On 3/27/11 Agent received a call from dispatch regarding a boating accident in Lower St. Martin Parish. Upon arrival at the scene the agent discovered that the accident had taken place on 3/26/11 at approximately 7:00pm. The vessel was on a trailer at Gros Marina. the operator advised the agent that they were in Bayou Long when the incident occurred. He advised that they were attempting to get on plane when they struck a submerged object causing the vessel to turn to the right. This caused them to go across a wooded point. Severe damage to the hull caused the vessel to fill with water and capsize. The subjects were not wearing PFD's at the time of the incident.  Involvement of alcohol or drugs is not suspected. Upon inspection, the steering was intact and funtional. The subjects were bruised and scraped but refused medical attention.
STEPHENSVILLE                 