RedactedNarrative: 08/14/2021
  
  Operator stated to the effect: While tubing in the Metedeconk River, I heard a loud bang and white smoke began to come from my engine. Shortly after black smoke, then the engine caught fire. I attempted to extinguish the flame with a fire extinguisher, I was unable to contain the flames. At that point we abandoned the boat.
  
  Investigation revealed: While operating Vessel#l(Vl) Eastbound in the Metedeconk River, Brick Twp., Ocean County, the operator of Vl heard a loud bang come from the engine compartment. For unknown reasons the engine caught fire. All occupants and one dog donned life jackets, left the vessel and entered the water for safety. The vessel became fully engulfed and burned to the waterline. The vessel then sank to the bottom of the channel in the Metedeconk River.
  
  Ocean County Fire Marshall did not respond.
  
  No injuries were reported or observed on scene.
  
  The vessel was removed by TowBoat U.S. to Traders Cove Marina.
  