RedactedNarrative: On 6/19/2016, there was a jet ski explosion.  operator was idling his 1997 Sea Doo when the Sea Doo exploded.  The explosion threw the operator into the air about 15'.  He landed in the water next to the jet ski.  A witness jumped in the water to help the operator.  The operator was wearing a life jacket and was able to swim ashore with the assistance.  A fire extinguisher was used to put out the fire on the Sea Doo. Virginia Beach EMS responded and transported victim to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.  He was released from the hospital with minor contusions to his lower extremities.