One (1) vessel incident. Vessel with operator and passenger were participating in the Wednesday Night Canal Bank Tournament, traveling downstream of the Blind River at approximately 60 mph. The Driver and passenger were wearing their PFD’s and the engine kill switch lanyard was attached/used. It was reported the vessel impacted a floating object (log) in the middle of the river, causing the driver to lose control of the vessel and the vessel turn abruptly to the left. The vessel impacted cypress knees/trees and grounded itself on the north shore of the river. No injuries were reported. No operator alcohol or drug use found.
FRENCH SETTLEMENT