On August 31, 2013, at approximately 9:50 p.m., operator was the operator of a 17'' south Fork tiller operated flat boat (LA 5999 FM). Operator was operating the vessel with three passengers aboard and was returning to the boat launch when the vessel struck an unlit piling in the pen. At 10:11 p.m., Senior Agent was notified of the accident and responded to the scene. Agent arrived on scene and made contact with Operator at 10;35 p.m. At that time, Operator's three passengers were being transported to the hospital. Agent did not suspect that Operator was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. PFDs were worn and injuries were later determined to all be minor and occured because the subjects were ejected or fell in the boat.
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