RedactedNarrative: On January 6, 2022 at approximately 1:00 P.M. Operator1 was operating V1 (LA 5134 GF) a 20' aluminum Excel powered by a 150 HP Yamaha remote steer and was making way in Calcasieu Lake from Grand Bayou weir heading south towards Lambert's weir at approximately 25 MPH.   Passenger of V1 was sitting in front of the steering console, facing forward, and keeping a proper lookout.  
  
  While V1 was making way through Calcasieu Lake approximately 100 yards off the bank, V1 struck a submerged object that was below the surface of the water.  V1 sustained damage to the prop shaft, skeg, and propeller blade, but still allowing a safe return to Hebert's Landing boat launch.  PFD's were worn at the time of the incident.  It is unknown if any alcohol or drugs were involved in the incident due to the length of time that passed from the incident occurring to when it was reported to LDWF.  The type of incident is striking a submerged object and the main contributing factor is the submerged object.  The repairs were completed by Lake Area Marine and covered by Shelter Insurance Company without this report.    Note:  This boating accident occurred on 01/06/2022, however it was not reported to WLF until 03/07/2022.
  