RedactedNarrative: On 1/11/14 around 5:45 am two subjects, operator and subject were in LA2723FS, a 16-foot flat with a tiller operated go-devil engine in a marsh pond between the MRGO and lake Borgne located within St Bernard Parish. The weather was cool with heavy fog and approaching thunderstorms. Operator was operating the vessel and Occupant was in the front of the vessel. While picking up duck decoys left out from the afternoon before, Operator was struck by lightning and subsequently fell into the shallow water. Occupant was also struck by lightning, however when he saw Operator fall into the water, he jumped in grabbing Operator and was able to get him back into the vessel. Occupant was able to call some friends nearby that came and took them to Campos Marina located in Shell Beach. Acadian Ambulance transported them to the St. Bernard Hospital, where Operator was treated for burns across his arms and shoulders, a concussion and two busted ear drums. Occupant suffered a concussion and was sore, he was treated and released as a safety precaution. Both subjects were wearing PFDs. A contributing factor in this incident was the approaching bad weather, leading up to the lightning strike. Alcohol and drug use are not suspected.