Stricken Jet Ski Towed To Shore By Punt
The series of marine incidents continues, this time seeing a stricken jet ski towed ashore after running into issues on Friday evening [Sept 26] in the Mangrove Bay area in Sandys.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “RCC Bermuda receives a 911 call from a member of the public who reports hearing a Jet Skier calling for help in Mangrove Bay.
“RCC Bermuda commences Urgency Broadcasts requesting immediate assistance from any vesels in the vicinity, and also requests a Police Land Unit to attend.
“RCC Bermuda also makes a call to Robinsons Marine Gas Station, and a Mariner taking Gas responds to the call for help. Meanwhile two persons in a punt are observed assisting the Jet Ski.
“RCC Bermuda makes further Broadcasts for assistance, and calls upon other West End assets to assist. The stricken Jet Ski is towed ashore by the punt, and the Police attend and confirm that the Jet Ski is partially sunk, but the occupant is uninjured.”
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As an avid yachtsman who often enjoys a jet ski jaunt either alone or with one of my many SEP companions, water safety is always on my mind. As fun as it is to load up on Amsterdam Lager and fish food, ensuring that my ski is fueled up and with required safety gear is paramount. This incident drives home the need to have a fully charged cell phone as I have secured in my dry bag along with my other important safety items that have never been used so far. Stay safe people.
partially sunk huh…hmmm must be got a hole in the hull…
maybe it struck a beer bottle