Agents were notified of a boating incident which took place in the Grand lake area of Plaquemines Parish. Sr. Agent responded and was the first on scene while I, Sgt. and Sr. Agent responded. The incident involved one vessel which was being operated in the shallow marsh around Grand Lake.  The passenger of the vessel stated they were scouting for ducks when they hit a mud flat.  The type of vesel involved was a shallow draft Gatorotail vessel used exclusively for shallow water operation.  When the vessel hit the mud flat the passenger was ejected injuring his leg and the operator fell into the boat injuring his ribs.  The passenger was treated for minor cuts by first aid.  The operator was transported to Oschsner Baptist Hospital in new Orleans where he received treatment and was released the same day.  Operator sustained bruised ribs, and stated he had no breaks according to doctors.
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