The 39-foot Sea Ray boat that exploded on Memorial Day, injuring multiple people and prompting a multi-agency response, was towed from the upscale Rio Vista neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

Towing crews had attempted to move the boat earlier, but were delayed due to low tide when the vessel bottomed out. They had to wait for the water level to rise before successfully removing it.

Flash fire sends people overboard

Investigators said a flash fire erupted aboard the boat near Fort Lauderdale, sending people overboard in a sudden explosion captured on video.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that 15 people were on board at the time of the incident. A video of the explosion shows the moment the fire ignited, followed by people jumping into the water moments later.

Fuel vapors believed to be the cause

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said Monday that it appears fuel vapors ignited and caused the brief but intense fire, which extinguished itself shortly after.

Investigation and cleanup underway

FWC investigators were seen offloading bags of items from the boat as part of the ongoing investigation. Others who identified themselves as working with the mechanic servicing the vessel also removed personal belongings.

Efforts to tow the damaged boat were initially delayed due to low tide, but were completed once the water level rose. FWC and Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue continue to investigate the cause of the fire.