I have read across a few articles trying to learn more, I believe the victim was snorkeling (not diving as the article claims) by one of the piers in Key West with a friend.
It appears he was hit by a boat and had a significant portion of his left foot partially amputated by the prop. Evidence of this can be seen in the video at the link, so a warning about it being a bit graphic.
FWC and MCSO are investigating, and from the evidence it appears both individuals in the water were displaying dive flags when the boat in question struck one of them at an elevated speed. The driver of the boat pulled the man on board and returned to the dock to meet EMS crew.
Based on Florida law the driver of this boat is most definitely liable for the victims injuries. I am wondering how a licensed commercial fishermen would be responsible for this... and I also hope they revoke his license in the least. The victim has a long road of recovery ahead.
Links provided below, and a GoFundMe account has been setup by his family here:
Click here to support Davids recovery and travel fund by Beverly Bair-Eisenhart
Snorkeler seriously injured when hit by boat off Key West
Key West Diver Run Over by Charter Fishing Boat
It appears he was hit by a boat and had a significant portion of his left foot partially amputated by the prop. Evidence of this can be seen in the video at the link, so a warning about it being a bit graphic.
FWC and MCSO are investigating, and from the evidence it appears both individuals in the water were displaying dive flags when the boat in question struck one of them at an elevated speed. The driver of the boat pulled the man on board and returned to the dock to meet EMS crew.
Based on Florida law the driver of this boat is most definitely liable for the victims injuries. I am wondering how a licensed commercial fishermen would be responsible for this... and I also hope they revoke his license in the least. The victim has a long road of recovery ahead.
Links provided below, and a GoFundMe account has been setup by his family here:
Click here to support Davids recovery and travel fund by Beverly Bair-Eisenhart
Snorkeler seriously injured when hit by boat off Key West
Key West Diver Run Over by Charter Fishing Boat