On 8/26/13, S.A. and I, Sgt. was contacted to assist a vessel that had been swamped in the Bayou Chene, St. Mary Parish.  When we arrived on scene Operator2 stated that he was drifting along the shoreline when he noticed a large vessel approaching.  The vessel slowed down but not before creating large wakes traveling towards Operator2.  Operator2 then tried to head to the shoreline where the wakes eventually pushed his vessel aground.  When his vessel was removed from the shoreline the motor started on the second crank.  He advised that he did not lose any items see any damage to his vessel, nor was he hurt, in any way. We then retrieved the info concerning the larger commercial vessel involved.  As we followed Operator2 back to his residence he said he may have a leak his vessel because he was taking on water but he would let us know after he had a chance to inspect it thoroughly.  I spoke back to Operator2 on 8/30/2013 and he advised that he did have a small hole in his vessel,  a broken trim tab on his motor and a piece broken from his lower unit.  He was given the proper paper work to complete and so was Operator1.  Also when I picked up the paper work about a week later from Operator2, he said that he was going to the doctor because he was hurting in his back, hip and legs. Alcohol or drugs are not a factor in this incident.
Morgan City