IBERVILLE —- An overnight boating accident has claimed the life of a 56-year-old woman from Gonzales.
It was around midnight on July 11 when Wildlife and Fisheries agents responded to the East Upper Grand River near Plaquemine for a single boat incident. The investigation so far reveals Jennifer Harrison, 56, of Gonzales, was a passenger in an 18-foot vessel when the operator hit a log in the water between 11 p.m. and midnight. The impact ejected both the operator and Harrison into the water.
The operator and Harrison were recovered from the water. The operator was air lifted to Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for his injuries.
Unfortunately, Harrison’s body was recovered from the East Upper Grand River.
Wildlife & Fisheries is the lead investigating agency for the deadly boating accident.
“It is unknown at this time if either the operator or the deceased were wearing personal flotation devices at the time of the incident,” said a news release from WLF.
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