RedactedNarrative: On 3/16/21 LDWF Communications received notification of a boating incident that occurred on 3/13/21. Cpl. and Sgt. made contact to collect evidence and create a report. Met Cpl. at 1300 hrs. on 3/16/21 in Houma, LA. 
             According to Operator, he was travelling across Catfish Lake (eastward) when he collided with a submerged object at approximately 1100 hrs. His outboard motor (250HP Mercury) was broken free from the transom mount and sunk to the water bottoms. Operator marked a position on a map of the approximate location (N29 23.228' W90 18.212'). Operator recalled that he was traveling at approximately 39 MPH when the collision occurred. He advised that the location he struck the submerged object was not marked by sign(s). 
            Vessel 1 is a 2018 24' Blazer Bay. The vessel is a fiberglass center console bay boat with remote steering. At the time of the accident, the vessel was properly equipped with PFD's, but only a juvenile passenger wore a PFD. An engine cut-off lanyard was not used. The vessel was occupied by Operator and two passengers(juvenile). No one reported injuries, and medical treatment was not necessary. 
           The complete investigation in on-going. WLF Agents do not believe impairment to be a factor in the incident.