On tuesday, july 31, 2012, Operator took her father's boat out on badin lake.  The accident occurred around 3:45pm.  Operator had three of her friends with her.  

They were out swimming in the lake when occupant got into the boat and noticed it was on fire.  He was able to grab the car keys and three pfds.  Three other boats came by to help put out the fire, but was unable to.  Badin lake fire department was able to put out the fire with their boat.  Operator lost $130 in cash.  Subject2 lost an iphone 4, sunglasses, and his wallet which had about $250 in cash.  It was a total of $1150 in losses for subject2.
 
In conclusion, no one was hurt and the boat was recovered.  The boat seems to be a total loss.  From talking to the badin fire department, they seem to think the fire was started from a wiring problem.

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