Video shows boat explode as it pulls away from gas dock near Detroit; dog dead

MACOMB COUNTY Michigan WXYZ The Macomb County Sheriff s Office responded to a boat explosion at a harbor in St Clair Shores on Saturday According to the sheriff s office the marine division was dispatched to Emerald City Harbor around p m Video shows the boat with two people and a dog getting fuel at a gas dock As it pulled away the boat exploded The people on the boat were thrown into the water and observers were able to assist them They sustained minor injuries however the dog died from its injuries By the time deputies arrived on scene the boat was almost fully submerged with large pieces of debris in the water The vessel was no longer on fire Deputies say foul play is not suspected but the probe is ongoing Video shows the boat with two people and a dog getting fuel at a gas dock As it pulled away the boat exploded The people on the boat were thrown into the water and bystanders were able to assist them They sustained minor injuries however the dog died from its injuries By the time deputies arrived on scene the boat was almost fully submerged with large pieces of debris in the water The vessel was no longer on fire Deputies say foul play is not suspected but the research is ongoing After the episode Mark s Fuel Dock posted about the explosion We are grateful for the quick actions of everyone who responded and for the backing from our public the post reads It was mine and my husband s boat thank you for everything your staff did to help us during this situation We are heartbroken over losing our dog and what happened and I really appreciate everyone that has reached out to check on us Maggie Barnett posted in the comments