On 6/6/090, at 3:20 PM operator and eight passengers were attending the "Lake Bash" in Lake Palourde near Morgan City.  The party barge, VA5843BF kept drifting toward other vessels because the anchor would not hold. Two passengers were swimming around the vessel.  The operator started the motor and placed the vessel in gear while a passenger, 33 yrs of age, out of Houma, was attempting to climb onboard the vessel.  victim received a 2 inch long and 1 inch deep laceration on her left mid-calf and was transported to the Teche Regional Hospital in Morgan City for treatment.  None of the subjects were wearing a PFD. Alcohol was not a causing factor in this incident.
Morgan City                   