Vessel 1 experienced engine trouble and stalled in the channel.  The Operator and one Occupant aboard Vessel 1 worked on the engine and were able to get it restarted, but it stalled again shortly thereafter (still in the channel).  The two parties on board continued to work on the engine and then heard a small explosion and fire and smoke began to pour out of the engine.  The Operator attempted to use a fire extinguisher on the engine but was unable to pull the pin on the extinguisher.  The Operator and Occupant then jumped into the water from Vessel 1 and swam to the shore.  Emergency services responded to extinguish the fire, however Vessel 1 was a total loss.
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