RedactedNarrative: On November 7th, 2020, at approximately 8:20 a.m. Vessel 1,  a 17 ft aluminum Bass Tracker boat launched from the Anclote boat ramp, in Pasco County. The Bass Tracker was traveling west, just outside and to the south of the Anclote River channel. The Bass Tracker struck Marker 8 ejecting the 3 passengers.  
  
  All occupants from the bass Tracker were taken to the Anclote Boat ramp on a witness’s boat. The occupants were then transported by ambulance to the Hospital, two with serious injuries.
  
  The Bass Tracker headed west in the channel. At some point during the mile it took to get to marker ”8” the Bass Tracker’s course took it just outside and to the south of the channel. The passenger sitting at the starboard bow obstructed the view of the operator who was sitting on the starboard side behind the helm. 
  
  The Bass Tracker struck Channel Marker “8”, ejecting the three passengers into the water. After striking the marker, the Bass Tracker continued running. The helm had  broken apart and operator was unable to find the throttle before the Bass Tracker ran aground on a nearby sand bar.
  
  Victim2:Paralized from waist down at the time of transport to hospital.; operator:Head injury; victim4:Injuries to leg.; victim3:Cause undetermined.
  