The Dangers of Jet Skis
Wednesday, Dec. 29th 2010 6:01 AM
Jet skis are small recreational machines that serve as personal watercraft, or PWC. While jet skis are easy for people to own and operate, they are also very dangerous. Studies have found that PWC cause far more injuries than boats and other watercraft, and accidents involving these motor vehicles are often devastating.
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