Eight people were injured Saturday when a boat engine exploded on the Mississippi River near Prescott in Pierce County, ejecting all 11 passengers into the water, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
The explosion happened Saturday, July 26 after the boat’s operator attempted to start the vessel’s engine multiple times. The engine exploded on the third attempt, officials said.
All passengers were recovered from the river, and eight were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. No fatalities were reported…