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Two Youths Suffer Serious Injuries in Jet Ski and Boat Collision in Salinas

Published Jul 6, 2026, 7:51 AM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: Water accidents are a concern in Puerto Rico’s coastal areas.

A collision between a jet ski and a boat in Salinas, Puerto Rico, left two young people with serious injuries on Sunday. The incident occurred at 1:18 PM in Bahía Salinas, near Isla Perdida, and involved a 33-foot boat and a jet ski. An 18-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman were injured in the accident and were treated by emergency medical personnel at the scene before being transported to the Centro Médico de Río Piedras, where they remain in care.

The cause of the collision is under investigation by Agent Melissa Rodríguez of the Guayama Maritime Division.

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  • Salinas

    25,079Census estimate, 2020–20241841Founded69.4 sq mi (179.8 km²)Area
SourceEl Nuevo Día

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