RedactedNarrative: On 01/12/2020 at approximately 1238 hours the vessel was traveling Soutbound on the ICW. There was an explosion at the stern of the vessel. The vessel then caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames, causing the 3 people on board to jump off the vessel and into the water.
  
  Prior to the accident the operator of the Vessel put the vessel into the water from the trailer, he smelled gas fumes. He travelled southbound on the ICW from Mizell Johnson boat ramp. There was an explosion at the stern of the vessel, which immediately lead to the vessel catching on fire. Operator searched for a fire extinguisher before realizing it was too late and yelled to his wife and son to jump overboard into the water. All 3 persons on board jumped overboard into the water and screamed for help. A good Samaritan vessel rushed to their aid and picked them up out of the water. they were removed out of the water by a good Samaritan, the fire was put out by TowBoat U.S., USCG, and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. The vessel was salvaged by TowBoat U.S. and taken back to 15th Street boat ramp. No injuries reported.
  