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Toddler, teenager injured in boating accident in Decatur County

Toddler, teenager injured in boating accident in Decatur County
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DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WTXL) - A toddler and teenager were taken to the hospital after a boating accident in Decatur County. 

Wednesday evening, the Decatur County Fire Department was called to an accident on the Flint River.  

Decatur County Fire says at about 7:20 p.m., an intertube with two riders was being pulled behind a boat.

According to Decatur County Fire, the driver of the boat tried to turn around, but was too close to a tree that had fallen and the intertube hit the tree, injuring both riders. 

A 2-year-old was taken to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital by helicopter and a 15-year-old was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.  

There is no word on their condition at this time.  

This is a developing story.