operator was operating his Azimut documentation number DO1251992, in the area of Marco Island. While coming up on plane leaving the Marco River, Operator left the channel between green markers 5 and 7, and struck a sand bar. The impact caused the occupants to fall forward, causing various minor injuries to 6 of the vessels occupants. One occupant went to the hospital for treatment of the injuries. Operator was issued two citations for violation of nav rules 5 and 6. 
  Subject1 stated that Operator offered to take her and her family out on his personal boat, so that they wouldn’t have to pay a company to take them out. Subject1 stated that it appeared that Operator was inexperienced with operating his vessel. She stated that they were heading outbound from the Marco River, heading back towards Caxambas Park at the time of the incident. She stated that V1 was operating at a high rate of speed, and abruptly hit the bottom. The abrupt stop sent the group falling forward, causing various injuries. She stated that miscellaneous items on board went flying around as well. She stated that at the time of the accident, they did not feel the need to report the accident due to the injures being minor. She stated that on the day after (August 11, 2019, the day I spoke with her) they realized the injuries might be more serious and wished to file a report. Subject1 stated that her mother was currently at the hospital being treated for the injuries sustained during the accident. 
  Victim1: Bruising to right thigh
  Victim2: Abrasions to both knees, bruising on both knees and ankles, laceration and bruise to left arm
  Victim3: Bruising near left knee
  Victim4: laceration, swelling to left leg/foot
  Victim5: bruise to neck 
  Operator:  bruising/laceration to knee;
  