RedactedNarrative: On May 28, 2022, a vessel struck a submerged object entered the Tickfaw River coming from Lake Maurepas.  Upon impact vessel jolted to a sudden pause causing one of the female juvenile passengers to be ejected over the bow of the vessel and into the water. The forward momentum of the vessel caused it to travel over the female juvenal, causing the propeller to lacerate her left arm and leg.  The female juvenile was wearing her PFD, which brought her to the surface immediately. She was retrieved by operator and brought up river to LDWF Agents by Good Samaritan's.
  
  Injuries occurred by the female juvenile passenger, laceration caused by propeller strikes to left arm/elbow as well as left knee.  She was transported to OLOL Hospital by Acadian Ambulance service for advanced medical treatment.  Upon impact the operator struck the steering wheel causing substantial bruising to his upper torso. He was examined by Acadian EMT's but refused transport.
  
  Based on available evidence to date, it was determined by investigation that the vessels impact with submerged object and operators lack of experience with the area were the main contributing factors which led to this incidents occurrence.
  
  Alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor in this incident.
  
  No citations were issued as a result of this incident.
  