"The operator of the boat said that he noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.  He turned off the engine and extinguished the fire with 4 fire extinguishers that he gathered between himself and other boaters.  The fire boat arrived on scene shortly after and checked out the boat.  There were no injuries during the incident.  The fire appeared to have been an electrical fire and the damage was contained to the engine compartment.  I transported the operator and one of the three passengers to the boat ramp to get their vehicle.  Then I completed a boating incident report form since the damage to the boat appears to be in excess of $2000.00. ,"  "On July 10, 2012 I spoke to Lakemont Marine and he said that the boat engine had to be replaced and that it would cost between $4,000.00 and $5,000.00 to fix it.  He said that the engine and ran so hot that it melted the boots and cracked the block on it.  He said that the freeze plugs had blown out and the boat was still operated until it ran hot and caused the damage. ,"
TALLULAH FALLS                