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‘Where’s your parents?’: Florida police spot 8-year-old boy riding Jet Ski alone
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Thaddeus Randazzo, Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The boy, who is 8 years old, was stopped by an officer with the Marine Patrol Unit. In Florida, a young boy was spotted riding a personal watercraft by himself.
In Florida, a young boy was spotted riding a personal watercraft by himself. The boy, who is 8 years old, was stopped by an officer with the Marine Patrol Unit.
Body camera video of the incident was posted by Sarasota police. The event has prompted police to remind people about water safety.
Further details about the incident are available from Sarasota police, who are using it as an opportunity to educate residents and visitors about the importance of safe practices on the water.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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