Vessel 1 operated by Operator 1 was anchored on the western shore of the Houma Navigational Channel.  Vessel 2, (Kameron Renee), a commercial supply boat operated by Operator 2 was heading north in the channel.  Operator 1 stated that as vessel 2 passed the wake his boat was pushing violently flipped his boat.  This caused him and his passenger Passenger 1 to injure themselves when they hit parts of the vessel as it flipped.  Once in the water, a third vessel operated by Operator 3, saw that vessel 1 was no longer upright. He noticed that Operator 1 and Passenger 1 were in the water.  As he approached the subjects, he noticed that the vessel had already sunk beneath the water.  He then brought both subjects to the Houma Firestation Boat Launch where Acadian Ambulance met the subject, and both Operator 1 and Passenger 1 were transported to Chabert Medical Center. Agents went to meet the subjects at the hospital and both subjects were being treated for their injuries. Agents then went to Dulac, LA to Meet with Operator 2 and he advised that he never saw either fishing vessel and that there was no lights on either boat. Two witnesses on board also advised the same. Agents then returned to the hospital where both subjects were being released with minor injuries, bruising. Agents received statements from Operator 1 , Passenger 1, and Operator 3.  All the subjects advised that vessel 2 never slowed down for their vessels. PFD's were not used but were present.  Accident is still under investigation.
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