RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, 19th June 2010, approximately 2200 hours, Vessel#1 (LA_5018-FP), occupied by four people, was traveling west in the Intracoastal Waterway in Terrebonne Parish. Vessel#1 was attempting to overtake Vessel#2 a tug in tow with two barges, when Vessel#1 took a swell over the bow caused by the propeller wash caused by Vessel#2. Vessel#1 sank and was unable to be recovered. The four occupants of Vessel#1 swam to the shoreline and was rescued by another vessel. No one sustained any injuries caused by the accident. No one aboard Vessel#1 was using PFDs. It is unknown as of this time if drugs or alcohol was a contributing factor to the accident.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Intracoastal Waterway
NearestCityTown: Houma                         