Several injured after two airboats collide in DeSoto County, Florida

Several people suffered injuries after two commercial airboats collided on a river in DeSoto County in central Florida on Tuesday, January 6.

The incident occurred on the portion of the Peace River just north of the Lettuce Lake Boat Ramp. Agencies that deployed to the area in response included the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, DeSoto County Fire Rescue, and the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office.