Vessel 1 was traveling north on Howard's Creek occupied by Operator and Passenger when it veered to the right and lost control, causing it to strike a tree in the river. The operator was ejected, also striking the tree, and was killed. Gulf County Fire Rescue pronounced him dead at the scene due to blunt force trauma. The passenger was transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries and released the same day. 

    Please see Investigative Case Report ISR095214 for detailed narrative.

The passenger sustained cuts and bruises to his arms , shoulder, and hip. Treated and released the same day of incident.

BROTHER'S RIVER/HOOPER'S LAKE 
APALACHICOLA                  