operator and his wife were fishing in the marsh near Lumcon research facility when a storm came upon them quickly.  operator was struck by lightning while fishing. The strike caused him to collapse toward the stern of the boat. When he collapsed his wife ran to the back of the vessel and this caused for water to rush over the back which sunk the vessel. Two witnesses from Lumcon research center came to the aid and broght operator to shore where he was given CPR and transported to Terrebonne General Hospital where he is in CCU>
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