On May 28, 2012 LWF Agents were contacted by a Operator of a boating accident that occurred on May 27, 2012.  Operator stated that he just put a newer motor on his 18' vessel, LA9810BS, and went to run it to see how it ran.  He stated that as he entered the Sulphur Mine from Bayou Blue he encountered some well structures on the northern bank of the lake.  He stated that as he traveled between the bank and the structure he struck a submerged object under the water surface. He stated that the struck three separate fixed objects.  Operator stated that  he killed his motor and lifted it out of the water to see if he had any damage. Operator stated that he noticed he had completely broken off the skeg on his lower unit.  Operator also stated that his motor is no longer idling properly. Operator stated that at the time of the accident he was wearing a type III PFD.  Operator also advised he was not drinking alcohol at the time of the accident.  Operator's vessel was equipped with Teleflex steering.
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