A 10-year-old girl from De Soto, Illinois, sustained minor injuries after being struck by a jet boat while swimming in the Current River near Deer Run on July 4, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The incident occurred at 3:34 p.m., when a 2008 Legend jet boat, operated by an 18-year-old male from Van Buren, drifted over the swimmer. The girl was examined on scene by emergency personnel and did not require transport for further medical treatment.
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The boat was not damaged in the incident, and the operator was reportedly not using a safety device at the time. The event was investigated by Trooper K.H. Hall, with assistance from Cpl. J.M. Heimsoth and Cpl. J.R. Roberts, all from Troop G.
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