RedactedNarrative: On October 12, 2019, at approximately 5:30PM, Vessel 1, a 14 foot aluminum flatboat registered as LA 7159 BK, owned and operated by the above named subject and powered by a hand-tiller outboard motor, was commercial fishing in Lake Des Allemands (St. John Parish) with three total passengers on board. 
  
  The operator was rigging hooks onto a trotline when he stood within the port-side transom. Due to the weather experienced that evening providing moderate winds, water from the waves toppled the vessel’s gunwales and filled the transom area. 
  
  The operator lunged towards the bow of the boat to offset the weight distribution, but Vessel 1 immediately filled with water. All three passengers entered the water. 
  
  The operators’ daughter and brother were already wearing PFDs, and the operator quickly put on his PFD upon entering the water. All three passengers floated in a southerly direction due to the North wind. When the operator and his daughter made it to the southern shoreline, the operator realized his brother was nowhere in the area. 
  
  The operator attempted to call the brothers name as well as scan the area around them, but still could not locate the brother. The operator and his daughter spent the night on a sunken cypress log, until they were able to flag down a passing fishing boat on the morning of October 13. The rescuing vessel safely retrieved the operator and his daughter at approximately 7:20AM at which time LDWF was notified. 
  
  Shortly thereafter, at approximately 7:33AM, the rescuing vessel located the operator’s brother a couple hundred yards further down the bank, notified LDWF of the update, and brought all three passengers to the Hwy 90 launch. 
  
  The brother was rushed to St. Charles Parish Hospital to be evaluated, and received IV fluids and was later released on 10/13/19 and ordered to rest for the next few days. The vessel remains at the bottom of Lake Des Allemands, as recovery options are being evaluated. The approximate water depth at the scene of the incident is 12 feet. All three passengers were wearing PFDs once the sinking incident occurred. Alcohol nor drugs contributed to this incident. No charges will be sought by LDWF Enforcement in this matter. If Vessel 1 is recovered, agents will reopen the investigation, take photographs of the vessel, and attach a supplemental report if necessary.
  