RedactedNarrative: n 25 October, 2021, operator launched vessel at the Pointe-aux-Chenes Marina to go fishing. The vessel was a 14 foot 1968 Meyers hull (semi-V) with a 25 HP Evinrude tiller outboard. Approximately 10:00 AM, he set his anchor from the stern of the vessel to fish near a butterfly net in Bayou de Jean Charles. When the anchor bit, the stern of the vessel was pulled downward into the water, allowing water to enter the vessel from the stern. While trying to save the vessel from sinking, a large commercial crab boat passed him. The wake of the passing vessel caused more water to enter into the vessel. Vessel began to go under, so victim exited the vessel holding a Type 2 PFD and swamp across the waterway to the marina. Victim notified the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office and the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division of the sinking. 
              Cpl. responded and arrived on scene soon after being notified. Agents interviewed operator and collected information regarding the vessel. The Agents launched their patrol boat and traveled to the location of the sinking described by operator. They attempted to locate the sunken vessel, but strong currents and depth prevented them from locating it. 
             During the interview with operator, it was learned that the vessel was properly equipped with PFDs. The outboard motor was shut off and kill lanyard was not used. Agents 1 and 2 did not find any reason to suspect impairment to be a factor in the incident.