RedactedNarrative: On July 23, 2016, agents were patrolling the Diversion Canal when approached by a civilian vessel and notified of a boat that had crashed into the woods (LA-xxxxxx). Agents proceeded to the location of the accident and made contact with the occupants of the vessel, Operator and Passenger. Both occupants were complaining of moderate levels of pain and were requesting medical attention. When asked what had caused the accident, Operator stated that he was distracted by reaching for a water bottle, took his eyes off the river and veered into the bank where he collided with a tree. Because their injuries were non-life threatening and the fact that their vessel had drifted back into open water, the subjects stayed in their vessel while agents towed them back to their camp. Upon arriving at their camp Livingston Parish Deputies arrived on the scene, administered first aid, and transported both subjects to Thunder Bayou restaurant where paramedics were on scene. Agents took photographs of the vessel, returned to the scene of the accident, took photographs of the location of impact, and recorded GPS coordinates. (see attached photographs). Upon inspection of the vessel, it was found to be equipped with all the required safety equipment, including PFD's.
  It was determined that the primary causes of this incident were failure to maintain proper lookout and operator inattention. Alcohol is not suspected to have been a contributing factor. Operator was later issued a citation LRS 34:851.4 -- Careless Operation of a Vessel.
  