By Christina Faulkner
Franklin County, Florida - A boating excursion on the Apalachicola River turned into a devastating tragedy Saturday, September 9, resulting in the loss of one life and critical injuries to another. The incident occurred along the East River Cut-off of the Apalachicola River, when two Ozark residents, William Hardwick, 61, and Gary Tibbetts, 64, were enjoying a leisurely day on the water.