RedactedNarrative: Victim was onboard a vessel, which is an 18ft Lowes party barge, on the evening of may 2nd 2020 on Cane River in Natchitoches Parish. While underway, Victim was cleaning a grill, mounted at the front of the vessel, when she fell overboard.  15 year old Operator was operating the vessel at the time of the incident.  Operator's statement, along with other onboard, suggest that the sponge Victim was cleaning with the blew out of her hand.  Victim then turned around with her back towards the bow of the vessel and Operator throttled down to slow the vessel-causing the bow of the vessel to drop.  Victim then fell over the front railing of the vessel and reemerged behind the vessel.
  
  Victim was transported to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and then Rapides Regional medical Center for more advance treatment.  Injuries included lacerations to the head and face, blunt force trauma, and a puncture wound to the neck.  She was released the morning of may 3rd and currently at home recovering from her injuries.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor.  Victim was not wearing a PFD at the time of the incident.