On January 15, 2011 at approximately 1:00 pm vessel LA5752FW was tied to the bank of the G.A. Cut (Beehive Chute).  The vessel was occupied with two subjects.  operator and occupant were working on the vessel.  operator was at the stern of the vessel working on the vessel's bilge pump.  occupant was towards the bow working on the vessels electrical system. A Ranger Bass boat passed near LA 5752 FW swamping the vessel.  The Ranger's wake went over the transom of the airboat causing the vessel to sink. two people had to swim to safety.  The red and silver ranger did not stop.  The owner is unknown.  Vessel LA 5752 FW was pulled out of the water on January 30, 2011.  Alcohol was not used.  PFD's were not used.
Charenton                     