At approximately 2:30pm, Two people were operating Kawasaki Jet Ski's on the Des Moines River, north of Euclid Ave and south of Interstate 80.  At that time, Operator1 was heading down river with his girlfriend as a passenger on a Kawasaki Jet Ski, registration IA8988AY.  Operator2 was following on Kawasaki Jet Ski IA8989AY.  Operator1 went slowed down to go around a log and was rear ended by Operator2, who did not notice him slowing down.  Upon the impact, V1 occupant and Operator1 hit their heads together, with V1 occupant loosing consciousness.  Des Moines Fire & Rescue took v1 occupant and Operator1 to Mercy hospital where she was treated with lacerations to her forehead and head trauma.  Operator1 was determined to also have a concussion from the incident. All subjects were wearing life jackets & had all the proper safety equipment.
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