The operator of vessel 1 told me the following: Operator stated that on 9/16/2012 at about 0935 hours they were cruising inside of vessel 1 near the 10 lane boat ramp. Operator stated that without warning the vessel exploded and the explosion caused most of the occupants inside to get thrown overboard into the water. In addition the seats and almost all of the items not securely fastened to the inside of the vessel were thrown overboard. Operator stated that other boaters had helped get all of her party to the docks and they were also able to retrieve most of the loose items from the water. After the scene had calmed down deputy and i were able to obtain the boat trailer belonging to v1 and we removed the damaged vessel from the water. The vessel was towed to the lake pleasant oeprations center and stored until disposition of this case.
PEORIA                        