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FWC investigating boating accident on the Myakka River

Chopper video shows boating accident on the Myakka River
Boating accident on the Myakka River
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating a boating accident that occurred on the Myakka River in Sarasota County on Wednesday.

The FWC, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, and Sarasota County Fire Rescue responded to the scene just north of Border Road of a two-vessel incident.

Officials said a Jon Boat with three people on board hit a personal watercraft (PWC) while traveling on the river.

All of the people on the Jon Boat were uninjured. Meanwhile, the search for the PWC operator is still ongoing.

This is an ongoing story. Check back for updates.

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