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Florida man in ICU after semi-trucks collide near Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) – A man is in the intensive care unit after two semi-trucks collided in front of his RV home on the freeway near Monroe County Friday night.
Cassandra Mullen and her husband Shaine Smith had been driving their RV from Florida to surprise family for Father’s Day in Michigan.
What we know:
Mullen said they were 15 minutes away from their destination when the two semis crashed into each other, right in front of the couple, who were unable to stop in time.
“It was just lots of panic – you see that starting to happen in front of you, so you start yelling and getting really scared and a few seconds later – you’re smashed,” Mullen told FOX 2.
Mullen walked away suffering from minor injuries.
“Shaine really saved my life by turning, he took the major hit,” said Mullen.
Unfortunately, Smith was pinned to the steering wheel.
“He was stuck in that vehicle for an hour to two as well,” said Mullen. “I couldn’t imagine what he went through in those moments. The amount of PTSD that may come out of it I don’t know.”
Once at the hospital, Mullen said Smith received two blood transfusions and had to be transported to a second hospital to attempt to save his leg. He also sustained minor fractures to his hip and sternum.
The crash resulted in the couple losing their home.
“It was our home on wheels, so everything-my clothing, his clothing, important documents, everything, books, I don’t even know,” said Mullen.
What you can do:
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the couple pay for medical bills and replace their belongings.
The Source: Information and quotes came from interviews by FOX 2.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday.
What we know:
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said its Marine Unit, Advanced Technology Support Unit, drone pilots and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission helped in saving the pair after the mother was found hurt in the water and in need of medical attention.
READ: Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
Video shows authorities pulling the frantic manatees safely onto the boat in netting before taking them to shore.
Courtesy: Lee County Sheriff’s Office
Both animals will be taken to ZooTampa for evaluation and medical care.
What we don’t know:
LCSO did not say the extent of the mother’s injuries.
By the numbers:
As of Feb. 20, there have been 85 manatee deaths across Florida in 2026, according to the FWC. Last year reportedly saw a total of 632 manatee deaths.
Dig deeper:
Earlier this month, the FWC began investigating a spike in manatee deaths, specifically in Lee County, where officials say 25 were found dead within a week.
READ: FWC investigating spike in manatee deaths over the past week
The FWC believes these manatee deaths could be from several factors: cold stress, a lack of seagrass and polluted waterways.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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