SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – After being hospitalized for more than two weeks, a 26-year-old man from Louisiana is officially off life support.

Doctors described Christopher Gilbert’s survival as a “miracle” after allegedly being pushed into a lake by his friends and left underwater for nearly 10 minutes.

His family told KSLA that he will be released from the hospital soon.

Gilbert and a group of friends were at a lakefront restaurant when he ended up in the water, leaving him with significant brain damage and on life support.

Family attorney Claudia Payne said Gilbert’s friend group initially reported to police that he had fallen into the lake. However, after an investigation was conducted, it was said that he was allegedly pushed into the water by a girl in the friend group.

KSLA reported that Gilbert’s legal team is demanding an arrest to be made. They also want the restaurant owner to be held accountable for not keeping him safe.

So far, no arrests have been made and activists are demanding justice and answers.

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The Ascension Parish Tourism Commission launched the Louisiana’s Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail, which includes 15 local establishments that have created their own version of the Sweet Spot Cocktail.

The annual event kicked off May 1 and will continue until July 31.

According to a news release, passports are needed to participate, which are available at the establishments.

Stamps are provided with the purchase of the cocktail. Once ten stamps are collected, participants can receive a special gift (while supplies last) at the visitor center.

Additional details and rules can be found in the passport and on the website.

Local participating establishments include: Agave Blue Tequila and Taco Bar, Daruma Ramen, Don’s Seafood, Galvez Seafood, Gaston’s BBQ and Beer, Gilla Brewing, Grapevine Cafe and Gallery, Hot Tails, Houmas House and Gardens, Mike Anderson’s Gonzales and Prairieville, Premier Lanes, Sammy’s Grill, Sno’s Seafood and Steaks and Sugarfield Spirits.

“This trail will provide an exciting way to support Ascension Parish’s Local establishments and drive business through a typically slow time,” APTC Executive Director Tracy Browning said in the release. “We hope some of our neighboring parishes will come over to experience some of our great restaurants, distillery and brewery.”

For more information, see visitlasweetspot.com.