The personal watercraft had just finished fueling, when approximately 5 minutes later there was an explosion from inside the engine compartment.  
On July 3rd, 2023, at approximately 13:00 hours, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) was on duty in Monroe County, State of Florida. I was in a marked patrol vessel and agency issued uniforms patrolling the area of Key Largo, Florida. 
I was dispatched to Gilberts Resort (Jew fish Creek) in Key Largo Florida in reference to a Personal Watercraft (PWC) that had exploded with two people on board. Once I arrived on scene the PWC was tied to the dock with both the operator and occupant on the dock as well. Per witness statement and interview they were fueling the PWC at Gilberts Resort, once completed they traveled approximately 100 feet south Jew Fish Creek in idle speed when there was an explosion from inside the engine compartment. In result, PAX 1 was ejected from the PWC while OP1 was able to stay on. PAX 1 suffered minor scratches on right leg and refused treatment. ; PAX 1 suffered minor scratches on her right leg reference being ejected from the personal watercraft.

Blackwater Sound
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