On September 23, 2023, Game Warden received a call from the Harrison County Sheriff's office regarding a boat explosion. Warden was working a crash on a different vessel, so Game Warden checked on the crash. A vessel bearing registration driven by Operator, was near Johnson's Ranch Marina when the boat motor exploded. The breathing/venting port was clogged and caused the engine to overheat and explode. There three other people in the boat, two of which sustained burn injuries due to the fire. Operator was in the front right on the vessel, his son was behind him, sustained minor burn injuries to his feet, left shin, and right knee. Injured 1 was another passenger who was in the front left of the boat and her daughter  was in the back rear or the boat. Injured 2 sustained minor burn injuries to her feet, lower back, and knee. Civilians near the vessel stopped and rendered aid with fire extinguishers and medical equipment. An ambulance was called to check out the injured children. Once they were checked out by EMS personnel, the adults refused transport, informing that if more treatment was needed then they would self transport to the hospital. Operator retrieved his vehicle and loaded the boat on his trailer. Others left the scene.
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