On 12-2-2023 at Approximately 14:45 hours there was a collision between two vessels in the vicinity of Flying Eagle marsh. The location of the incident was approximately one mile west of the area commonly known as Hotdog Island. A metal "John Boat" style vessel collided with a air boat while both occupying the same trial, traveling in opposing directions. The collision resulted in the passenger of the John Boat being thrown into the air boats cage and prop. VICTIM made contact with the air boats prop resulting in significant damage to his left hand. VICTIM was transported to Ocala Regional Hospital via life Flight; VICTIM sustained a major laceration through his left hand above his ring finger that caused substantial damage to bones and soft tissue. There was also a large laceration across his left wrist.  VICTIM had several minor lacerations to his left leg as well.; OP1 sustained a approximately 1'' laceration to the inner portion of his left leg. OP1 had it wrapped in a piece of fabric. OP1 refused medical treatment.
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