On July 2, 2010, at aproximately 2:00 p.m., vessel #1 (LA 3661 EF) was traveling upriver on the Red River, in Red River Parish, when operator lost conciousness.  Vessel #1 gradually steered to the right until it struck the ground on the east bank of the Red River.  The vessel traveled a distance of approximately 100 feet, striking numerous trees and debris on land, until coming to a forward stop and then slid down the bank resting near the waters' edge.  Both passenger and operator were ejected from the vessel, landing near the water edge.  The vessel came to its final rest atop of the passenger's legs.
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