Dramatic moment yacht is engulfed by flames as couple, aged 64 and 53, escape with their lives...and their Jack Russell Charlie A couple woke to noises early this morning, before escaping on their tender The man, 64, and woman, 53 and their dog escaped without physical injury Police were alerted at 5.30am and emergency services put the fire out Cause of the fire is not considered suspicious and investigations are continuing
By Alana Mazzoni For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 03:31 BST, 12 April 2019 | Updated: 07:39 BST, 12 April 2019
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A couple and their pet dog are lucky to be alive after their yacht became engulfed in flames on Friday morning.
The 64-year-old man and 53-year-old woman woke early this morning after hearing noises and found their boat was on fire.
They managed to escape the burning yacht with their pet Jack Russell Charlie.
Authorities were alerted to the burning 15-metre yacht, located in the waters off Queensland's Moreton Island, at 5.30am.
Police and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services managed to extinguish the fire.
Dramatic video of the burning yacht was released by Queensland Police on
