Three adults, three juveniles and a dog were rescued on May 27 around 3:28 pm when their barge overturned on Black Lake according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

 

Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, La. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Agents, NPSO Search and Rescue, Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District # 9 and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center EMS responded to NATCOM 911 Center reports of a barge overturned and occupants in the water on Black Lake, north of Campti in Natchitoches Parish.

 

While emergency resources were responding to the scene, boaters and area residents on Black Lake quickly responded to aid and rescue the occupants of the boat and their dog.

 

There were no reported injuries, however, EMS assessed the occupants to confirm no medical aid was required.

 

Deputies say the overturned vessel was approximately 26-feet long.

 

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are investigating the boating crash.

Any additional information will be released by LDWF.

 

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank boaters and area residents along Black Lake that quickly responded to aid in the rescue of these boaters. Thank You and May God Bless You.