RedactedNarrative: On thursday november 1, 2018, operator was headed south from rhode island to florida to deliver the vessel “lil yachty” for the owner.  Near marker 150 on the icw in wilmington, operator noticed smoke coming from the main fuse panel.  After noticing the smoke, operator used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames but was unsuccessful.  
  
  The vessel then caught fire and operator and passenger attempted to put the flames out again with an additional extinguisher but were yet again unsuccessful. The fire spread throughout the vessel and operator and passenger abandoned the vessel and were taken to shore by a good samaritan.  Carolina beach fire department attempted to put out the fire as it burned to the water line.  Nc wildlifes responded to the incident and spoke with the operator and the passenger, as well as the fire marshall and fire department.  Once the fire was out on the vessel, tow boat wrightsville beach salvaged the remains on friday november 2nd.
  
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