On October 15, 2023, at approximately 1140 hours Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Officers responded to a double vessel incident that took place on the Kissimmee River, located in Polk County. Two subjects were onboard a 2004 13’ Florida Homemade Airboat (V1) that was traveling northeast on plane. Multiple subjects were onboard a 2021, 23’ Diamondback Airboat (V2) that was traveling south on plane. Both unknowingly approached the other from opposing directions while navigating a blind bend. V1’s bow collided with the ground on the East side of the river. The passenger of V1 suffered injuries to the face and head and was cleared by EMS at Grape Hammock Marina. V2 proceed back to the marina.; VICTIM: Female ejected from seat upon vessel collison with ground. See photos.
Kissimmee River
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