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Alva, FL (July 1, 2019) - A crash involving two boats in Alva resulted in one person being airlifted to the hospital. The incident occurred near Myers Gully Lane according to a representative with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Reports indicate that, following the crash, a nearby Good Samaritan spotted one of the injured victims. The Good Samaritan took the victim ashore and provided treatment. Rescue workers arrived and the person was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. The Fish and Wildlife Commission along with rescue workers from the Leigh Acres Fire Department responded to assist the victims. There is no word on how the crash took place.
No further details have been released at this time.
This story is a reminder that a tragic accident can take place anywhere. Even seemingly innocent events like boating in a river can suddenly turn tragic. Our thoughts go out to the injured victim in this crash and we hope for a complete recovery.
While boating is an enjoyable outdoor activity for many Floridians, it also carries risk. In 2015, there were 737 boating accidents reported in our state. 55 of those accidents were fatal. It is evident that boating can be dangerous and even deadly under the worst of circumstances.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida boating accident attorneys have experience in cases such as these. If you or a loved one have suffered an injury on the water, give us a call at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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