RedactedNarrative: On July 22, 2022 at 3:39 P.M. Cpls were notified of a boat incident that occurred in St. Mary parish. Agents were advised that a subject and his passenger had sustained burns from a boat incident. Agents were also advised that the subjects would be securing the vessel at a boat launch in Patterson and transporting themselves to Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City. 
  
  Cpl. proceeded to the hospital to interview the subjects and Cpl. went to the vessel to document. The vessel involved is a 17 foot Hydrasport, remote steer vessel. Upon making contact with the subjects Cpl. identified himself as a LDWF Enforcement agent and identified the operator. 
  
  Operator stated they were drifting in Bayou Teche fishing, when he noticed he had some water in his vessel. Operator attempted to use the bilge pump but it didn’t work. Operator then attempted to work on the bilge pumps wires and with the gasoline fumes, it ignited, which caused burns to him and his passenger. 
  
  Operator suffered minor burns to the inside of his right leg, left arm, face, and neck. Occupant suffered minor burns to her right leg and right arm. Operator stated they called 911 immediately and was later towed to the boat launch. Operator's father transported the two subjects to the hospital. Operator stated they had PFD’s on board but was not wearing any at the time of the incident. Operator and Occupant were treaded for the minor burns at Ochsner St. Mary and then released. Agents believe the contributing factor in this incident is directly related to ignition of spilled fuel/vapor. Alcohol and/or drugs are not contributing factors in this incident.
  