Pelican Rapids Jet-Ski Crash Injures Two Women
Pelican Rapids (trfnews.i234.me) — Two women were injured Friday after two jet-skis collided on Pelican Lake.
The crash happened north of Pelican Rapids during the afternoon of July 3.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received the report at about 4:32 p.m.
Two Riders Taken to Detroit Lakes
A 19-year-old Minneapolis woman reported a possible back injury after the collision.
A 20-year-old woman from Mound reported injuries to her head and face.
Emergency crews treated both women before taking them to a Detroit Lakes hospital.
They were transported to Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes.
Authorities said both women suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Their names were not released in the initial report.
No Alcohol or Drug Use Suspected
Investigators found no reason to suspect alcohol or drug use by either driver.
No arrests or citations were announced in the initial report.
Officials did not release details about what caused the jet-skis to collide.
The sheriff’s office is handling the incident report.
Authorities may review witness statements and damage found on both watercraft.
Several Agencies Assisted
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office led the emergency response at Pelican Lake.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources also assisted at the scene.
Ringdahl EMS provided ambulance support during the response.
Officials did not report any other injuries.
They also did not report whether either jet ski suffered major damage.
Watercraft Safety Reminder
The Minnesota DNR urges riders to wear approved life jackets on the water.
Riders should also use an engine cutoff device when their watercraft has one.
Personal watercraft operators should watch nearby boats, swimmers, docks, and changing waves.
The DNR also urges operators to reduce wakes near shorelines and other watercraft.
More guidance is available on the state’s boat and water safety page.
Anyone with information about the crash may contact the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
