On March 8, 2010 at approximately 8 am, operator was traveling eastward in Big Creek.  He was attempting to avoid a downed tree top when he accidently accelerated causing him to strike a cypress tree with the bow of the vessel.  The impact caused him to be ejected from the boat.  operator PFD was worn and he was rescued within a short period by some nearby fisherman.  operaotr was then transported to Rapides Regional Hospital.
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