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Are personal watercraft (a.k.a., Jet Skis) dangerous?

April 26, 2017a.k.a dangerous jet skis Watercraft

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Are personal watercraft (a.k.a., Jet Skis) dangerous?

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• In 2002, more than 189 children ages 14 and under sustained personal water craft related injuries in the US. • Fatality rates for PWC accidents far exceed those for motor boats. • 361 fatalities: 8 million boats (1 in 22,000) • 68 fatalities: 500,000 PWCs (1 in 7300) (U.S.