Investigation revealed that on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at approximately 1400 hours, the listed vessel was at anchor on the west side of Anclote Key State Park, approximately 1/2 mile north of the light house (approximately 20 yards from the shoreline). An occupant started the vessel's engine. The occupant, realizing he had forgotten personal items on the shoreline, exited the vessel. Moments later he discovered the vessel had caught fire. The vessel later was flooded and partially under water as a result of extinguishing the fire. The vessel was not occupied at the time it was engulfed in flames. No injuries were sustained as a result of this incident. The vessel was later recovered by Sea Tow and removed from the water. The owner estimated damages at approximately $60,000 dollars.
HOLIDAY