RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1972, 33’ Ranger 33 Auxiliary Sailboat w/1 Inboard Engine – 40 HP 
  
  On 07/11/2019, at about 05:17 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Puget Sound about 1.5 miles North of Swantown Marina, located near Olympia, WA in Thurston county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date, Operator was sailing the vessel to shore.  As he was operating the vessel, he heard a loud noise coming from the engine compartment.  He gave power to the motor and heard the noise get louder, similar to an explosion.  When he turned back to look at the engine, he saw flames.
  
  Operator immediately grabbed the fire extinguisher to put the fire out.  He was unable to extinguish the fire as there was a fuel leak contributing to the fire.  He attempted several times to extinguish the fire without success.  Operator quickly grabbed some belongings, including a PFD, and jumped off the vessel into the water.
  
  Operator was rescued by another un-identified vessel and taken to shore where he was transported to St. Peter’s Hospital for his injuries.  When Officers contacted Operator, he did not appear to be under the influence of intoxicants other than the medication the hospital had administered.  He also stated he was not under the influence of intoxicants.
     
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  The Vessel was a Total Loss / Estimated Value of $15,000
  The Operator was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  