While at the AYF Nationals, the 8U MEGA Football and Cheer Team was injured in an airboat crash in the Florida Everglades.
According to the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, on Dec 13, the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, along with Collier County Sheriff’s Office and #CollierEMS, were dispatched to an airboat crash at Wooten’s Airboat Tours in Ochopee today 3:11pm. Units arrived on scene to find 18 patients in total; 14 were transported. MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife is in charge of the investigation.
On December 14, the following was posted on social media:
Good Morning MEGA families,
We want to inform you of an incident that occurred during our 8U team’s trip to Florida for the AYF Nationals. Some of our team members and parents were involved in the airboat accident in the Everglades while on a swamp tour attraction.
We’re relieved to share that as of this morning, everyone is in stable condition. However, a couple of our cherished parents face a road to recovery. We’re grateful for the strength and resilience of our MEGA community during this challenging time.
We ask for your prayers, positive thoughts, and support for those affected and their families. Our MEGA family has always come together in times of need, and we know your love and encouragement will mean so much to those recovering.
We’ll provide updates as appropriate while respecting the privacy of those involved. If you’d like to offer support or have questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Thank you for being part of our incredible MEGA family. Your support means everything as we navigate this situation together.
With love and gratitude,
The MEGA Family
OCHOPEE, Fla.–Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours regrets that a collision involving two airboats occurred this afternoon.
We immediately contacted local area emergency authorities, who responded rapidly to the scene, providing care to the passengers.
Following the accident, we began working with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the sheriff’s office to aid in their investigations, which are ongoing.
All of us at Wooten’s offer our sincere sympathies to everyone involved, and wish them a speedy recovery.
No other information has been released.
