On September 22, 2012 LDWF Enforcement Agent was advised of a boating incident that had occurred in St. Martin Parish in Bayou Milhomme. Operator was operating a 24 ft. pontoon vessel that had been equipped with a 400 gallon water tank.  This tank was designed to transport black bass which are to be released after being caught during fishing tournaments.  Both Operator and his passenger advised they were idling down the canal when the  bow of the vessel began to dive.  Operator advised that he then shifted engine into reverse when the bow continued to dive then the vessel began to roll and then capsized. Operator was taken to Teche Regional hospital for back pain.  occupant was uninjured.  No PFD's were worn at the time of the incident also no drugs are alcohol were suspected to be contributing factors of this incident
Morgan  City                  