RedactedNarrative: On October 13th 2019, vessel 1 (LA-3821-BE , 16’0  Hustler Fiberglass ) made way from a private pier upon Goose Bayou, (Lafitte)  Jefferson Parish.  Vessel 1 departed the dock at approximately 6:10 pm.  
  
  Operator1 attempted to fish crabs by trap before sunset as he entered the Pen.  Subject was the only occupant on-board.  Operator1 and watercraft did not return from fishing.  Friends of the missing operator, who have served as witnesses to the event notified USCG at approximately 10:45 pm to report Operator1 as overdue. 
  
  USCG discovered vessel 1 on the Northwest bank of the Pen, near Goose Bayou on 10-14-2019. (approx. 2:00 am)  LDWF agents were notified of incident roughly at 6:16 AM.  Agents were able to respond immediately and made contact with vessel for initial inspection.  Vessel 1 throttle remained in “neutral” position, key switch was located in the “off” position, and vessel fuel tank was relatively empty.  Following watercraft documentation, agents towed vessel 1 to Cochiara boat launch to document damage and conduct interviews.  No significant or obvious damage was observed upon vessel 1 at that time. 
  
              Following vessel documentation and witness testimony, agents continued search with USCG and Jefferson Parish SAR vessels.  At approximately 2:42 pm the deceased body was discovered by USCG within the Pen.  Body was transported to Cochiara launch for identification.  Jefferson Parish Coroners Office pronounced death at 4:09 pm.  Next of Kin was notified by agents.  At this time, it is believed that vessel 1 outboard motor was not engaged prior to the operator entering the water.  Alcohol is not considered a contributing factor to the incident.  Required, wearable PFD was available, though not used during incident. Engine cutoff lanyard was affixed to vessel, though not used. 
  
  Jefferson Parish Coroner's Report identifies Operator1's cause of death as an "Accidental Drowning." Factors as to why or how Operator1 entered the water are "Unknown."   
  
  Body recovered: 29'40.632 / 90'04.793
  