RedactedNarrative: Two people had been fishing on the east side of the bridge. Occupant stated that they started back west toward the boat ramp. As soon as the boat came from under the bridge they hit a piling under the water causing the boat to flip sideways in the air throwing them both in the lake. Occupant stated that Operator tried to get in the front of the boat and that when the boat flipped completely over. He was constantly asking  Operator if he was ok until Operator started spiting up blood. occupant tried to swim with the boat but the boat wouldn't move because it was stuck on piling. Someone was passing by in a 18-wheeler n HWY 49 and seen the incident and called 911.
   
  Operator was said to have a pace maker or defibrillator.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Atchafalaya Lake
NearestCityTown: Silver City