The two subjects were on the water at anchor and fishing.  There was a storm coming and they were attempting to pull anchor and go into the landing.  Lightning struck the vessel.  The survivor, Operator 1, was knocked to the floor of the vessel and Occupant 1, the decreased, was still sitting in the pedestal chair on the bow of the vessel.  A moment later Operator 1 observed Occupant 1 collapse from the pedestal seat into the water.  Occupant 1 was wearing his P.F.D. and was floating near the boat.  Operator 1 was not wearing his P.F.D. and went into the water to assist Occupant 1.  Another vessel came to their aid and brought them back to the landing.  Occupant 1 was airlifted back to Lake Charles and was pronounced dead on arrival.
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