On April 28th, 2023, I, Officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was in uniform on land patrol in Tavernier, Monroe County, FL. I responded to a single vessel boating accident with unknown injuries at Tavernier Creek Marina at approximately 15:19. MCSO dispatch advised FWC dispatch that EMS/Monroe County Fire Rescue would be staging at Tavernier Creek Marina.

Upon further investigation it was determined that one jet ski went into the mangroves, due to the wake of another vessel passing from the opposite direction. Both individuals on the jet ski sustained injuries upon collision with the mangroves. They were towed to Tavernier Creek Marina and treated by Monroe County EMS/Fire Rescue. 

Both injured individuals were then transported to Mariners Hospital in Tavernier, FL. 

Occupant sustained a laceration above the right eye, as well as several abrasions to the face area. 

Operator sustained 3 fractures to the face, as well as several lacerations and abrasions to the face.

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