RedactedNarrative: Operator launched is vessel at the Grove Marina Ramp. He proceeded east from the marina towards the Hightop Boat Ramp. He stated that he turned the vessel around and began going back toward the west end of the lake. When he went around the bend at the Grove Boat-in Campground, he began to smell something coming from the rear of the vessel. He then stated that he stopped the vessel and went to the rear to investigate. When he lifted the rear hatch where the fuel tank was located, flames began to come from the area. He stated he could not retrieve the fire extinguisher because it was located within the area that was on fire. At that time, he made the decision to jump overboard. He stated that he was in the water for around 10 minutes before someone come by to pick him up. Operator was wearing a PFD when he entered the water. 
  Two subjects stated they were riding a jet ski and noticed smoke and flames coming from a boat that afloat. They came closer to the scene and saw Operator in the water. They took Operator on their jet ski and transported him to Grove Marina. 
  When I arrived at the scene, I could not find a vessel floating in the area. I was approached by another person in another vessel. He stated that he came upon a vessel that was on fire and watched it for several minutes as it continued to burn. He stated that the vessel finally burned down to near the waterline and sunk.