A Kawasaki Jet Ski explosion on Hamlin Lake sent 2 teenagers from the Grand Rapids area 5-6 feet in the air and sent one of them to the hospital.  Both suffered some burns and cuts but the injuries did not appear to be life threatening, according to the Hamlin Township FD and the Mason County Sheriff's office.  Fire Chief said the personal watercraft, owned by the boys' family, was drifting in the middle of Barnhart's marina and as the 2 boys started it up to leave the marina, they heard a loud bang and were launched into the air and thrown clear of the burning hull of the watercraft. The explosion occurred when the boys accelerated after starting the Jet Ski which may have been due to leaking motor fuel.  The vessel was leaking oil into the water.  Hamlin Fire and Abrahamson Marine took care of the oil spill.
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