Jetski accident on Lake Wakatipu

An accident involving jetskis on Lake Wakatipu has prompted Harbourmaster Marty Black to remind riders of the need to keep at least 50m away from other water users at all times.

A woman was taken by ambulance to Lakes District Hospital with a suspected leg injury this morning after two jetskis collided near the Frankton Marina.

Both the jetskis had been hired from a local firm and each was carrying two people when one reportedly ran over the top of the other, Mr Black said.

“From what I can tell, the contributing factors were speed and that the jetskis were too close together.”

People riding jetskis had to follow the same rules as other powered craft, which included a speed limit of 5 knots when 200m or less from the shore, and staying at least 50m away from swimmers and other craft.

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