Two people were injured after a boat and jet ski collided south of Hickory Pass in Bonita Springs.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, they and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident. FWC says a 31-foot vessel with four occupants on board and a personal watercraft with two occupants aboard were traveling just south of Big Hickory Pass when a collision occurred.
“A lot of people got to understand that boats and jet skis don’t have brakes. So, you have to come out of the throttle fast enough for you to make the proper decision, and where you need to evade,” said Jared Hunt, who boats off Little Hickory Beach Park.
The operator and passenger of the PWC were injured and transported to a hospital. The Bonita Springs Fire Control District told Gulf Coast news that one of the patients, a 60-year-old woman, suffered traumatic injuries.
“I pray to God that they, to recuperate and return to normal,” said Paul Bono, who frequents Big Hickory Pass.
Bono said he often sees jet skis and boats in the waters of Bonita Springs.
“I had these two guys out here yesterday. We were down to Big Hickory Pass. It wasn’t that crowded, but when you have a lot of people and a big crowd, it’s very hard to contain,” Bono said.
FWC says this is still an active investigation and that updates will be provided.
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Source: gulfcoastnewsnow
