Vessel 1 was having motor problems on Jordan river north of Interstate 10 when they anchored their vessel.  Operator of vessel 1 waived over a shrimp boat (vessel 2) to assist them.  while vessel 2 approached vessel 1, the reverse steering cable broke on vessel 2 making it unable to stop therefore striking vessel 1 on its port side.  Vessel 2 was heading north up river and vessel 1 was anchored to the east side of river.

Two persons on vessel 1 complained of injuries, one with a hurt knee and the other with a hurt shoulder.   Both refused medical attention.  Officers arrived after vessel 1 had already been towed to its residence and operator of vessel 2 had already been released by Sherriffs Department.  Officer stated operator of vessel 1 admited to having been drinking alcoholic beverages and could not determine if operator was under influence at time of incident to make a charge.   Officer stated could not see any damage to vessel 2 other than reverse cable
Vessel 2 operator stated when approaching vessel 1, his reverse cable broke making it unable back down.
Kiln                          