On the above date and time Operator was operating his vessel South in Bayou Fordoche when he struck a stump.  Operator's vessel then capsized ejecting him and his passenger.  Operator advised that when he resurfaced, he swam to the bank and that he did not see Occupant anywhere.  Operator advised that approximately ten minutes later another vessel pulled up onto the scene of the accident and pulled him from the water.  Operator advised that one of the gentleman in the vessel called 911 to report the accident.  Neither Operator or Occupant were wearing their PFD's at the time of the accident.  Occupant was later located and pronounced deceased by the St. Landry Parish coroner.
Butte LaRose                  