Two Putnam County Sheriff's patrol boats collide on St. Joh…
Boating Accident Florida Today in Florida: Two Putnam County Sheriff's Department patrol boats collided on the St. Johns River during a training exercise after one boat ejected its operator into the river and ran in circles before striking the other vessel. None of the four officers involved were seriously hurt, though two deputies jumped into the water to avoid injury. The incident occurred on the first Friday of June during the aftermath of 'Boater Skip Day' on the St. Johns River in North Florida. A Fish & Wildlife officer investigated the crash.