BATTLE LAKE (KDLM) – A jet ski accident on Battle Lake sent a teenager to the hospital.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about a jet ski accident involving two 18-year-olds from La Porte City, on East Battle Lake, Saturday shortly after 6:30 p.m.
An adult male an adult female we’re riding separate jet skis. The male did not see the female and crashed into her.
The female sustained non-life threatening injuries to her leg, and was transported to the hospital. The male did not report any injuries.
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
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