RedactedNarrative: On 1-22-16 at approximately 4:30 p.m. subject was fishing and setting hoop nets on Lake Charlo in Lafayette Parish.  As Subject was walking to the bow of his vessel, he tripped over a piece of plywood and fell overboard.  His rubber boots filled up with water and he was unable to get back into the boat.  Subject was able to hold onto the side of his boat and reach his cell phone to call 911.  Lafayette Police Dept and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's office search and rescue were dispatched to assist Subject.  Captain with the Sheriff's Depat launched his vessel with assistance of 2 deputies and two officer, they were able to retrieve Subject and his vessel.  He was transported back to Beaver Park public boat launch and was met by Acadian Ambulance.  Subject was then transported to Lafayette General and treated for hypothermia and was released.  After investigation, it was determined that Subject's vessel was not running and the throttle was in neutral.  He was wearing a life jacket and had the proper safety equipment on board.  Subject stated that it was very windy and that contributed to him losing his balance after he tripped and caused him to fall overboard.  Alcohol and drugs were not a factor.  Subject was not cited for any offense.
   
  