RedactedNarrative: On July 29, 2018 at approximately 2:50 p.m., I, Corporal, spoke with Sgt. regarding a boat that capsized on Red River in Bossier Parish.  The exact location was unknown, but Sgt. state that the vessel launched from Red River South Marina.  At approximately 3:30 p.m, I arrived at Red River South Marina and observed a marine patrol unit with the Bossier Sheriff's Office towing a boat to shore.  This vessel, was later identified as TX-6751-BU (Vessel #1).  The vessel had taken on water and was not able to float under its own ability.  Once the Sheriff's unit stopped towing the vessel, it sank out of sight a short distance from the launch.  Upon making contact with the operator, he stated that the freeze plug on his engine had popped out and allowed the vessel to take on water.  
  
  Operator advised that shortly after taking on water, an operator on a PWC ( TX-5034-AS) offered to tow him to shore.  While towing the vessel to shore, the tow rope broke and needed to be re-secured.  After re-securing the rope, waves began to come over the stern of the vessel, and it began to list to its side.  Shortly after taking on water, the vessel sank.  At that time, he and the only passenger (adult female) entered into the river. 
  
   NOTE:  The passenger was wearing a PFD upon entering the water, however, Operator was not.  Operator had two PFD's on board.  Both subjects were then carried to shore.  A call was made for assistance, and the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Marine Patrol was first to arrive and provide assistance.  Bossier S.O. then towed the vessel back to Red River South Marina.  Bossier S.O. deputies and LDWF agents then assisted Operator in loading his vessel onto its trailer.
  