Two men were drifting in a 16' Oauchta fiberglass boat(LA 8767 AT), fishing near Young's Landing on Toedo Lake.  Operator was fishing from the stern of his boat while occupant fished from the front deck.  Operator heard a splash then looked to see what it was, and Occupant was nowhere to be seen.  Occupant’s hat was floating in the water.  Operator recovered it and started scanning for Occupant.  After approximately 10 minutes he went to another boater and asked for help. At approximately 6:45 P.M., Operator's wife called 911 to report that a man fell from  boat and hasn't come back up.  Sabine Parish's deputy and LDWF  arrived at approximately 7:00 P.M.  Operator took agents out to where he thought Occupant fell in.  LDWF Sr. Agent arrived later with one of our vessels to assist with search and recovery operations along with Sabine Parish's Lake Patrol.  While waiting for divers from Natchitoches Parish both vessels and other deputies secured the location and continued the search.  While searching a fishing lure attached to fishing line was found near the entry location.  The divers were deployed at that location and shortly thereafter found the body of Occupant.  Deputy Coroner was on board the vessel that recovered the remains and maintained responsibility for them until transportation arrived to take them to Lake Charles for an autopsy.  Occupant's father arrived on scene shortly after discovery of the remains and was able to positively identify them as his son.  Results of the autopsy are pending and will be attached when available.
NOBLE                         