On April 10, 2023, at approximately 10:33am, Corporal was notified of a boat accident west of the mouth of Avery Canal in Vermilion Bay in Iberia Parish. Vessel, a 17' open cabin console vessel, operated by Operator of Delcambre, LA, struck the rock jetties while traveling on plane. Due to high water, Operator operated his hydraulically steered vessel over the submerged rock jetties at approximately 18 knots. Operator advised that he thought he was far enough from the shoreline to avoid passing over the rock jetty. Operator's vessel struck the rock jetty and received significant damage to the lower unit of his motor (bullet). No injuries were sustained by any of the 4 occupants. All occupants were donning properly fitted personal flotation devices. Alcohol is not suspected to be a contributing factor to this incident.
Vermillion Bay
Intracoastal City             