RedactedNarrative: On June 23, 2016 at approximately 0900 hours, I, Sgt. #1, was notified of a boat incident that had occurred in the Atchafalaya Basin, 21 inch pipeline canal, in St. Martin Parish. Upon my arrival to the Belle River Public Landing I learned that the two subjects involved were still on scene. I was told that one of the subjects was non responsive. I then transported two Acadian Ambulance medics to the scene. Upon my arrival at the scene I noticed a fiberglass bass style vessel grounded and wedged between two trees. I also noticed volunteer emergency personnel administering aid to the subjects in the vessel. After transporting the two injured subjects back to the Belle River Public Landing, Sgt. #1 and I returned to the scene. We were able to recover the track log on the Lawrence GPS which indicated the vessel slowly veered starboard and ran aground colliding with two trees at which point it came to rest. There were several logs in the area, but after examining them we were unable to locate any markings that would have indicated the vessel had struck any of them. After learning what the passenger stated; he remembered Operator was slumped over the steering wheel of the vessel just prior to running aground. Passenger said that there was nothing he could have done in time to avoid the incident. 
     Operator is 79 years of age and according to his family it is believed that he possibly suffered from a heart attack. Operator and his passenger were airlifted to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge for medical treatment. They suffered several broken bones, cuts, and contusions. There is no sign of alcohol or drugs involved in this incident. Also it is unknown at this time if PFD's were worn. 
     Operator and passenger are still in the hospital. They were given the proper paperwork to complete when they are able to do so. It will be forwarded when received.
  