On October 28th, 2023, at approximately 3:30 PM, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), was dispatched to a vessel incident involving two individuals that were unable to get back onto their personal watercraft (PWC) at Fort Pierce Inlet. Upon arrival to an agency vessel, we were notified by United States Coast Guard that the subjects were onshore with one being transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to Lawnwood Regional Hospital. During my investigation, both individuals advised that they were knocked from their PWCs due to wave conditions. Water conditions at the time included strong tidal current and 4–6-foot surf with 15-25 MPH winds. ; OP1 was recommended by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to be evaluated by Lawnwood Regional. OP1 was transported to Lawnwood Regional Hospital, admitted, and shortly released by medical professionals at Lawnwood Regional Hospital
Atlantic Ocean
FORT PIERCE                   