On Thursday, July 6th, 2023, BOAT OWNER 1, took his 24' foot, center console vessel, out to the Crystal River Scallop Grounds from a rental house on Homosassa River in Citrus County, State of Florida. 
Onboard the vessel were nine other subjects:
After interviewing several of the subjects present during the incident, I concluded:
	At approximately 1544 hours, the vessel was located at N 28.83445, W -082.77955 in 6 to 8 foot of water. BOAT OWNER 1, OP1, and SNORKELER 1 were snorkeling near the vessel with Diver Down flag displayed properly displayed. PAX 1, PAX 2, and all of the children were on board the vessel. There was a large floating play mat and a 150 foot line with two bouys attached to the stern of the vessel.
	PAX 2 alerted PAX 1 to a second vessel approaching the area at a high rate of speed. The vessel ran between OP1 and BOAT OWNER 1, who were near the end of the 150 foot line. BOAT OWNER 1 dove under the vessel, the vessel came to a complete stop and then took off again at a high rate of speed with a Northeasternly direction. BOAT OWNER 1 resurfaced a minute later, yelling for help.
	OP1 swam over to BOAT OWNER 1 while PAX 2 manuvered the vessel over to his location. BOAT OWNER 1 was lifted on to the vessel, where PAX 1 assessed his injuries (PAX 1 is a Physicians Assistant). OP1 then took the vessel back to MacRea's boatramp in Homosassa while SNORKELER 1 called 911.
	Once back at the MacRea's Boat Ramp, BOAT OWNER 1 was transported to Bayonet Point Hospital in Pasco county by Citrus County EMS. BOAT OWNER 1 suffered several lacerations to his left foot, a compound fracture to his left calcanious (Heel) bone, several contusions and a puncture wound on his right lower leg.
Nothing further to report at this time.; BOAT OWNER 1 suffered a puncture wound to his right lower leg, resulting in damage to the bone, lacerations across the left foot and an amputation of part of the calcaneous (heel bone), along with several contusions on both legs.   Sent by BOAT OWNER 1 on 8/16/2023:  Left leg is non-weight bearing for some time yet and was too swollen to re-cast at last visit.   Currently no range of motion in ankle splinted in plantar flexion to protect achillis.  Although when splint off I can not move ankle more than 5deg.   Just beginning to move toes.  1. Open fracture of the Left Calcaneus (Heel Bone cut off) 2.  Partial Avulsion of the Left Achilles Tendon (split in half) 3.  Closed fracture of 3rd and 2nd left metatarsal base 4.  fracture of left fibula 5. Laceration of Left lateral midfoot 6cmx2cm 6. Laceration of Left posterior heel 7cmx2cm 7. Fracture of Right Tibia just below the plateau 8. Laceration of the Right Proximal Medial Leg through soleus and gastroc to the tibia with capsule of knee visible 7cmx2cm .   While ortho issues above are more concerning longterm, the R leg has been much more painful and both knee and ankle range of motion are very limited, soleus and medial gastroc are still rigid with massive hemotomas from vessel impact.  Also significant sensory nerve damage affecting anterior and medial R lower leg.

Gulf of Mexico
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