On January 2, 2012, Operator launched his boat (LA 0066 VU) from the Wallace Lake Road boat launch to go fishing.  Operator made his way down the bayou to the Interstate 49 bridge.  Operator was fishing in the front of his vessel when he decided to leave.  He got up and proceeded to move from the front seat of the vessel to the back seat.  As he was moving his foot struck a depth finder mount that was mounted to the boat.  Operator lost his balance and fell overboard.  Operator had on a type III PFD.  Operator was able to grab hold of the starboard side of the vessel, and attempted to pull himself up and into the vessel.  As he did the vessel flipped over and capsized.  Operator was approximately 50 yards from the bank in Desoto parish and was able to swim to the bank.  He then walked up the side of I49 and was able to wave down a passing motorist who contacted 911.  Desoto Parish Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene with Fire distric 6 from Caddo Parish.  Operator was showing signs of hypothermia and was transported to LSU Medical Center by Fire District 6.  There was no damage to the vessel and Operator made a full recovery.
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