On march 20, 2011 at 5:00p.m. the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries was notified about a one vessel accident which occurred in porter's river, near pearl river, louisiana. The incident involved only one vessel, louisiana registration number la 7657 ff, a 14 foot aluminum weldcraft and powered by a 40 horsepower suzuki outboard engine. The operator advised investigating louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries agents that as he left his dock at his camp on porter's river, the vessel began to immediately take on water. Operator stated that as he attempted to motor the vessel in forward gear, the vessel then capsized, throwing all six adults, two juveniles (who reportedly wore pfd's) returned to shore with only one passenger, an adult, requiring medical attention. The generator and three dogs were lost overboard. The vessel and all eight passengers were later towed to the pump slew boat landing by a passerby. Investigator's determined that all pfd requirements were met by law and no alcohol or drug involvement was suspected. Photographs obtained by ldwf. Responding agencies: louisiana department of wildlife & fisheries and st. Tammany sheriff's office.
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