In Lexington County, on June 16, 2023, at approximately 17:31, Operator was operating vessel V02. Operator just launched vessel V02 into Lake Murray from Rocky Point Boat Ramp (411 Rocky Ramp Dr, Chapin, SC 29036) and was traveling Northwest towards Dreher Island State Park. Operator stated she was operating at approximately 20 mph and made a large circle turning back Northeast to 149 Bogater Rd, when she noticed vessel V02 start smoking from the engine compartment. 

Operator began to slow the boat down, eventually turning the motor off. The smoke began to spread throughout vessel V02. At that time, Operator decided to put on a type III PFD and jump in the water. An individual with firefighting experience boarded vessel V02 with his own fire extinguisher and put out the fire underneath the steering compartment and the engine compartment. 

Vessel V02 was towed back.

Lake Murray