Man, 52, injured in accidental Jet Ski explosion

After a Jet Ski exploded at the Holiday Marina at Lake Lanier on Wednesday, a rider is now in stable condition and the incident has been ruled an accident.

Witnesses told the Hall County Fire Services that a Jet Ski exploded late Wednesday evening, throwing its rider, a 52-year-old man, into the water. His name was not released.

The man was taken to the Gwinnett Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries., Hall County fire spokesman Zachary Brackett said in a news release. No other injuries were reported.

Authorities later found the Jet Ski submerged near the docks. Investigators concluded on Friday that the explosion was accidental, Brackett said.

In other news:

The passengers complain of hearing loss and emotional distress after a woman was sucked out of the window mid-flight.

About the Author

Fleming Smith

Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

UPS warns of delivery delays after its plane crash at Louisville hub

The disruption of operations at UPS’ largest hub continues to have some effects, while an investigation and recovery operation continue at the Louisville crash site.

Louisville plane crash response in ‘recovery mode,’ UPS operations disrupted

12 are confirmed dead, believed to include a child, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. They do not expect to find survivors at this point, he said.

The Latest