RedactedNarrative: The operator of the vessel was going to assist a friend who was in a disabled boat.  While on the way the operator noticed smoke coming from the engine bay and opened the compartment to investigate and noticed a fire.  The operator then jumped from the vessel without a life jacket and swam to shore.  No other persons were on board.  
      Harris County 911 notified me, Sgt., about the incident about 19:15 pm.  Upon talking with the vessel owner by phone the vessel was fully involved in fire.  Arrangements were made by the owner with A LaGrange Tow, a marine towing company, to secure and remove the vessel from the water.  At about 23:00 pm the same evening the tow company and owner had been unable to locate the vessel.  The tow company resumed the search the following morning and could not locate the vessel.  The vessel likely sank after burning to the waterline.
      The owner stated the vessel was worth about $12,000.
      DNR LED did not respond to the scene but handled this complaint by phone.  
      No further details.
   