1 injured after boat accident near Nixon Beach, officials say

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KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard responded to a boat collision Sunday afternoon near Nixon Beach that left one person injured, officials said.

Officials said a 34-foot and a 35-foot vessel collided around 4:50 p.m.

A Coast Guard crew provided first aid to one boater, who was then transferred to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for further treatment.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating.

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