On 12/29/2009, I, learned of a boat incident which had occurred the night before in the Oxy Field, st. Martin Parish.  After contacting the St. Martin Parish S/O and the family of the victim, Victim 1, it was learned that Victim 1 had gone to tend some fish lines when the person camping  with him, Good Samaritan 1, heard him yelling for help.  When good Samaritan 1 walked out of the tent, he saw the vessel going in circles and Victim 1 in the water attempting to swim. Good Samaritan 1 attempted to help Victim 1, but was unsuccessful.  The St. Martin S/OP and the  Assumption S/O was on the scene shortly after the incident took place. Capt.  recovered Victim 1's body shortly after.  No PFD's were used and it is unknown if there were any drugs or alcohol involved due to the fact that the incident was learned of a day later and no autopsy or toxicology was performed on Victim 1.
Morgan City                   