On May 21, 2009, Wildlife Agents were notified of an accident that happened sometime between approximately 9:00 pm and 9:00 am on Falgoust Canal near Dularge.  Agents arrived on scene and found a single vessel, LA1036FK, had collided with two barges that were tied togetther on the north side of the canal.  It appeared that the vessel was heading west in Falgoust Canal toward Dularge when they collided with the northern most barge. The vessel was occupied by 5 subjects.  All 5 subjects were discovered at approximately 9:00 am by two of the workers for the barge company.All 5 subjects were found deceased. Four of the subjects were trapped in the vessel that was partially submerged under the barge.  The fifth  subject was located on the top of the barge. Judging by the blood stains on the side of the barge, it appeared that the subject was able to climb onto the barge after colliding with it. Agents noticed that there were several full beer cans and several open beer cans throughout the vessel and near the scene of the accident. None of the subjects were wearing personal floatation devices.  The accident is under investigation until results are returned from the coroner's office concerning chemical tests.
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