Coast Guard and multiple good Samaritan vessels responded after the boat, which was approximately 175 feet in length, capsized south of Grand Isle, KATC reported.
Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson confirmed that 18 people were on board before the lift boat, named the Seacor Power, took on water sometime before 7 p.m.
Original report: Coast Guard spokesperson Petty Officer Jonathan Lally said his agency received reports of “multiple vessels hit” by the stormy weather, according to WAFB.