2 boaters arrested for allegedly attemping to capsize kayakers in Florida Keys

Two men were arrested in the Florida Keys after allegedly attempting to capsize a father and son kayaking near a resort dock according to the agents James Christian Gagliardini of Marathon was charged with aggravated assault reckless operation of a vessel and intentionally harassing a fisherman Eric Robert Wink of Conch Key was charged with battery Monroe County Sheriff s Office deputies responded to the water behind The Hammocks at Marathon resort around p m Thursday after receiving a description of a boat-related disturbance An adult male victim recounted deputies he was fishing with his teenage son when the persons repeatedly circled them in a -foot boat causing them to fear being run over according to the MCSO Investigators explained Gagliardini then pinned the boat s bow against the dock trimmed the engine and intentionally sprayed the kayakers with water The victim stated the confrontation appeared to stem from the individuals frustration that the pair were fishing in the area Precaution video from the marina reportedly corroborated the casualties account Both Gagliardini and Wink were arrested and booked into jail