On February 28, 2010, at approximately 1:00 p.m. in Bossier Parish, two people were fishing from a vessel (LA-3091-ED) near the Bistineau Lock and Dam.  Operator's vessel was then taken by the swift current.  Operator tried using the outboard motor on his vessel to reverse out of the swift water.  The outboard motor did not have enough power.  Operator's vessel was then wedged into the lock.  Operator tried using body force to push the vessel out of the lock.  Operator, at this point, fell into the swift current and was pushed through the locks.  Operator was not wearing his lifejacket (PFD).  Operator was rescued appproximately 200 yards from the lock and dam by rescue teams.  Operator was then transported to Willis Knighton Piermont and treated for hypothermia.
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