RedactedNarrative: On July 11, 2020, Operator 1, was operating his 15' homemade vessel powered by a 40 hp Mercury outboard motor.  Operator 1 was operating his vessel in the area known as the northern flats of False River in Pointe Coupee Parish.  Operator 1 was operating the vessel while sitting on a board that was being used as a seat.  Operator 1 was holding his 5 year old son in his lap while driving approximately 20 miles an hour.  Operator 1 has frequently operated this same vessel in this area of False River with his son without prior incidents.  
  
  At 6:30 p.m. Operator 1 struck a submerged object, which caused he and his son to be thrown forward in the vessel, landing on the plywood deck of the vessel. The vessel then came to a stop while being held by the submerged object.  Operator 1 was wearing his lanyard kill switch and pulled it to disengage the motor after being thrown to the deck.  Operator 1 and his son were both wearing a USCG approved life jacket at the time of the incident.  Operator 1 then investigated what he had struck and determine it to be some heavy-duty rope.  The rope was attached to a very large anchor on the bottom of the lake that had apparently been previously abandoned.  Operator 1 was able to remove the rope from the motor and proceeded to the landing and trailer his vessel. 
  
  According to Operator 1, the vessel did not sustain any damages due to hitting the rope.  Operator 1, however, did sustain minor injuries and is seeking medical treatment for his shoulder. Operator 1's son did not sustain any injuries. 
  
  The rope and anchor were later removed from the water to prevent any further incidents.