A ship using off the shores of Islamorada struck an influence pole, killing a Texas man and injuring a number of others in the course of the late afternoon on May 22.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation officers responded to the single-boat incident round 4:45 p.m. close to MM 78.5, bayside, in Islamorada. According to FWC, a 22-foot middle console Hydra-Sport operated by Martin Mohr, 60, of Islamorada, was touring west when it misplaced management and struck an influence pole. Seven passengers onboard the boat had been thrown into the water.
Good samaritans and native regulation enforcement assisted the passengers out of the water and took them to the Indian Key boat ramp the place they had been handled by EMS. Five individuals from Texas and Mohr had been handled for accidents. FWC mentioned Jeffrey Jones, 48, of Saratoga, Texas, was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
FWC mentioned alcohol wasn’t an element within the incident.
“This is an active investigation. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr. Jones during this difficult time,” mentioned Jason Rafter, FWC public information officer.
