RedactedNarrative: On March 17, 2016, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Agents received a phone call from Sabine River Authority (SRA) in reference to a vessel sinking in the Negreet Creek portion of Toledo Bend Lake. After receiving the complaint, we were able to make contact with the owner/operator of the vessel by cell phone. 
   
  After speaking with subject, we were able to determine his location and that he and his passenger were not in need of medical attention. After launching our vessel, we were able to locate Operator and his passenger located on shore with their vessel tied to a tree. 
   
  The bow of the vessel was sitting on land with the stern of the vessel submerged (see attached photo log). We then were able to secure Operator and occupant along with their fishing equipment in our vessel and return them safely to shore. After investigating the accident, agents were able to determine that Operator and his passenger were fishing in a 1996 16.4 ft Rajun Cajun fiberglass bass boat (LA 6760-ER). Operator had started trolling his vessel closer to shore trying to avoid the severe weather conditions. As Operator turned his vessel towards shore, it allowed the 5-6 ft. waves to breach the stern of the vessel. Operator was able to turn his bilge pump on but it was unable to successfully pump the volume of water out. The vessel’s stern then became submerged with the bow resting on the shore bank. On a later date Operator was able to retrieve his vessel and file an insurance claim were it was determine to be a total loss.
   
  