On July 8th, 2023, at approximately 6:00 PM, O1 finished filling his vessel with Gas from the Shell Gas Station. Injured began to untie the vessel from the aft. As she untied the vessel O1 Started the vessel. At this time (Injured) began to board the interior of the vessel by walking between the built in walk way between the gunwale and the seating area that serves as a seat as well as the cover to the engine compartment. As she entered the vessel the boat exploded, the engine compartment caught fire and she was exposed to a Flash burn. 

She immediate jumped into the water, the passenger and sister to Injured was at the bow of the boat also jumped into the water. O1 remained on the vessel in an attempt to extinguish the fire. A vessel nearby gave O1 their fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful in extinguishing the flames.

A bystander picked up O1 and ferried him to the dock where the fire department assisted others from the water. Once they helped the two individuals out of the water and victim was treated for her burns.

Injured's burns were beyond first aid and she was transported to Memorial Hermann off Fannin st in Houston TX to the burn center for further treatment.

After observing the boat accident, I, Texas Game Warden, observed the blower fan in the off position. The extinguisher that was built into the engine compartment, according to the fire department was activated but failed to extinguish the flames. Warden informed me they had got out at approximately 4:45PM and came to get fuel before their evening. As he turned the motor on Injured removed the rope from the dock and began to get back into the main seating area of the vessel. After approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute the vessel exploded. O1 had 3 beers on board but all were unopened and he had not yet consumed any alcohol.  



7-10-23 update: Injured received 2nd degree burns on over 40% of her body. 2-3 Week recovery time according to Doctor.

8-26-23 : Reached out to victim and no response.
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