RedactedNarrative: OnJanuary 1, 2015, operator2 broke down while traveling north in the Calumet cut located in St. Mary Parish. Operator2 had one passenger with him. Operator2 flagged down the first vessel that he saw and asked for assistance. The person in the vessel that assisted Operator2 was never identified. he assisted Operator2 by attaching Operator2' bow line, which was approximately10ft. long, to the stern of his vessel and towed Operator2 north towards the boat launch. While being towed, Operator2' vessel took water over the bow and sank almost instantly. Operator2 and Occupant were both forced into the water. Operator2 and Occupant were both wearing Type II Mustang inflatable PFDs. Operator2 vessel had to be cut loose from the towing vessel, it sank. Operator2 and Occupant were retrieved from the water by the person operating the towing vessel. At that Time, Operator2 and Occupant were able to retrieve their personal belongings that were floating. Operator2 stated that he was unable to recover his Browning Maxus 12 gauge shotgun bearing serial number: 03720443. Alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected as a contributing factor.
   