MACOMB COUNTY, MI – Four people were ejected into the water after a boat exploded in Macomb County.

According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred in Belvedere Bay in Harrison Township at 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 14.

The owner of the vessel, along with one adult and two juvenile passengers had been anchored in the bay. When they attempted to leave, the engine compartment flamed up and eventually exploded, deputies said.

A Good Samaritan vessel helped the ejected occupants from the water and transported them to shore. The Harrison Township Fire Department provided medical treatment.

Three of the four occupants sustained injuries and were transported for further medical treatment. They are all listed as stable at this time, deputies said.

Deputies from the Marine Divis

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