1 dead, 1 injured after boat accident

Authorities say one person has died, and another has been injured following a boating accident in the waters near Davis Islands. 

Crews from multiple agencies responded to the dock near Channel Drive after a boat hit a rock. Both people onboard were thrown into the water. A woman in her 20's was found on a rock in the area ny rescue crews with Tampa Fire Rescue. A man, also in his 20's, was a found a short time later after divers searched the area. 

The man died at the hospital. 

Investigators with the FWC have taken over the investigation. 

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