On 7/27/09, Agent was notified by Sgt. of a boat incident in Lake Verret.  Upon arrival, Agent learned that a vessel had sunk with 4 subjects on board and a rescue team was  already in the water at the scene of the incident recovering the 4 subjects that were in the water near the vessel.  All 4 subjects were brought in safely and EMS were on scene.  Three subjects were taken to Teche Regional Hospital by Acadian.  Sgt. was at the hospital and obtained  the witness statements from the subjects.  After speaking with the subjects, agents learned that at approximately 4:30 p.m. one person jumped overboard vessel LA3004FL.  As the passengers and operator attempted to recover the person, the boat took on water and began to sink.  the vessel continued to take on water then rolled over causing all subjects to fall overboard.  Two people sustained neck and back strains and original subject was treated for minimal trauma.  Alcohol use was suspected.  While at Teche Regional, Sgt. obtained a blood sample from operator, scientific analysis results pending. PFD's and killswitch not used.
Pierre Part                   