RedactedNarrative: On November 20, 2018 at approximately 2:30 PM, vessel operator and passenger were cruising in Catfish Lake in Lower Lafourche. As related by both occupants of the vessel, they were experiencing engine trouble and could not plane the vessel. 
  Operating the vessel in this manner caused the rear of the vessel to rest low in the water. Both occupants stated that they observed water washing over the stern of the vessel from a 1 foot quartering sea. They attempted to bail the vessel by hand, but soon realized that they could not keep up with the incoming water.  
  Realizing the vessel would soon be below the water surface they approached a platform in the lake and exited the vessel to wait for rescue. The vessel sank to the cap, but positive floatation kept the vessel from going to the bottom. The vessel was retrieved and after examination it was determined that there was no leak or fitting that had caused the sinking. The steering on the vessel was remote. PFDs were on board the vessel, but were not used. No alcohol or drugs appeared to be contributing factors in the incident as no sign of impairment was observed. Both subjects were treated for mild hypothermia and then released from Acadian Ambulance.
  