Florida teen dies after being thrown from Jet Ski while not wearing a life jacket
The Polk County Sheriff in Florida stressed the importance of life jackets in the wake of the teen's death
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Florida teenager’s body was recovered from a Polk County lake on Monday morning after "apparently" drowning following a Jet Ski incident, according to officials.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a preliminary investigation found two teenagers – a 17-year-old and 15-year-old – were on a single jet ski on Lake Clinch in Frostproof, Florida on Sunday night.
Investigators learned that the older teen made an abrupt turn, causing both to get ejected into the water.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The body of a Florida teenager was found Monday with the use of an underwater drone. (Polk County Sheriff's Office (Facebook))
The 15-year-old was wearing a life jacket and made it back to the Jet Ski before looking for the 17-year-old.
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Without any success, the younger teenager quickly alerted others in the area, and a 911 call was made.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 17-year-old was not wearing a life jacket, the sheriff’s office said, and was ultimately found in about 20 feet of water on Monday morning with the help of a Polk County Sheriff’s Office underwater drone.
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FILE- Police caution tape at a crime scene. A Florida teen drowned after being thrown from a Jet Ski. (iStock)
Officials said it appears the teenager drowned, but the Medical Examiner will determine the exact cause of death.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sheriff Grady Judd said the department’s hearts hurt for the loss, offering his thoughts and prayers to the boy’s family.
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"This is a tragic accident and a stark reminder that life jackets save lives," Judd said. "Please, when out on the water, wear a life jacket. It could save your life."