![[Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured! [Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured!](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/107/107824-ceb7bf0c240ea24d933561df469c7c1f.jpg?hash=LbHqd98esc)
For a small town like Port McNeill, this makes for a big event.
![[Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured! [Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured!](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/107/107825-9e863660ae1bdcf721a123b2324ca352.jpg?hash=wVljcPyW9p)
This old cruiser had just fueled up at the fuel dock. The operator turned the key to start the engine and the boat disappeared around him. From what I understand, he received only minor injuries!
![[Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured! [Hearth.com] No one was seriously injured!](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/107/107826-b3bb0a35f42ab419d56cb5d2ae20c498.jpg?hash=uAxzbBa58Q)
The explosion blew out the sides of the hull and lifted the cabin roof off. I do not understand how he survived and that there was no fire?