Deputies responded to a boat on fire at Park Moabi near Pirates Cove Resort docks. 
DATE/TIME: April 10, 2021
INCIDENT: BOAT FIRE
LOCATION: PARK MOABI, NEEDLES
SUMMARY: April 10, 2021, deputies responded to the report of a boat on fire at Park Moabi near the Pirates Cove Resort docks. Upon arrival deputies located a male suffering from burns and a personal watercraft (PWC) upside down in the water. San Bernardino County Fire Department and Baker Ambulance responded and the male burn victim was flown by Care Flight to University Medical Center in Las Vegas for treatment of his injuries. Through investigation it was discovered the male was working on the PWC and had removed the spark plug from the motor. The male attempted to start the PWC
with the spark plug near the motor causing the fuel inside the motor to ignite from the spark of the plug causing an explosion.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Blackard of the Colorado River Station. (760)326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to use the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
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Refer: DEPUTY BLACKARD
Station: COLORADO RIVER STATION
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 252100008
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
