Sturgeon jumps on boat, kills girl, 5, and injures two others

Florida officials are investigating a sturgeon strike that killed a 5-year-old girl and injured her mother and older brother.

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All three were on a boat on the Suwannee River in Dixie County Thursday night when a huge sturgeon jumped out of the water and smacked into them. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time,” Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission regional director Andy Krause said. “This is a terrible tragedy.” More....