At approximately 7:45PM Operator and his family were out boating on the Fox lake Chain O Lakes. Approximately 75 feet east from Blarney's island on Grass Lake, Operator stated he tried to hit the throttle forward to move his pontoon at a more accelerated speed when he heard loud chattering coming from the motor. Operator stated he lost all control while steering, Operator stated he hit the throttle again where he heard the loud sound again coming from the motor. Operator stated he checked the engine and realized it started smoking, seconds later the engine cover caught on fire. Operator stated it was unknown how the fire was started. Operator stated his wife, Passenger 1, called 911, while he put out the fire. Antioch Fire Department responded and the watercraft was towed by Blarney's island back to the Port of Blarneys at approximately 8:20PM. Five passengers total including Operator, Passenger 1, Passenger 2 and Operator and Passenger 1's two younger boys. Report was taken and Operator was able to get the watercraft back on his trailer to transport home.
Grass Lake
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