RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 1986, 19’ Bayliner Capri Open Motorboat w/1 Outboard Engine - 700 HP / Make Unknown
  
  On 08/10/2020, at about 07:30 p.m., this vessel was drifting on the Columbia River at RM338, located near Richland, WA in Benton county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this vessel was drifting at the above location as he was experiencing engine trouble with his outboard engine.  Operator told Officers that he had attempted to manually prime the motor and restart the engine.  Upon attempting to restart the engine, he noticed a spark then the external combustion.
  
  Operator was able to jump off the vessel.  He sustained some burns to his arms.  According to an un-named witness, a PWC in the area was able to spray water on the fire on several turns around the vessel.  This was apparently effective in helping douse the fire prior to fire units arriving and taking over.
  
  Operator was transported via ambulance to the Kadlec Medical Center in Richland and treated for non-life-threatening burns.  His vessel was towed to the nearest boat launch and towed off the scene by a local tow company.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  Vessel Reported as “Total Loss” w/an Estimated Value of $2,500
  Vessel Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Had a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  