Boy Killed, Girl Injured at Bass Lake

Fresno (KMJ)  Authorities say a 13-year-old boy died and his 16-year-old aunt was injured after they were struck by a personal watercraft on Bass Lake.

The Madera County Sheriff’s office said the accident happened Saturday afternoon at the Miller’s Landing Resort.

Authorities said the youngers were inner-tubing when they fell off. A personal watercraft that was passing by hit them.

The boy died at the scene and the girl was airlifted to a hospital.

First responders say she was listed in critical condition with a head injury.

Investigators said they do not believe the driver of the personal watercraft was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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