Child seriously injured in boating accident on False River

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – A child suffered serious injuries after being hit by a boat on Saturday, June 15.

According to the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at False River at approximately 4:15 p.m. Authorities said the child was flown by helicopter to a local hospital.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is currently investigating.

No further details have been announced at this time. This story will continue to develop.

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