Operator of vessel backed his boat into the water. Operator left the boat running while going to park his truck. He walked back to his boat and it wasn''t running. He tried to crank it again but it wouldn''t start. He opened the floor hatch and smelled gas. He moved the batteries, and a spark was created. The fumes ignited and flashed. He jumped into the water. The floor hatch closed and smothered the fire out. He pulled his boat out of the water. He then drove himself to Floyd Medical Center in Centre. He was then transferred to UAB Hospital in Birmingham. He sustained major burn injuries to his arms, legs and face. There appeared to be no damage to his boat.
Weiss Lake
Cedar Bluff                   