RedactedNarrative: On June 22, 2019, Subject was the operator of LA vessel 3857 FW (vessel 1) on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Desoto Parish.  Vessel 1 had five people on board including Subject.  Vessel 1 was anchored, and the subjects on board were fishing when waves started to come over the gunwale of the vessel.  Subject then started the motor and had someone pull the anchor.  Subject then started to move forward at  approximately 2-3 mph, but the waves kept coming over the gunwale of the vessel causing the rear of the vessel to submerge.  All five subjects then entered the water, which was approximately five feet deep.  
  
  The five subjects were rescued a short time later and examined by paramedics.  No injuries were reported.  Vessel 1 was recovered from the water the next morning by Subject.  The only damage Vessel 1 suffered was water damage.  Two Type 3 and one Type 4 PFD were used during the incident.  Three additional Type 3 and two Type 4 PFD's were located in the vessel the next morning after it was recovered.  No alcohol or drugs are suspected in this incident.  In my opinion Vessel 1 became swamped due to 1. Overloading; 2.  Weather; 3.  Operator Inexperience.  Subject was issued a citation LA RS 34:851.11 Overloading of Motorboat and LA RS 34:851.36 Fail to Comply with Boaters Education Requirements.
  